I've entirely build the audi model from a sheet of Audi in maya, and render it with Mental ray with fg and gi.
Of course i've used an Hdri picture and have done Photoshop integration.
All objects have been build in maya, render with Mental ray, no photoshop retouch.
Simple teapot, complex maya software render.
Watch creation, very fast render in mental ray (less than 20 sec).
Design research and mental ray (neon and glow effect).
I've called this one "Strange alley", my goal was atmosphere
