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Retro Tech: Magnavox Vintage VHS

At the end of 2019 I found out Sketchfab was running a contest on the theme of "Retro Electronics" - I planned to enter but unfortunately couldn't find the time to get beyond the initial research stage, which was when I discovered this vintage video player, a Magnavox VHS/VCR system. I sort of fell in love with that cheesy brand name, those big chunky buttons and tacky wood trim straight away, and although I didn't make it to the contest I kept all the images I'd gathered and started modelling the Magnavox in the new year.
Modelling and UVs in 3DSMax, textures in Substance Painter, plus a bit of Photoshop for decals and labels, and Marmoset for final renders.

Retro Tech: Magnavox VHS/VCR

Turntable rendered in Marmoset

I used these decals in Painter to add text and button icons - I ended up making a separate 512 UV layout for the labels to maximise texel density

I used these decals in Painter to add text and button icons - I ended up making a separate 512 UV layout for the labels to maximise texel density

One of the original images I used as reference

One of the original images I used as reference