Intro to Maya: Magnifying Glass

This is the first proper bit of modelling and rendering I've done for the course, following the tutorial on the CGAA Tutorials page.

This is the first render I created, showing the magnifying glass without a smooth modifier applied.

This render shows the magnifying glass with the smooth modifier applied.

This is the final render, with the smooth modifier applied and an ambient light in addition to the spotlight.

I will experiment with these basic objects I am creating and upload any interesting alterations I come across, simply as a method of practicing and memorising the skills I am picking up.