Here's a timelapse video of my process modeling a low-poly 3D capybara from a real-world reference and rendering it with a smooth, glassy finish! The entire modeling process, including materials, lighting, and renders took a little more than two hours.
Sections:
00:00 Intro
00:10 Adding Reference Images + Starting Cube
01:30 Modeling the Head
03:40 Modeling the Body, Legs, & Ears
08:00 Tweaks & Refining Topology
11:15 Mirroring, Eyes, & Snout
15:00 Materials & Lighting
18:00 Finalizing Glass Material
20:00 Posing & Rendering
21:00 The Final Render!