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Like so many here, I seem to have difficulties to finish running projects
:-( Each time, new ideas present themselves...
So, here is a very preliminary WIP. I know, looks a bit like Independance
Day, but in my view this is going to be very different. However, for the
spaceship, I couldn't avoid Zeger Knaepen's unsurpassed greebles macros of
course :-)
Use of media, light_group for a separate lighting of the spaceship, no
radiosity as yet. Height_field should be further treated. Sphere in centre
is placeholder.
This WIP rendered with version 3.7. However, I prefer an earlier render
using Megapov with Clip_Colors() and exposure settings.
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] inter nlDOTnet> wrote:
> Like so many here, I seem to have difficulties to finish running projects
> :-( Each time, new ideas present themselves...
Yes, join the club. I'm just now finishing a couple POV projects from years ago
-- about six or seven to be exact.
> Use of media, light_group for a separate lighting of the spaceship, no
> radiosity as yet. Height_field should be further treated. Sphere in centre
> is placeholder.
Yes, that's a very nice atmosphere. The view feels just a bit taller than is
comfortable for me, but maybe it just needs a couple more objects. Really
shows promise though.
- Ricky
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Great to see my macros in use, especially if the result is as good as this
:)
cu!
--
#macro G(b,e)b+(e-b)*C/50#end#macro _(b,e,k,l)#local C=0;#while(C<50)
sphere{G(b,e)+3*z.1pigment{rgb G(k,l)}finish{ambient 1}}#local C=C+1;
#end#end _(y-x,y,x,x+y)_(y,-x-y,x+y,y)_(-x-y,-y,y,y+z)_(-y,y,y+z,x+y)
_(0x+y.5+y/2x)_(0x-y.5+y/2x) // ZK http://www.povplace.com
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"triple_r" <rre### [at] hotmailcom> schreef in bericht
news:web.47f79b09fcf5148fae42298f0@news.povray.org...
> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote:
>> Like so many here, I seem to have difficulties to finish running projects
>> :-( Each time, new ideas present themselves...
>
> Yes, join the club. I'm just now finishing a couple POV projects from
> years ago
> -- about six or seven to be exact.
I have learned not to be impatient.... :-)
> Yes, that's a very nice atmosphere. The view feels just a bit taller than
> is
> comfortable for me, but maybe it just needs a couple more objects. Really
> shows promise though.
>
Thank you Ricky. I selected the view's proportion on purpose, exagerating
the vertical size. At the end of the day, I shall see if that will hold out
as it depends strongly on the as yet absent other objects/props.
Thomas
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"Zeger Knaepen" <zeg### [at] povplacecom> schreef in bericht
news:47f80e5a@news.povray.org...
> Great to see my macros in use, especially if the result is as good as this
> :)
>
I am glad you wrote them! This is now the third time I use them. Before,
once for an IRTC entry (sept/Oct 2006), and once for the first scene of my
Cathy's World Series.
Thomas
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Here is the next WIP from this project.
The philosophy behind the scene is that first contacts (almost) always are
catastrophic for the contacted population. Assuming that hypothetical aliens
know this, they will sample the Earth in the most remote areas, avoiding
contact with humans.
A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed. I shall look if I can
do something to the very visible edge on the dromedary's belly.
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote in message
news:47fcd024@news.povray.org...
> Here is the next WIP from this project.
>
> The philosophy behind the scene is that first contacts (almost) always are
> catastrophic for the contacted population. Assuming that hypothetical
> aliens know this, they will sample the Earth in the most remote areas,
> avoiding contact with humans.
Looking forward to seeing more of this particular scene Thomas! You
have a great way of providing atmosphere in your images.
>
> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed. I shall look if I can
> do something to the very visible edge on the dromedary's belly.
Wings? If so, I've had the same sometimes and literally getting rid of
that particular line can work. Or bevelling the line could be another
option.
Also, have you tried lights on the ship? (Would this work through
media ok?)
~Steve~
>
> Thomas
>
>
>
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Sorry, line = edge
~Steve~
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"St." <dot### [at] dotcom> schreef in bericht news:47fce788$1@news.povray.org...
>
> Looking forward to seeing more of this particular scene Thomas! You
> have a great way of providing atmosphere in your images.
Thank you indeed, Steve. It remains always a struggle, though, to get it
right. But that is all the fun, isn't it?
>>
>> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed. I shall look if I
>> can do something to the very visible edge on the dromedary's belly.
>
> Wings? If so, I've had the same sometimes and literally getting rid of
> that particular line can work. Or bevelling the line could be another
> option.
The model comes from the Taschen Object Collection and is of medium quality.
I had already subdivided the mesh in Poseray, but this particular edge needs
personal attention. I am going to load the model in Silo (Wings of course
would do too, but Silo is my favorite) and see how the patient looks like.
Also, I am exploring the possibilities to pose the figure. Theoretically,
this should be possible to do in the Setup Room of Poser, adding bones, and
attaching those to the geometry. However, I discovered this to be a major
challenge. <rubs hands and grins>
> Also, have you tried lights on the ship? (Would this work through
> media ok?)
That is an excellent idea, Steve! Ambient 1 spots should do the trick, like
the red and green ones on the explorer unit. Should pose no problems with
the media I guess.
Thomas
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"St." <dot### [at] dotcom> schreef in bericht news:47fce827@news.povray.org...
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> Sorry, line = edge
>
<grin> lines are edges and edges are lines, aren't they? :-)
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> schreef in bericht
news:47fcd024@news.povray.org...
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> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed.
There is something I don't remember, although, imo, it was posted in one of
the n.g.'s: how to put objects *only* within the visible cone defined by the
camera? If anybody knows the answer, please tell me. Many thanks in advance!
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> a écrit dans le message de
news: 47fdc6e3$1@news.povray.org...
>
> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> schreef in bericht
> news:47fcd024@news.povray.org...
>>
>> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed.
>
> There is something I don't remember, although, imo, it was posted in one
> of the n.g.'s: how to put objects *only* within the visible cone defined
> by the camera? If anybody knows the answer, please tell me. Many thanks in
> advance!
>
> Thomas
>
Mmmm it hits one of the 2 neurons I still own... wasn't it about asteroids
scrolling across the screen?
Marc
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"M_a_r_c" <jac### [at] wanadoofr> wrote in message
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> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> a écrit dans le message de
> news: 47fdc6e3$1@news.povray.org...
>>
>> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> schreef in bericht
>> news:47fcd024@news.povray.org...
>>>
>>> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed.
>>
>> There is something I don't remember, although, imo, it was posted in one
>> of the n.g.'s: how to put objects *only* within the visible cone defined
>> by the camera? If anybody knows the answer, please tell me. Many thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Thomas
>>
> Mmmm it hits one of the 2 neurons I still own... wasn't it about asteroids
> scrolling across the screen?
If that's the one, it's in p.b.animations "Flying through Space" by
Rune. (22-09-2007)
~Steve~
>
> Marc
>
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote in message
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> "St." <dot### [at] dotcom> schreef in bericht news:47fce827@news.povray.org...
>>
>> Sorry, line = edge
>>
> <grin> lines are edges and edges are lines, aren't they? :-)
Heh, yes, but I keep saying 'lines'! :o)
~Steve~
>
> Thomas
>
>
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Thomas de Groot a écrit :
> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> schreef in bericht
> news:47fcd024@news.povray.org...
>> A sprinkling of rocks on the desert floor is needed.
>
> There is something I don't remember, although, imo, it was posted in one of
> the n.g.'s: how to put objects *only* within the visible cone defined by the
> camera? If anybody knows the answer, please tell me. Many thanks in advance!
>
> Thomas
>
>
You can find one way of doing this in the advanced scenes distributed
with povray (scene in the 'blocks' directory, in '/scenes/advanced' of
the povray directory).
Thibaut
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Gentlemen!
You are all deeply thanked for your sharp memories (despite some deficient
neurons, but still in working order, it seems) :-)
I have here exactly what I need. Back to work now!!
Thomas
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This will be the final render, for the time being. The scene could still use
some improvements, but I am content for now. Hope you like it!
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote in message
news:48045d07@news.povray.org...
> This will be the final render, for the time being. The scene could still
> use some improvements, but I am content for now. Hope you like it!
Sure do! :) The lights on the ship certainly work Thomas.
~Steve~
>
> Thomas
>
>
>
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"St." <dot### [at] dotcom> schreef in bericht news:480472e4$1@news.povray.org...
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> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote in message
> news:48045d07@news.povray.org...
>> This will be the final render, for the time being. The scene could still
>> use some improvements, but I am content for now. Hope you like it!
>
> Sure do! :) The lights on the ship certainly work Thomas.
>
Thank you indeed, Steve. For the lights, I remembered I had a little macro
by Tim Attwood for random distribution on a surface. That worked very well
here.
Thomas
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"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote:
> This will be the final render, for the time being. The scene could still use
> some improvements, but I am content for now. Hope you like it!
I do! Especially the way the pod's umbilical stretches away to the far distance.
You should have posted a new thread though, I almost missed this final!
Is that a sky sphere I see between the viewer and the ship? ;-)
Bill
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"Bill Pragnell" <bil### [at] hotmailcom> schreef in bericht
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> "Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlDOTnet> wrote:
>> This will be the final render, for the time being. The scene could still
>> use
>> some improvements, but I am content for now. Hope you like it!
>
> I do! Especially the way the pod's umbilical stretches away to the far
> distance.
> You should have posted a new thread though, I almost missed this final!
Thank you Bill! Yes, I should have posted a new thread indeed. Just being
lazy :-)
Yes, that umbilical came to my mind when Arthur C. Clarke died. A tiny,
extrapolated, reference to The Fountains of Paradise.
>
> Is that a sky sphere I see between the viewer and the ship? ;-)
Yes, I used your excellent technique. The sphere contains also the media for
the atmosphere. In addition, I used a light_group containing the ship and a
white sun, the ship supposedly being located outside of the atmosphere,
while the rest of the scene is lighted by a reddish morning/evening sun at
the same location.
Thomas
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