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Kahenraz

02-24-2006, 11:03 AM

This is something I'm putting together as a midterm for my photoshop class. The instructor touted that no one has ever done an effective space scene for his class and tried to discourage the idea.

Bwahaha! Bring it on! ^^

The dimensions are 12"x7" 300dpi, 3600x2100

I added a simple unsharpen mask before reducing the size to bring out the stars in the background.

Sources of inspiration:
http://www.deviantart.com/view/23235867/
http://eve-online.com/

Resources used:
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=30229&seqNum=15&rl=1
http://www.moonfantasy.com/v7/photoshop/tutorial06/index.php
http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Shiny-Starburst-Effect/7836
http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorial/Making-a-simple-space-scene-with-stars-and-a-sun/4856

http://3dfolio.com/files/midterm_wip01.jpg

http://3dfolio.com/files/midterm_wip02.jpg

http://3dfolio.com/files/midterm_wip03.jpg

http://3dfolio.com/files/midterm5_final.jpg

http://3dfolio.com/files/midterm5_final02.jpg

SylvanMist

02-24-2006, 09:35 PM

Looks pretty good so far!

I think the only thing looking a bit off is the composition in the bottom picture. The bright yellow draws your eyes immediately there and wants to hold them. In the top picture your eyes flow over the picture better. You may want to add something to the darker right hand side too.
I'm no pro with composition, so I can't say much else to help.

Kahenraz

02-26-2006, 03:30 AM

Updated Feb. 25 2006

Kahenraz

02-27-2006, 09:50 AM

I probably used a bit too much fog and I may revist it later but for now I'm done with this piece.

Updated Feb. 27 2006

MrBajt

02-27-2006, 09:00 PM

I liked it more when the sun was behind that planet :\

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