Eon (3D Scene) Entry: alvin tea

[alvin-cgi]

Hi to everyone, I am back:twisted: .

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1160474698_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1160474698_large.jpg)

here is the 1st concept, try to come out more... later

[celiksert]

hey, good luck in the challenge
that's a good one.:)

cheers..

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks celiksert.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1160531512_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1160531512_large.jpg)

Here is second concept on one of the chamber, based on what I read and understand so far, It is similar to the first concept but with close up.
I like the idea with vast land and terrain kind of look, and large smoke/cloud??

[Climax]

Hey Alvin! I see some Tea cooking around! :D nice start, I wish u luck and fun as always :beer:

[Rhs_CG]

that architecture is unique. I like the style. Did anything inspire you as you came up with this design? I really like it.

Kudos!

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks Climax.:)


Rhs_CG,
I did few Google search on concept art and planty of inspiration from there! Thanks!:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1161050397_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1161050397_large.jpg)

3rd concept drawing, similar to last two but with more perspective view...
cheers

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1162385748_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1162385748_large.jpg)

finally have some time for this competition... here is first quick base model just done, more to come...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163242010_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163242010_large.jpg)

Little update of the model...
Haven't got much time to do it, hopefully I can have more done and updates more...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163466706_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163466706_large.jpg)

Here is close up of the model... thanks

[Gunilla]

Interesting and beautiful shapes for your modeling - I like the organic feel, very nice :)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163542507_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163542507_large.jpg)

more models... thanks

[alvin-cgi]

Interesting and beautiful shapes for your modeling - I like the organic feel, very nice :)

Thanks.
yes, I go for more organic feel this time, having some hard time to understand the theme, hopefully I am locked down the concept now...:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163671116_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163671116_large.jpg)

Little more updates on the main model...

[beastiebb]

nice model! man.I like your style very much.and good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

nice model! man.I like your style very much.and good luck!

Thanks, I actually should post the 4th concept drawing which is what I am currently working on it, just too busy to scan now...:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163974129_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1163974129_large.jpg)

Hi, finally got time to scan it... this is 4th concept drawing which is the one I am working on it.
It is Fourth chamber, the huge object is a air-purification system...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164010182_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164010182_large.jpg)

main object modeling...

[ChewyPixels]

Interesting shapes. I'm curious to see how this turns out.

Keep it up.

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks Jedi-Juice, I am posting new update soon.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164201356_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164201356_large.jpg)

This is the main model I just finished. some details will be addded later.

C & C welcome

[OZ]

Fantastic model! i like it a lot! the design is cool and cool!:applause:

[Bergquist]

wow, interesting concept art! I like the feel of where this is going... though i'm not sure where that is =)

I like the wavy/organic feel you've put into the larger areas of metal where it seems to swoosh through the design of circular inlets and outlets.

- I've just entered this competition, so hopefully when I pull something together you'll have a look and let me know what you think.

[alvin-cgi]

Fantastic model! i like it a lot! the design is cool and cool!:applause:

Thank you!:)

[johnnymaster]

really nice shapes and ideas, i like you work!:thumbsup: Very curious to see the final image! Good luck mate!

[alvin-cgi]

really nice shapes and ideas, i like you work!:thumbsup: Very curious to see the final image! Good luck mate!

Thanks, I like yours design as well, the details, the model... just top!

[Bergquist]

This is cool bro, I really like this organic swooshy feel to the metal!

And the comps from the prepro are very nice! ...It might look nice to see something closer to the cam as well, but so far so good! :thumbsup:

-I just joined up on this competition yesterday, so as soon as I get something to show, I hope you'll stop by my thread and drop a cretique or two! Cheers bro! :D

[alvin-cgi]

This is cool bro, I really like this organic swooshy feel to the metal!

And the comps from the prepro are very nice! ...It might look nice to see something closer to the cam as well, but so far so good! :thumbsup:

-I just joined up on this competition yesterday, so as soon as I get something to show, I hope you'll stop by my thread and drop a cretique or two! Cheers bro! :D


Thanks for you time!:) yup, close up will be ready soon...
I am definitely stop by yours thread man, welcome and good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

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This is small floating objects surround air-purification system...

[spire]

Wow, I realy like the color you have used and also the concept too. Keep it up!

Regards, Spire.

[alvin-cgi]

Wow, I realy like the color you have used and also the concept too. Keep it up!

Regards, Spire.


Thank you!:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164546178_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164546178_large.jpg)

New model I have just finished, this one is main object which connected to the chamber or the entrance from other chamber...
C&C welcome

[Gunilla]

You continue to create very beautiful shapes here, I like them a lot so far. And the colors you used for the last updates are fantastic. This is turning into a unique entry :thumbsup:

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks Gunilla.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164718389_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164718389_large.jpg)

more updates...

[taavi]

Really cool and alien looking shapes! I'd like to see those things textured.
But this red reflexing surface looks cool, too :)

[Leotril]

I like the look of ur ships .. they look organic almost :wise:

[alvin-cgi]

taavi, Leotril

Thanks for your times and comment.:)

[spire]

Well done man! Impressive work.
Keep it up!
Regards , Spire.

[nakaikoi]

I agree with what everyone is saying. Your renders are gorgeous. I love the detail on entry number 35.

Just curious, what software are you using?

Keep it up and good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

spire, thanks!:)

nakaikoi, Thanks, I am using Lightwave and Modo 3D.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164893013_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1164893013_large.jpg)

main model updates, this is finished veresion of mian model... now shading to come...

[ChewyPixels]

Cool! Those details you added to the model really punch it up quite a bit. They really help the image a lot. Can't wait to see them textured! :bounce:

[alvin-cgi]

Cool! Those details you added to the model really punch it up quite a bit. They really help the image a lot. Can't wait to see them textured! :bounce:

Thank you.
Yes, the texture is THE challenge for me now...:D

[targus]

Very unusual and interesting. Really creative, keep the same style :twisted:

Have a good luck.

[alvin-cgi]

Very unusual and interesting. Really creative, keep the same style :twisted:

Have a good luck.


thanks, I am working on textures now hopes can post some images soon.:)

[alvin-cgi]

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Just quick little updates on model...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1165928801_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1165928801_large.jpg)

texture test...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166074941_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166074941_large.jpg)

This is first test of ac and textures.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166188660_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166188660_large.jpg)

some shading update...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166270534_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166270534_large.jpg)

more shading test, so far so good.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166600109_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166600109_large.jpg)

this is completed texture for the main object.

[icedeyes]

Very good model and textures.. feels organic with the wires and all.. like hair... keep it up

[arturro]

wow! great textures. Quite unique effect. I can't wait to see it with some small lights and with nice background.
good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

icedeyes, Thanks:)

arturro, yes, I am working on that now, thanks.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166704198_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166704198_large.jpg)

Just added lights on the spaceship...

[claudiojordao]

Hey alvin, I love your strange structures, very "alien" in did :) Good work.

[AndreiSzasz]

hey alvin !
the spaceship look's cool. nice texturing. i think that the blue background it's a little disadvantaje for the texturing and the lighting of the ship. but i gues it would loock diferent in the final scene :D
good luck ! :thumbsup:

[Nothingness]

great texturing and shading Alvin :thumbsup:

the light on the spaceship are great, but maybe try a contrast between the background and the color of the light. You might change the background of the final, but try and work it out to see what it does.

When i look at your other work, you try to get a global feeling through color. But it's a bit to much one global color sceme. So by giving the light the opposite color of the background, and lighting the ship with the combination of both, you could get some interesting things. I'm gonna try and work with blues and yellows. So maybe try an orange light on your ship in contrast with the blue background. Or the other way around (free enough to try) :applause:

cheers

[alvin-cgi]

claudio_jordao, thanks:)

AndreiSzasz, thank you. I haven't decide what background colour yet, may be blue sunny day or sunset? :)

Nothingness, thanks, you are right, the contrast isn't strong enough, I have tried orange and red, they both look good, but I prefer blue just to give it more cool looking. Angain it all depands on the final sence which I am working on it, so could be blue, orange or red, will see.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166784021_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166784021_large.jpg)

This is the main air-purification system, which I have added the small light on it.

[leving]

It's always fun to see how much more interesting things look with lighting. I think the small blue glows really help give the object a good sense of scale, and they also help to accent some of the features. Nice work :)

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks leving.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166954563_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166954563_large.jpg)

more shading updates...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166995371_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1166995371_large.jpg)

I have done some basic terrian and atmoshpere tests, here are few of the "best" I selected... what do you think of them...
I can't deceide either go for bright sunny day or dark sunset environment... will see :)

Merrry Christmas to all.

[chandro]

i like no.4 it has a mystery

[leving]

I'd say 4 is my number one choice, followed closely by two, especially if it had a bit more fog. Seems to be coming along really nice though. Good work and Merry Christmas!

[alvin-cgi]

chandro, leving
Thanks guys.:)

No.4 also on top of my list:) , but somehow I just think it is a bit too much mystery... may be I am looking something more "landscape" scenery, like no. 2 more mountains and trees etc... well, I have to try both and see which one suit better with other elements.

Happy New Year.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167132044_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167132044_large.jpg)

terrain updates...

[adoracion3D]

How did you make these terrain ? Which tool did you use or which techniques, I'm really interesting of it.

[alvin-cgi]

How did you make these terrain ? Which tool did you use or which techniques, I'm really interesting of it.


Thanks, its Vue6XStream.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167185791_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167185791_large.jpg)

another tests on terrian lighting and shadows.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167218313_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167218313_large.jpg)

New updates on the terrain study, I think I am going with this one! But will still play around abit with lightings and shadows.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167277374_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167277374_large.jpg)

This is further study of terrain working progress - placement of trees/plants, as coloured areas on picture. cheers

[gringer]

Looking good Alvin :D

[claudiojordao]

Wow, it's getting more and more interesting alvin... excelent work.

[alvin-cgi]

gringer, claudio_jordao.

Thanks, more updates to come soon...:)

[targus]

Just great !!!
Keep on.

[vmulligan]

I can't deceide either go for bright sunny day or dark sunset environment... will see :)


Don't forget that there is no sun in the Stone. The plasma tube is the sole source of illumination.

Good work on the terrain tests. They're looking very impressive. I also like the mechanical shapes; very unique.

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks targus.:)

vmulligan,
Thanks, you are right... no sun, luncky I never intend to put a sun inside there, guess I will do a very mystery "sun" to simulate real sun, which bring lights for chamber!:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167355229_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167355229_large.jpg)

I did these images(new ideas) while working on the trees/plants, thought I posted here to share with you guys, thanks.

Happy New Year

[aurora]

Nice landscapes! What app did you use for these Terragen 2's Tech Preview release? I had a lot of time to play with it during XMas since I left my dongle home and could not work on my Eon entry. I'm really liking what I see with it so far, it has some issues but much better then v0.9.

[gringer]

Hey man! Nice. Are you using Vue to make those environments?

Cheers :D

[crazybread]

Hmm, I really like your enviroment tests, personally I like your jagged edge sticking-out rocky cliffs, very nice. Cool stuff!

[alvin-cgi]

Nice landscapes! What app did you use for these Terragen 2's Tech Preview release? I had a lot of time to play with it during XMas since I left my dongle home and could not work on my Eon entry. I'm really liking what I see with it so far, it has some issues but much better then v0.9.

Thanks aurora, I am using Vue6Xstream not TG2. Yes, I had play around TG2 a while before, compare to Vue, Vue to me is much "easier" to control, but TG2 seem to produce better result than Vue and very reasonable price... you know what I mean...:D

TG2 need more work to make it more "user friendly" just like ZB UI issue:D ...

[alvin-cgi]

gringer, yes it is vue6x.:)

crazybread, thanks:)

[adel3d]

master environment!:arteest: :wip:
It seems as though we have one of our finalisit known.
It was like a punch on my face.I feel like continuing the competition and you showed that it is gonna be a challenge.
I'd like to get some more hooks to awake me.
Keep up the good work my frind...:beer:

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks for your times.:) appreciated your kind comment and encouragement:) that will keep me going to finish this competition.


master environment!:arteest: :wip:
It seems as though we have one of our finalisit known.
It was like a punch on my face.I feel like continuing the competition and you showed that it is gonna be a challenge.
I'd like to get some more hooks to awake me.
Keep up the good work my frind...:beer:

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167445526_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167445526_large.jpg)

Placed trees on terrain, several tests here, I was also surprised that changing colours of leaf also comes out different result!
Here are three samples attached, I have added smoke/fog to for testing...
Will post next one with the trees/plant on cliff, see you later!

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167512880_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167512880_large.jpg)

Trees on cliff, adding some clouds/fog... I am having some problems with the rendering go so far, hopefully I'll be able to finish it...

Happy New Year Eve

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167554239_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167554239_large.jpg)

a close up of the cliff...

[gringer]

Hey! Coolness! :D

I wish I had that program, its awesome. Trying to create my trees/forest is driving me nuts!

[LightSovereign]

Your landscapes are very dramatic, love the wisp of clouds you have thru the various vistas. Also found the alien structure very appealing. I look forward to seeing how all the elemnts join!.best of luck and happy 2007 to ya :D.

take care

Marley

[leving]

Great work on the environment. I really like the angle of the terrain, keep up the good work!

[ChewyPixels]

Hey Alvin. Good to see that you're still moving strong.

Your environment tests look good. It's my understanding that the majority of the environment within the chamber is artificial. There is also very little hints of an atmosphere except I think in chamber number 6 where it is often raining. Don't have the book with me now so I can't double check. I just thought I would remind you of this. :)

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks gringer, LightSovereign, leving.:scream:

Jedi-Juice,
Thanks for the info, I think is chamber number 4 you talking about? I need to check that as well... :) "majority of the environment within the chamber is artificial" I am working on that now, which give me more freedom to do so, as I was thinking doing more real life environment.

Thanks:)

[taavi]

Your project is getting better with every WIP pic You post! Excellent job!

Cheers,
Taavi

[adel3d]

The trees match well with the scene.I'll follow your work .
Good luck!:thumbsup:

[alvin-cgi]

taavi, adel3d,

Thanks guys:)

I have some more images to updates soon...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167968227_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1167968227_large.jpg)

Finaly my machine let me to post some update images... basically the machine is running 24hrs for rendering!
I did not "expect" to taking so long... but once I see the polygon counts, like about 2 million, that explain why!

Here are some images of close up and difference angles, lighting as well as skies tests.

I am about to finish rendering(if not crash..) than will comes to effects and composite, for skies, fog etc etc, will post some samples soon(hopes!).

Thanks and time to go back rendering the rest of the scenes.

[SONIC-X]

Looks great dude.What did you use for the terrain?

[gringer]

He's using Vue6 which I REALLY WANT TO HAVE :(

But yeah, very nice work Alvin :D

Cheers

[Pixelschumi]

Yeah, Vue rocks! :bounce:

Really good work. I can't wait to see the final image.

[targus]

Finaly my machine let me to post some update images... basically the machine is running 24hrs for rendering!

Oh.. you can't imagine how i understand you..

For next challenge i think i'll take second computer :twisted:

Keep going !!! Time is running out...

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks SONIC-X, is Vue6X.:)

Thanks gringer:) , yeah you are right, is Vue6X, go get it but wait till the final release... you know what I mean:D .

Thanks Pixelschumi:)

[alvin-cgi]

Oh.. you can't imagine how i understand you..

For next challenge i think i'll take second computer :twisted:

Keep going !!! Time is running out...

Tell me about it!!:scream:
I have 2 machines, one is new which is now rendering... another one is old but two machines are not network yet!!! So every time I have to wait till it finish rendering before I can copy across images manually... :argh:

I know time is running out:wip: , I have done some effects renders which looks to be success(lucky), so will post soon...

Thanks

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168059722_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168059722_large.jpg)

Close up shot of the terrian.

[AndreiSzasz]

hey alvin ! great landscape and great scene you are building here. i just whait to see it finished !
good luck man !
:thumbsup:

[alvin-cgi]

hey alvin ! great landscape and great scene you are building here. i just whait to see it finished !
good luck man !
:thumbsup:

Thanks, hopefully I can finish it, will see:)

[SweD]

wow Alvin, i must say that yout landscape is really impressive and i can't wait to see all the final in high res, and animation in this excellent environment.

[alvin-cgi]

wow Alvin, i must say that yout landscape is really impressive and i can't wait to see all the final in high res, and animation in this excellent environment.

Thanks, working on Hi Res now... rendering:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168138286_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168138286_large.jpg)

here are some skies tests renders, looks good to me, but a bit too strong... I think I might go for more subtle looks, will post others tests renders soon.

[Nothingness]

Hey alvin,

great looking landscape.
I must admit i'm not a fan of using vue in these challenges, but i think that the thing that botters me most is that this looks just like something on earth. Lit by a sun with a hugh streching atmosphere. I don't have the time to read all posts, but is this in one of the chambers? I know it's hard to recreate the feeling, because a tube light gives a very strange lighting effect.
But anyway, the environment looks nice.

cheers

[johnnymaster]

looks nice, even if i prefer more handmodelled stuff for such special landscapes, because - like nothingness said - it looks like earth landscapes:

- its lighten by a sun
- theres no cylindrical shape at all...

...its absolutely flat and thats the biggest flaw on these landscapes, but if you ignore these things, then you have nice looking images. Nevertheless, good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

Hey alvin,

great looking landscape.
I must admit i'm not a fan of using vue in these challenges, but i think that the thing that botters me most is that this looks just like something on earth. Lit by a sun with a hugh streching atmosphere. I don't have the time to read all posts, but is this in one of the chambers? I know it's hard to recreate the feeling, because a tube light gives a very strange lighting effect.
But anyway, the environment looks nice.

cheers

"Fourth chamber was a recreation center, as near as we can tell," Lanier said. "And of course, a reservoir and air-purification system. There are four distinct islands here, each with a different habitat. There were underwater habitats, too-coral gardens, freshwater ponds and river systems. Resort, wildlife preserve, fish farm-it’s all returned to an untended state, a bit wild but prospering."

Hi, I am doing Fourth chamber, and I picked a part to concentrate on, most likely close to"freshwater ponds and river systems", not the whole "Fourth chamber" I must say...:D

The final sky will be more artificial lights and smokes around(which is what I am rendering now), basically the top half of the images will be the huge "air-purification system" and bottom half will be as much as earth like environment.

Thanks:)

[alvin-cgi]

- its lighten by a sun
It is artificial lights to simulate sun light.:)

- theres no cylindrical shape at all...
It will have some kind of "cylindrical shape" walls around, but still rendering...:D


thanks:)

[fgdf]

HI mate!
I have 3 candidates (of the top)
1 line pic nr 3
2 line pic nr2
3 line pic nr 3
I think they will mach best with their kind of "glowing" but some color correction is as always needed
- :beer:

[alvin-cgi]

HI mate!
I have 3 candidates (of the top)
1 line pic nr 3
2 line pic nr2
3 line pic nr 3
I think they will mach best with their kind of "glowing" but some color correction is as always needed
- :beer:

Thanks mate, I just got new renders done, more blue lights surounding, will post soon and see.:beer:

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168169717_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168169717_large.jpg)

here are the new skies renders close to what I am after... I think I will go for first one from right... cheers

[fgdf]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168169717_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168169717_large.jpg)

here are the new skies renders close to what I am after... I think I will go for first one from right... cheers

I agree but there's something about this subtle glow behind mountain on 1st image (from left)

[leving]

My vote goes to a blend between the left one and the one next to it. The left one I think will help show the interaction between the craft and the ground, but the one next to it is more engaging. Just my thoughts. Good luck man, it's really starting to shape up :)

[taavi]

i'd prefer the first from the left... but they are all so beautiful... Makes me almost cry :)
( I just envy Your skills ;) )

[icedeyes]

If i saw this as a seperate piece I would have to say 3rd hands down... it just looks more moody but if you want to go with the book choose a brighter one beacause of the tubelight...

[alvin-cgi]

leving, taavi, icedeyes.:)

Thanks guys, I am "combine" those skies together... will post updates. thanks

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168425996_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1168425996_large.jpg)

This is quick low res render of "final" image composite test, objects with background(new sky to place) render.

cheers

[arturro]

Hi there!

I finally found some time to see your masterpiece. My congratulations,
really outstanding result :thumbsup: Please I'm not sure if you wrote it, but
what about those strings from the concept? I think they could give
nice touch to your image. Still one of the best here!
congrats and good luck

[targus]

Yeaa, looking good, i think you should work more with clouds and add some more details to upper part of mountains. It's my IMHO.

So everything look good. Keep on !!!

[AndreiSzasz]

hey ! good job alvin , whaiting for the final image, maybe the blue is a little to saturated ...:D


good luck man !

[fgdf]

I think more glow from the sky will do - but overall it's one of my favorites there's somethink spectacular in it.
keep it up!!

[gringer]

Hey Alvin!

That's coming together very nicely man. I have a suggestion. Maybe dip a small portion of your machine behind the rocks to give it more of a sense of scale and distance?

I love your machine model by the way, really cool.

Cheers :D

[nwiz25]

one of my favourite! :eek: sensational realism dude! gotta love the ship! :eek: :love: :scream:

the sky .. mountains .. colour .. everything blends perfectly! :eek:


waiting to c the final piece! good luck mate! :thumbsup:

[LightSovereign]

That low res scene has got me all tingly, looking fantabulous.

of the selections of different skies?, i think first on the left would compliment your ship nicely, having the blue behind the mountains.

either way, looks pro!.

Marley

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169090880_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169090880_large.jpg)

Because the time extended , I did a new alien object...
More updates on environment coming soon.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169211125_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169211125_large.jpg)

...well, this new model is to replace previouly alien object, just thought that this one is more suitable for the whole environment...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169454829_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169454829_large.jpg)

Finally got what I want for environment, here is the "final" environment look like, now is putting all other bits together...

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169558186_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169558186_large.jpg)

updates...

[aurora]

Man this just gets better and better each time you post. Love the new comp and the new ship or whatever looks fantastic!

[Nothingness]

i think the sky is still way too much saturated compared to the ground below. Don't forget that bounced light from the atmosphere also lightens the ground and trees. So maybe try loosing the saturation, or give the rest a more blu-ish tone.

right now the bottom part lookes like a scene at the eavening when the sun is is hiding behind some dark clouds. So this contrast makes it looks so unreal and unbelievable.

cheers and i'm curious to see the new model.

[alvin-cgi]

thanks aurora:)

thanks Nothingness, will look at your suggestion.:)

[mmoir]

Hey Alvin,

You really do a nice job on the background stuff, as far as the lighting not making total sense..I think thats part of the appeal to it.
Good luck finishing this off.

[alvin-cgi]

Hey Alvin,

You really do a nice job on the background stuff, as far as the lighting not making total sense..I think thats part of the appeal to it.
Good luck finishing this off.


Hi Moir, :)
Thanks for your comment.
I know the lighting isn't make "sense", because does not means to make "sense", it has no real sun in it, the plasma tube is the sole source of illumination. :D
I did some tests early on(earlier posts), those images were very earth looking feel but feedback was too earth looking enviroment!:shrug:
It isn't "real" after all, is inside chamber... I try to create something in-between real world and artificial world... :p the landscape side is "real world" and the lightings atmosphere is "artificial world".
I hopes... at least my explanation make "sense".:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169636829_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169636829_large.jpg)

Here are all the completed models, background etc, and where thoese objects should place, is time for final "rendering"!!!

[MacAndre]

i love the landscape :thumbsup: and the clouds. can´t wait to see your final image... :)

[alvin-cgi]

i love the landscape :thumbsup: and the clouds. can´t wait to see your final image... :)

Thanks, some update image soon...:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169699535_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169699535_large.jpg)

Just render the chamber wall(cylinder!) into scene... cheers

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169735062_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169735062_large.jpg)

New rendering with the huge machine(air-purification) and cloud/smoke tests.

[fgdf]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169735062_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169735062_large.jpg)

New rendering with the huge machine(air-purification) and cloud/smoke tests.

Helo!
I'm not going to tell you how good this scene is 'cos you know it ;) I only want to point out one problem !!
This glowing blue area of sky in the left- middle part of image looks kinda empty and destroys composition!! It catches my eye more than anything else on this scne and it shouldn't!!!. Maybe you could move ship to the left or put thre something.
Hope this helps !
-cheers! and hurry!!

[alvin-cgi]

Hi fgdf, thanks:)

Yes, there are something on left- middle part, two baby ships there(see 3rd post up).:)

[chandro]

hey man! great lighting!

[vmulligan]

New rendering with the huge machine(air-purification) and cloud/smoke tests.

Hey, Alvin:

This looks great! My only suggestion would be to tweak the saturation down the image. Right now, you've got a lot of very saturated blues near the top and very dull greys near the bottom, which is kind of jarring. Evening things out a bit would help. But it's a great image -- congratulations!

--Vikram

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks chandro:)

Thanks vmulligan, I will play around with saturation and see.:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169867572_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169867572_large.jpg)

This is an updates of final rendering(close...), baby ships has been added, and on the image, I have saturation down the sky blue... more smokes and clouds to be render into image... and more fine tunning going later.

I am also working on short animation now, hopefully will have some images soon.

[mmoir]

Hey Alvin,

Very cool update, the ships look grand. :thumbsup:

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169899387_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169899387_large.jpg)

Here are animations just rendered...
is 1 am now... will updates more later in the morning.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169952214_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169952214_large.jpg)

I have rendered more clouds/smoke on the plasma tubes and main ship... almost there... tick, tick, tick...

C&C welcome

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169997404_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1169997404_large.jpg)

Matte painted flock of birds flying through, I think these birds bring out some real life feel to the whole image which is what I am after!!
This is (pretty much) the final... need to get back to animation...
C&C welcome.

[taavi]

Mmmm... Winner? One of my favourites anyway... Maybe the ground clouds should be more trnsparent... for me the bottom of pic is too "overclouded" :) Good luck with animation!

I am running out of time, too.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170036334_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170036334_large.jpg)

Here is the last update of the final, I have added more lights on terrain, and trees, more transparent to clouds/fog... hopes you like it...

As for animation, is almost there but I am re-render all of them cos previous one I did was 320x240, too small anyway...

[alvin-cgi]

Mmmm... Winner? One of my favourites anyway... Maybe the ground clouds should be more trnsparent... for me the bottom of pic is too "overclouded" :) Good luck with animation!

I am running out of time, too.


Thanks for your suggestions:) , I have updated latest image... with less clouds(more transparent), more lights on terrain and trees... I think this it is eh:D , no more changes!!

As to winner... everyone here is winner:)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170067147_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170067147_large.jpg)

final...a land of wonders...

[fgdf]

Sweet I love coloring of this image can't wait to see the animation!
Good luck!

[alvin-cgi]

Sweet I love coloring of this image can't wait to see the animation!
Good luck!

Thanks.

As for animation... I have to re-render most of them because somehow I was misunderstood/mislead by the instructions:shrug: well, so far so good, do wish I can finish this on time:)

[fgdf]

Thanks.

As for animation... I have to re-render most of them because somehow I was misunderstood/mislead by the instructions:shrug: well, so far so good, do wish I can finish this on time:)

u betta! ;)

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170144058_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170144058_large.jpg)

The Islands
… inside the chamber, there are 4 distinct islands. As I imagine it, these islands are mostly covered by light fogs, full of mysteries, a place like Eden Garden, a beautiful and unpolluted environment...just like a new born earth...
Somewhere inside the 4th chamber, there is an alien room with air-purification and recreation, with different habitat in each island, ranging from freshwater ponds to whole rivers systems, from resorts and wildlife preserve to mountains and waterfalls, flying birds - it all returned to an unattended state... all are harvested. This is a land, full of wonders... The Islands.

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170166732_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170166732_large.jpg)

Software: After Effects,Lightwave 3D,Photoshop,Vue

The Islands
… inside the chamber, there are 4 distinct islands. As I imagine it, these islands are mostly covered by light fogs, full of mysteries, a place like Eden Garden, a beautiful and unpolluted environment...just like a new born earth...
Somewhere inside the 4th chamber, there is an alien room with air-purification and recreation, with different habitat in each island, ranging from freshwater ponds to whole rivers systems, from resorts and wildlife preserve to mountains and waterfalls, flying birds - it all returned to an unattended state... all are harvested. This is a land, full of wonders... The Islands.

Play Video >> (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/eon/player.php?entry_id=77041)

[mmoir]

Alvin,


Great job on finishing up your entry , the video is really great:thumbsup: :thumbsup: . Nice looking job all round. Good luck .

[fgdf]

Finaly you did it!!;) just epic! now good luck with judging ;)
:beer:
-BB

[adel3d]

great work Congr... for finl:thumbsup:

[adel3d]

great work Congr... for final:thumbsup:

[pixl813]

Congratulations on a masterpiece!

I've only been watching this competition for a few weeks and have been quite amazed at so many of these entries.

Your's in particular I have been just in awe of how you have interpreted this contest.

I am not currently familiar with the story, but guaranteed I will be picking up a copy of this book very soon!

(one little thing that I hope is just my ignorance when it comes to the story, but didn't wan't to go unnoticed to you if it happens to be a mistake... at the end of your animation it reads "ENO" instead of "EON"... please understand I am only pointing this out in case it is a mistake... out of absolute respect for you and the work you have done here.)

I seriously wish you the best (as in first place) in judging, and I would like to thank you for being such an inspriation to me!

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170218072_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170218072_large.jpg)

Software: After Effects,Lightwave 3D,Photoshop,Vue

The Islands
Inside the chamber, there are 4 distinct islands. As I imagine it, these islands are mostly covered by light fogs, full of mysteries, a place like Eden Garden, a beautiful and unpolluted environment...just like a new born earth...
Somewhere inside the 4th chamber, there is an alien room with air-purification and recreation, with different habitat in each island, ranging from freshwater ponds to whole rivers systems, from resorts and wildlife preserve to mountains and waterfalls, flying birds - it all returned to an unattended state... all are harvested. This is a land, full of wonders... The Islands.


Play Video >> (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/eon/player.php?entry_id=77106)

[hydrocell]

the final image look very impressive with the compositing techniques you used! well done.

[alvin-cgi]

I have posted new and revised version. thanks:scream:

[alvin-cgi]

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks mmoir.:)

Thanks fgdf for your help.:scream:

Thanks adel3d.:)

[alvin-cgi]

Hi pixl813,:bounce::bowdown:
Thanks for your eyes of details, that was a mistake I should pick it up but didn't... really embarrassing...:blush: I have look at ENO title for hundreds of times, still typed wrong and never pick it up... well I did that title about 3.30am in this morning:D... really appreciated your helps, thanks again my friend.
:beer:
Anyway, I have revised new video and the right EON title, take a look...


Congratulations on a masterpiece!

I've only been watching this competition for a few weeks and have been quite amazed at so many of these entries.

Your's in particular I have been just in awe of how you have interpreted this contest.

I am not currently familiar with the story, but guaranteed I will be picking up a copy of this book very soon!

(one little thing that I hope is just my ignorance when it comes to the story, but didn't wan't to go unnoticed to you if it happens to be a mistake... at the end of your animation it reads "ENO" instead of "EON"... please understand I am only pointing this out in case it is a mistake... out of absolute respect for you and the work you have done here.)

I seriously wish you the best (as in first place) in judging, and I would like to thank you for being such an inspriation to me!

[alvin-cgi]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170222699_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/15/11872/11872_1170222699_large.jpg)

Software: After Effects,Lightwave 3D,Photoshop,Vue

The Islands
Inside the chamber, there are 4 distinct islands. As I imagine it, these islands are mostly covered by light fogs, full of mysteries, a place like Eden Garden, a beautiful and unpolluted environment...just like a new born earth...
Somewhere inside the 4th chamber, there is an alien room with air-purification and recreation, with different habitat in each island, ranging from freshwater ponds to whole rivers systems, from resorts and wildlife preserve to mountains and waterfalls, flying birds - it all returned to an unattended state... all are harvested. This is a land, full of wonders... The Islands.

Play Video >> (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/eon/player.php?entry_id=77111)

[alvin-cgi]

I have posted new and revised video... what has been changed, I have re-animated baby alien's ship close to camera(at beginning) and added heat wave on the engine exhaust, if you look closely:) you can see wave there... have also move those flying birds little away from the main alien ship(huge air-purification system)... you know, I don't want to fry those chicken:D .

[taavi]

UAU!
Respect, man!
The animation is amazing!

[fgdf]

Now it really kiks ...b*t ;) It's significantly better than the first one .
Good luck with judging now it should make it much easier now ;)

[CryingHorn]

Wow! This is wondeful, the best entry I've seen so far. Your work is truly inspiring, Amazing man :bowdown:

[arturro]

Great. It's obvious that we will see you among the winners. Good luck now, truly amazaing work. And I must say to be honets with you, that you made anormous progress since your last challenge. For sure biggest among whole who entered last challenges as well. My congratulations.

[OKMER]

Absolutely great work man!!!Nothing else to say.I know ,not very original but I love it,that's all!Congratz on that great finbish and good luck mate!:beer:

[ChewyPixels]

One of my favorites! It doesn't connect to the EON story as well as some of the other entries, but it is still very spectacular.

Good luck!

[nwiz25]

congratulations mate! :scream::eek::bounce::applause: very promising i must say! :eek: lovely colours .. detail n realism!

good luck to u! :thumbsup:

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks taavi:)
Thnaks fgdf:scream:
Thanks CryingHorn:)
Thanks arturro:scream:
Thanks OKMER:)
Thanks Jedi-Juice:scream:
Thanks nwiz25 :)

Thanks again for all yours kinds words and supports, good luck and see you all in next Challenges.:thumbsup:

[targus]

Really really fantastic, nice work. I love composition and there is real effect of "huge".
Futuristic style and colour combination make image eye catching, so well done.

Good luck.

[LightSovereign]

Alvin, that was a fine watch!..It had everything, even a flock of birds :O. Love the design of the air purifier, well the mother one especially!.


congratz on a fine segment..

Marley

[chandro]

i totally agree! spectacular!:thumbsup:



EON PROJECT (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=214&t=419296&page=5)

[Squibbit]

congrats dude, the nature elements in your clip totally rocked!

[Demitsuri]

Congratulations. Great work. :applause: :thumbsup:

[Gunilla]

Congrats - well done! :)

[SweD]

My congrats Alvin ! i've said some time before on my thread, yours was one of my favourite ! judges are agree with me ! :scream:

:applause: Great for you ! :thumbsup:

[mmoir]

Hey Alvin,

Congrats on your great image:thumbsup: :thumbsup: . It was one of my favourites and enjoy the prize.

[arturro]

Congratulations! Deserved prize, but biggest profit is your knowledge. Great progress since your last challenge, so I think you will show a total masterpiece in the next challenge

[alvin-cgi]

Thanks!:scream: :thumbsup:

arturro
mmoir
SweD
Gunilla
Demitsuri
Squibbit
chandro
LightSovereign
targus


Wow, It was indeed a great challenge, with all you great artists around the world. Thanks for all your kind words and supports.:bowdown:

[OKMER]

This was one of my favs too.Congratz mate on a well deserved prize!!!

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