ALIENWARE Challenge Entry: Benjamin Brosdau

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Completed geometry. Made in 3ds max 5.

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A shader study using final render stage 1 and SSS.

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The lightmodel is finished so far. The image will change a lot once SSS is turned on.

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The completely textured version.

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The image completed.

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I split the image up in layers in order to compose them later in PS. This is just the foreground.

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here you can see the dome which will be put in the background.

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A rendertest in early stages of compositing.

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I use Final render stage 1 to achieve the SSS effect in the shaders.

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Here is my entry for this contest. It was great fun to create and I hope some of you will like it. It was created using 3ds max 5.1 and Final render Stage 1. All maps (except the background) are pure procedurals. I ealry decided to use only procedurals because of the required resolution. The shader I came up with makes heavy use of the SSS effect and appears pure black and white without light hitting the surface. Via a noisemap in the lightscatter color slot I achieved the blue/reddish look when hit by light. Besides that there is nothing really special. Standard lights and a little bit of photoshop in the end to compose the layers and adding a distance fade affecting the saturation of the image.
Thanks for viewing. :)

[eska]

The most what I like about your image is, not just the spacial arrangement, but also the wonderful colors. Realy mystical.
Congratulations for excellent work. Best luck:bounce: :wavey: :bowdown:

[Cullen]

dude don't forget to submit all the elements - eg... concept sketch... or you wont qualify for judging.

looks nice though.

[freka01]

Yeah! Dont forget, dude ;)
Looks good.

/fred

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Thanks for reminding me guys, but actually I haven't forgot about it. Just had yet no opportunity to scan my in images. Will do it in time for sure.
Good luck to all of you.
:thumbsup:

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The drawn concept sketch along with some color thoughts in PS.

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