Mountain Side

Gannaingh · February 13, 2016, 12:32:55 PM

I agree on all counts

The good ol' two steps forward, one step back routine.

Tangled-Universe · February 14, 2016, 09:01:23 AM

In some regards may be a step back, but in others a step forward. Indeed.
I think with this new pov you can focus on all aspects of the scene, as everything is well visible.
After that you can tune your pov and atmosphere to give the correct sense of scale.

Gannaingh · February 14, 2016, 12:36:15 PM

Here is the experiment with further lowering the camera altitude even further in addition to adding some more mountains behind the main one. I like the result since it makes the background seem not quite as empty which also helps with the reflection in the water. The foreground tree distribution needs some work and all the work on the rock surfacing still needs to happen, but I think this is the POV I'll stick with moving forward.

bla bla 2 · February 14, 2016, 12:43:03 PM

very good.

archonforest · February 14, 2016, 03:13:17 PM

The last POV is very good!!

Jo Kariboo · February 19, 2016, 09:20:06 PM

Beautifull!!!

mhaze · February 20, 2016, 04:18:53 AM

Very nice pov and forground.

inkydigit · February 21, 2016, 07:29:46 AM

great work... the last one is very nice!
maybe a hq tree (or 2) closer to camera?

Gannaingh · February 23, 2016, 08:00:39 PM

Here's a close up of the steep mountain face. I've been working on adding more subtle texture to the rock in addition to some strata. The strata is a bit more dominant than I want so I'll keep messing with it. Additionally, I've increased the number of background tree populations from three to eight to increase the variety and break down on repetitive shapes.

I like being able to see the detail in this larger crop, so I'll have to render the final version large to make sure it's noticeable.

AP · February 23, 2016, 09:41:10 PM

I like the strata as it is but even if a hint is there, it does make a difference. Looking forward to more updates.

archonforest · February 24, 2016, 03:31:05 PM

Like it too!

DannyG · February 25, 2016, 07:08:01 PM

Beautiful work

Gannaingh · February 28, 2016, 03:28:36 PM

Thanks all. Here is a shot of the work I've been doing on the strata. It's not quite as noticeable as I'd like, but (I think) better than the crop render I previously posted. I'm also experimenting with the water, making the reflections blurrier and adding an appearance of glacial silt. I kind of like the color it adds to the image, but please let me know what you think.

AP · February 28, 2016, 05:04:29 PM

The blue-green looks nice as it stands.

bobbystahr · February 28, 2016, 05:30:49 PM

The strata works for me, more would be overdone to me and the water is very apropros to the scene.