Glacier Valley

Saurav · December 25, 2008, 08:00:19 AM

Franks points are all valid.

My main reason of leaving the sky empty on this scene was to focus the viewers attention on the terrain. Too many elements in a scene can make it congested and ruin the composition. I did render a version with clouds but thought this one was emphasising the terrain more, which I wanted all along.

MacGyver · December 25, 2008, 08:30:18 AM

Quote from: FrankB on December 25, 2008, 07:36:06 AM
true observation - realistic clouds are a difficult discipline, still. Well, depending on the type of clouds. It's easier to leave the sky empty, and rely on TG2 doing a great job on rendering the ground. That being said, having clouds also has an influence of the lighting of the terrain, of course. Then additionally, you generally have to decide whether you choose an exposure optimzed for the sky or for the terrain. If you choose a compromise between the two exposures, neither the sky or the ground will stand out to its greatest potential. Difficult choices.
Frank

Thank you Frank for your explanation, it really helped me understanding this issue! Have you seen Luc's last picture? Truly amazing job with the clouds (the rest as well

). I guess there's more to come on the horizon (pun intended)...

MacGyver · December 25, 2008, 08:33:52 AM

Quote from: Saurav on December 25, 2008, 08:00:19 AM
Franks points are all valid.

My main reason of leaving the sky empty on this scene was to focus the viewers attention on the terrain. Too many elements in a scene can make it congested and ruin the composition. I did render a version with clouds but thought this one was emphasising the terrain more, which I wanted all along.

Sounds reasonable. I didn't intend to complain anyway

The colors and composition look a bit like early Vista screenshots to me (oh, I hope you don't see this as something bad

)...

Saurav · December 25, 2008, 09:10:59 AM

Hehe.....close, but actually the inspiration was from a wallpaper from a pre beta version of Windows 7 I saw a while ago.

rcallicotte · December 25, 2008, 10:16:31 AM

Great inspiration.

MacGyver · December 25, 2008, 11:39:52 AM

Quote from: Saurav on December 25, 2008, 09:10:59 AM
Hehe.....close, but actually the inspiration was from a wallpaper from a pre beta version of Windows 7 I saw a while ago.

Oh how dare you!

Quote from: calico on December 25, 2008, 10:16:31 AM
Great inspiration.

Do I sense a touch of irony?

rcallicotte · December 25, 2008, 05:39:23 PM

A little. But, that is really a magnificent image.

Quote from: MacGyver on December 25, 2008, 11:39:52 AM
Do I sense a touch of irony?

Seth · January 03, 2009, 01:57:43 PM

nice atmo ^^

Marcos Silveira · January 16, 2009, 11:44:38 AM

HEHEH, I think your image is more realistic than your inspiration, it seems a fake composition of photos (the rocks and the mirror effect on the water)!!!!!!!

Hannes · January 16, 2009, 02:02:50 PM

Hey, I think I missed that. Great. I love the distribution of the trees.

DannyG · July 06, 2016, 07:35:17 PM

Classic render, Bringing this one out for any new guys or old guys who never seen it

Jo Kariboo · July 06, 2016, 11:36:55 PM

Quote from: Danny on July 06, 2016, 07:35:17 PM
Classic render, Bringing this one out for any new guys or old guys who never seen it

Yes a beautiful classic render!

DocCharly65 · July 07, 2016, 03:00:31 AM

Quote from: Marcos Silveira on January 16, 2009, 11:44:38 AM
HEHEH, I think your image is more realistic than your inspiration, it seems a fake composition of photos (the rocks and the mirror effect on the water)!!!!!!!

Absolutely "Dito!"

Great render!

luvsmuzik · July 07, 2016, 02:19:34 PM

Great render!
Seems like only yesterday we were so worried about installing XP, then 7?

? What are these universes coming to?