Beach Project_WIP

bobbystahr · August 14, 2016, 10:21:18 PM

A project that's been sitting waiting.Just a lake with a cool shoreline but today I made wavy water I actually like. I used the foam's mask as a mask for a thin total coverage cloud which really helps the sparkles; they are a product of the Default new bloom and a small, very sharp Starburst. The waves are approx 1.5m and there is a grass pop which won't be really apparent till the larger hi res render later on. On the cliff I have MrLamppost's wee scale man for reference on the grass, but I doubt even I could find it as it's 3 km from the camera.

C&C welcome

mhaze · August 15, 2016, 02:16:30 AM

Some great ideas Bobby! Just need the shoreline foam and you've cracked it!

DocCharly65 · August 15, 2016, 02:38:05 AM

Good luck, Bobby! Waves and foam look already nice! Waiting for the shoreline as mhaze says

Dune · August 15, 2016, 03:05:14 AM

Nice start Bobby. You need something to tell size, indeed, so I'm curious where you take this.

bobbystahr · August 15, 2016, 08:35:22 AM

I'm actually stuck...this started as a water challenge to myself and don't have a clue where to go...anyone have any direction ideas?
I'll try most anything...

mhaze · August 15, 2016, 11:52:05 AM

Lighthouse?

bobbystahr · August 15, 2016, 12:18:56 PM

Quote from: mhaze on August 15, 2016, 11:52:05 AM
Lighthouse?

Thought about that...I have one that isn't too 'pedestrian'...thanks for the shove in that direction.

luvsmuzik · August 15, 2016, 04:07:56 PM

IOR the same default settings on the water?

Love the sparkles and shoreline rock formation.

bobbystahr · August 15, 2016, 04:15:05 PM

Quote from: luvsmuzik on August 15, 2016, 04:07:56 PM
IOR the same default settings on the water?

Love the sparkles and shoreline rock formation.

Yes, the trick is for sparkles you need atmosphere so the foam I was faking with the masked cloud was the secret to sparkles on water.

bobbystahr · August 15, 2016, 10:07:29 PM

Well I added a light house and a pop of trees...

Dune · August 16, 2016, 01:40:59 AM

I have to be honest, Bobby; I'm not entirely convinced. The huge rocks on the shore seem to be out of place in such a green and rolling countryside. Some more rocky outcrops on land , or less rock on shore.... or a hard continous rocky shore, and some rock on the hill tops...

bobbystahr · August 16, 2016, 08:44:51 AM

Quote from: Dune on August 16, 2016, 01:40:59 AM
I have to be honest, Bobby; I'm not entirely convinced. The huge rocks on the shore seem to be out of place in such a green and rolling countryside. Some more rocky outcrops on land , or less rock on shore.... or a hard continous rocky shore, and some rock on the hill tops...

I hear ya Ulco,as I mentioned this started as a mere water test in a convenient hole in the terrain and everything else evolved thoughtlessly. I'm off to the beach for music today till Thursday but will tackle the scene armed with your suggestions when I return Thursday night...Thanks mate.