Moses project

[Dune]

Well, yes and no. In the valley they look okay, but overall, they're not really needed, I think. So I should actually restrict to slope, but that gives problems is my experience. And the laterals take longer to render due to the compute normal. So now I will see if I can localize the compute normal calculation (not needed all over the globe anyway).
The clouds need to be kind of like this is the valley, racing towards you (so animated), but on the opposite side they are not up to par, IMO. Too harsh, I think. But for different shots, they might be changed separately.
Credits to the good old Lightning bushes, btw.

[René]

Way to go! The addition of clouds makes it much more biblical. Will there be god rays?

[bobbystahr]

Yeah, gonna really need God Rays in this one heh heh heh

[Dune]

Depends on Dorian. Could be nice, as there's a nice hole in the cloud. Even the 'dust' kicked up in animation could have god rays... I just wish it would render all a bit faster.

[bobbystahr]

I just wish it would render all a bit faster.

You've no idea how often that runs thru my wee brain....

[masonspappy]

The dark sky give it kind of an ominous look. 
Beautiful!

[DocCharly65]

I'd need a shortcut button for "amazing / impressive / outstanding"

Perhaps I missed a post and you already told but where and when will there be the final animation to watch?

[Dune]

Dorian is working on testing the cloud (movement) I set up. He will also do the chariots and stuff racing through the valley, and the people doing the crossing. I imagine that's quite a lot of work, so don't hold your breath. It will be spectacular!

Clouds have been changed again, so I am curious too....

[Dune]

Some tests Dorian sent me yesterday.

[bobbystahr]

Well the mood is certainly set, now for the amazing water. I for on am waiting with bated breath.....

for the non Emglish amongst us

Bated here is a contraction of abated through loss of the unstressed first vowel (a process called aphesis); it means "reduced, lessened, lowered in force". So bated breath refers to a state in which you almost stop breathing as a result of some strong emotion, such as terror or awe

[Hannes]

Really impressive! Can't wait to see the animation.

I for on am waiting with bated breath.....

Now that I know what that means, I'm waiting with bated breath too!

[DocCharly65]

Really impressive! Can't wait to see the animation.

I for on am waiting with bated breath.....

Now that I know what that means, I'm waiting with bated breath too!

..and  ECHO

[Jo Kariboo]

An ambitious project ... I wonder what this product will look like when it is mounted and finished. You are the only one here who has the talent and technique to fulfill this project.

[dorianvan]

Here's a bit of cloud animation. Turned out fast moving, but still natural, and ominous.

[DocCharly65]

Absolutely still naturally - and slightly creepy - that's the intention - right?