Hannes' Horizon thread

[Hannes]

Thanks a lot, Ulco!!
Yes, the rails have the correct size, but at a second look I found the cross section (or is it profile?) is too broad. Changing that now.
It's hard to choose which POV is better. Somehow I prefer Version 2. My wife liked the lighting in V 1 better, so after I will have replaced the rails I'll try the POV of the second one with a lighting that's similar to V 1.

[Hannes]

Here's a screenshot of the RTP of the latest iteration. Same POV like In Version 2, similar lighting like in Version 1 and adjusted rails.

[sboerner]

I agree that the composition of the first one seems less crowded. (When I think of the VLA I picture wide-open spaces and skies.) I do wonder about the telephone/power lines, though. Wouldn't they mess up the radio signals? Maybe one detail too many.

[WAS]

Hmm, that's a good point about the power lines. They probably would try to run underground if they could help it. 

[Hannes]

Thanks guys! Good point. At least in one reference image I found some poles. (See attached image) But they are definitely a bit farther away.
Anyway, you made me think about it. I'd love to have them in, but I'll see, if I can find some other solution.

[Ariel DK]

Hi Hannes! I know youre trying to recreate the real SETI place, but for all the images you showed, i think only the 1st one really captured the literal and symbolic mean of "HORIZONS". The last ones are great of course, but they looks a little bit overloaded of stuff IMHO. My only advice is keep it simple   
 Im always looking forward whathever you render out

[Hannes]

Hi Ariel,
thanks for your comment! Much appreciated. It's good, that there's still plenty of time, so I can maybe take a break and look at it with fresh eyes. You're definitely right. Less can be more. Actually before I posted the first version, you're referring to, I deleted a load of objects I thought might look nice, but in the end were absolutely unnecessary. I'll see...

[WAS]

Thanks guys! Good point. At least in one reference image I found some poles. (See attached image) But they are definitely a bit farther away.
Anyway, you made me think about it. I'd love to have them in, but I'll see, if I can find some other solution.

Maybe just old power lines no longer operational from the old road that used to be part of something else? Could cut a few lines, have them dangle. Maybe even make them older: move the railroad over, or lines to railroad and use old telegraph and switch lines. :3

Super low voltage, and most likely inoperable, and I doubt they would care to even remove them. 

[Hannes]

Good idea! At the moment I just left them out, but maybe I'll make some old ones...

[aknight0]

I'd almost like to see a far away shot of this scene, really open up a big sky.  

[Dune]

That's a good idea, I too find it a wee bit overcrowded and busy. Perhaps some early afternoon stars, so it's really about horizons?

[WAS]

Maybe she's insane, and likes to sit on top of a dish, with the antenna array scaling off in the distance behind her?   Lol

[Hannes]

Actually I took Ariel's advice and got back to the very first image I posted and used this POV. I threw out a lot of stuff and focused mainly on Ellie and the telescopes (which somehow sounds like the name of a 50's Rock 'n' roll band ).
I have the feeling, that this image is finished. Maybe that's it. But since there's still a lot of time left, I might try some completely different ideas...

[Dune]

This looks way better! I like it, first prize from me

And btw, "Ellie and the Telescopes" also sounds a bit horny

[WAS]

I love Terragen being used on the laptop. That's a really charming touch.