Secluded Sanctuary

choronr · August 30, 2009, 12:57:51 AM

Used here is Tangled_Universe's (Martin) how to canyon' file from FrankB's site: NWDA. And, thanks to Frank for his support.

The plants used are the grass by 'Klas'; also his 'KK' tree. The bushes used are from Walli (dry bush pack from NWDA), one bush model from 'lightning' and two leafless bushes from a friend. Those being in the shadows didn't do them much justice.

Two suns are used here; one in the scene and one overhead (45 degrees and no shadows) to provide some light in the canyon.

Bob

FrankB · August 30, 2009, 04:17:56 AM

This is a very beautiful scene, Bob. What a nice place this would be if it were real.

Frank

Seth · August 30, 2009, 05:15:12 AM

oh ! very good !
i am not a fan of the fake stones shapes but the composition, colours and lighting is very good.
nice job

schmeerlap · August 30, 2009, 06:29:06 AM

Cool setting, and good work. I'm sure that there are many similar gullies on this here Earth. Maybe a bit more texture on those stones, and dig a deeper hole for that bonsai-type tree so that its roots can get more nourishment from that parched sandy soil. As is it's mostly relying on hydroponics if and when that water rises.

John

Henry Blewer · August 30, 2009, 08:35:59 AM

Real nicely done. Question; On the lights, what illumination settings? I've tried 4 for the shadow and 0.4 for the fill light. I was never happy with these settings.

domdib · August 30, 2009, 08:38:40 AM

Very nice - the lighting is especially good, so I'd echo njeneb's query.

choronr · August 30, 2009, 02:44:46 PM

Quote from: njeneb on August 30, 2009, 08:35:59 AM
Real nicely done. Question; On the lights, what illumination settings? I've tried 4 for the shadow and 0.4 for the fill light. I was never happy with these settings.

Thanks njeneb and domdib for visiting. In reply to your inquiry, the lighting/atmosphere are as follows:

•   Sunlight 01 – Heading 4.79064; Elevation 12.0593; Strength 3.5; Shadows (soft-default) on surfaces.
•   Sunlight 02 – Heading 27; Elevation 47.5; Strength 0.372886; No shadows on surfaces.
•   Atmosphere 01 – Haze density 0.25.

In this scene, Sunlight 02 is hidden by the canyon wall. You may have to set 'no visible sun' for Sunlight 02 in your scene Hope this helps.

Bob

Henry Blewer · August 30, 2009, 04:01:27 PM

I've used nearly the same settings. I'll try your angles. Thanks!

choronr · August 30, 2009, 04:54:31 PM

Quote from: njeneb on August 30, 2009, 04:01:27 PM
I've used nearly the same settings. I'll try your angles. Thanks!

You might also try Sun 02 with shadows to see what happens. The sun's strength is weak; so, you may not see any shadows.

domdib · August 30, 2009, 06:03:13 PM

Thanks for sharing!