Creating a Moon

[popngear]

Is there a tutorial out there for planet creation?  In addition to that, how can I have it ignore lighting and be ambient lit only (for nighttime purposes).

Thanks!

[old_blaggard]

To create a moon, simply add another planet object to the scene.  Position it a ways away from the main planet and then try to find it in your field of view.

[Will]

http://www.designpaths.com/terragen-tutorials/adding-planets/

I'm also righting a tutorial on how to make nice orbital renders.

Regards,

Will

[popngear]

I've managed to create my moon and get it rendering ok during the day, but how do I get it to act as a light source at night?  I placed it with the same heading/elevation as my light but sometimes it renders behind the light which is kinda weird.  Can I bump up it's ambient lighting and have it not cast shadows?

[old_blaggard]

Go into the moon's internal network, and pump up the luminosity in the default shader.

[popngear]

thanks for the tips and tutorial guys...i'll let you know if i find success.

[MeltingIce]

http://www.designpaths.com/terragen-tutorials/adding-planets/

I'm also righting a tutorial on how to make nice orbital renders.

Regards,

Will

Haha I had forgotten about that tutorial you are working on, any chance on a time estimate for its completion?

[Sengin]

Go into the moon's internal network, and pump up the luminosity in the default shader.

If you want more control over the light, you can add a lightsource with a large strength and put it between your world and the new planet (moon).

[Will]

MeltingIce, I'm hoping this wekend but don't hold your breath I have it pretty much sorted out its just a matter of compiling it all into an easy to follow step by step guide.

Regards,

Will

[ProjectX]

oh that would be great, my orbital renders almost always look really naff.