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Title: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 17, 2014, 11:48:55 AM
Would like to share my last render. (fake stones, dof and some post work)
C&C are welcome.
Have a nice day :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: choronr on December 17, 2014, 12:41:39 PM
This is very nice; great job! One thing I'd like to see is increasing the vertical dimension (without moving the camera) such that you will gain more sky above the sun; thus giving the image format a better balance.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: Kadri on December 17, 2014, 12:50:33 PM

Looks interesting.
Not sure about the lower part. I wasn't immediately aware that it was water.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 17, 2014, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: choronr on December 17, 2014, 12:41:39 PM
This is very nice; great job! One thing I'd like to see is increasing the vertical dimension (without moving the camera) such that you will gain more sky above the sun; thus giving the image format a better balance.

Thank you. I will do another version with more sky, perhaps with some clouds :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 17, 2014, 01:26:28 PM
Quote from: Kadri on December 17, 2014, 12:50:33 PM

Looks interesting.
Not sure about the lower part. I wasn't immediately aware that it was water.
Yeah the blur killed the water for sure but I thought it is visible coz of the sparks on the water... :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: zaxxon on December 17, 2014, 01:39:03 PM
Nice image! The lower part, with a little tweaking would enhance an already nice render. But really fine as is.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 17, 2014, 01:46:42 PM
Quote from: zaxxon on December 17, 2014, 01:39:03 PM
Nice image! The lower part, with a little tweaking would enhance an already nice render. But really fine as is.
Thx :)
What enhance u would do?
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: TheBadger on December 18, 2014, 02:45:47 AM
Really a good one!
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: mhaze on December 18, 2014, 05:15:26 AM
Definitely a keeper, great pov, nice colour, excellent rocks and  perfectly placed plants - a little snow and you have an Iceland entry!
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 18, 2014, 11:47:36 AM
Quote from: TheBadger on December 18, 2014, 02:45:47 AM
Really a good one!
Thx Badger :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 18, 2014, 11:48:22 AM
Quote from: mhaze on December 18, 2014, 05:15:26 AM
Definitely a keeper, great pov, nice colour, excellent rocks and  perfectly placed plants - a little snow and you have an Iceland entry!
Thank you!
LOL on the Iceland part! :D
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 18, 2014, 01:34:05 PM
Another version with some clouds.  :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: TheBadger on December 18, 2014, 02:20:32 PM
Well I don't like the clouds at all. I like the cold sun in the first one.
Rather I would work on the edge of the water against the stones which feels not quite perfect to me. And also, the unnatural sharp line/edge of on the stones them selves (which as I understand it is not your fault, but a problem with fake stones) But I think some people posted fixes for that?

I also agree that this image would be good for the Iceland contest! Except add lots of good moss to the rocks .And then PRESTO! SUMMER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SUvnM3nqfU  ;D

Just my feeling at this moment.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 18, 2014, 02:27:10 PM
Quote from: TheBadger on December 18, 2014, 02:20:32 PM
Well I don't like the clouds at all. I like the cold sun in the first one.
Rather I would work on the edge of the water against the stones which feels not quite perfect to me. And also, the unnatural sharp line/edge of on the stones them selves (which as I understand it is not your fault, but a problem with fake stones) But I think some people posted fixes for that?

I also agree that this image would be good for the Iceland contest! Except add lots of good moss to the rocks .And then PRETO! SUMMER!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SUvnM3nqfU  ;D

Just my feeling at this moment.

Thx. I was thinking about moss before but as far as I know we can populate only objects no? But these are fake stones.
Also if anybody knows how to fix the fake stone edges pls let me know :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: choronr on December 18, 2014, 03:22:16 PM
Maybe replace the sharp edged stones with displaced Cubes. Have a search of the one done by M. Haze. And, he did share it (I think, but I might be wrong) in File sharing. Search it out and give it a try.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: DannyG on December 18, 2014, 04:33:11 PM
I prefer the first one to be honest, maybe a different POV is all. Solid render
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: Dune on December 19, 2014, 04:16:38 AM
You can't populate cubes. Use a little offset in the displacement of your stones, that'll blow them up. And you can of course populate moss on these fake stones, no need for objects.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 19, 2014, 10:16:45 AM
Quote from: Danny on December 18, 2014, 04:33:11 PM
I prefer the first one to be honest, maybe a different POV is all. Solid render
Thx. :)
Actually i also like the 1st one better.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 19, 2014, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Dune on December 19, 2014, 04:16:38 AM
You can't populate cubes. Use a little offset in the displacement of your stones, that'll blow them up. And you can of course populate moss on these fake stones, no need for objects.
Thx. I will give a try for this. ;)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: ra on December 20, 2014, 07:34:23 AM
Very good work!
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 20, 2014, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: ra on December 20, 2014, 07:34:23 AM
Very good work!
Thank you! :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: DocCharly65 on December 23, 2014, 04:55:31 AM
I personally prefer the clouded pic due to the softer light. This one and some moss on the stones - Just an idea...
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 23, 2014, 10:44:07 AM
Quote from: DocCharly65 on December 23, 2014, 04:55:31 AM
I personally prefer the clouded pic due to the softer light. This one and some moss on the stones - Just an idea...
Thx :)
Moss is a good idea except is above my understanding right now. There was an idea how to do it but I failed on it... :D
Maybe later... :)
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: choronr on December 23, 2014, 11:02:08 AM
Try this. I had help creating this through M Haze and Ulco. Use a small, grass like plant to simulate the moss. There are a number of ways to create moss on a rock.
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: archonforest on December 23, 2014, 11:16:17 AM
Quote from: choronr on December 23, 2014, 11:02:08 AM
Try this. I had help creating this through M Haze and Ulco. Use a small, grass like plant to simulate the moss. There are a number of ways to create moss on a rock.
Ohh nice! Thx, I will study it as soon I can :D
Title: Re: something nice (i think)
Post by: pclavett on December 30, 2014, 10:34:37 PM
Lovely composition with the focusing on this single instance of grass ! Love the DOF effect ! The first one was the one for me !
Paul