I found this nice (and free!) spaceship model at CG Trader made by Malte Ulrich. It had very nice and detailed textures as well, but they were UDIM textures, which can't be converted to be used with an OBJ for example. So after some unsuccessful attempts I decided to make my own textures, which I did in 3D Coat. The ship has five parts. I created a different 4K texture set for each one of them. There is also some procedural texturing for the wet streaks.
Of course I started to use this model in space scenes, but I eventually found it more interesting in other environments. I used loads of previously used objects and refined some stuff here and there, also some textures.
The whole scene is lit only by a huge white selfilluminating plane, and the clouds are a hemisphere with a hemispherical cloud image mapped onto it. I tried to light the scene only with the hemisphere, but the lighting of the plane looked better. So I made the plane invisible and the hemisphere visible, but "invisible to other rays".
The road texture is from https://www.cgbookcase.com/. Lot of good stuff there. I think the link was already shared.
So Cool! Great job texturing the beast too. Love the lighting as well, and a good reminder that I have to use this diffuse light more often (than never).
Thanks a lot, Ulco! First I had a regular sun setup, but after I tried this diffuse light, it looked much more interesting to my taste.
Yes, a lot of stuff is only sunshone, so it's a good idea!
No offense to the ship, but more impressed with the surroundings as on my phone I thought "that's strange he posted a composite render of a ship in NYC" than I looked around and noticed the whole thing was 3D. So yeah on my small phone realism was passed at a glance very well.
I assume the focus is so well done and dominating I was drawn to the ship and everything else was comprehended by my brain as normal and real.
;D ;D ;D Thanks, Jordan!
Much appreciated!
8) Very cool. 8)
Great image, lots of detail, must have been a heavy render.
The crowds are great
Just noticed the dog lol
Quote from: cyphyr on September 26, 2020, 01:22:23 PMGreat image, lots of detail, must have been a heavy render.
The crowds are great
Just noticed the dog lol
;D ;D ;D couldn't resist...
Rendertimes were OK. About 3 hours at 3K resolution with the path tracer.
Very cool! ... and seems that Rosy is everywhere ;)
Excellent! It is a very well done staging. The light is very realist!
This is great! Superb shading on the spaceship. And like Jordan, at first glance I also thought this was a composite when I opened it on my laptop. The lighting is *so* New York.
Quote from: sboerner on September 26, 2020, 05:39:50 PMThe lighting is *so* New York.
Oh, thank you! I've never been there. :)
Great integration there!
Nice collection of assets! I'm with everyone who has commented on the lighting: excellent indeed. I really like the thread of humor and whimsy that runs thru much of your work, and this one is very enjoyable to just take the time to appreciate the details and the fun of the composition. Interesting that you use 3DCoat. I'm starting to dive into it and find it a bit quirky but powerful, curious as to your thoughts?
Thanks for your nice words, Zaxxon (and to the rest of course). Usually I try to create images, I'd like to see for myself. I really love images (of all kinds - CG, drawings or photographs, whatever), where I can look at for quite some time and still can spot new things.
I have to say, that I haven't done very much with 3DCoat so far, but even if I've only scratched the surface, I'd say, it's not too complicated to use and export at least some smart materials. But of course this is just the beginning. There's still a lot to learn. Anyway it's fun! :)
Wanted to wait a little before commenting. The image looks great and some part in general look quite realistic.
Just don't know maybe it is only me, there is something at the same time that feels off.
Maybe chromatic aberration (and i don't mean it because i don't like it :) ) or something else....Bahhh just talking out loud.
The image is cool other then my fuzzy feelings :)
Thanks a lot, Kadri! I always appreciate constructive criticism. And I like the "chromatic aberration-running gag" between us. ;D ;D ;D
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You may be on to something though. Maybe there should be more specular in the scene and stronger window reflections. It is a very brooding mood.
Thanks a lot Jordan!
Superb in everyway!
At first I thought this was a montage of a render of a spaceship and a picture of a city. I like the spaceship but my attention goes to the city with all those people and vehicles. The lighting is spot on, and as far as I'm concerned indistinguishable from a photo.
Wow, thanks, René! Much appreciated! :)
Stunning!