I haven't touched TG2 in about 2 months or so, been busy and such. Finally got going again a couple days ago, and it's starting to come back. This first one is a simple one, but I liked it (minor postwork is contrast work, but I think I slightly overdid it). I started with an atmosphere I had used before, and changed it a bit, sorta easing back into it :) The second one is a current WIP, hence the low resolution and quality.
(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5503/icyredcloudbank2xv5.th.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=icyredcloudbank2xv5.jpg)
Great lighting and clouds in both. It's good to see you again :).
Oh man, those are beautiful!
That first image reminds me of a roll cloud. It looks really nice. :)
thanks. The first one started out as a cloud bank over mountains, but I split off from that when a different idea hit. I think I still have the original idea's TGD somewhere
Ooooh. I really like the sunlight and its effects on that second one. Please post the final work.
yeah, I plan on finalizing the second one, but I'm toying with adding something to it, but not sure which. anybody got suggestions?
More light in the foreground. Perhaps a small forest...not sure.
I'm toying with a forest of sorts, but it's really hard to see (the little black dots are the trees, I'm guessing some people currently won't be able to see them.) I added another sun to lighten up the foreground, but I don't want to add too much or it'll ruin the mood/effect. Here's what it looks like so far, and obviously the clouds have been removed for population testing.
I like the second one!
I like them both.
The first image has a bit too much grain, and the mountains and water look kinda strange. I think this image has great potential with a few more tweaks. Nice job.
MrWho, take advantage of the Soft Lighting. Up the number to 12 samples instead of 9.
you think it'll make a difference? Here's the next version, quality at .7. AA is 3, GI 2/2 with clouds at 145 samples
Yes, softlighting can help, but then you might need to be concerned about some contrast to a degree.
This is very nice, though.
Nice work on both.
I agree with your original comment that you may have overdone the contrast adjustment on the first one; I assume you didn't save the "Corrected" version over the original ;)
Just an idea: Try increasing the Glow Amount and Glow Power settings for the low level clouds in the second image.
yeah, I have the original version of the first one. I messed around with those settings a bit, they're something I'm going back to when I get the chance to. thanks