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Title: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 06, 2009, 05:51:58 AM
I've been very bus these last days (as you can tell by my 3 new renders)...
I know that some of you think we don't create anything but only discover what's inside TG2 (not pointing anyone of course !), so here is what i discover ;)
thank you Walli :)

Click here to see full size (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3891680825_71b2c38707_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Naoo on September 06, 2009, 06:09:30 AM
Hi

Again great Realism!
Wonderful Light in the trees.


ciao
Naoo
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: domdib on September 06, 2009, 06:10:29 AM
Oooh! Lovely discovery. And my question on the previous thread applies again - the DOF is great!
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Tangled-Universe on September 06, 2009, 06:24:20 AM
Splendid work which can easily be mistaken for a photo. One of the most realistic TG2 renders Franck :)
I'm always in awe by your atmospheric work, works very well here.
Also, you always manage to get the right density for populations, which I still find hard sometimes.

However, I have one minor slight crits
You might consider increasing the diffuse color value for the barktexture of the pines. The texture is a tad dark, can't explain here right now ;)

Cheers on this marvelous work,
Martin
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: cyphyr on September 06, 2009, 06:48:18 AM
Another great "discovery", much better (imho) than your other post, "Walli's Place"
I love the sense of depth, not entirely due to DOF but more to do with skilful lighting :)
Richard

ps: I like the dark tree texture as it is :)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 06, 2009, 06:51:38 AM
Quote from: Tangled-Universe on September 06, 2009, 06:24:20 AM

However, I have one minor slight crits
You might consider increasing the diffuse color value for the barktexture of the pines. The texture is a tad dark


i will try that ! i thought the very dark texture was pretty okay with the sun almost right in front of the camera though :)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Tangled-Universe on September 06, 2009, 07:19:51 AM
I'm pretty sure that in real life and photography you would see the bark quite clear with these conditions, that's why I thought to drop that suggestion.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Sp34k on September 06, 2009, 07:22:02 AM
This is really good.. This is what i'm looking forward to learn :)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Henry Blewer on September 06, 2009, 08:44:03 AM
Forgot the formula FrankB used. Sorry.

I really liked this one also. All these images are photo quality renders. I am amazed!
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: buzzzzz1 on September 06, 2009, 10:39:13 AM
Nice one Franck!  I really like the short pines, where can I fine them?  About the taller pine trunks Martins suggestion is a good one but I don't think with them being so narrow that you will get much bark detail to show up, especially with the sun position as you said. Now if they were large Oaks with broad trunks that would be another matter.  Looks acceptable to me.  :)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 06, 2009, 11:03:58 AM
Quote from: njeneb on September 06, 2009, 08:44:03 AM
Forgot the formula FrankB used. Sorry.



what do you mean ? I don't understand.

@Buzzzzz : I think they are not available yet. I'll send him a message to correct me if I'm wrong about that !
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: buzzzzz1 on September 06, 2009, 11:12:24 AM
Quote from: Seth on September 06, 2009, 11:03:58 AM
@Buzzzzz : I think they are not available yet. I'll send him a message to correct me if I'm wrong about that !

OK, Thanks
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 06, 2009, 11:15:56 AM
I just sent him an email.
I think Walli's not here for some days (if I remember correctly) but as soon as I have news, I'l tell you.
Oh, and maybe Frank or Martin have a better memory than I do :D


edit : here => http://forums.planetside.co.uk/index.php?topic=6343
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Cemoa on September 06, 2009, 12:00:46 PM
WOW!  :o Great work Seth! Seems like a photo to me.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: CCC on September 06, 2009, 03:38:31 PM
I really like how the mist behaving to the sun light is just splashing all around the flora. The better AA and DOF is very photographic.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Henry Blewer on September 06, 2009, 04:06:18 PM
FrankB posted somewhere a formula as a joke. FrankB> himself and Franck>Seth. Or something like this. It struck me as fun. I'm still learning peoples names here. I recognize handles, but the real names are coming slowly.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Tangled-Universe on September 06, 2009, 04:38:47 PM
Quote from: njeneb on September 06, 2009, 04:06:18 PM
FrankB posted somewhere a formula as a joke. FrankB> himself and Franck>Seth. Or something like this. It struck me as fun. I'm still learning peoples names here. I recognize handles, but the real names are coming slowly.

That's why I find it convenient to drop my name as much as possible below every post I make here.
I also find it useful if others do that.
I really only see my alias as an alias and not as an alias to hide my personal life, so I like to be addressed by my first name rather than just TU or the like.
Not that I really mind, just preference :)

Martin
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Walli on September 06, 2009, 04:54:57 PM
very nice lighting, very nice mood, very nice render!
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 07, 2009, 02:00:47 AM
hehehe nice place to walk around  ;)
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: choronr on September 07, 2009, 02:16:54 AM
Who needs a camera when you can do this! I can almost smell the fresh air ...bravo Franck.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Volker Harun on September 07, 2009, 03:53:42 AM
Lovely (a word I usually avoid to use ;) ) But it is lovely!
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Tangled-Universe on September 07, 2009, 04:16:48 AM
Wow Franck...outstanding!

Cheers,
Martin
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: littlecannon on September 07, 2009, 05:01:51 AM
This is awesome Franck... reminds me of my Grassy Hill render...... only better!
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Henry Blewer on September 07, 2009, 08:05:34 AM
If I belonged to one of the cheesy Flickr Groups, I'd plant a huge banner. "This image deserves a Totally Awesome Award!"
But since I hat those banner thingys , well done once again.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Matt on September 07, 2009, 09:59:04 PM
Hi Franck,

If you increase the exposure in TG, not just in the EXR manipulation, the AA bloom should work better at smoothing the edges against the bright background. If you only increase the exposure afterwards, TG doesn't know that your pixels are really bright and might not apply the AA bloom where it needs it.

(TG has to be selective about where the AA bloom is applied, otherwise all of the pixels would be too soft.)

Matt
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: Seth on September 08, 2009, 02:09:20 AM
great advice ! thanks, i am going to try that !!!

Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: RArcher on September 08, 2009, 12:34:37 PM
Both images are incredible Franck.  They have your signature atmospheric touch for sure.
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: FrankB on September 12, 2009, 10:56:06 AM
We got those nice little white flowers called mouse ear out and available at NWDA. Check them out here: http://www.nwdanet.com/buy-packs/details/42/mouse-ear-chickweed

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Promenade
Post by: matrix2003 on September 12, 2009, 11:10:42 AM
Quote from: njeneb on September 07, 2009, 08:05:34 AM
If I belonged to one of the cheesy Flickr Groups, I'd plant a huge banner. "This image deserves a Totally Awesome Award!"
But since I hat those banner thingys , well done once again.


LOL!!! :D