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Title: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: FrankB on February 05, 2010, 10:33:18 AM
Hi guys,

I've created a short case study from the rock wall story. I hope it's a more interesting read the way I've put this together, than in the original forum thread.
Nothing new if you already followed the thread, but perhaps a good read for everyone else.

Here's the direct link: http://www.nwdanet.com/terragen-tutorials/45-terragen2-casestudy.html

Note: this is not a tutorial, it's just a case study that demonstrates what can be achieved with Terragen 2's amazing displacement capabilties.

Cheers,
Frank


Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: Henry Blewer on February 05, 2010, 10:44:16 AM
This really showcases how Terragen 2 can be used. Nice work, and not so long that someone interested will not balk at reading the whole. I would say that adding a tutorial would be a good idea, written or video. I think video would work best. You have a fast computer and this would showcase Terragen 2's speed.
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: glen5700 on February 05, 2010, 11:03:17 AM
Hi Frank,
Thanks for taking the time to share with the community, I had shown my daughter and she was quite impressed with your scene and so am I.

Glen
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: Dune on February 05, 2010, 11:43:38 AM
Hey Frank,

Very well written. Made me smile and look in awe at your achievement.

---Dune
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: Dick Dastardly on February 07, 2010, 04:05:49 AM
Very informative. Thanks.
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: Henry Blewer on February 07, 2010, 08:15:06 AM
Inspired me, I did my own version. It needs to be colored and plants added. I fell asleep waiting for a test render, then had to go to work.
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: FrankB on February 08, 2010, 05:16:55 AM
Thanks guys, much appreciated.

I've added a screengrab of the rock wall clip file network to the end of the story. Just a side note, not much so learn from it. It's merely to give non-Terrageneers a view into how such a thing would look like in the GUI.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: A Terragen 2 Case Study
Post by: Oshyan on February 15, 2010, 01:51:59 AM
A great write-up Frank. This is the best visual demonstration of TG2's procedural power I've seen yet.

- Oshyan