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Title: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 06, 2010, 11:44:19 PM
Enjoy this one. I'll be in surgery tomorrow morning to fix two hernias. Should be back in business Monday or Tuesday.

Ant model by Marc McGebhardt. Sand/dust/rocks by Seth; and, the cracks by dandelO. Plants by Walli. This is the first version. I'll have a better one (I think) when I get back.

Bob

Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: moodflow on May 07, 2010, 01:52:15 AM
Wow, I really like this!

Good luck with your surgery.  Hopefully you'll still be able to do some renderin' while on the mend.   :)
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: inkydigit on May 07, 2010, 03:35:30 AM
looking forward to see more of this Bob, get well soon!
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: domdib on May 07, 2010, 04:54:33 AM
Yes, good luck with the surgery, Bob, and look forward to the next version.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Kadri on May 07, 2010, 05:24:31 AM
Good luck with the surgery, Bob !
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: kasalin on May 07, 2010, 06:54:15 AM
Wonderful, Bob.....lovely ants..... the texture in the foreground is outstanding!!

All the best for you.... good luck !!
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: MGebhart on May 07, 2010, 07:35:31 AM
Good to see you find time between hanging curtains and going under the knife to come up with a great render.

Talk to you soon.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: dandelO on May 07, 2010, 10:02:35 AM
Cool, Bob! Those are some GIANT ants, eh? Nice!
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Post by: Seth on May 07, 2010, 11:03:36 AM
very very nice ground !!!
i second dandelO on the ants' size though ;)
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Tangled-Universe on May 07, 2010, 11:15:54 AM
Cool work Bob, really like it :) The ants are big giant-ish indeed :)
I wish you good luck with your surgery and hope you'll recover soon and without much discomfort.

Martin
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: ra on May 08, 2010, 07:49:39 AM
Awesome work here! Could be sold as a photo. Very well done!   :o
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 09, 2010, 08:35:52 PM
A revision here includes:

•   A higher sun.
•   Increased size of vegetation.
•   Additional ants using revised file.

These interesting little creatures work as if controlled by one mind. You must see this video:  World's Largest Ant Hill http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2381967/worlds_biggest_ant_hill_amazing/

Enjoy,
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Seth on May 10, 2010, 01:59:15 AM
great iteration :)

how was the surgery dude ?
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: domdib on May 10, 2010, 04:28:01 AM
The lighting is excellent - very subdued colours. Are there clouds in the sky?
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 10, 2010, 09:44:44 AM
Quote from: Seth on May 10, 2010, 01:59:15 AM
great iteration :)

how was the surgery dude ?
Thanks for asking Franck, it went quick; but, the pain is a killer. Today, I still get twinges like I'm being stabbed - but, the doc says it should be pretty much healed by next week. He takes out the staples Friday. Full recovery is six to eight weeks.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 10, 2010, 09:45:55 AM
Quote from: domdib on May 10, 2010, 04:28:01 AM
The lighting is excellent - very subdued colours. Are there clouds in the sky?
Thanks for visiting domdib; no, there are no clouds in the sky.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: kasalin on May 10, 2010, 10:40:45 AM
Hi Bob,


glad to here that all is over.... good recovery for you.... all the best for you !!


Wonderful 2nd version of your ants pic..... like the added plants !!


Greetings to you

Karin
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Seth on May 10, 2010, 11:37:08 AM
hope the pain will go away soon, my friend !
courage !!!
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Post by: Kadri on May 10, 2010, 12:33:08 PM
I wish good and fast recovery for you , Bob  :)
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 10, 2010, 12:34:47 PM
Thanks to you all ...appreciate it very much.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Thelby on May 13, 2010, 04:34:01 PM
I haven't been here in a while Bob, but I hope you are getting around somewhat better after surgery last!!!
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Hannes on May 13, 2010, 06:16:51 PM
Best wishes from me too! All the best - btw, great image! ;D
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: choronr on May 13, 2010, 08:47:31 PM
Thanks Thelby and Hannes; I'm making good progress and hopefully will reach full recovery in 6 to 8 weeks. This shouldn't hinder any TG2 work however.
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: ra on May 14, 2010, 02:33:32 PM
All the best for you. I even enjoyed the second one more! Great work again!
Title: Re: Formicidae Habitat
Post by: Saurav on May 15, 2010, 08:49:01 PM
Bob your TG scenes have vastly improved, I really like this one. All the best for the recovery.