Hot Spot

moodflow · February 08, 2008, 01:52:39 PM

Quote from: calico on February 08, 2008, 10:50:20 AM
I'm not sure you want my TGD, since this is still very much a WIP. Let me know, though, in case I misunderstood. I have no problem sharing what I'm learning in this case. I simply followed moodflow's instructions, but didn't come up with the same thing.

But I like your overall scene better than mine. I think the fractals could use some more variation in your scene, but otherwise, the POV and overall scene look alot better to me.

rcallicotte · February 08, 2008, 04:10:11 PM

Thanks, moodflow. Maybe I'll tweak it some more.

moodflow · February 08, 2008, 04:26:27 PM

You could add an additional power fractal node just under your main terrain power fractal. But, make this one with perlin billows noise type, slightly smaller scale, and negative displacement. This will make "pits" in the terrain, and would be perfect for holes of hot rock!

monks · February 08, 2008, 06:50:26 PM

OK, just post it when it gets there

I like the way the heat is isolated in spots- I tried getting a similar concentrated effect with a light source but I couldn't get anything I liked. The idea was a volcano(s) in the distance but intense enough to pierce through leaden clouds. This looks like it could have the relevant nuts and bolts to do it.

monks

rcallicotte · February 09, 2008, 08:55:08 AM

I'm rendering it over the weekend. Probably have it all done by Monday night, if everything goes as planned. I think it might be better this time.

Thanks, moodflow. That little suggestion opened my eyes to a whole new way of seeing TG2.

moodflow · February 09, 2008, 01:32:16 PM

Quote from: calico on February 09, 2008, 08:55:08 AM
I'm rendering it over the weekend. Probably have it all done by Monday night, if everything goes as planned. I think it might be better this time.

Thanks, moodflow. That little suggestion opened my eyes to a whole new way of seeing TG2.

No problem. I can't wait to see the finished result!

rcallicotte · February 13, 2008, 06:25:20 PM

Here is what I did. Notice the scattered mess of coals. Not satisfying, but I still like this picture. I'm going to play more.

http://calico1.deviantart.com/art/Hot-Spot-77305120

monks · February 14, 2008, 08:20:55 AM

That's a nice pic Calico but it looks more like crepuscular reflectance off water rather than lava- probably because of the sun setting- maybe that was your intention?

monks

rcallicotte · February 14, 2008, 09:49:07 AM

@monks, I wanted reflection, but it looks more like hovering strings of fire. LOL I'm working on it again.

monks · February 14, 2008, 02:11:50 PM

Yeh, now that you say it- there seems to be not enough connection between the fire and the underlying terrain.

monks