Soft Cloud Test

[nvseal]

I've trying for quite some time to get those nice soft, cotton candy look often found in real clouds. I think it turned out rather well thus far, but it is still a work in progress. I've got another render going at the moment from space using this type os density/sharpness settings. If it turns out well I might make it into a global cloud tutorial.

Postwork in Photoshop (curves, contrast, tone).


Full size (3000 * 1800): http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs48/f/2009/176/e/f/Soft_Cloud_Test_by_nvseal.jpg

[rcallicotte]

Wow.  This is very good.  Please post it in the Cloud Files or, as you said, give us the tutorial.  This is awesome.  I recommend your Planet tutorial every time I get a chance.

[dwilson]

These look very good.  They definetly have the soft look that you are going for.  I can't help but notice some clouds that are whiter than others (in the middle and upper parts of the image), is this intentional?  If it is maybe darken them a little bit so they don't stand out as much, but still are lighter top clouds.  I assume that they are on a separate cloud layer.

[nvseal]

@calico: Thanks, I keep getting request for a cloud tutorial so figure it is about time to make on to go with the surfacing tutorial. I'm thinking about making something like "An Introduction to TG2 Cloud Creation and Global Distribution".

@dwilson: Yes, those whiter clouds are from another cloud layer which is above the bottom layer. As this is primarily a test I changed some values for that layer to compare the results. The added whiteness comes primarily from a different light propagation mix value.

[domdib]

Excellent work. Please do share your knowledge with us in some form.

[MacGyver]

Ah, I understand, the different colours are primarily because you used one cloud layer with a test colour?! Very cool clouds, my only criticism would have been about the colour which makes the darker clouds look like dirty snow but as this is intentional I guess you'll get rid of it in the final?

[inkydigit]

excellent results...please share some tips!

[FrankB]

this is a really great render Stephen! Once again, very impressive amount of detail here!

Frank

[darthvader]

You are without a doubt the planetary cloud master!

[aymenk2003]

Wonderfull

[Martchi]

Excellent work!