[TheEndless]

I'd like to see some more variation in the cornfields (either some hedges, tractor lines, small farmsteads or highways)

Two words: Crop Circles

[Kvaalen]

Thanks for the ideas guys, the problem is that that was supposed to be dryed up grass .
Do you think it would look better if it looks more like a corn field?
I agree that it is too continuess and needs something.
I like the idea of crop circles and a farmstead.

Mark: I'll try your tips soon and post un update, thanks.

[ArlenT]

Hey Kvaalen,

This scene is *really* coming together well, the ships remind me a little of the style of those featured in the "V" tv series - remember that one? Definitely looking forward to seeing more of the scene. Good luck

[philip]

yeah, good suggestions by Mark!

try to move the camera a bit lower and angle it up so the horizon is at 1/3 of the frame. (for added drama you could even bank teh camera a bit)

try using a widescreen aspect.

concerning the fog: it starts to far right now; you can really see the beginning of the fog in th city.

[Kvaalen]

Thanks for all the comments, ideas, suggestions... I appreciate them all.

Endless: I don't think I want to add crop circles after all since it is grass and not corn. I could say it is wheat, what do you guys think?

Arlent: Thanks. I don't remember any "V" tv series, when was that?

Philip: Yeah, I did what Mark said, I hope it is better now (Thanks, mark).
I made it wide screen now, and I agree the fog wasn't very good on the city, how is it now?
BTW, can you tell us what are the things that give a higher ranking? (Like making it all in LW...)

I added some hills before the mountains.
I added a tree, and I am thinking of adding a small shack next to it. Tell me what you think. (Don't worry, I'm not going to make it into a sunset scene with a fence. :p)

The mountains and hills used to be in seperate scenes, then I composited them together and used them as a backdrop. The idea was to save on rendering time, but the fog just didn't look right. So now I have them all in one scene and I hope it looks better.

So here is the update.

[Mark]

Kvaalen,

That is really coming together now. Can't wait to see a fully completed shot with the ships and all...

[Kvaalen]

Thanks Mark. I can't wait either. :p

Here is an update on the fighter, I added detail to the guns and played a little with the textures (all gradients and procedurals).
I couldn't think of a better color so I chose red, anyone have an idea for a better color?

I'll be adding many more textures, I'm hoping to keep it all proedurals and gradients.
I also need to add more detail to those wings (I can't think of anything better to call them) and to the top.

[TheEndless]

I'd like to see it in a highly reflective silver or chrome! Too cliche?

[Kvaalen]

I tried crome but it didn't look good. The top was blue and the sides were gray (becasue of the sky). I can show you a picture if you want to see what I mean.
Thanks anyway.

[philip]

I picture them all rusty and with lots of panels and rivets...

too much work? maybe, but then again; no pain no gain

but I like that red and white lacquer too.

[TheEndless]

I can see what you mean. The red just doesn't really give me the feeling of an "alien" space ship, though. Maybe a more metallic red? Ahh what the hell, I'm 0 for 2 now anyway.

[Kvaalen]

Philip: I like the idea of rust with panels and rivits, but for the panels I think I'll have to use texture maps.
Here it is with the rust, nothing is too much work, I enjoy this stuff.

Endless: I see what you mean by more metalic, I think somthing more to reflect should do it, and maybe taking down the diffuse.

Tell me what you guys think is best.

It's funny how everyone imagined something different.

[philip]

looks great!! only the scale is a little off unless these are meant to be miniatures...

if these are all procedurals, please post the preset in the preset area

[Kvaalen]

I agree the texture is a little big,hope this is better.
Everything is procedurals but the rust is using a shader too, that is why I havn't uploaded it.

I could upload the glass and the muzzle but they aren't anything special, very simple.

Endless: I made another version that is more metalic but has the same red/white stripes. If you want to see it I'll post it.

I origionally imagined the ships textured sort of like race cars, but oh well.

I'm going to bed now, so no more updates tonight.

[philip]

that's some kick ass rust.

care to tell us all what this shader is?