SKYLAB CHAT

[Charles West]

I couldn't resist toying with the limited system idea. A flat plane with bump map and transparency map then locating it and adjusting size came to mind so I toyed with a gray letter color and the transparency. I don't know if it would work for you but here is the result from the map.

 

[skylab]

Thanks for the ideas Charles...I'll keep that in mind. I'm thinking the first step would be to isolate the ring in a separate scene so that I can work with it easily, which I've already successfully done.

Meanwhile...here's the Cowardly Lion

 

[Terre]

Well done.

 

[skylab]

Thanks Terre Sometimes I never know if the ideas will work...this one depended upon getting his tail to extend the length necessary for the pose...but with z-scaling each section, it finally made it far enough to dry his tears I thought first of doing the scene where he's running like a bat out of torment down the hall, trying to get away from the wizard of Oz, and then finally jumps through a window, but I wasn't sure if he'd be as recognizable to younger people...haha

 

[skylab]

I just ran across a unique freebie for Hein...it's basically a fancy outhouse...haha...so am posting this for Nursoda fans

Outdoor-WC for Hein


...and another:

Jungle Camo for Teo

 

[skylab]

...and these could be a useful props for the Nursoda tribe of fans:

The Knorckitree

Fairy Teapot House

Mavka-Drachen

 

[skylab]

I was busy searching for jungle and safari themed stuff this morning, when all of a sudden this popped up in my search results (at links below)...imagine my surprise Apparently this was released as I was heading into my second surgery last year, which would be why I missed it. In fact, I was thinking along about that time that I would not be able to return to 3D work. I'm a bit speechless, since I had worked so long toward this goal. I guess I'm not done with this particular subject

Jesus character on Rendo

Crucifixion Pack

 

[Terre]

Good morning.

Good finds there.

 

[Charles West]

Good Morning all... Great links Sky. I am still trying to figure out what to do with emo since powers that be turned it down... It may make a super freebie but for now I tend to the wife.
Good day to all.

 

[Terre]

Good afternoon.

 

[Terre]

Good morning.
I have today off instead of having been off Monday because of the frozen reset. It's mostly going well but I did need to have him make some changes. He had moved most of the vegetarian stuff I order from KeHE away from the rest of that type of foods so he needed to move them back together.

 

[skylab]

I usually can't get background sets to even load because my system doesn't handle it well without stalling or crashing Poser, but I happened to find a set yesterday on 40% off that actually works well. I did these two renders with no special planning or lighting, just popped in one light and hit render. The first snow scene was done with Superfly...which is again amazing...it took awhile, but it worked. The second autumn scene is a simple Firefly render. The set includes all seasons, as well as options for custom placement of elements. It's quite pricey, but I happened to catch it on a one day only 40% off. The forest set is the base, and the seasons are add-on texture sets. Just sharing the info in case anyone else out there has problems loading background sets.

 

[Terre]

Pretty looking set.

 

[skylab]

I've always been partial to fall colors, but it's rare to find sets that include them

 

[skylab]

What began as a logo has morphed into an animated render, featuring bees, African lilies, and umbrella acacia trees. Having a black background was the compromise that enabled this 27 frame colorful animation. I might try zooming the scene back a little in order to not crop the trees, just to see if the animation size will still remain within the limits of being under 1 meg.

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[Charles West]

Wonderful Sky. It held my attention. So much to look for in the scene.

Charles

 

[skylab]

Original wide version of animation Reduced size wide version posted in Hivewire Big Cat Renders thread.

 

[skylab]

This looks like it might be a nice freebie, with add-ons promised for later.

Stone Fireplace

 

[Terre]

That it does.

 

[skylab]

Here's the final kitty cat...at least I think I'm done I certainly needed the brush up on animation and video skills.

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