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traq · 11-19-2007, 12:12 AM

Yea, I didn't have any problem with exposure/contrast for the exterior shots. they were nice.
I'm using the settings "as is" except for:
ray tracing>render method: production AA
GI method: photon map+final gathering (SW)
material settings>ambient color: .5, diffuse color: .75, specular color: .25

thanks for the tips on the light settings

traq · 11-21-2007, 03:41 AM

underside details. landing feet and boarding hatch/platform. as of now, no, you can't actually open the hatch and look up into the interior, but it's all lined up, so I may work it out later. next big thing, though, is the impulse engine, which will be centered between the feet. enjoy!

[edit]added close-up pic. sorry for the oversight

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Ozylot · 11-21-2007, 04:36 AM

Cool... its a flying saucer.

Good stuff.

traq · 11-21-2007, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozylot

Cool... its a flying saucer.

one reason I like it so much.

Aresius · 11-21-2007, 06:27 AM

sweet.

traq · 11-21-2007, 07:47 AM

man, glowey stuff really eats up render time... until now, everything took about a minute. the impulse glow took 15! -and then I accidentally saved it as a .gif.

FNA... It must be time to sleep.

Ozylot · 11-21-2007, 01:54 PM

Yes, self illuminating materials will eat up your render time a lot. This is in part because each triangle in the mesh is acting as a single light. For that reason its very easy to get the number of lights up into the hundreds. One way to get around that is to create a single square that overlaps the mesh, and set that as your emitter. Another way that I did once was to hollow out the insides in wings. (Using bridge) and then place a very powerful omni light inside.

Looking good.

traq · 11-21-2007, 05:45 PM

what settings did you use for the emitter (the model that has the light inside) and for the light itself? when I tried it, the light glows through everything.

Ozylot · 11-21-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traq

what settings did you use for the emitter (the model that has the light inside) and for the light itself? when I tried it, the light glows through everything.

If you are trying the omni light thing, then I would suggest that you make sure that the chamber where the light is inside, is sealed with openings only where you want the light to shine out. I can do a quick sketch if you like.

traq · 11-22-2007, 06:58 AM

made a new emitter plate, octagonal instead of round, a lot less triangles and it renders fine. I couldn't get the omni light setup to work properly...
also, a test on the hull plating (final colors will match the D, just playing with the tones right now. anyone think I need a third color?

11-19-2007, 12:12 AM	#31 (permalink)
traq SFM Guru Realname: Adrian Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 29 Posts: 908 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yea, I didn't have any problem with exposure/contrast for the exterior shots. they were nice. I'm using the settings "as is" except for: ray tracing>render method: production AA GI method: photon map+final gathering (SW) material settings>ambient color: .5, diffuse color: .75, specular color: .25 thanks for the tips on the light settings
	I design your custom anything * Sea Scout Ship Changing Tides "You Know You Want To Hit That." Wings3D +Kerkythea ~ WIPs! cellphone updated 4/18/08 1701-D/01 Calypso -updated 1/6/08

11-21-2007, 03:41 AM	#32 (permalink)
traq SFM Guru Realname: Adrian Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 29 Posts: 908 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	underside details. landing feet and boarding hatch/platform. as of now, no, you can't actually open the hatch and look up into the interior, but it's all lined up, so I may work it out later. next big thing, though, is the impulse engine, which will be centered between the feet. enjoy! [edit]added close-up pic. sorry for the oversight [/edit]
	I design your custom anything * Sea Scout Ship Changing Tides "You Know You Want To Hit That." Wings3D +Kerkythea ~ WIPs! cellphone updated 4/18/08 1701-D/01 Calypso -updated 1/6/08 Last edited by traq; 01-21-2008 at 04:58 AM.

11-21-2007, 04:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
Ozylot SFM Oracle Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) Realname: Carl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ont,Canada Age: 26 Posts: 5,664 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cool... its a flying saucer. Good stuff.
	- Ozy - A proud supporter of *3DScifi.com* and *SciFiers Anonymous* Current WIP: My site (Notepad :D ) Old Stuff: Gallery pics and wips...(Wings3D, Kerkythea & Bryce)

11-21-2007, 06:27 AM	#35 (permalink)
Aresius SFM Oracle Realname: Alexander Weber Join Date: May 2006 Location: Schatthausen, Germany Age: 21 Posts: 4,907 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	sweet.
	See the Shadows of Darkness, Hear the Scream of Cruelty... That's why I've became a Warrior of Heart, Defend the one you like, Guard the one you love...

11-21-2007, 07:47 AM	#36 (permalink)
traq SFM Guru Realname: Adrian Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 29 Posts: 908 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	man, glowey stuff really eats up render time... until now, everything took about a minute. the impulse glow took 15! -and then I accidentally saved it as a .gif. FNA... It must be time to sleep.
	I design your custom anything * Sea Scout Ship Changing Tides "You Know You Want To Hit That." Wings3D +Kerkythea ~ WIPs! cellphone updated 4/18/08 1701-D/01 Calypso -updated 1/6/08 Last edited by traq; 01-21-2008 at 04:58 AM.

11-21-2007, 01:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
Ozylot SFM Oracle Total Awards: 2 (more» ...) Realname: Carl Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ont,Canada Age: 26 Posts: 5,664 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, self illuminating materials will eat up your render time a lot. This is in part because each triangle in the mesh is acting as a single light. For that reason its very easy to get the number of lights up into the hundreds. One way to get around that is to create a single square that overlaps the mesh, and set that as your emitter. Another way that I did once was to hollow out the insides in wings. (Using bridge) and then place a very powerful omni light inside. Looking good.
	- Ozy - A proud supporter of *3DScifi.com* and *SciFiers Anonymous* Current WIP: My site (Notepad :D ) Old Stuff: Gallery pics and wips...(Wings3D, Kerkythea & Bryce)

11-21-2007, 05:45 PM	#38 (permalink)
traq SFM Guru Realname: Adrian Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 29 Posts: 908 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	what settings did you use for the emitter (the model that has the light inside) and for the light itself? when I tried it, the light glows through everything.
	I design your custom anything * Sea Scout Ship Changing Tides "You Know You Want To Hit That." Wings3D +Kerkythea ~ WIPs! cellphone updated 4/18/08 1701-D/01 Calypso -updated 1/6/08 Last edited by traq; 01-21-2008 at 04:58 AM.

11-22-2007, 06:58 AM	#40 (permalink)
traq SFM Guru Realname: Adrian Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 29 Posts: 908 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	made a new emitter plate, octagonal instead of round, a lot less triangles and it renders fine. I couldn't get the omni light setup to work properly... also, a test on the hull plating (final colors will match the D, just playing with the tones right now. anyone think I need a third color?
	I design your custom anything * Sea Scout Ship Changing Tides "You Know You Want To Hit That." Wings3D +Kerkythea ~ WIPs! cellphone updated 4/18/08 1701-D/01 Calypso -updated 1/6/08 Last edited by traq; 01-21-2008 at 04:58 AM.

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