Backlight October Mood by bigbraader

Vue • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 30, 2006

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Description

...not so much thematic variety, I'm afraid :) but there's a catch: I finally figured out how to use the "backlight" effect with bitmapped (Onyxtree, Xfrog) textures without having to make the objects one-sided, and thereby destroying the overall apperance. For me this is HUGE! Actually, if you do things "by the book" it can't be done, but I know now that Vue can be fooled into doing it :) I don't think I'll ever need to use procedural leaves again! Vue 5 Infinite render, 7 hrs. in "Superior", volumetric atmosphere with global ambience. All objects and texures by me (except the default Vue "Reeds"). Trees made with Onyxtree, with bitmapped textures. Postwork in Photoshop for colours/levels correction (and framing/signature, of course). Hope you like this - thanks in advance for any comments etc. you feel like leaving - they'll be very much appreciated. Have a nice day - Lars

Comments (36)

sittingblue

3:10PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

'tis beautiful.

Forevernyt

3:15PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

I like it alot and know that I would never have the patience for a seven hour render. Wow. Well worth the time and effort it seems!

Darthmagus

3:31PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Beautiful one! Excellent lighting!

jmherve

3:34PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

So rich grass variety meadow ! Good light also dancing with this elegant foliage ! Magnificent !

dlk30341

3:52PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Beautiful work! Well done :) What is the "back lit" effect - never heard of it.

bigbraader

4:10PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Thanks for your comments so far - so wonderful to have the attention of such great artists. For "dlk30341" - and everybody else: The "backlight effect" is found under the "effects" tab in the texture editor (together with "color reflected light (metallic)" and "color transmitted light" effects. The Vue basic plant foliage all use the "backlight" feature, which produces a semi-transluscent effect on the foliage when lit from behind (hence the term). It doesn't wotk on imported objects right away - just try it on e.g. some Xfrog models :) But - it can be done, as you can see. - Lars

celtxian

4:30PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Excellent image!!! How about a tutorial on your discovery! Love the whole ambience of the image and the lighting is superb.

kelvinhughes

5:07PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

most excellent well done

Irish

5:18PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Absolutely jaw-dropping awesome Lars!! You are a Master artist ~ Bravo!!!

McDetti

5:32PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Excellent work :-)

Shari123

6:49PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Your work always amazes me! This is such a beautiful bit of countryside. Outstanding lighting here. Bravo!!

Traligill

8:18PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

glorious image!!

DOM1

9:47PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

Excellent render. The grass and foliage are great.

garyandcatherine

11:35PM | Mon, 30 October 2006

My goodness this is good. The randomness in this is so realistic. Fantastic work.

petemohr

1:53AM | Tue, 31 October 2006

wow, which impressive and beautiful scene again! your work with the grass is outstanding and looks very natural. the lighting and colors are simply perfect. an excellent work again, Lars! :)