Borealis - North Light by choronr

Terragen • Landscape • posted on Mar 03, 2011

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Bob: Notwithstanding the inordinately long render time (98.52.09), I am pleased with the results. Atmo and clouds samples were set very high. My interest was piqued when I saw Dune's 'Aurora' image in the Image Sharing : ( http://forums.planetside.co.uk/index.php?topic=11615.0 ). In that thread, a .tgd file was posted by TheBlackHole which I used to find out how the clouds were stretched ( aurora.tgd ). I played with this file trying to stretch the clouds in their 'Y' axis to achieve an aurora appearance; but, to no avail. About that time, Markal ( Mark ) expressed an interest in doing a TG2 collaboration. I sent him a few files; and, we decided we'd do the 'Aurora' project. Mark changed the terrain I used to his own ( Desert High .ter ). He then hit on the first sun which I had below the horizon and gave it an elevation of 355.873 which didn't make any sense to me - but, it worked. I will post the .tgd of this image in the File Sharing at Planetside if anyone is interested in checking it out. We'd be interested in your ideas on improving upon the render time. Other elements used for this image include: • Lucio's 'Embossed Snow'. • XFrog's 'Atlas Cedar'. Enjoy, Bob Mark: Thanks Bob, it was a fun and learning experience. Everyone should try at least one collaboration ...you might really like it. Looking forward to responses, critical or praise; but, I really want someone to figure out how to raise and shorten the aurora's min/max height and shorten the render time. Check out the files and send your ideas/suggestions to me or Bob ...we both would appreciate it. Thanks! Mark

Comments (20)

MagikUnicorn

9:30PM | Thu, 03 March 2011

Very nice well done...beautiful realism

KnightWolverine

9:42PM | Thu, 03 March 2011

Totally impressive northern lights creations....Awesome!...

Markal

9:48PM | Thu, 03 March 2011

Well...I hate to say I love it as I had a small part in it and I don't want to be big headed. Still, I love this image...its wonderful. Thanks Bob...Lets do it again!!!