War of the Worlds - Desolate Harbor by czarnyrobert
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Description
At the end of XIX century an Italian astronomer Giovanni V. Shiparelli presents a map of Mars - it is very detailed; however, details on Giovanni map are rather effect of his luxuriant imagination than of a reliable scientific work. Giovanni put on his map numerous straight lined "canali" which resulted in idea that Mars is inhabited by intelligent life forms who build such huge structures - this idea gets a strong support form another astronomer Percieval Lowell who presents even more detailed and fancy map with hundreds of channels... Inspired by those ideas, H.G Wells writes in 1898 his famous "The War of the Worlds"- about Martians invading Earth.
It must be noticed that Mars surface seen from Earth, even with the best XX century telescopes, is very blurry shows only a few details. It was 40 years ago (on November 28th 1964)that an American probe Mariner 4 was launched, and in July next year sent us the first detailed pictures of Mars surface. No channels, only craters on this cold desert world.
This is my first big project made with Vue 5.
While preparing this scene I did a lot of work with texturing - especially experimenting with new cool functions - I did a lot of mixed textures - bitmaps mixed with procedurals - ex. you take bitmapped bricks and you add some procedural fractal stains - it yields to fabulous results. I used radiosity lighting model and volumetric atmosphere.
This time I didn't model a lot - I rather used third part objects (that I completely retextured). I modeled only harbor, roads and of course terrains, I also made the wagon model.
I used fabulous Alain Garcia buildings, lighthouse and ship.
Dogs and distant Martian Machine were imported from Poser,
Closest Martian Walker is from Derrin Proctor http://members.ozemail.com.au/~dproc2/martiantripod.htm
motorboat is from Helmut Shaub http://www.3dxtra.net/,
numerous small items are from Vue 5 object library.
Comments (126)
Great epic image...way to go V
I really like the detail and human-ness of this, Robert. Great job!
Luxuriant imagination and wonderful design..
Wow this is so amazing. Your attention to detail is wonderful. I love the textures and lighting. Excellent work and vote!
Fantastic as always! Brilliant use of haze and detail is spot on as always!
not much one can say, its already been said....keep up the good work and look forward to your next image v
fantastic as always!!!!!!!!!
As always amazing level of details, plus excellent quality of render! Beautiful scene in its composition, too. V
WOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic work of art and imagination...!!!!!V
Fascinant ! Un chef-d'oeuvre de plus!!!!!!
absolutly stunning ..the lighting ..scene and scale ..i could go on and on..gets my vote ..wonderful work from you and a pleasure to look at..big bravo from me ..marvelous robert
incredible!!! My jaw keeps hitting the floor :-D (V)
Excellent as allways ...also
Great Scene!
Another wonderfull pic. Love the texturing, lighting and all the details.
Im totally alucinated ! Thanks for the trip !
superb picture. I love everything about this picture.
Another master piece!!!
wow,this is a excellent render
What a cool scene! Love that lighting and atmosphere! EXCELLENT work and a V!
Nice, detailed image but there seems to be a noticeable lack of destruction anywhere.
Wspaniale!!!
Always so amazing to look at your work. Excellent all around! Bravo!
Superb as always, every detail is perfect :)
WOW!!! Absolutely stunning work! The texture work/lighting are all fabulous. Brilliant composition :)
Your work is so delicate and detailed - all is perfect - excellent as always :D
Stunning work--as always!
Dude! This one is Far out... very far out there ;-). First off, it is an excellent piece artistically and wonderfully done in every detail (as if you would do anything half-way). Second, congratulations on your getting Vue 5 (I'm jealous). Third, The War of the Worlds ships are a rather strange sight in this time setting, but hey, from down here on my level, who am I to argue with one of the best on the web :-). Unusual and Unmatched.
super dooper, wow, I have vue and I don't even use it, this might change my mind.... cool beans.. keep up the good work.
Jeff Wayne was here. Excellent work. V