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)
maybe I am an idiot but I dont see anything wrong with this image I think it is absolutely incredible!!!! excellent job!!
Wow, perfect!!! Absolutely perfect!!! Love the perspective and the lighting... Excellent!!! -V-
Very cool image, it has a great feel to it.
The shadowing and depth of detail in things like the verandas is what I enjoy. The light angle is also very well placed.
A chaque fois que je vois une de tes rlisations, je me demande comment on peut faire seulement avec un ordinateur. Orwell aurait appricette image, je pense!
Absolutely stunning! I admire your style and clarity. Totally rocks!!! "V"
Wonderful work !!! Very original composition !!!Superb homage to H.G Wells ;)
Great science fiction scene. A real classic for the war of the worlds Brave and I vote
Cool Marian Machines ! Love it ! A real piece of good and intelligent art !
Wow, stunning work as usual!! The king of vue sci-fi :) Keep up the great work.
WOOOOW, so much going on in this artwork, excellence comes come to roost, well done
Excellent work as usual. Looking forward to more.
Fantastic work!!Excellently done!!
Top class imagination & excellent render quality ! Fantastic artwork !
Woow! this one is even better ! How you do it ?
Wonderful work!
Fabulous details and story ! Continue with this one!
Fantastic details and lighting. You could only add some litter and red weed to this scene ! Whatever it look cool ! Really a nice scene!
This is so awesome, I love the detail in this, like the clothes on the clothsline. The lighthouse is fabulous and those machines are so cool. Awesome image!
Nice picture Bob!
Uff.... I think I missed a lot of your excellent artwork, top render vote,vote,vote !!!!
This is lovely.
Awesome work!!! Excellent design!!!
Really ... Fantastic V
Wow this is so Fantastic. Your attention to detail is wonderful. I love the textures and lighting. Congratulations! V
sweet!!
awesome light, textures and pov, woow!
Nice Job!! It reminds of my old "War of The Worlds" record album I had back in 197...it's so long I don't remember. LOL
This work is beyond EXCELLENT......it belongs in a MUSEUM !!! I wonder if czarnyrobert has a signed limited edition GICLEE PRINT of this fantastic image ??!! If anyone here knows about this limited edition......please let me know [include size & price]. I LOVE THIS WORK !!! __________________________________________________ Signed: Robert Singletary [ SINGLETARY GALLERY pops up NO. 1 on google search ]. Saturday April 2, 2005__2:33 P.M. (eastern standard time) USA
I love the fact that all of the people are absent but the dogs have come innocently to explore... not to mention how you can capture a time of day, and the weather so flawlessly... Awesome piece!