Kelsey in Spring by RodS
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Description
Just a bit of playing with Poser, and some Photoshop techniques.
The background is one of the photos I took the other day after flying the Inspire. I wanted to play with putting a figure into a scene with very flat, even lighting. I find it actually more difficult to get a composite looking right in this type of light than on a sunny day with distinct shadows.
Thin, high-altitude clouds as there were on this day, act like a giant gobo or softbox in the sky. They diffuse and scatter the sunlight so there are few - if any - distinct shadows. Colors are somewhat muted, and tend to be more pastel. Lighting a figure in Poser to match this environment can be a bit challenging.
I used two infinite lights to light Kelsey - a warm-ish light from the front left at about a 45-degree angle (elevation), and a cooler light to Kelsey's left (right as facing the scene). The flower she's holding was cut from another photo I took at the same time, and placed in her hand in Photoshop.
I'm not entirely satisfied, with it, but I guess it's not too bad...
Now, back to getting caught up on comments, and working on the next page in the story!
Kelsey's dress is by Emma & Jordi - not in RMP any longer.
Thanks for dropping by, and for all your awesome comments and support!
*** UPDATE ***
I just got an email from Mike (Faemike55). He's been unable to connect with Renderosity for several days - keeps getting timeouts. Don't know the reason, but I'm speculating it's some kind of trunk issue between the Pacific NW and the midwest. There was a similar situation about a year or so ago with extremely slow downloads from the RMP. After about 3 weeks, it mysteriously cleared up. Hopefully this will be resolved soon, and Mike will be back with us. He just wants everyone to know he's OK.
Comments (23)
Diemamker
Well actually.. this is pretty good to me... I'd think it would be easier considering that you don't have much shadows to match up! but I don't know much about this... you could have also placed someone flying around in the back ground... no just kidding!! awesome work!... can't wait for the next page in the TNA story!!
GrandmaT
Excellent work! Lighting is always a challenge for me whether it is too much or not enough. You did a great job of blending her into the photo and putting the flower in her hand.
Richardphotos
you are definitely "playing right"
eekdog
sweet use of dear Madde's lovely model, Rod. your photo backdrops are so perfect with the gals.. very natural look..
pimanjc
Very nice work.
jocko500
you did a good job on this and learn some stuff also.
giulband
Nicely done !!
renecyberdoc
it is not a surprise to me considering the amount of data your nsa is sucking out of the net,and then we have these slit-eyed cybercriminals everywhere and so on,and in europe IS is hacking into newspaper sites ...........i see a bright future ahead lol.!!!! -thats is what comes out with the red pink glasees and the overall liberal political correct bullshit .a few good slaps into the stupid face while young would help getting these subjects back in line to start with. but gawd no we have to protect our kids even if we see them becoming psychos,we rather hide them in the cellar than letting the neighbours know we raised a sicko,until the fecal matter hits the airmoving device.
magnus073
Splendid work on this very lovely presentation, Rod.
UteBigSmile
It's a very beautiful looking scene dear friend, love it a lot!
radioham
Great used of Photoshop love the placement of the flower it is so sweet
bazza
This looks great, I think you got the lighting pretty spot on, well done!! Top job as always buddy, Love it!!
Cyve
Outstanding creation and beautiful BG... Fantastic integration also !!!
vitachick
One Photoshop pro..Lighting looks good on the character. Flower placement in Photoshop? Excellent job!
MineFujiko
Nicely done, RodS-san!
Alyah
Super render, Bro and the match between character and picture is fantastic. Excellent image, Buddy! Cheers!
mickeyrony
A beautiful spring moment lovely presented ((5++))
adorety
She is lovely Rod! I'd love to see her appear in a nearby field. Nice photo too.
Savage_dragon
Nice realism. And the lighting rocks! ")
SteamZone
I think you're right, much harder to match soft ambient light than hard, direction sunlight. You did a great job with Kelsey. Her foot fall seems extremely natural as well -- usually the achilles heel (pun intended) of 3D/2D character composites.
misty7j3
Very nice scene!!! Nice job Rod!!
debbielove
Render looks fine Rod, Kelsey looks a real delight strolling in the country there.. Fine work. Further to you update : My comments and e-bots have dropped right off the scale lately.. Last post has 5 so far (normally get at least 15).. At last half the people I used to get e-bots from I now don't.. I'm sure they have not all suddenly left or gone away on mass.. Is something up at Rendo? Rob
Faemike55
I'm back! The issue has been resolve
great work on this scene!