Hi, 
I am a new vue user infact as a matter of fact new to Computer graphics. I was wondering if there is a way to model a planet in different space type backgrounds. 

Kindly suggest a tutorial or relevent information that might help me make my first scene in vue. 

thanks 

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Vue 6 comes with many usefull functions - there are pre-defined fractal functions you can use for bump mapping. Just make a sphere. I'd recommend applying the function called "Asteroid" as a bump map, setting bump to about 0.300, but thats a matter of taste. For a colour texture take any picture of stone/rock, you can correct the look via the "overall colour" setting. The rest is individual tweaking, with a bit experience you make different planets within a few minutes.

For an athmosphere cover the planet sphere with a larger sphere. Apply some volumetric smoke or cloud material to it. Tweak density/size setting if required.

I have a free Earth model tou could use as an examle. There is a bit of explanation on my web site. Did it with 4 nested spheres and careful attnetion to the atmosphere sphere.

1. Terrain and oceans sphere
2. City lights texture
3. Clouds (separate layer so i could use bumb maps and get shadows)
4. Atmosphere

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