Forum: Carrara


Subject: How Do I Create a Starfield in Carrara

Tomsde opened this issue on Aug 30, 2007 · 14 posts


Tomsde posted Thu, 30 August 2007 at 11:17 PM

I was looking for a preset in Carrara 5 Standard for a starfield but I couldn't find any.  How do I create a space scene/ starfield in Carrara.

You help is greatly appreciated!


ShawnDriscoll posted Thu, 30 August 2007 at 11:38 PM

Something like this?

www.youtube.com/user/ShawnDriscollCG


ShawnDriscoll posted Thu, 30 August 2007 at 11:39 PM

The Noise Factory was used with these settings:

www.youtube.com/user/ShawnDriscollCG


LostinSpaceman posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 12:41 AM

Very cool! Thanks!


ShawnDriscoll posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 1:32 AM

If you don't see any stars on your object (ie. a vertical plane), increase the Blend setting some.

www.youtube.com/user/ShawnDriscollCG


LostinSpaceman posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 2:33 AM

Is there some way of adding the shader to the sky itself?


MarkBremmer posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 8:11 AM

Attached Link: http://www.digitalcarversguild.com/plugin.php?ProductId=14

The only way to add it to the sky is by using this plug-in. It has some nice extra features for the horizon and such if you are doing terrestrial scenes. Mark






hentsteph posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 12:54 PM

Quote - The only way to add it to the sky is by using this plug-in. It has some nice extra features for the horizon and such if you are doing terrestrial scenes. Mark

Does it work with Carrara 6 Pro?

I found the answer on the other thread...

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Tomsde posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 1:23 PM

hensteph what have you found out?  Are these plugins C6 compatible.


MarkBremmer posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 2:11 PM

DCG (see post in this fourm) just uploaded their complete set of plug-ins for C6. So, yes they are compatible at this point. One note, they are listed as Beta plug-ins because the Software Dev Kit cam out just days before the C6 release. Eric is super quick at fixing any compatibility issues if any are found.






ShawnDriscoll posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 9:04 PM

I made a quick space scene at http://www.shonner.com/drafts/space_scene.car in Carrara Pro 5 that has a space backdrop with a low-budget space tram.  The lights only shine on certain objects (sky or vehicle).  I'm sure I've left out something important though.  But you'll get the idea of making a space scene here.

www.youtube.com/user/ShawnDriscollCG


Tomsde posted Fri, 31 August 2007 at 9:48 PM

Thanks very much!


hentsteph posted Sat, 01 September 2007 at 9:32 AM

Quote - hensteph what have you found out?  Are these plugins C6 compatible.

Here is the thread

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/showthread.php?thread_id=2710607

Steph
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JamesRoden posted Mon, 10 September 2007 at 3:53 PM

Quote - I was looking for a preset in Carrara 5 Standard for a starfield but I couldn't find any.  How do I create a space scene/ starfield in Carrara.

You help is greatly appreciated!

Another way I have managed to do it is by using one of the space scenes withing Carrara, and deleting everything but the outermost sphere.  It has a pretty good starfield texture on it, and I have used it for some scenes here and there with pretty good results.

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