Greetings: Thanks for visiting my page here at Renderosity. My real name is Clayton. I am Canadian, living in Southern Ontario. I suppose you could describe me as a middle aged man, not at all wealthy and working as a "sort of" public servant in computer support. Putting those three factors together you could also conclude that I'm too stupid to get a real job.
I will also say that I am old enough to remember the line, "Danger is my business", when I was half my current size (vertically) and sat down on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. Hands up all those who can remember that. And while were on the subject of old, obscure cartoons, hands up those who watched Rocket Robin Hood. But those shortcomings have been balanced by the fact that I still have all my hair. AND, except for the occasional errant strand, it's still its original colour - BONUS! Take that, all you "Mr. Perfect"s out there who got all the girls in university.
My work is largely done with Poser. With Poser, I've noticed that I have a habit of diving into projects without fully realizing the overall complexities of the tasks which I create for myself. Hence the avatar I use which also symbolizes my 'chosen' profession rather well. Still, I hope you enjoy some of my images here.
In addition to Poser, I have also posted a number of digital photographs. For the most part these images are of the streetcars (electric trolleys, trams or light rail) that operate in the City of Toronto - near to where I live. Toronto has a long history of streetcar operation and is one of the few North American cities that has retained and developed its streetcar network into the present day. Unlike many other cities that are now having to rebuild their networks.
I have adopted the handle 'KatesFriend' for my work here at Renderosity. The reason is mostly due to the fact that 'Katie' was the first Poser character with which I worked. Well that, and the name Clayton appeared to be already in use here.
I discovered Poser quite by accident. A friend gave me a copy of Poser 6 for my birthday. At the time I had no experience with 3D image rendering and no interest. I also had no computer suitable to implement the package. A 100MHz Pentium 1 with 16MB of RAM and a 36kbaud internal modem running Windows 95, USED to be cutting edge Buster. So, the box sat on the shelf for a while (months) until I could install it on a computer capable of running it. Well. I had to BUY the computer first, then install the software. Then, I was hooked.
I have also provided a couple of small contributions to the Free Stuff section. My favourite is the Glowy Orb: 101 uses. It can be the thruster glow for an Eagle transport from Moonbase Alpha. A sparkly light bulb on a Christmas tree. Or just a shiney mystical ball for your cat to play with. Remember, the Glowy Orb is your friend.
Glowy Orb My thanks to the various tutorial authors that showed me how to create this useful material. PS. I should point out that Eagles were never actually depicted with glowing thrusters on Space: 1999. Nor did they ever fly in front of stars or planets when depicted in full flight. Saves a lot on production costs that way. But they were still pretty cool space ships.
Comments (34)
RGUS
true sci-fi... a space scene.. got to have them.. and this is great... and yup.. I'm old enough to remember Space: 1999 as well.
RyverMyst
This must have been on TV during my non tv era.I didn't watch from the early 90's until 2004. And, now only watch discovery,national geo,and sience channels,TLC,and the food network. Awesome space scene tho.
1010
So kewl!!!!!!!!!! I love the deep space and you captured it so well!
Rainbowgirl
I don't know the TV series but I like your gorgeous image! It's Poser? Fabulous!!!
gattone_blu
Very very excellent image
awadissk
Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!
Burpee
Oh yeah! Excellent models and scene!!
lethalliam
Awesome space scene you have got there. :)
Biffowitz
Interesting, I'll have to check that out. Great scene you got here, it's full of suspense just looking at it. Nice work!!
Black Rain
cool scifi!
brubright
I remember the show quite well. The end of the 70's and early 80's were quite a time for space movies and TV shows and Space: 1999 was one that I had to be pulled away from the TV literally by my family in order for me to miss it. Although, I have to be honest and say I cannot remember hardly any of the episodes the opening of the show is a clip of TV history that will probably be eched in my mind until my memory no longer exists. Cool render!
2Loose2Trek
What a super render ... I love the composition, the lighting and sense of mystery. Well done!
Star4mation
Magnificent Sci-fi scene Clayton!
drifterlee
WOW!!! It does look like a movie shot! Excellent!!!
evielouise
very interesting indeed ove it all!~
SophiaDeer
Outstanding sci-fi work! Love the lighting!
watifeye
Excellent sci-fi work Clayton, you have done it justice. Well done!
jocko500
super sci-fi here
lior
Excellent concept, so stunning render! Keep up the good work!
yakchat
Excellent Sci-Fi piece....the lighting is perfect...Love it!!! Carol/Yak :-)
louly
Wonderful space scene! Beautifully done!
Deane
To paraphrase the dialogue between Koenig and Bergman. 'What does it look like, apart from the obvious?' :-) One of my favourite episodes of the series. A nice slice of nostalgia and superbly rendered. Make sure you take a strong rope! Excellent work.
1hawks1
Fantastic space scene..Magnificent work on this one.
msebonyluv
Awesome lighting and nice space scene!! Excellent work!!
QP3
Excellent SciFi scene!! Wonderful composition and lightings. kewl!!
chimera46
Great pic, can't say i've ever seen the series though, I'll have to check it out.
Sylvia
Simply OUTSTANDING!!! ^5^
BLUESTONE
Wow, where can I find that episode? (I need a good scare)
pops
awesome image
soepie17
I remember the series, but got no rememberings of any fear I had, I remember it mostly as marvelous sf tv. I might be affraid of the spider that caught these flies ;)