A Steampunk Tip of the Hat for all my Friends by RodS
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I did this image as a �Tip of the Hat� to all my friends here on Renderosity for all the wonderful support and prayers over the last couple of weeks with all the medical problems in my family. Thanks to all of you � you are the greatest!
I also wanted to play around a little bit with the lighting. I wanted this one to have a little bit of a steampunk theme, so I brought the Old Factory back out. The cutie tipping her steampunk hat is Dina by Wonderdesign. I don�t know if she�s available any longer � I believe she was a clearance item when I downloaded her.
I played around with the lighting quite a bit on this one. I can�t remember how many times I moved lights, added lights, removed lights, changed lights from infinite to spot, or spot to infinite. I wanted to accentuate the texture of the old gears in the background. I also modified the mats for the gears a bit in Photoshop to make it look like they were once a bright red, but have corroded and the red paint has flaked off over time. I also added a couple florescent lights behind Dina.
About the only real postwork I did on this image was to add the rusty old gear leaning against the pipe. I�ve been making some Photoshop brushes using old gears out of copy machines, laid on my scanner, then fiddled with in Photoshop. When I finally get them done, I�ll put them in the freebies area.
It felt really good to have a little time of calm to be able to get back to playing with Poser again.
Thanks again to everyone for all your support! Thanks for all the wonderful comments, ratings and faves on my last image! I really appreciate it!
Comments (20)
eekdog Online Now!
super job rod on that lighting for sure my friend, great job on the scene. hope your father is doing well..
Faemike55
Wonderful job, Rod! I hope your dad is doing better Excellent work!
Carlazzo
Extraordinary composition and astonishing art!
bmac62
Lookin' good Rod. I always appreciate hearing you describe what you've done in an image of yours. Sounds like you enjoyed putting this render together. I like the steam punk theme...it is a bit hard to describe this genre without a good example. Well done!!!
boobunny
I think your lights turned out great. I sure need to experiment more with lights myself...one day.... ;-) Fantastic scene.
thekingtut
You've done an extraordinary job with this render.
bazza
This looks great Rod you really have done a superb job on this image. I do like the big gear's old looks and flake paint colour.. Very well done Excellent posting my friend well done!!
mgtcs
I Love it!!! super work on this excellent scene my friend, she's fantastic and the background is great! I really hope you father is doing well, godd bless you and your family!
Hubert
She looks wonderful! Great lighting and textures. Best Wishes regarding your family!!
Bossie_Boots
Ah now i know who Rod is this is an amazing scene so much detail and the lighting is perfection i hope all is well with you now superb work my friend hugs lou x
adrie
Very beautiful and wonderful gift Rod, thanks very much.
MineFujiko
Outstanding image! BG is so cool! love the composition.
mrestey
WOOOOOOOOOOOW Rod!! Thanks for the tip of the hat but, seriously, none is required. That's what friends do - look out for one another. This is SERIOUSLY GOOD! Those textures on the gears came out exactly as your described intent - old red-flaked. The lighting is superb! LOL - I do that ALL THE TIME - loading lights, test render, adjust angles, test render, load new lights, test render. LOL. Always looking for that perfect look. In the end, you nailed the lighting in this. Came out great. It works well with the entire scene - model environment and all. Love those shadows. They really add depth to the image. That little gear you did has great textures too! Excellent! OSHA would have a fit about those huge, unguarded gears on the back wall though - LOL. Someone would really get minced up if they got in there! LOL! Excellent work on this my friend. Glad you had a little play time. I've missed seeing your artwork.
Rainastorm
Wow Rod...you REALLY did an excellent job on this one, so VERY glad things have calmed down so you can play around in Poser again...we sure have missed your posts!! This one goes to show, you still got it my friend!!! Can't wait to see more...excellent lighting and super work, no need to tip the hat though....were all rooting for you and your family. Keep us posted on how things are....sending big hugs and well wishes...:-)
aureagle
Cant' read the caption man! Kind of in a hurry! But your render is dashing! I like your lighting V. much!!! :)
renecyberdoc
you are most welcome.this factory is still on my wishlist i bought another package by rpublishing lol,but the factory will come. see ya- nice work by the way (smile)
alessimarco
Super job! And a tip of the hat back at you!!
Miska7
Really nice scene. Great work on the lighting! Very nice character, outfit and pose. Well done.
Raddar
Great image, the lighting is perfect.
mininessie
wonderful job...and i hope your problems vanity on air now!