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 (28)
MagikUnicorn
Very Beautiful and ELEGANT...I like the POV --- GO HABS GO --- ;-)
Faemike55
Yeah! I hear you about the Alanis moment. I wish them the best as well Very beautiful image and dedication glad to hear your computer room is now back under your control
flavia49
wonderful scene and mood!
evielouise
This is vry stunning and beautiful I know what it's like to have and marry your best friend as I did myself in 1957,however I lost him to a brain tumor in 1990 and I still see him in our three boys faces everytime I look at them anyway it's about her and her alone and I hope they have along relationship and remained best friends for a very long time I have learned not to say forever because I have learned many times in my life nothing seems to last "forever" hugs best wishes to them both
goldie
the scene did translate into Vue very nicely...nice POV and great lighting...her ensemble is lovely.
eekdog
good luck to the bride and groom Clayton, nice piece of work for your friends.
Bossie_Boots
Beautiful scene !!
magnus073
Clayton, you really did an oustatnding job on this dedi to your friend. The image is so well done and your thoughts on your friends upcoming wedding really hit home
PHELINAS
Very beautiful scene with an elegant graphism as always .Bravo Kates!
mgtcs
Wonderful creation my friend, amazing mood and characters, the outfit is perfect and also your POV!***
pixeluna
So beautiful! A great song and a wonderful render. Your expression of "very ruby edges" just caught my attention. I think you said it quite well.
lyron
Great scene!!!!
judee3d
What a beautiful Bride!
DRAKELOT
Beautiful image !
flaviok
Excelente criação concepção e obra, aplausos (5)
Minda
This is sooo beautiful scene clayton and excellent POV and nice dedication.
drifterlee
Beautiful work!!!!!
anitalee
Excellent
npauling
A beautiful bride in this lovely scene and I hope they have many happy years together. I'm glad to hear that your computer room is up and running again.
renecyberdoc
very beautiful and fine dedication.i wish all the best for the future couple so to speak.
sandra46
superlative work! an outstanding image!
JeffersonAF
Very beautiful.
tennesseecowgirl
Clayton this is so beautiful and such a nice dedication to your friend. I wish them both many many wonderful years together.
MOSKETON
GENIAL.
ACue
Nice work ... interesting back story as well. I look forward to more of your creations imported and or composed in Vue. I just love the look of the renders, don't you?
stevey3d
Wonderful image and dedication!
Deane
Beautiful work and a wonderful dedication. Excellent use of framing and lighting here!
jgkane
A beautiful composition, Clayton. I help out at several weddings each year, and am always being surprised at the couples, young and old, who decide to commit themselves to one another. My wedding was a long time ago. To quote the song sung cleverly by Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold, in the screen version of the musical GIGI (1958) - 'I Remember It Well' even if my wife and I do not remember the same bits .. ;o) Warm regards on a bright but quite chilly Glasgow evening, John.