Close call... too close! by BountifulKnight
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WIP. I have been working on this piece off and on for a week. It started as a test to try to make waves and took on a life of it's own. The original ship was too low poly and looked like a cartoon, but I liked the splash at the front of the ship (made out of a palm tree). I found a new ship (Excellent ship from Garcia.alain.free.fr) and textured it to fit the scene better. While testing, I placed some black cubes to block out most of the water (render time for the water was a beast) and forgot to move the one on the left once. I liked the feel, so I put a clift there. I like the art Here, but I'm sure there are some details you guys (and gals) could help me with. Any and all suggestions are very welcome. I'm not a sea buff, so I'm sure I could use help.
Vue 4 on a Mac; Major color postwork in Photoshop, the original render was way too saturated.
Comments (19)
Rakshasa
extraordinary
wabe
Not bad :-)) The waves look awesome.I only would add an element (light source on the ship for example) to "break" the darkness and give the eye something to "hold to".
Djeser
The waves came out great!
sacada
Excellent waves. The ship is awesome. Look out for the rocks ;)
BountifulKnight
wabe - yeah I tried that, but I don't know enough about this kind of ship to know where a light (or lights) would be. If anyone can tell me where they would be, I'll give it another go.
erka
The gloomy atmosphere and the movement of the ship are excelent. I think a general backlight (not too strong) can add drama and definition. Did you render the image in ultra? It looks a bit jagged on the edges...
bbratche
Wow! What a fantastic image!
Panic912
Excellent stuff! I like the waves a lot!
thomaskrahn
I like it a lot! :) I think you should add small light to lighten up the water here and there. Also, some faom would be good... Still, it's a great image!
alvinylaya
Fabulous weather! Fantastic job on the waves. The ship looks amazing!
Flycatcher
... and that's why I don't go sailing! Great heaving sea. I agree maybe a light on the vessel would help the image, though like you don't know where it would go. I would guess (and no more than that) maybe a storm lantern hanging within arm's reach from either the cabin or the mast might be appropriate. There must be a mariner out there who can advise better?
RG19
Superb rolling sea, she's not going to weather those rocks! I would suggest the Captain order those sails "nightengaled" and put out a sea anchor! Excellent nautical image!
MartinKentos
greate image, love the scene.
timefighter
Nice work...I agree with Wabe...and Thomas both. Well done
Oldrogue
From what little I know of that era, I do believe that most sailing ships had a light or lights on the stearn (not much good here tho), they also would carry a lite on the masthead, but not sure which mast, tho, would guess the main. Maybe a soft glow, from the area of the deck indicating a cabin light that is unseen. By the way, fantastic image. I agree with Flycatcher, So very glad I'm not a sailor
zxcvb
Excellent work on the waves and atmoshpere , well done:-)
Flak
Good work on the atmosphere and the sea - good stuff :)
Moebius87
Woohoo! Abandon ship! Looks like we be dashed against those pointy rocks and ripped to shreds! Great stuff! The total sense of volume - size of the waves - and the overall composition are terrific. I almost got seasick all over my keyboard. :o)
mqshocker
Outstanding pic Knight .....This is one of those were you feel like your captured in that time period pictures ..so reall.....MQ