War of the Worlds - Desolate Harbor by czarnyrobert

Vue • Science Fiction • posted on Nov 12, 2004

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Description

At the end of XIX century an Italian astronomer Giovanni V. Shiparelli presents a map of Mars - it is very detailed; however, details on Giovanni map are rather effect of his luxuriant imagination than of a reliable scientific work. Giovanni put on his map numerous straight lined "canali" which resulted in idea that Mars is inhabited by intelligent life forms who build such huge structures - this idea gets a strong support form another astronomer Percieval Lowell who presents even more detailed and fancy map with hundreds of channels... Inspired by those ideas, H.G Wells writes in 1898 his famous "The War of the Worlds"- about Martians invading Earth.

It must be noticed that Mars surface seen from Earth, even with the best XX century telescopes, is very blurry shows only a few details. It was 40 years ago (on November 28th 1964)that an American probe Mariner 4 was launched, and in July next year sent us the first detailed pictures of Mars surface. No channels, only craters on this cold desert world.

This is my first big project made with Vue 5.
While preparing this scene I did a lot of work with texturing - especially experimenting with new cool functions - I did a lot of mixed textures - bitmaps mixed with procedurals - ex. you take bitmapped bricks and you add some procedural fractal stains - it yields to fabulous results. I used radiosity lighting model and volumetric atmosphere.
This time I didn't model a lot - I rather used third part objects (that I completely retextured). I modeled only harbor, roads and of course terrains, I also made the wagon model.
I used fabulous Alain Garcia buildings, lighthouse and ship.
Dogs and distant Martian Machine were imported from Poser,
Closest Martian Walker is from Derrin Proctor http://members.ozemail.com.au/~dproc2/martiantripod.htm
motorboat is from Helmut Shaub http://www.3dxtra.net/,
numerous small items are from Vue 5 object library.

Comments (126)

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FrenchKiss

2:52AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

I can't get over just how many elements are in this scene! So well composed, lit and textured. Amazingly well done!! Bravo!!

Drakath

3:08AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

It's always a great pleasure to view your images. :)

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BGHart

3:21AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Outstanding work and a fantastic use of all these modells. I love all the details you put in, the excellent lighting and the textures. Must vote :))

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TheWingedOne

3:37AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

=8oO You never stop to impress me! Awesome artwork as always. Especially love the amount of detail you spend on those textures as well a the overall richness of this image. Kudos!!!

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kenwas

4:45AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

The textures are both unique and superb. The clarity of the render is remarkable. The lighting is excellent, especially the shadow play across the street. The structure of the branches and leaves of the autumn trees is especially awesome. Vote!

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rofocale

5:08AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

This is a excellent piece of work! V.O.T.E

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cermit

5:24AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Robert do I have to repeat myself ? :) Another masterpiece in idea, composition, texturing, lighting...amazing...You are the king of Sci-Fi in Vue....Needless to say...my VOTE !!!

apl3d

5:47AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Cool!!! Great lighting and models! V

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czarnyrobert

6:31AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Thank to all of you for your helpful comments - especialy for those pointing out some mistakes (nobody is perfect) ;-) - Ship size : you are right to point it out that old ship seems too small - I am not very good in ancient ships - maybe I reduced its size too much - I must check it for next scene :-) - Destruction: Death rays & burning houses - in this scene I especially didn't show any direct destruction - only on background you can see some clouds - maybe it is smoke from burning cities... - Litter on streets - you are perfectly right - especially there should be some falling autumn leaves - I thought about it, but then I forgot it :-(, I will add it in next scene :-) - some old wood on beach would look nice too :-) - Period - original War of the Worlds takes place at the end of XIX century, so it was intentional to have old ships, wagons and old buildings. Thanks for all those remarks!!! :-))

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Glazy

11:09AM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Fantastic work ! Top Marks ! 10++ Love the composition of this pic,like the dog barking,nice touch !

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lingrif

12:12PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Incredible scene - fantastic! Beautiful image with great composition!

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ramhernan

5:00PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

Myabe you have some issues about scale of some objects, but no dubt this work is a masterpiece! the enviroment and the magnific lights and volumetrics! Awesome work! and a VOTE here

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amanda_a42

9:24PM | Sat, 13 November 2004

This is STUNNING work of art on one of my favorite subjects. I salute you, big big BRAVO!!! V

susanmoses

2:19AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Beyond magnificence!

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sacada

2:21AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Brilliant image and detailed work. Excellent and fantastic.

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orbital

3:52AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Brilliant stuff!

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niandji

5:14AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Fantastic scene, the lighting is exceptional - well done!

NataLibera70

6:21AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Wowwwwwwww ....semplicemente excellent !!! v

Relegn

8:30AM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Great image. I always liked Well's writing.

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ArtJosephNito

2:44PM | Sun, 14 November 2004

All of the above !!!!

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jwdell

10:59PM | Sun, 14 November 2004

AWESOME SCENE!!!!!! vote

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deci6el

11:27PM | Sun, 14 November 2004

Ditto all the "Excellents!" Great advertisement for Vue and for your skills in putting a picture together. Has a great old Masters painting-feel. As a story/composition, my suggestion would be to have the dog in the middle of the street looking up at the tripod head and barking. Interaction between characters, you know. Now I gotta check the rest of your gallery!

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Bungalo

2:39AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

Beautiful image! And a very sad fact of revealing a fictionial idea about life on Mars. Now once again we see a fantasy is just a fantasy.. Only one thing... I don't remember exactly if there were two designs of walking towers Wells story. As far as I remember there was only one and with quite different leg design than those presented here. And where the hell are those infamous tentacles? :)

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czarnyrobert

3:33AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

OK ! I admit I never read The War of the Worlds (my fault - I must correct it one day :-) ) I only watched a comic strip (I think it was very close to original book) and the old movie (from 1953) but it was very different form the original (flying saucers, atom bomb launched from a YB-49 etc...) It was not my intention to be 100% accurate to the original novel by H.G. Wells, but I am grateful for all remarks - I won't be a problem to build next scene with only one type of machine (and with tentacles) if you wish :-)) I have an intention to build a serie of "War of the World" scenes, so all your remarks and wishes are welcomed :-))

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czarnyrobert

3:37AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

and one last remark - next year Steven Spielberg will show us his version of "The War of The Worlds" (Let's hope that his Martians would be more scary than E.T. ;-)) ) I am really impatient to see this movie

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Alexander_Kroener

7:17AM | Mon, 15 November 2004

Without a doubt your work is an excellent advertisement for Vue 5... well, my interest is growing 8-) Textures, atmosphere, lighting... truly stunning. Excellent work!

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