War of the Worlds - Thunder Child by czarnyrobert
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War of the Worlds - Thunder Child
"The little steamer was already flapping her way eastward of the big crescent of shipping, and the low Essex coast was growing blue and hazy, when a Martian appeared, advancing along the muddy coast from the direction of Foulness.
Then, far away beyond the Crouch, came another, striding over some stunted trees, and then yet another, still farther off, wading deeply through a shiny mudflat that seemed to hang halfway up between sea and sky. They were all stalking seaward, as if to intercept the escape of the multitudinous vessels that were crowded between Foulness and the Naze. In spite of the throbbing exertions of the engines of the little paddle-boat, and the pouring foam that her wheels flung behind her, she receded with terrifying slowness from this ominous advance.
A vast iron bulk like the blade of a plough tore through the water, tossing it on either side in huge
waves of foam leaped towards the steamer. Big iron upperworks rose out of this headlong structure, and from that twin funnels projected and spat a smoking blast shot with fire. It was the torpedo ram, "Thunder Child", steaming headlong, coming to the rescue of the threatened shipping. The "Thunder Child" fired no gun, but simply drove full speed towards them. It was probably her not firing that enabled her to get so near the enemy as she did. Martians did not know what to make of her. One shell, and they would have sent her to the bottom forthwith with the Heat-Ray.
Suddenly the foremost Martian lowered his tube and discharged a canister of the black gas at the ironclad. It hit her larboard side and glanced off in an inky jet that rolled away to seaward, an unfolding torrent of Black Smoke, from which the ironclad drove clear.
Another Martian raised the camera-like generator of the Heat-Ray. He held it pointing obliquely downward, and a bank of steam sprang from the water at its touch. It must have driven through the iron of the ship's side like a white-hot iron rod through paper.
A flicker of flame went up through the rising steam, and then the Martian reeled and staggered. In another moment he was cut down, and a great body of water and steam shot high in the air. The guns of the "Thunder Child" sounded through the reek, going off one after the other...."
H.G Wells (1898)
About the scene :
I modeled Martians and Thunder Child in Cinema 4D. Scene was assembled in Vue 5 Infinite. Sky is a bitmap made from several photos, water is a procedural terrain with "open ocean" function applied, smoke was made using numerous spheres with fuzzy material. Distant paddle boat is from 500 3D Objets Encyclopedia by De Espona/Taschen. Radiosity lighting was used in this scene.
My apologies to all my supporters for not posting scenes since march! Modeling of Martian War Machines and ship took quite a long time. But now I can use my own Martian Walkers for new War of the Worlds scenes - if you like this series!
Take care & be prepared! They are coming!
With compliments to British Royal Navy!
Comments (190)
sorcerssofgreyskull
ThunderChild looks way so more alive! VOTE
glockm26
keep on making war of the worlds scenes
beetle-car
This piece, and your work in general, are well deserving of all the accolades heaped upon it. Everything about this image is absolutely outstanding. Inspirational. Bravo!
cableguy223
dont think there's much that can be said that hasnt already been said, Fantastic job, best one yet ( like somebody else already said )
zaberc
Superbe! Un chef-d'oeuvre ! Bravo !!!!!
Bernado
Great POV and camera angle. Excellent scene. Everything looks very real here. The Martian machines and the battleship are impressive. Awesome job on them. It was worth the wait. Vote.
raffyraffy
I cannot add new words to those said from all the others. I tell you only that I like this image SOOOOOOOOO... MUCH. V
amanda_a42
Breathtaking!!! I'm speachless in front of this image, astonishing!!! the way you depicted this scene is more then perfect, BRAVO!!! V
azynkron
Well, Robert.. There's a reason for why you are tagged as one of my favourites amongst the artists here.. hehe Great image where your skill as well as your knowledge of the software you use is shown. Steam Punk is a personal favourite of mine when it comes to sci-fi stylish works. Keep it up. :)
Anjour
I love your works, this one is very cool...excellent view and model,sky...:o)v
hstewarth
Cool image, but it looks like the image's aliens are similar to new movie which is so bad. but anyway the image is excelient. Got my vote.
ws
Models, textures, water, smok, flags, sky - all of the highest quality. Swietna praca - jak zwykle!!
Richardphotos
all of what they said above 10 fold!!! It is hard to imagine the extreme detail that you achieve. it must have been a long render
apl3d
fantastic modeling and render!! excellent work!
Bungalo
Been away for some time and was happy to see "ebot" has many new messages for me :) But this one is beyond expectations! Excellent scene and very very nice version of Martians!
czarnyrobert
Last Saturday I saw Spielberg's "War of the Worlds" - and I was surprised to discover that his walkers have similar shape to mines :-)) (but this is just a coincidence - while I designed my walkers in April, I have no idea on Spielberg's design) Spielberg Walkers design is very, very good, and in my opinion whole movie is very good. However I would like to see a good adaptation of H.G. Wells book, taking place in 19 century. Whatever, Spielberg, Cruise, Dakota and especially ILM team did a good job - special effects are very good, and I liked whole story. I recommend this movie!
cermit
wow...stary teraz to pojechales na maxa...zdecydowanie jedna z najlepszych Twoich prac i jedna z najlepszych prac zrobiona kiedykolwiek w Vue. Thats breathtaking...everything is just perfect...superb modeling, composition, colors, mood...just perfect...For sure its one of the best render Ive ever seen at renderosity and and one of the best ever made using Vue. Couldnt wait to see next renders..vote !!!
sacada
Fantastic image. Excellent attention to the detail, modelling and your waves and smoke.
zescanner
Well, this certainly explains where you have been! And the time invested is SO WELL WORTH IT!!! It is so refreshing to see such an imaginative and appropriate new design for the martian tripods. I agree with your design and comments about the tentacles and heat ray box; most everyone else misses that detail. I am SOOOO looking forward to your forthcoming images on this theme! AWESOME!
silverblade33
jeeesh, that's amazing!
brylaz
That's fantastic! So many excellent details to looks at, imressive!!! Bravo!!!
Renderonesio
Wow, Great work of modeled, excellent 3D infography. Good smoke effects. The image transmits movement and action, Excellente friend
Kottfars
Well... thats about the most amazing thing i've ever seen! VOTE Everything is perfect!! the composition, the POV, textures, the flags, smoke, water! it's all stunning!
Artformz2
Stunning work, Belle image!
Daz1971
Fan-bloody-tastic! Not only is the image quality superb in all aspects, your modelling of the Martian war machines and the Thunderchild is incredible. The Thunderchild is one of the best 3d models I've seen anywhere. Excellent work!
weesel
Truly an impressive bit of work. I'm really astounded. (The only thing that distracts from the scene is the signal flags being draped all over the ship. A few more Union Jacks as battle flags, yes. However, she's decked out more for party than for fighting.) A really impressive rendering all round. Bravo!
danamo
Absolutely wonderful and inspiring work! Love your models!
marcfx
Crikey, its taken me from March to read all the comments!!.......excellent as ever, well done my friend.
KasiaMali
Oh my God! This is just breathtaking! My heart stops, when I look at this. What an amazing ambience you've captured here. I must give you a huge VOTE for this!
vvveronika
I always loved your WOW serie: they're back, again! Excellent modelling and lighting! Amazing details! Can't wait to see The next one! Bravo! . maybe you could make a "old" version of this scene (sepia, nose, scratches etc) ? Excellent & V