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Description UPDATE: i finall fixed the light problem that this had. The new thing is the blue lit part of the upper planet. Funny that it took me over a year to decide to fix it

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So here it is, the final version of Cosmic Daylight.

As many of you can see, this one includes my two styles of Science Fiction graphics: the realistic one, and the not-so-realistic one.

What i dont like about it: considering that im no master when it comes to 3d modeling, i think that the satellite isnt that impressive. but still think that its not too shabby, and its a nice addition to the whole piece.

im also not very happy with the blue planet. i really need to learn to map (texturize) a bit better, but i think it looks better than plain blue ball (No, those arent clouds, thats ice on the surface, btw).

I think particle systems are fun, and i thank *agarash for teaching me the basics. <img src= (Big Grin)" title=" (Big Grin)" border="0" />



I took a few suggestions from the Close Up i submitted about a week ago:

change the shadow in the (red) planet: done

more color to the whole piece: done

more stars: done



so thats it for now, i really enjoyed making this, i got to experiment with a lot of settings, which is the only way to learn and have fun with graphics.

Now i know what to apply for my next work <img src= (Big Grin)" title=" (Big Grin)" border="0" />

Alright i believe that i need to explain a bit about the "satellite"

its not a satellite, its a deep space telescope.
we all know that satellites done have boosters like that, but who said that this picture is supposed to be realistic?
also........the "satellite" is going to go through some rough area ahead.....full of rocks.
also it helps balance the colors a little, and it brings some more attention to it.













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Comments: 299

xxxThePretentiousxxx [2011-03-30 07:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Awesome...this is incredible!

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sewer-pancake [2010-12-06 15:06:06 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!

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Dexack [2010-02-15 08:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Really awesome! Not many that use a shuttle in there space pictures. Lenz Flare... Never heard about that. Is it free or do u need to buy it like PS?

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dinyctis In reply to Dexack [2010-02-15 13:35:13 +0000 UTC]

What's free?

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Dexack In reply to dinyctis [2010-02-15 20:49:06 +0000 UTC]

The program that u used? i asked if it was Free or do u need to buy it?

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dinyctis In reply to Dexack [2010-02-15 20:50:12 +0000 UTC]

I used photoshop for the planets and the stars and 3D Studio Max for the rings. They both cost money, though.

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Dexack In reply to dinyctis [2010-02-15 20:51:15 +0000 UTC]

Ok thanks.

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skoushik333 [2009-08-31 13:48:59 +0000 UTC]

How did you make the red and blue lights? .. Lens flare?

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dinyctis In reply to skoushik333 [2009-09-05 01:15:49 +0000 UTC]

Yes, lens flare in 3D Studio Max. But you can make them in Photoshop with relative ease. Just make a normal lens flare and then play with curve and brightness levels. Then you can paint on it for different flares.

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skoushik333 In reply to dinyctis [2009-09-05 12:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Oh my.. Thanks so much... You know a lot about photoshop and 3ds max .. wish i was u

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skoushik333 In reply to skoushik333 [2009-09-05 17:30:53 +0000 UTC]

I did it just the way you told me.. But about the "paint on it for different flares" .. hmm.. i couldn't get that part

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devilsvsdevils [2009-04-10 18:47:59 +0000 UTC]

I need some of your intellectual guidance... How did you make the space dust and scattered rocks?? Did you use a brush with a texture applied?

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dinyctis In reply to devilsvsdevils [2009-04-11 01:25:32 +0000 UTC]

The rings were a mix of a rough particle ring in 3d studio max and the "dust" was just in photoshop.

I dont make rings like that anymore, though. The sense of size just isnt there as much. I have a rings tutorial in my gallery, if you're curious about my method.

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DyingWill [2009-01-04 23:28:07 +0000 UTC]

Whoooooaaaa.... *dies from the awesomeness* I simply love the lighting that you've done and it really leaves me breathless! *faves*

Super awesome job!

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hello-123456 [2008-12-07 13:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Wow, Really nice!

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hellion-bt [2008-12-02 07:56:44 +0000 UTC]

I find this extremely inspiring.

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cityofwonder [2008-09-02 02:55:31 +0000 UTC]

featured [link] and [link]

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vaccieaux [2008-07-29 11:00:26 +0000 UTC]

want to know how to do thing like this

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noader22 [2008-02-28 12:39:45 +0000 UTC]

Really cool!
Great job!

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Hihey9989 [2008-01-31 00:55:56 +0000 UTC]

OMG THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!

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imaprettyrainbow [2007-12-29 10:17:07 +0000 UTC]

...speechless.

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deaddonkeysrule [2007-10-24 02:25:45 +0000 UTC]

this is freaking amazing!!!

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MScg [2007-10-06 17:29:32 +0000 UTC]

Too nice work

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Berrray [2007-09-08 05:54:05 +0000 UTC]

This is great, you really pulled the multiple lighting sources off. Loving the colors

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methud [2007-04-25 23:09:11 +0000 UTC]

how did you make the satellite, did you use c4d? i have started to make plant scapes, if ya wanna see here is the link: [link]

comments more than welcome

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dinyctis In reply to methud [2007-04-25 23:39:18 +0000 UTC]

3DS Max, actually. The exhaust was done in photoshop.

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methud In reply to dinyctis [2007-04-26 07:17:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks much :woot:

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Ice-Globe [2007-02-16 22:26:40 +0000 UTC]

Very nice lighting and flares, and I really like the asteroids.

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AZaz-08 [2006-06-26 16:28:28 +0000 UTC]

PERFECT!!!

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battlefield1010 [2006-03-11 21:02:33 +0000 UTC]

oow very nice work!

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Bekochan [2005-01-19 08:14:01 +0000 UTC]

wow!!! great work!!!

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lightman-73 [2005-01-18 08:42:30 +0000 UTC]

Amazing. Simply amazing.

Now, onto the critique

Regarding the "satellite" (or telescope, or whatever )... If you want to add a little more realism to the model :

1) The solar panels should be more reflective. If you want, you can put some debris or a dust-like texture to them, but I'm not sure I'd do it. First off, there isn't *so* much dust in deep space, and moreover, a dusty solar panel isn't working as it should, so it's could easily be that there'd be some kind of cleaning mechanism.
2) The engine should be some kind of ion-reactor one, yours looks a little too much like a ... err ... chemical one ? Given that it looks like the satellite is intended to fly some not-so-shabby distance, a, say, hydrogen-oxygen burning engine wouldn't be really feasible (read: propellent woudl take up way too much space and would add way too much weight )... Thinking about it, I'm not sure how to depict a ion reactor...
3) The model lacks, imho, some texture and some details. I would add some little cavities, and/or some smaller antennas, and something like that to the surface, it'd make for a much more realistic model... See, now it looks like a simple cylinder with a couple of solar panels and antennas attached

But, I still think the overall piece is simply beautiful

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Orena [2005-01-13 14:20:11 +0000 UTC]

The colours and lighting is this are amazing, especially the red coming around the side of the plannet.

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dunkst3r [2005-01-12 18:36:51 +0000 UTC]

The changes do make it better though it looked good without them.

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charredspear [2005-01-12 04:43:58 +0000 UTC]

Another great one! keep it up!

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GnKit [2005-01-12 04:32:29 +0000 UTC]

simply beautiful...

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miss-understood [2005-01-11 22:08:59 +0000 UTC]

It's pictures like this which keeps me motivated into studying physics.

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daSnarf [2005-01-11 15:06:30 +0000 UTC]

Awsome stuff

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OrbingPunk [2005-01-11 11:42:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow thats so awesome. It's breathtaking ^^

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marvnation [2005-01-11 08:48:17 +0000 UTC]

wow, thats some crazy S***.

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megachaos [2005-01-11 01:53:43 +0000 UTC]

holy shit dude! this is freakin' awesome! amazing job!

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spartanlily [2005-01-10 19:55:37 +0000 UTC]

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vitamin-c [2005-01-10 19:03:58 +0000 UTC]

Love the use of lense flares here, and the planet rings are something special!! Another major plus-point is that the shuttle looks real - a common problem area in many space-works!!

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thegrimwombat [2005-01-10 16:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work. Love the rings...

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dravendesignnet [2005-01-10 14:38:31 +0000 UTC]

holy shit....

WOW!

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Groxx [2005-01-10 12:17:43 +0000 UTC]

On the blue planet, I have to say that while there isn't much detail, I love the atmosphere line It may not be too realistic, but it looks awesome with the star half in it, and that little wispyness.

Other than that... your stuff is always so cool

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swarfega [2005-01-10 12:09:30 +0000 UTC]

excellent work, any chance of a wallpaper version?

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dinyctis In reply to swarfega [2005-01-10 15:57:15 +0000 UTC]

the aspect ratio makes it an unlikely wallpaper candidate, sorry

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swarfega In reply to dinyctis [2005-01-11 16:41:23 +0000 UTC]

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itinerantadventure [2005-01-10 10:07:45 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap dude, your work never ceases to amaze me!

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