Although it is just an “initial idea” concept for an image I am working on for another Star Trek SIM, thought I’d post it for anyone who’s interested even in my rough work.
Set inside an asteroid, the strange “exit” is because the base is intended to be protected by a hologrid which shields it from the outside world.
There are a few other ideas and images in the pipeline – any finished versions, or in-development work, will also be posted here.
This animation was put together last week for the unveiling in Seattle – it had to be done against a tight deadline – in an ideal world it would have been a little more polished.
A different version of the video is also at www.stphoenix.com.
I have been busy these last few months working on a new design for Star Trek: Phoenix, a fan based production in Seattle.
Now that the final 3D Mesh has been handed over to them and they have formally revealed the design, I can at last catalogue all my work here – from initial sketches, test models, development shots through to the final textured design.
Click here to browse through all the images in one Album:
Been a long time, but I have been busy on SciFi-Meshes.com working on the Insignia Class based on feedback from the members – although no changes to the actual mesh were made, I did go about adding a more complete set of textures to it, and that has progressed it to the point where I really am happy with it now, and will be putting it to bed as far as making it any ‘better’ is concerned.
So, here’s a selection of renders for it -hopefully time will start to free up in the new year and I’ll be able to develop myself on completely new projects. But I’m sure the Insignia will pop up, from time to time:
I did this on request from a friend a few weeks ago – as it has been requested elsewhere as well I thought I’d post it here. The image contains some views of the Insignia Class starship, warts and all:
…and it is indeed a first step – well, in many ways – this is the first image in a long time that is “completed” (although you never really feel its complete).
Whilst playing with nebula effects, put this together:
The “streaks” were made out of a combination of Fractal-style Photoshop brushes here. I made up the following images and then mixed them up in 3D studio max:
Not to happy with this at the moment, but thought I’d post it anyway.
This is mainly done using a swirl texture imprinted on an object, but somehow it still looks a bit ‘flat’ to me. But maybe it’ll come to some use, somehow.
Had an idea the other day for a scene where a weapon rips through planets like butter – here is my first test (Click to enlarge):
For now it uses 3D Studio max’s standard earth texture, but I’ll improve it as I go along. I also haven’t worried too much about the actual beam effect for now, either.
A version with the contrast turned up slightly:
Given a bit more detailed texturing, so here are some rough renderings (Not much effects on them):
