Klingon Bird of Prey Bridge

[evil_genius_180]

Yeah, it does. I like that you added a lot of physical buttons and large access panels. That really fits with the Klingons' kind-of "old and grungy" look to their ships.

[gmd3d]

Yeah that was my thinking .. I also want to keep the poly count as low as I can .. and the random look ,,looks better so I am happy with that

When I think of a Klingon ship, I think of the garage at the local gas-station.
It's noisy, dirty, greasy and has a bunch of strange men grunting about.


The mesh looks great - I'd say that your intuitions regarding changing this or that have all been for the better.

[evil_genius_180]

Originally Posted by Fretslayer

It's noisy, dirty, greasy and has a bunch of strange men grunting about.

You just described a U.S. Army infantry unit. :laugh:

Originally Posted by evil_genius_180

You just described a U.S. Army infantry unit. :laugh:

...And a road crew.


Hey, EG - I just wrote your Paris class ship into the animation.


It's not a major part but it's an important one.

[gmd3d]

SOUND GOOD

I am still working on the bridge ..

T, did you get the email I sent with the FLV of the newest test edit?

If not, let me know.

[gmd3d]

Well here is my last revision of the bridge .. I have added all the controls I care too for the surrounding walls and I will have to do the controls behind the Conn position.. I have a old texture on this ..

[gmd3d]

I THINK THIS IS BETTER

WOW!

[gmd3d]

thanks .. I am going to work on the inner area now .. most of the controls have been done.. and I have to work on the doors ..

Ok, when you get a chance let me know what size the texture files should be (YxZ) and I'll rebuild them so they're good enough to go with the set you've built.

It really does look fantastic.
I'm not blowing smoke either dude - it looks way cool.

[gmd3d]

Thanks mate .. texture are still an area that I am rubbish at .. but I will send you the current mesh tomorrow .. with the meshes I have designed ,, you can then see yourself what needed .. I don't have the skills that you do in this area

Ok, cool deal.
And... really, you're damn talented my friend.
I wouldn't beat myself up over textures.
You craft a fine mesh.
I know I am going to get a lot of mileage out of this set and I'm sure many others will as well.

[gmd3d]

Last one for now .. I have been looking at the lighting and the surface refection ..

It looks great.
I hope that when I import it into Carrara that I get a nice lighting effect like you have going. You know, each program does it's lighting effects slightly different than the others - this pic looks really cool - It gives me a good refrence for when I do my conversion.

I'll spend the next couple of days working on some new computer screens.
With luck I'll create some that are good enough to go with the mesh.

[gmd3d]

This is almost finished .. a few more details .. But I need a few textures for the leather of the seats ..
I had some trouble uploaded but here it is in Imageshack

Looks fantastic.

I have some leather textures if you need 'em just meet me on IM and I'll pass 'em your way.

[gmd3d]

Home run .. here is the first of few renders .. I have reached the end for this.. I will now pass this on to Fretslayer. who has been waiting patiently for this

I hope it works out ... once Fretslayer has completed this .. it will be uploaded to the downloads area

I have built a corridor // simple stuff .. for any shots that might be useful not able to stand up to close camera work ,,

the bright yellow panels are for texture .. controls and such .. as I am crap at that side of things I am leaving that to Fretslayer ..

Yes my generosity is something that has cost me many friends

It's stunning man, really.
I so can't wait to jump into this and being tweaking the computer textures and finally animating the scenes with it.

It's far beyond way cool.


I give it 10 thumbs ups!

[gmd3d]

Thanks I appreciate the feed back .. esp when its good .. this will be sent to you tomorrow for sure ..

Man, tomorrow isn't going to get here fast enough!
LOL!

This is as bad as waiting for EKF's Connie over at Foundation!

[gmd3d]

Yeah I'm a git ,, but I have to alter a few things before I am happy ..

here is some more ,,

so goodnight for now ..

Ok, I have the bridge in my hands now and I'm setting up the computer screen textures.
I'll try to post as many updates as I can so that this thread doesn't die.

With luck I'll have at least 1 to 2 pics to post today.
And I know I've said it countless times before but - Ger, you did an awesome job on this thing. I've been running cameras through it like a kid at an amusement part - it's that cool.

[gmd3d]

This Thread Die !! .. but I am delighted its working for you .. I am now looking some rendering ..

[evil_genius_180]

That's looking pretty friggin' sweet, dude.

I don't have many textures mapped onto the computer screens in this shot - just a few - but I wanted to post it anyway because it looks cool with a Klingon hanging around.

[gmd3d]

LOOKS GREAT .. its my turn to wait

Originally Posted by Taranis

LOOKS GREAT .. its my turn to wait

Don't make me sick my Xerr on you!



*All of the same credits as before except now we have the Daz3D Xerr*

With luck I'll have the rest of the comp screens done in a few days.
I'm done for the night because now I must drink beer, eat chicken wings and watch my team play on Monday Night Football.