My Terrains V3.

[X3n0nX]

Now I think I've improved a lot from the past works I've done. I was thinking of adding a dynamic lightning effect to this terrain of mine. But I have no idea where to place it, and I'm sort of confused how to do it. And, I'm starting off to learning the alpha tile that I started hearing before. I'll probably put an screenshot of my first try using an alpha tile. If I ever had the time, kindly please give me an example of how to use an alpha tile. Thank you,

Now to get back, here's my terrain and this is my third try. I hope you liked it.

Trials (First try)

Trials (Second try)

Trials (Third try)

Edit: I included my first two tries,

 

[WherewolfTherewolf]

The third one has improved exponentially since the first try, nice work

 

[X3n0nX]

Thank you, greatly appreciated though, I feel it's a bit empty in some places, maybe adding an torch beside the tree will give more eyecandy. I think so.

 

[The_Olorin]

The third picture would be very good if you can find some nice models and make this campsite in the picture. The place look like typical camping site. Good work and you have improved.
+ rep

 

[X3n0nX]

Thank you, I'll try to do that next time. I'm currently studying about lightning on how to use them. And about alpha tiles, I'm totally interested about alpha tiles.

 

[fladdermasken]

Here's a tutorial of mine on reflections in terraining, it covers the use of alpha tiles: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...ials-278/using-reflections-terraining-171148/
As for your terrain, it has been dramatically improved although I think the doodads are a contributing factor to this. You could still improve it from a terrainer's point of view.
Mainly I wish for you to use some size variation with the rocks you're using. And try not to place as many small ones, keep it mostly large. Also, I suggest you cover the entire cliff instead of half of it.

 

[Oziris]

In the third picture, you should make larger rocks instead of smaller also a campsite would be pretty cool on that cliff.

 

[X3n0nX]

I'll try to keep those in mind guys, thanks for the tips. I'll use them for my next terrain, I was going to try that reflection alpha tile, and I will try it at Saturday or even tomorrow I just wish I don't have any works on that particular day.

I guess it's not really about: choosing a topic, creating something and go like: "okay, now i have done forrest, now I can go on"

It's more like a feeling: do whatever comes to your mind, this will most likely help you toimprove by yourself automatically and is way more funny, and interesting than only sticking to topics.

As for now, I think I won't make further progress with this, I'll stick with M0rbid's
way of terraining, I already have something in mind. But I think it's not that original, I'll try to combine the camps you've been talking about for a while on a certain place. I think I already know how to use the alpha tile, but still I don't have an single idea how to make the lightning. I have in mind to make it dark, but I guess starting off with an easier one will be better. I hope you'll like my next work. =)

 

[fladdermasken]

But I think it's not that original

Then make it original, use your concept and add your own touch to it
Also, should you have any questions regarding lighting feel free to ask me via P.M.

 

[M0rbid]

I feel honoured that you quote this old thingy by me even thought I should improve the grammar on such advices in the future I guess

Curious what you are up to in the future

 

[X3n0nX]

Its nothing dude, thank you fladdermasken. I will, when I need to, I'll try to figure this myself, I don't want to bother you, but when I fail. I guess there's no other choice.

 

[X3n0nX]

I already made the terrain, sorry can't upload image from this I will edit this to provide an link uploaded to THW itself.

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9819/cliffsidey.png

I feel making the reflection of the huge mountain is hard, have any tips on how to do that?

 

[fladdermasken]

Reflecting a huge mountain is easier if you use larger rocks for the base. Instead of constructing said mountain with a dozen tiny rocks, you use one or two larger rock(s) for a foundation and then optionally you can add debris and smaller rocks as details.

Back to your terrain:

I like it, the new one looks much better.
The island you have constructed here isn't really appealing to me however, as you can imagine. Firstly, you should do as I mentioned above. Secondly, it cries for vegetation to balance the imagery. As the foreground is in full bloom, the background should at least have some vegetation.

 

[X3n0nX]

What background are you speaking of? You mean the water?

 

[fladdermasken]

What background are you speaking of? You mean the water?

The island, naturally.

 

[Dr. House]

The third picture indeed shows inprovement but im just wondering if it is just the models wich make it look good or not. Anyway +rep for the inprovement

 

[X3n0nX]

Fladdermasken, may you please teach me how to create eerie/dark lightning/fog? I think that kind of lightning would make my next terrain tenfold better. Thanks,

+rep for all the help thanks,

 

[fladdermasken]

Fladdermasken, may you please teach me how to create eerie/dark lightning/fog? I think that kind of lightning would make my next terrain tenfold better. Thanks.

For darker terrains, the Black Glow model is excellent to work with: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...-134939/?prev=search=black%20glow&d=list&r=20
For lighting to truly be effective, you must mix terrain fog with fog and glow models tinted differently.
If you want a more detailed explanation you could always PM me with an example of your terrain

 

[X3n0nX]

Thanks, I'll try to start off with bright terrains since it sounds easy to me, but I don't want to bother you on such an huge file? I think I'll do it in UTM.

 

[X3n0nX]

Anyone can teach me how do you make those colorful skies? On your works? Fladdermasken? Anyone can help. +rep fladder.

 

[M0rbid]

By using different fogs and glows from UTM and tinting them I assume. Howerver everyone has his own style in creating skys, so fladdermasken might have a totally own technique. But instead of copying it, I suggest you to try on your own by experimenting with the glow model of the UTM and maybe also the cloud models!

 

[X3n0nX]

Can you give me the site where there are ample of colors (RGB) I know there is something but i just forgot what site it is.

 

[X3n0nX]

I failed at really intense lightning, though. I can't get the black glow model, all it did was, darken the whole thing. and I couldn't see a thing.

 

[darkzxx]

O:? why not use fog then