A World Away

[PinheadPaul]

Hello all!
I thought perhaps other ZBrush users would like to see how well it's textures and post abilities integrate with other apps (Bryce in this case).
All textures <less the 2 structures> foliage, terrian, water, were made in ZBrush.
The sky was painted in ZBrush and applied to a terrain mesh (sym lattice) in Bryce.
The final render was done in Zbrush
I'm not much of a purist...hahahaaha.
Whatever works is cool with me.
I have other images that are pure ZBrush but they tend to be a bit gross.
I like slimey stuff!
If you prefer not to see "mixed app" results please feel free to say so.
My nick is Pinhead after all...

A wonderful New Year to all!

Paul

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1009504485vbo.jpg

[filament9]

I'm no purist either Paul. Whatever works. This is a fine example of mixing things up to get a specific result. Well done.

[Kathy]

Beautiful
Outstanding
Breathtaking
Perfect.

I too am no purist. I respect the level you've achieved here. Just incredible on so many levels.

It's a 10 out of 5.

InCREDIBLE power over applications.
Excellent excellent execution!!!!!!!!!!!!

:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Smiles]

I want to live in a house with that view!!!
Mixed apps or not, Simply stunning work :).Thanks for sharing!!!

[DeeVee]

I like it ,I really like it. When images like this can be done, why the hang up on devils and monsters. This is great stuff.
Congrats are in order.

[rhom]

Way to go Pinhead-beautiful.You move the stick a little higher(actually quite a bit)
Mix them apps buddy!Good,Good stuff.

[drjjwow]

i love this image pinhead.. i would like to see some more of your work using only zbrush only because im curious to see what you can come up with... bryce is a very good program...and i think its important to be fluent in alot of different programs to become one of the greats...looks like your one of those greats after seeing this image..carry on pinhead your doing just fine..

[Ron Harris]

three words... fab u lous......very breathtaking image..... :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[banez]

i don't have a Problem With mixed app.
you should of lyied and said>>
i spent 20 days and 40 night's making this LOL.
a bud of mine sent me a head pic he made and said hey what do you think...
i said man thats the best ive ever seen.
then 4 weeks went by i said it sure is funny i ZOOMED that head pic in 50 Times more then normal and it has some girls name on it and dated back before you even knew what a computer was LOL.
Good job HeadPin :eek:

[aurick]

Asking someone to use only one program is a bit like asking a wrestler to use only one arm. Sure, it's interesting now and then for a challenge -- and can even be educational -- but every program has its strengths and weaknesses. Bryce was designed to create realistic landscapes. Poser was designed to create realistic people. ZBrush was designed to do awesome renders in real time, and to do a bunch of things that other programs can't. As a result, I'm seeing ZBrush become increasingly popular as a tool to enhance other applications -- which only benefits ZBrush because more users = more money for R&D = a better ZBrush yet!

(Heck, even Pixolator used Poser to create the hands for the ZWitch ;))

Do what you enjoy, Paul. I think the rest of us just enjoy seeing your work! I know that I sure do. This is if anything even better than your Pipe Dreams. :tu:

[DM]

This is a wonderful landscape. I agree that if a combination of programes produces the desired result, thats fine. For pleasure I try all the possibilties in ZBrush alone, but if I need fast effective landscapes, I use Vue D'Esprit, which I can use in conjunction with ZBrush object files.
Dave

[robotalk]

Spectacular --a truly Beautiful sight !! :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: and so on... i personally would prefer to see all of your pics, mixed or not, asap! :D what a fantastico vista!

btw, this is a lovely building up there and i think i know it... do you happen to know if its done after a real-life building and if yes, which one? tia!

- juandel

[PusGhetty]

Hey Paul,
Great to see you here bro... always exceptional work from you! I'm no purist either... It sure feels good to be a newbie again!

[PinheadPaul]

many thanks very kind people,...you always suprise me with your remarks.
Hey Michael! Cool to see you here bro!
(PusGhetty is one fine artist)

juandel - geez you want to see all my junk? Hahahahahaa. OK. ;)
I have a nice picture of Aurick I did which I'll be happy to post. Lol..he may not be so thrilled.
Re; the building.
The Big "house" on the cliff is Charlottenlund Slotshave - nice place where Danish Princesses used to hang out.
I kind of like Danish princesses a bit...
It's a popular place for outings now a days.
The image was originally done for a beautiful Danish princess on her birthday.
I get the shack at the bottom of course :D

You folks are something - thanks again!

Paul

[Stargo]

Beautiful Paul :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
I really like your image :tu: :tu:
Mixed with other apps or not, I'm looking
forward to see more pictures like this one of you :) :)

Btw, I think most of us here aren't ZBrush purists :)

stargo

[juandel]

yep! danish princesses are fantasticas ;) :D thanks for the :tu: :tu: info, Paul... it might have been a postcard i remember that beautiful palacio from, as some friends went to Denmark some time ago... have to check those pcards i collected last year asap!

- juandel

[Nikko]

Beautiful work, Paul. Nice combination of programs, too.

With a view like that, that shack ain't a bad place to be!

[cneofotistos]

I think you'll find no purists on this forum :))) count me in!

this painting, besides being technically masterful, is also one of the most beautiful bryce compositions I've seen. and I can see where zbrush helped out, too :)