My Castle

[sTiNg]

I wanted to create a castle but the final pic looks more like a lighthouse.

Hope U all like it :).

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019929419wrr.jpg

This is just an explanation on how I created this image..
This will be useful to the users of ZBrush Demo version.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1019929568cqn.jpg

I wanted to add a background to my ZBrush Image, so this is what I did.
I rendered out two pictures from ZBrush, one of these pictures is having a blue background and the other is the normal rendering with a black background. Then I merged these two images with my sky background in Photoshop (The picture with the blue background was used to determine which areas had to be replaced with the sky background). The cloud filter was used on various layers and with varying transparency settings and the blur tool was used to give a feel of depth to the picture.
Brightness/Contrast setting were also adjusted to produce a perfect merge.
The image was then converted in to Duotone mode.

A few tips to remember…..

1. Draw out a rough sketch of what U need to create (Very important when using the demo version).
2. Use makers after placing Ur objects in the scene.
3. Use the various blending modes of layers when adding backgrounds to Ur images in Photoshop.
4. Use the “Levels” and “Brightness/Contrast” panels to match Ur Image with the added background in Photoshop.

[Muvlo]

Wow Sting, that image really looks awsome! The "moody" sky and greenish colors add a lot to it! :tu:

[RC]

Looks good.I like the final pic, kind of forboding :tu:

[DeeVee]

Very Impressive image. I like your 123, abc, method of explaining your methodology. I am sure that this information will prove handy to many other members of this forum.

[Kaz]

I love this look. Very nicely done. Reminds me of RustBoy (http://www.rustboy.com)

[juandel]

AWESOME!!! :tu: :tu: :tu: very cool tut as well!

- juandel

[Stonecutter]

Nice image!
The way I do backgrounds is to paint them, render the painting, than save it...Import it into the Texture palette, as a Texture, select Flat Color material and fill your layer...You now have a background that won't react to light, so no shadows screwing up the illusion...Now add a new layer and start modelling!
The advantage of this is that you have ALL the amazing tools Z offers to play with... ;)

[Viral Blue Box]

Outstanding! The effect you've created is brilliant and is sure to be used by many others in the future (myself included!) - thanks for the explanation :)

[Kathy]

Great outcome. Very atmospheric.

Thanks for taking the time to explain your processes. :D :cool: :tu:

[drjjwow]

this image is very powerful... it comforts my eyes and tickles my brain..

[Caliban Tiresias Darklock]

This is a very very dramatic peice of artwork. Brilliantly done.

I love the focus of the peice. It's not crystal clear, yet its not blurred either. There's variation, which confuses our eyes, making us feel somewhat lost, looking up at this castle, with a surreal sky and colored surroundings.

Amazing Artwork

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[Stargo]

Wow, beautiful image, Sting :eek: :tu:
Thank you for your explanation :tu: :tu:

stargo

[sTiNg]

Hey Guys,
Thankx for those nice comments :) and thankx Stonecutter for that valuable tip.

[Belleski]

Nice one sTing! Thanks for letting us in on your process. Has a sandcastle nestled in the dune feeling that I quite like. :tu: