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Off-Topic Discussion => Arts & Talents => Topic started by: Rodo on February 18, 2009, 12:02:29 pm

Title: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on February 18, 2009, 12:02:29 pm: So I was checking the renders over here (http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/) and I made a faulty version of the "vortex" one, and then I came back and I did another one.. sure it's not as good as the original but I thought that maybe if we all start making our own render based on the ones over here or maybe doing something new... well it would be fun.

PD: no intent to replace setekh work... I find his dead site a complete inspiration ^^

So here we go, I'll give to you my versions of the "vortex" and the "hope" renders of the site, hope you guys like it.

vortex:

original:
(http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/vortex.jpg)

versions:

(http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9356/vortexdx7.jpg)

the same but without the colorized tone:

(http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/270/vortex2li2.jpg)

this was the first attempt.... a failure for what I was hoping to get, still a lot of work went into this one:

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6949/vortexruinedxh9.jpg)

hope

original:
(http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/hope.jpg)

my version:
(http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/6854/hopevq1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on February 18, 2009, 12:09:55 pm: Indeed, the only issue with Setekh's work is that most of the models are outdated. But you're doing a great job there! Although, perhaps, your talents might be better used for new renders :P
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on February 18, 2009, 12:14:14 pm: I'm thinking about making new ones, but I got a few of setekh's that I would love to see re-made with HTL models and all the other visual effects, so I might do some of those before ^^
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Goober5000 on February 18, 2009, 12:25:53 pm: Brilliant work. :) I'd like to see more of this.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Hellstryker on February 19, 2009, 04:51:48 am: de maelstrom? :wtf:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on February 19, 2009, 05:20:50 am: yeah... my bad, in spanish "de" sounds just like "the" in english.

but well...this made me learn by the way... never save your work with all the layers merged :mad:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on February 19, 2009, 05:27:34 am: Wow, that looks insanely cool :)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Galemp on February 19, 2009, 10:43:38 am: The new ones lack the style and attention to artistic detail that Setekh's had... I would compare the two but it seems pretty obvious now that you have them side-by-side where they could use improvement.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on February 25, 2009, 12:32:19 pm: Something I made... Special thanks to ShadowGorrath and qazwsx for their feedback.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/jtqasz.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on February 25, 2009, 03:46:47 pm: :yes: :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: watsisname on February 26, 2009, 05:29:48 am: These are all gorgeous. :) If you take requests I'd love to see one with a Lucy. :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: pecenipicek on February 26, 2009, 05:57:16 am: http://pecenipicek.deviantart.com/art/Freespace2-fanart-wallpaper2-34438472

http://pecenipicek.deviantart.com/art/Freespace2-fanart-wallpaper-34380461

:warp:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on February 26, 2009, 06:04:44 am: nice I like the second one :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on February 26, 2009, 01:26:24 pm: Nice :yes: Did you do those thrusters by hand?

EDIT - Watsisname, there are some Lucy shots in this post (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25406.msg1191309.html#msg1191309) by Spidey- . They're pure, unmolested screenshots, but pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: pecenipicek on February 26, 2009, 04:18:13 pm: yah, the thrusters are my job(volumetric lights). :p
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: lostllama on March 05, 2009, 07:48:39 am: Have an idea (oh no...)

FreeSpace calenders... Using some of the pics here (and maybe some of those in the "A Celebration of FreeSpace" thread...)

I got the idea from some flight sim fan site, can't remember the name though. Someone there makes a downloadable calender every month using screenshots IIRC. I might post an example if I find it.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: pecenipicek on March 05, 2009, 10:04:32 am: i'm up for it but not via ingame screenshots :p
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: lostllama on March 05, 2009, 04:12:38 pm: Ya, not vanilla screenshots, they would require some awesomification at least (no disrespect to the SCP team).

Can't find the site but you get the idea.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on March 14, 2009, 06:51:56 am: Initially conceived as a tribute to the greatest game intro I know, this turned out to be much harder than I expected... Levelshotted.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/25zo26s.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 14, 2009, 02:53:03 pm: ohh nice! I got to get back and do some pics for this... I've been so off the hook lately :S
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: lostllama on March 14, 2009, 02:54:53 pm: COOOOOL... Maybe adding some motion blur to the Apollo would give a sense of speed to it.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: The E on March 14, 2009, 03:12:12 pm: I don't know who did this originally, but it has a special place among my Wallpapers...

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2dc7uk4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: lostllama on March 14, 2009, 03:16:09 pm: :eek: :yes: :yes: :yes:

If I wasn't afraid of being a total geek, I'd have that framed and put on my wall.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: CKid on March 14, 2009, 03:26:29 pm: Quote from: The E on March 14, 2009, 03:12:12 pm
I don't know who did this originally, but it has a special place among my Wallpapers...

*snip

I think it was IceyJones. He also did these babies:
lvlshoted
(http://h1.ripway.com/Canadian/loki.jpg)

(http://h1.ripway.com/Canadian/orion.jpg)

(http://h1.ripway.com/Canadian/ravana16001200.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 14, 2009, 04:04:22 pm: those are nice pics... damn I'm switching the Gala one as my desktop image ^^
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on March 14, 2009, 07:06:08 pm: That one with the Loki is absolute awesomeness
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: The E on March 14, 2009, 07:25:06 pm: Agreed. And looking at that Orion makes me wish FSO had working Bloom/HDR shaders...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on March 14, 2009, 07:54:19 pm: :eek:

Again just simply cursing my integrated Intel graphics chipset . . .
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 14, 2009, 09:00:15 pm: Ok I did this in a couple of hours, not really complex but still I hope you like it :)

(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3148/lightingf.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on March 14, 2009, 09:37:56 pm: That's really, really cool.
How did you manage to do that?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 14, 2009, 09:59:55 pm: gimp has some cool filters and effects to play with, you just need a good screenshot and an idea.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on March 15, 2009, 05:59:17 am: /me loads iPhoto.

Good work, guys. :nod:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on March 25, 2009, 02:20:40 pm: Quote from: Rodo on March 14, 2009, 09:59:55 pm
gimp has some cool filters and effects to play with, you just need a good screenshot -CHECK- and an idea -CHECK- .
How do you like it? Levelshotted.

(http://i41.tinypic.com/28qqbl1.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: The E on March 25, 2009, 02:22:52 pm: Looking good. Although, I think the motion blur on the more distant Myrmidons is a bit too heavy.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 25, 2009, 04:54:06 pm: ho ho... nice one!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: dragonsniper on March 25, 2009, 05:30:52 pm: :yes: Nice. :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on March 25, 2009, 11:06:26 pm: Very good! :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on March 26, 2009, 01:26:31 am: :yes2::D:yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Pred the Penguin on March 29, 2009, 08:23:50 am: I'd love to get into this, but I can't find my copy of Photoshop (preferred program). I'll get back to you guys after I've found it and brushed up on my very rusty skills.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Aardwolf on March 29, 2009, 12:25:29 pm: Isn't this basically what the "Celebration of FreeSpace" topic (stickied in Gen. FS. Disc.) is for?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Shiku on March 29, 2009, 12:55:17 pm: As I understand it, "Celebration of FreeSpace" is for unedited screen shots showing off how pretty the game can look. This thread is for FreeSpace images that have been rendered, or Photoshoped for added beauty.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on March 29, 2009, 01:23:58 pm: Yeah, like this for example... It's what my latest planets in Celestial Objects were for.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/242ehja.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on March 29, 2009, 01:25:47 pm: Whoaaa.

Looks like a campaign premise...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 29, 2009, 04:56:17 pm: that's just so good!! dwnloading now :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Pred the Penguin on March 30, 2009, 05:56:51 am: Something about t seems off...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on March 30, 2009, 06:08:06 am: What's off? The day-night transition?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on March 30, 2009, 06:14:05 am: Quote from: Androgeos Exeunt on March 30, 2009, 06:08:06 am
What's off? The day-night transition?

Well since the shadows on both planets are consistent I'd say no.
It appears the Gas Giant Planet (or whatever the hell it is, Saturn?) is of a lower resolution than Earth though, which makes it look a bit weird. Nonetheless

:yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on March 30, 2009, 09:47:27 am: well making planets with rings is as hard as hell, I would know... the one I made for AG took me a full day and it's not that great.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on March 30, 2009, 01:57:21 pm: Yeah. Both planets are 2048x2048 textures, but with the gas giant most of that space is occupied by the rings, while the planet itself is rather small indeed. I should probably try 4096x2048 next time.

And, the "off" may be the rings; if I look to the left part myself, it seems as if I'm seeing them from above, but that is not the case. Unintended visual illusion >.< Sorta like the Mobius strip.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: dragonsniper on March 30, 2009, 05:55:55 pm: Wow... :eek2:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Pred the Penguin on March 31, 2009, 09:18:35 am: Actually the off part is actually the background. It seems like there's supposed to be a light source from that bright patch behind the rings.

So these are renders in game?
Or are they just made with FS objects (ships)?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on March 31, 2009, 02:02:30 pm: Quote from: Shiku on March 29, 2009, 12:55:17 pm
This thread is for FreeSpace images that have been rendered, or Photoshopped for added beauty.
:P

And yeah, you have a point there with that lighting. I'll keep it in mind for the next one.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 01, 2009, 06:56:41 am: Doomsday - a concept sketch I made. What does your mom think, should I work it out?
Sorry for the scanning artifacts, BTW.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/14k9nqc.gif)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on April 01, 2009, 07:21:16 am: If you drew that then I'm your mom's mom's mom's mom.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Enioch on April 01, 2009, 08:10:53 am: Quote from: Snail on April 01, 2009, 07:21:16 am
If you drew that then I'm your mom's mom's mom's mom.

Lol :lol:

There's a whole procedure in Photoshop where you can turn an image to a sketch. It involves Posterizing, Finding Edges etc.

Still, I'm impressed. :nervous: FSF, you really did a nice job there...

Oh, and 'scanning artifacts'...right. :P Yeah... :P Whatever you say :P...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Pred the Penguin on April 01, 2009, 09:09:05 am: That doesn't look anywhere like a sketch...

Nice pic though, return it to normal and work on it some more. >_o
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on April 01, 2009, 10:08:37 am: weren't you pregnant FSF??.... I just saw that post... or maybe I'm going crazy.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on April 01, 2009, 10:10:04 am: Quote from: Rodo on April 01, 2009, 10:08:37 am
weren't you pregnant FSF??.... I just saw that post... or maybe I'm going crazy.

ohh I see what your mom did there... nice one jeje
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on April 01, 2009, 10:49:42 am: Oh God, the word filter is messing up grammar!!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: redsniper on April 01, 2009, 05:35:33 pm: We can do that just find on our own. :p
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: pecenipicek on April 02, 2009, 02:01:52 am: Quote from: FreeSpaceFreak on April 01, 2009, 06:56:41 am
Doomsday - a concept sketch I made. What does your mom think, should I work it out?
Sorry for the scanning artifacts, BTW.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/14k9nqc.gif)
you ****ing hackjob.

because real sketches dont have horrible aliasing problem, and you dont see bloody pixels
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on April 02, 2009, 06:37:15 am: He put those in for authenticity.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 04, 2009, 03:40:38 am: Quote from: Snail on April 02, 2009, 06:37:15 am
He put those in for authenticity.
Exactly :nervous:

Quote from: Pred the Penguin on April 01, 2009, 09:09:05 am
Nice pic though, return it to normal and work on it some more. >_o
Yeah, that was the plan.

Doomsday.

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2u9mr61.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 05, 2009, 04:50:51 pm: Ah. I see. Well. Are these any better?

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2akjvad.jpg)

(http://i39.tinypic.com/ajnxfk.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: The E on April 05, 2009, 04:56:25 pm: Me likes the last one. Looks like something out of Galatea's Black box, recovered after the engagement.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on April 05, 2009, 05:59:07 pm: nice renders you got there, saving saving ^^
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 19, 2009, 07:43:56 am: I put one up on the ASW forum (http://www.sectorgame.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=54) (Eyecandy thread). You may want to take a look.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 22, 2009, 04:07:34 pm: Despite the lack of enthusiasm here, I refuse to give up :P

This one pretty much screamed for HTL beauty.

(http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/sightsee.jpg)

So here's what I did. I spent two hours on the rays, but it just didn't work out...

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2ep0w43.png)

Then, a quickie inspired by the Deimos tech description. Changed nothing to the screenshot here, just added the text.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/14v00n6.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on April 22, 2009, 04:36:44 pm: Great job as always, FSF. Keep up the good work. :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Blue Lion on April 23, 2009, 07:01:55 am: (http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv359/BlueLion/cows.jpg)

I'm sorry :(
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: peterv on April 23, 2009, 10:42:01 am: Don't give up FSF :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on April 23, 2009, 04:17:23 pm: Special thanks to the IRC folks who took the time to give some feedback on this one :)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2urla0y.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on April 24, 2009, 05:09:43 am: That's a nice one :yes: Keep it up man!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on April 24, 2009, 06:18:22 am: wow! that's awesome :)

keep going, I'll try to get another one done... it's just I've been kinda busy these last weeks.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: dragonsniper on April 24, 2009, 06:50:42 am: Wow. Now I have new stuff for my desktop pic :) Keep it up. :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 05, 2009, 03:27:14 pm: And more :)

(http://i40.tinypic.com/5y9b4l.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/imt6dl.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Droid803 on May 05, 2009, 03:52:42 pm: Nice! :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on May 05, 2009, 10:44:47 pm: Time to replace my current desktop! :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on May 06, 2009, 02:35:39 am: Time to add to my wallpapers folder. :drevil:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on May 06, 2009, 04:29:24 am: Your already formidable array of wallpapers continues to grow AE! ;)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NGTM-1R on May 08, 2009, 03:20:11 pm: So when do we redo "The Man in the MiG"? :P

...and does anyone remember the neat little story that went with it?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 09, 2009, 02:10:07 am: I guess most of us are from the post-Setekh era... What's the story?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NGTM-1R on May 09, 2009, 10:12:13 am: Quote from: FreeSpaceFreak on May 09, 2009, 02:10:07 am
I guess most of us are from the post-Setekh era... What's the story?

The title comes from a story told by an IDF fighter pilot who flew an F-15, and one of his more difficult dogfights. His opponent was a MiG (21 or 23/27, not sure which), with a pilot undoubtedly skilled, undoubtedly capable...but he was flying an outdated MiG, so all his skill only served to prolong the inevitable. I can't remember it in detail, I fear, but it was a brief little couple-page story and it was quite good.

Setekh's picture showed the death of an NTF Hercules.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Unknown Target on May 09, 2009, 03:28:57 pm: What render program did Setekh use!??!!

Just kidding :p

Nice renders though :)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 10, 2009, 02:33:20 am: Quote from: NGTM-1R on May 09, 2009, 10:12:13 am
The title comes from a story told by an IDF fighter pilot who flew an F-15, and one of his more difficult dogfights. His opponent was a MiG (21 or 23/27, not sure which), with a pilot undoubtedly skilled, undoubtedly capable...but he was flying an outdated MiG, so all his skill only served to prolong the inevitable. I can't remember it in detail, I fear, but it was a brief little couple-page story and it was quite good.

Poor soul...

For those who don't know what we're talking about: below is Setekh's original. Probably wouldn't be easy to upgrade though...

(http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/mit-mig.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 18, 2009, 03:32:25 pm: Requested by ShadowGorrath.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/9zooix.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 24, 2009, 01:53:00 am: Kinda lucky shot while doing some tutorials. As usual, click for bigger versions.

Setekh's original (note that the ship's mirrored, the tubes are supposed to be on the starboard side)

(http://staff.hard-light.net/setekh/ravana-might.jpg)

New version:

(http://i39.tinypic.com/347fgh5.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on May 24, 2009, 03:11:35 am: Hmm, I think I might just add this to my secondary wallpaper. :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NGTM-1R on May 24, 2009, 05:30:00 am: Lighting: Not your friend.

Perspective: Also not your friend.

Text: Almost unreadable.

Suggestion: Redo. :P
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on May 24, 2009, 10:54:08 am: Now I've got even MOAR wallpapers. :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 26, 2009, 02:09:53 pm: Hmm...

(http://i41.tinypic.com/2pze841.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: TopAce on May 26, 2009, 02:13:40 pm: Quote from: NGTM-1R on May 24, 2009, 05:30:00 am
Lighting: Not your friend.

Perspective: Also not your friend.

Text: Almost unreadable.

Suggestion: Redo. :P

Then you don't like my new wallpaper. :D

Thanks, FSF!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: headdie on May 26, 2009, 02:23:08 pm: Quote from: TopAce on May 26, 2009, 02:13:40 pm
Quote from: NGTM-1R on May 24, 2009, 05:30:00 am
Lighting: Not your friend.

Perspective: Also not your friend.

Text: Almost unreadable.

Suggestion: Redo. :P

Then you don't like my new wallpaper. :D

Thanks, FSF!

The dark image adds to the menace of what is already a very scary ship and the text overlay (btw what effect did you use?) makes it an idea wallpaper
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 26, 2009, 02:34:09 pm: Quote from: headdie on May 26, 2009, 02:23:08 pm
...the text overlay (btw what effect did you use?)
Just a combination of blurring, moving and transparency. No big deal, just play around with it yourself and see how easily you get good results.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on May 26, 2009, 03:24:49 pm: You are the render man FSF!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Fineus on May 26, 2009, 04:42:40 pm: Hey FSF, what are you using to do your renders? Fair enough... Photoshop I'm guessing for the text. But how are you getting the shots of the ships etc?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 26, 2009, 04:50:34 pm: I just take FS screenshots :D And I do quite some post-processing in the GIMP, yeah.
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Post by: Fineus on May 26, 2009, 05:11:58 pm: They're all in-game? Dang! Well they look great, do keep it up :D
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Post by: pecenipicek on May 27, 2009, 05:12:06 am: they look good but the text is barely readableeee :p
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on May 28, 2009, 08:40:12 am: Well, if you think that they need better fonts, you could recommend some from DaFont.com... :p

The only issues I have is with the occasional common error, such as typing "Alpha 4" as "alpha 4".
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on May 28, 2009, 03:36:44 pm: I know fighters aren't meant to be pictured from this close, but I just had to do it... Will probably be the last one for a while, exams coming up.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/jb4wig.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Droid803 on May 28, 2009, 07:00:10 pm: I can see that the pilot is freaked by the Shivan Comm Node from the stunned expression on his face XD
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: headdie on June 05, 2009, 03:25:21 pm: Quote from: Droid803 on May 28, 2009, 07:00:10 pm
I can see that the pilot is freaked by the Shivan Comm Node from the stunned expression on his face XD

Given the blast radius would you be a wee bit nervous about flying so close when you probably got snipes telling you to blow it up (remember aim for the crystal in the middle)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on June 14, 2009, 12:57:01 am: These ones aren't really "Array" either, but well. I'm working on it. While studying. :nervous: Special thanks to qazwsx for talking me through.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/jrv8dk.png)

(http://i43.tinypic.com/10xx72p.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on June 14, 2009, 08:00:41 am: For some reason, they look really awesome. Especially the second one.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Mongoose on June 15, 2009, 06:06:19 pm: Damn you, awesome-looking yet unattainable shadows...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on July 10, 2009, 08:37:22 am: Allow me to do one...

(http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7137/darkstormpresentation.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on July 10, 2009, 08:45:43 am: nice, what ship is that?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on July 10, 2009, 08:53:27 am: The front looks weird.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on July 10, 2009, 09:03:51 am: Quote from: Droid803 on May 28, 2009, 07:00:10 pm
I can see that the pilot is freaked by the Shivan Comm Node from the stunned expression on his face XD

Or he's high.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 10, 2009, 10:28:54 am: Since some of these are screenshots with filters. :D

I had a "guess that mission that mission" game a while back (until I got busy/it was a big obbligation :-P) and here are what I made in Photoshop with in-game screenshots. A few you may not be able to tell what exactly it is though, because of the nature of the game obviously.

Sorry Image heavy.

(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4397/hmmm12sb8.th.jpg) (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hmmm12sb8.jpg)
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4259/hmmm11zq7.th.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hmmm11zq7.jpg)
(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6277/bearbaitinggl0.th.jpg) (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=bearbaitinggl0.jpg)
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/7196/thefogofwarup5.th.jpg) (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thefogofwarup5.jpg)
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4143/battleofthewildernessym4.th.jpg) (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=battleofthewildernessym4.jpg)
(http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/7745/feintparryripostebm8.th.jpg) (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=feintparryripostebm8.jpg)
(http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2223/theaftermath3gf5.th.jpg) (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theaftermath3gf5.jpg)
(http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/4581/theaftermathqb4.th.jpg) (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theaftermathqb4.jpg)
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9949/theaftermath2re1.th.jpg) (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=theaftermath2re1.jpg)
(http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/83/thegreathuntbn0.th.jpg) (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thegreathuntbn0.jpg)
(http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8234/thedarknesslightiz1.th.jpg) (http://img520.imageshack.us/my.php?image=thedarknesslightiz1.jpg)
(http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/4590/amonsterinthemistwt7.th.jpg) (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=amonsterinthemistwt7.jpg)
(http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/9228/reachingthezenitheu9.th.jpg) (http://img79.imageshack.us/my.php?image=reachingthezenitheu9.jpg)
(http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7188/smalldeadlyspacebz9.th.jpg) (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=smalldeadlyspacebz9.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 10, 2009, 10:31:14 am: No pics on my phone browser :( cheap W995 piece of crap.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on July 10, 2009, 01:18:00 pm: Vintage has just hit a new level of coolness thanks to you. :D:yes:
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Post by: Droid803 on July 10, 2009, 02:11:31 pm: Quote from: Rodo on July 10, 2009, 08:45:43 am
nice, what ship is that?

A retextured GTD Agamemnon from CoW.
Can't tell if it's the top side or bottom side though.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 10, 2009, 04:00:25 pm: Quote from: Androgeos Exeunt on July 10, 2009, 01:18:00 pm
Vintage has just hit a new level of coolness thanks to you. :D:yes:

Thanks ;)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: colecampbell666 on July 10, 2009, 04:28:55 pm: Quote from: jdjtcagle on July 10, 2009, 10:28:54 am
Since some of these are screenshots with filters. :D

I had a "guess that mission that mission" game a while back (until I got busy/it was a big obbligation :-P) and here are what I made in Photoshop with in-game screenshots. A few you may not be able to tell what exactly it is though, because of the nature of the game obviously.

Sorry Image heavy.

I remember that game. Start it up again, if you would be so kind.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on July 10, 2009, 05:26:01 pm: Not many people can use Vintage properly but this is definitely one of the best. :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: jdjtcagle on July 10, 2009, 11:20:38 pm: Quote from: colecampbell666 on July 10, 2009, 04:28:55 pm
Quote from: jdjtcagle on July 10, 2009, 10:28:54 am
Since some of these are screenshots with filters. :D

I had a "guess that mission that mission" game a while back (until I got busy/it was a big obbligation :-P) and here are what I made in Photoshop with in-game screenshots. A few you may not be able to tell what exactly it is though, because of the nature of the game obviously.

Sorry Image heavy.

I remember that game. Start it up again, if you would be so kind.

Maybe I'll surprise you cole... just maybe. I haven't been feeling that kind. :drevil:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Colonol Dekker on July 11, 2009, 07:02:50 am: Ahoy-=hoy....hurry up withthat mission quiz please.

On-topic, i applaud the crooza renda!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on July 13, 2009, 03:17:39 pm: (http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9226/ltflancersjpg.jpg)

Original image here: http://www.efoto.lt/files/images/5540/i_aukstaitija1%20%5B1280x768%5D_2.jpg (http://www.efoto.lt/files/images/5540/i_aukstaitija1%20%5B1280x768%5D_2.jpg)

Spent an entire day on this one...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on July 13, 2009, 03:22:33 pm: Eew.

They just... Don't go together...
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on July 13, 2009, 04:07:15 pm: maybe withoult the ground and just the sky it would look better, still it's a good render Im liking it ^^
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: pecenipicek on July 13, 2009, 09:23:01 pm: lame, sorry, but lame.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on July 13, 2009, 09:29:04 pm: An excellent rendering job, but perhaps make the overall background darker.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on July 13, 2009, 09:40:54 pm: I liked it, reminded me of BP. :)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: shiv on July 28, 2009, 12:34:57 am: Something that I've done for GW:

(http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/3209/logofinals.png)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on August 02, 2009, 03:16:43 am: Not bad, but needs more contrast IMHO. As is, it's a bit dullish-greyish.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on August 02, 2009, 05:52:27 am: It fits with the forum theme though.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: peterv on August 02, 2009, 09:37:47 am: It's beautifull but i's prefer the Loki flying towards us instead of the Herc, 'cause it's a much better model for close - ups.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: SypheDMar on August 02, 2009, 11:29:57 am: I think Lokis should be more of a mascot for Silent Threat rather than for all of FreeSpace.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on August 02, 2009, 01:40:27 pm: Quote from: SypheDMar on August 02, 2009, 11:29:57 am
I think Lokis should be more of a mascot for Silent Threat rather than for all of FreeSpace.

you crazy!!! loki frikking rules all FS universe :nod:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on August 02, 2009, 02:38:15 pm: Quote from: Rodo on August 02, 2009, 01:40:27 pm
Quote from: SypheDMar on August 02, 2009, 11:29:57 am
I think Lokis should be more of a mascot for Silent Threat rather than for all of FreeSpace.
you crazy!!! loki frikking rules all FS universe :nod:
IMO, the Herc and Orion are the most recognizable symbols of the FS universe.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: headdie on August 02, 2009, 02:56:58 pm: the herc was the epitome of FS1, able to hold its own against nearly anything and became the players symbol of FS1

The Loki was the most notable of Silent threat and again became the players symbol of the campaign
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Thaeris on August 06, 2009, 12:02:31 pm: In that case, what symbolizes FS2 best? The Hecate? Herc 2? Perseus?

...Sathanas? :nervous:

-Thaeris
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on August 06, 2009, 12:07:01 pm: Teh Colossus maybe?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on August 06, 2009, 12:34:58 pm: The Deimos. It's on the cover even.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: headdie on August 06, 2009, 02:35:56 pm: Erinyes
Deimos
Sath
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on August 06, 2009, 03:27:52 pm: Quote from: ShadowGorrath on August 06, 2009, 12:34:58 pm
The Deimos. It's on the cover even.
Yeah, the Deimos.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Thaeris on August 06, 2009, 11:47:02 pm: Not quite the same as the other works on this thread, but a render nevertheless...

...I had the Medusa model at hand and decided to play with the rendering program. The mesh was assembled with AC3D 6.2 and rendered with POVray 3.6.

-Thaeris

[attachment deleted by Tolwyn]
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on August 07, 2009, 08:27:30 am: Deimos and/or Moloch.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on August 07, 2009, 01:40:41 pm: looks good ^^
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on August 10, 2009, 01:09:35 pm: LVLShot tags used, so click for full resolution.

(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5972/vassago.png)

Spoiler:
Not set in the FreeSpace universe :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NGTM-1R on August 10, 2009, 01:14:25 pm: ...Naggorok?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Mongoose on August 10, 2009, 01:25:11 pm: Looks more like Ragnarok. Literally.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on August 10, 2009, 01:41:22 pm: ahh no earth is on fireee!!
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: redsniper on August 10, 2009, 04:19:17 pm: Quote from: NGTM-1R on August 10, 2009, 01:14:25 pm
...Naggorok?
lol, inertialess drive. XD
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Colonol Dekker on August 10, 2009, 04:30:53 pm: Not that one is it :wtf: looks different.completely different :confused:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Titan on August 10, 2009, 04:31:21 pm: Those pigs got what they deserved. who needs em.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Thaeris on August 10, 2009, 04:47:38 pm: KILL THEM! KILL THEM ALL!

...Wait, I'm not on that list, am I?

-Thaeris
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: peterv on August 10, 2009, 08:58:46 pm: Amaterasu turned upside - down
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: blowfish on August 10, 2009, 10:22:35 pm: No it's right side up.

Also, would it kill ya to turn on AA? :nervous:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on August 11, 2009, 02:09:43 am: :yes:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: eliex on August 11, 2009, 02:39:42 am: I don't know which one I like more: the destroyer or the burning planet. :nervous:
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: The E on August 11, 2009, 04:55:54 am: The burning planet. It's antialiased.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Ace on August 11, 2009, 04:19:07 pm: Quote from: Rodo on August 10, 2009, 01:41:22 pm
ahh no earth is on fireee!!

Ur'Quan slave-shield? :p
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Snail on August 15, 2009, 05:37:53 am: Needs serious anti-aliasing.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: ShadowGorrath on August 15, 2009, 06:09:55 am: The maps were in tga when I made it
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: blowfish on August 15, 2009, 01:39:10 pm: AA has nothing to do with the format of the maps. Go into your GPU's driver settings, and enable full screen antialiasing :P
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Titan on August 15, 2009, 01:42:07 pm: Quote from: peterv on August 10, 2009, 08:58:46 pm
Amaterasu

Okami
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on August 31, 2009, 02:04:24 pm: My current wallpaper. (http://www.sectorgame.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=59972#59972)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on January 17, 2010, 05:46:33 pm: SUPER BUMP!... some other thread made me remember this one, please forgive me...

Here's a day and a half work piece, hope you like it:

I call it, "uneven fight" :drevil:

(http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8122/unevenfight.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on January 18, 2010, 02:05:23 am: Indeed, quite uneven. I like those thrusters there. Why do the Shivan missiles have yellow trails?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Dilmah G on January 18, 2010, 04:15:50 am: Terran hornets?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on January 18, 2010, 07:04:31 am: exactly, got tired of trying to get a good shot from some shivans firing their missiles so I took a shot from terran hornets.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on July 31, 2010, 08:46:01 am: super bump!

a 20 min work, based on Vassago's Dirge Campaign.

The Plan:
(http://a.imageshack.us/img217/1515/theplanq.jpg)

Don't worry, I'll try making a better one in the next days :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Nyctaeus on August 04, 2010, 05:31:24 pm: (http://i35.tinypic.com/2lmp6ko.jpg)
Poor image, but... I love Shivans :D
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on August 04, 2010, 08:13:02 pm: I like it :yes: , keep it coming.

Besides you made me notice the major screw up I did in my last image, the mission name is just SO WRONG :P
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on September 08, 2011, 03:42:41 am: :bump: Just made this for ASW3...

(http://i.imgur.com/Za6gO.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Rodo on September 08, 2011, 07:45:55 am: wow :yes:

and ++ for refloating this, I need to do a little something again :C
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Colonol Dekker on September 08, 2011, 11:25:54 am: I <3 Steaks Array.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NeoKnight on September 08, 2011, 01:00:16 pm: That planet is awesome. What software did you use?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: T-LoW on September 08, 2011, 02:57:16 pm: It's a real picture and was used pretty often.

(http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/SED_wall_1920x1200.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NeoKnight on September 08, 2011, 03:51:14 pm: Well. That would explain the photorealism. :p I can't get results half that good even in Terragen.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Androgeos Exeunt on September 09, 2011, 09:30:09 am: Ever tried using Vue?
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: NeoKnight on September 09, 2011, 10:37:50 am: Quote from: Androgeos Exeunt on September 09, 2011, 09:30:09 am
Ever tried using Vue?

I installed the PLE version a while back, but I never did anything serious with it. I should really take another crack at it when I have the time.
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: FreeSpaceFreak on October 26, 2013, 10:03:46 am: Bump for great justice! Here's some old stuff I did for End War way back in 2009 - especially the second one was fun to make :)

(http://i.imgur.com/lXYGjSs.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/56BNxYH.jpg)
Title: Re: Hard Light Array resurrection!
Post by: Nyctaeus on October 26, 2013, 10:56:09 am: Awesome! I see Sirona need some real refresh, but she is keeping her glory despite the age of model. Excellent job :yes: