[vyper]

An attempt at Shivan beam fire... whadya think? And if you criticize plz help me make it better



EDIT:

[Stryke 9]

Needs more nebula fog between the two ships, and I don't think the Lysander was practically inside the Ravanna when it got hit.

[Galemp]

Well, you need to work on your beams, of course. Nebula layering would be nice too. And the Ravana looks a mite too big for that Deimos... p'raps if the picture was Widescreen, with the beams from the Ravana ripping through the Deimos at the far right, that would be fine.

[Thorn]

Try using a wierd camera angle...
something different than the normal panoramic view..

[vyper]

Interesting suggestions already, I will post an updated version when I'm able (Real Life is active on my reality server right now )

[Sandwich]

If you're using Photoshop to compose the pic, change the beams layer to Screen. If you're not using Photoshop, then start using it.

[Redfang]

It's ok, but the beams need improvement, and indeed more nebula fog.

[elorran]

Unless you have some good experience using the modeling programs to create beam effects then like sanwich said, use photoshop where possible to create beam effects on still images.

You'll find its a lot easier.

[delta_7890]

 What is that incredibly cool ship?  Looks Yamato-like.

[Stryke 9]

The turrets appear incapable of turning without ripping a good chunk out of the hull, or the turrets, or both.

[elorran]

THe model isn't mine, sadly.  Thorn pointed me in the direction of the said model... the battleship New York.  The design is actually inspired and I believe partly based upon the Yamoto from the anime series.

It was the only pic I had lying around at the time to demonstrait the beam/photoshop thing.  Plus I think it looks cool.

Regarding the ship actually I contacted the guys that made it to see it they would allow me access to the model and textures to mod into freespace 2.  So fingers crossed and with a little luck you might be seeing this baby floating around with your ingame battle group soon.