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Published: 2010-08-30 00:10:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 3666; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 265
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Description This is part of a series. I wanted to depict a small agricultural colony that's just getting on its feet.

Currently, the 3D environment is far from finished, but far enough along to get an idea of where it's going. This is a "straight out of the box" render, with a single light for the sun. Aside from that, the scene is lit with global illumination.

I was inspired as much by the frontier towns of the Old West as by any science fiction we've seen. Perhaps the closest thing might be the colony seen in the film "Aliens".

The vehicles and structures would be light weight, modular, and built for efficiency and practicality.

Primarily, I wanted to capture the feeling of optimism I associate with the opening of a new frontier.

This view is of a side street, with a windmill farm visible in the background.

Credits: sky and ground textures were derived from images available at CGTextures.com and the human figures are from Dosch Designs architectural collection.
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Comments: 11

RobCaswell [2010-08-30 16:18:21 +0000 UTC]

So which way is "front" oin the vehicles? Are we looking at the aft end with the closest car? Is that the entry hatch?

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steve-burg In reply to RobCaswell [2010-08-30 16:49:18 +0000 UTC]

Yes, the window is on the curved side wrapping downward. You would step in through the back (or maybe the front too - there's no side entry.

I think at this point in the future cars probably drive themselves most often. I live in Los Angeles - so I wish that was the case already !

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SuperSmurgger [2010-08-30 09:31:34 +0000 UTC]

I love the vehicle concept !!! Excellent lighting and great colours ! This is just so realistic and awesome !!

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steve-burg In reply to SuperSmurgger [2010-08-30 15:05:04 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks - I'm glad you like this

I wanted it to feel very believable, like a picture you might take with the iPhone

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SuperSmurgger In reply to steve-burg [2010-08-30 18:28:04 +0000 UTC]

You're very Welcome ! This looks really awesome !!

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steve-burg In reply to SuperSmurgger [2010-08-30 19:13:42 +0000 UTC]

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angelitoon [2010-08-30 07:22:54 +0000 UTC]

very nice!

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steve-burg In reply to angelitoon [2010-08-30 07:26:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you - I'm glad you like my little "farm town"! I think it is probably quite a nice place there - nice clean skies

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angelitoon In reply to steve-burg [2010-08-30 07:35:21 +0000 UTC]

Indeed, it is.

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Thomas-Peters [2010-08-30 00:53:04 +0000 UTC]

Great vehicle design! The Savonius (sp) rotors are really cool to see here, too. The lighting is beautiful. This combination of lightweight construction and modular components is just what I would expect from a young interstellar colony. One of those images that begs you to make stories about it!

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steve-burg In reply to Thomas-Peters [2010-08-30 01:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much

I always think of stories as I work. I'm not sure what is going to happen on this fledgling agro planet - but I have a feeling there is more going on than planting sprouts

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