A drop of clarity

This was a quick exercise in surfacing and light refraction. I went for atmosphere over detail. Highly commended work on paper winner in the Wanneroo Art Awards. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Futuristic City 4

This image has been almost a year in the making and uses a combination of techniques from my other city projects. I went extra large for this one. Final size 28800 pixels for 2400mm @ 300dpi print.

Some full resolution fragments below

Also, check out the work in progress (incomplete at this stage) in the post below.

Work in progress - building a futuristic city.

The final result of this project is to create a wide shot of a city, looking just over the rooftops. For those who want to follow along and try and duplicate what I'm doing, please go ahead. Alternatively, just watch.

I have created a few cities in the past (here, here and here), but I'm gonna try a slightly different approach this time around. In terms of architectural style I'm drawing inspiration from Mass Effect, Halo, Mirror's Edge, Star Trek. Smooth lines, greenery, etc. Finally, the image should be big enough for a 3200mm  x 100mm print and look something like this first draft.

Lets begin!

Normandy wireframe

By popular demand* here is the Normandy wireframe. Click for 7200 pixel image.

* No actual demand implied.

SSV Normandy SR2 - bigger, better, rebuilt from the ground up.

Just in time for E3 and, hopefully, a Mass Effect announcement.
The model has been rebuilt from scratch over a couple of months. I took some artistic liberties with the details, most notably on the engines, but also on the bridge, which was a bit plain on the original and game models. For the outer hull I took a page from the Galactica book. The panels are raised and set on visible bulkheads. The insides that are visible through the windows are also modelled and lit.
Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Take a wireframe

Add surfaces

Apply a bump map

Slap on a coat of paint

Shine a few lights here and there... Voila!

Now with 75% more laser

Bridge and sensor array details

Engine details

Poster layout

The Second Fleet

An update of my previous fleet picture with additional models, textures and lighting effects. Oh, and lens flares. Lots and lots of lens flares. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Under Control

Under Control. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Battlestar Galactica

The Galactica! This was a commissioned job that proved to be a fantastic learning experience. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print

The Great Escape

The Great Escape. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Hello and, again, welcome to the Aperture Science computer-aided enrichment center.

Atlas and P-body image set. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.
And here is one of the entire family.

A New Hope

The opening scene of Star Wars. Made in 3 weeks for an exhibition a few years back. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

Ashes of Newcastle

Transport ship Ashes of Newcastle. Model inspired by Zoic's Galactica designs. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.

SSV Gascogne

The SSV Gascogne. A destroyer design evolved from the Normandy.

SSV Normandy SR2

One of my favorite images. The SSV Normandy SR2 out of Mass Effect 2. An updated model is currently being worked on and will be posted soon. Original size 14400 pixels for 1200mm @ 300dpi print.