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Moonlit scene

on: January 07, 2009, 12:01:04 pm
I didn't push any pixels for a long time, so I thought I might try it again.

It's just a random scene with a moon, some mist and a forest.
It is supposed to be viewed at fullscreen, which explains why I chose so many dark shades.
I don't need help at anything specific, I just thought some input would be nice and you would most likely spot flaws I missed. Any kind of critique is welcome :)

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 10:42:57 pm
Wow, this is very good! Surprised no one's posted or commented yet.

Right now it's hard to make out all the details. I assume that'll be fleshed out later.

Nice colors and atmosphere. More detailed critique can come when you get farther along :D

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #2 on: January 08, 2009, 10:52:33 pm
This looks very promising, I'm loving the colours. Composition wise I would have less symmetry and also avoid having the tree tops directly cut into the top corners of the picture.

Look forward to seeing it progress. :]

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #3 on: January 09, 2009, 01:59:59 am
this is looking really good thus far....i'd like to see where it heads

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #4 on: January 17, 2009, 11:29:47 am
Thanks for the comments and sorry for the late update.
TomF: yes, I thought about ways to create less symmetry after starting to add details too. Actually the scene seemed a bit boring so I tried adding a meteor.

At least the smoke-trails are not symmetric ;)
I will fix the tree tops in the corners when I reach these parts for refining.
Here's the current progress without the meteor if anyone cares:


I didn't have too much time lately, hopefully the progress will speed up again in the next few days.

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #5 on: January 17, 2009, 01:18:32 pm
This calls for an object in the middle but the meteor isn't doing it for me. A person or something living could give this some drama. The scene has a good atmosphere to begin with, so continuing on the same phase will make this an awesome piece.

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #6 on: April 15, 2009, 10:42:47 am


Sorry for not updating this thread, had some huge tests in the meantime and therefore didnt continue pixeling.
Seems like I am almost done. Tried adding a person which failed, because of the small size it would need to be.
c+c welcome ;D

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #7 on: April 15, 2009, 11:50:45 am
Mmmm..... I dont mind whatever colour palette you used, but I think a better bet for an object would be a tower (pos in silhouette with maybe a few lights?).

However I do like where this picture is going and its looking good so far....Keep at it! :)

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #8 on: April 15, 2009, 02:07:33 pm
I have to say I prefer the old colours. This looks more like a sunrise. The old colours were dark and atmospheric. Otherwise this is coming along really nicely.

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Re: Moonlit scene

Reply #9 on: April 15, 2009, 02:22:45 pm
I agree with Tuna. The old palette was just perfect, the new one is a bit all over the place. I can't quite read the object in the middle. What's the vertical line in the middle of it? A side of the pyramid (in which case the bottom looks too flat) or a lens flare effect of.. the moon?