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Published: 2011-02-18 02:12:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 23812; Favourites: 307; Downloads: 0
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This is losely based on the opening sequence of the 5th season STVOY episode "Relativity" and shows part of the Utopia Planitia fleet yards above Mars.This was a request by *TreeClimber
and is essentially a remake of a piece from 2003 (I hope some skill improvement is apparent)::thumb1755560:
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Background: Google. Thank you NASA.
Meshes: Drydock by Nico Weigand, Intrepid-class by Sarod, Akira-class by Ian Bremner, Spacedock Shuttle by VK08, Regula-class starbase by Rick Snider, Danube-class by Thomas Slanitz and finally Galaxy-class by Prologic9.
Composition: Scene and lighting setup in LW (this scene contains 72 individual light sources following my initial setup!!), final composition in PS including further glow effects and blurs. Added slight blue-ish tinge and grain for TV effect.
Star Trek © Paramount Pictures, All Rights Reserved.
Original size: 1600x1200 plus frame.
Total time approx. 12 hours incl. render time and 50 layers in PS (following update).
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Comments and critique welcome as usual. Full view recommended. Enjoy.
Update: Based on *TreeClimber 's very helpful critique (thank you muchly
) I've now updated this image with the following fixes additions:- • Voyager windows now lit
• Added texture to starbase 'pods'
• Added shadow to top of secondary drydock
• Added Danube-class Runabout
• Added Galaxy-class
• Some fixes to starfield
• Amended angle of drydock shuttle towards the starbase
I think the additions added depth (as in perspective) as well as dynamic.
Updated 2012.
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Comments: 55
I really like the alterations you've made! The 'realistic feeling' has intensified! Awesome work indeed!
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Thank you so much for that wonderful critique. You have truly helped me identify parts of this image I wasn't happy with myself, but could not pinpoint them properly. It is truly something special to be able to share a passion of all that is sci-fi with someone who understands the intricate details!
Besides... hehe. You requested it, so of course it's gotta be perfect the way you want it!
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The USS White Wolf (Intrepid Class) and the USS Chernobyl (Akira Class) under construction in orbit of Tenzin 4.
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This is, in one word, STUNNING!
I would love (and be honoured) to see my Century-class Endeavour done by you!
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You know the Enterprise-D made a cameo in "Relativity"
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She did? In the opening sequence somewhere? Could've been another Galaxy-class, there were quite a few built...
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Check www.foundation3d.com and www.trekmeshes.ch .
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This is a true work of art worthy of hanging on someones wall. 
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Thank you very much. And yes, it would be quite a view!
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I would just be happy to be able to see Earth from orbit in my life time!
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You and me both my friend!
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Hope you don't mind I have featured this image in my latest journal.
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Absolutely not, thank you very much! I'm honored.
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Yeah, definitely a requirement.
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Excellent use of the models and great afterwork in PS is my thought
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Love it, I always wished trek would have shown Terraformed Mars, insted of just talking about it
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Yeah, would have been nice, buy probably not in the budget then or way too Total Recall...
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Again, a stunner and I am happy you enjoyed using the dock shuttle in it.
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I think the Voyager is cool with the deflector off.
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Thank you. I think so, too, because you don't see it very often.
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The only time I saw the Voyager with the deflector off, Chakotay was when it was served to defend the ship.
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You mean the one when the ship split into different time periods? I think the episode was called "Shattered".
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Yes that's it! That this episode!
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Thank you very much. I try...
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Very nice work, but i wouldnt of had the galaxy class next to the station as it looks tiny compared to the station.
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Thank you, but I did that on purpose to illustrate the size differences and depth of field. I used the TNG episode "Measure of a Man" to get the sizes of the station compared to the Galaxy-class right.
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Nice. Feels like the TV show, not that I've seen an episode of Voyager lol.
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Thank you. It's my aim to get a close as possible and well, if you want to double check, I've stated the episode I used as reference. It's a short intro sequence of the episode (probably about half a minute or so) where you see the ship yards. It's not an exact replica, but clos enough.
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Ironically, I'm re-watching Voyager right now X3
I really love this <3 This is amazing.
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Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it.
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Great work! Always liked these TNG cruisers.
I love the moody lighting!
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