Semi-OT: making planets.

[Timstone]

Geo:
First of all, these are true 3D images. I just took a snapshot of it.
The atmosphere is a bit too thick, I agree. I'll fix that, that's a minor thing.
My goal is to be able to make nice 3D planets for use in SE V. So the lighting I used in this pic is only to show you guys and girls the planets themselfs. I just hope the planets can be used in SE V.
So things to do:
- reduce atmosphere
- make atmosphere a bit more glossy

The next thing I'll try to make are suns.
That should be pretty easy to do.
Thanks for the comment guys! Like Xeno said: Much kudos!

[Kamog]

Those planets look good!

[Slynky]

I think those planets look pretty darn good! Looks like all your efforts are paying off.

[Timstone]

Thanks Slynky!
In the meantime I've been fideling around with different suns and more planets.
The only planets that seem to be a little bit more difficult are the gas giants and the planets without an atmosphere.
The gas giants will be more "real" with just a little bit more work. I'm getting there.
When I got some more pics to show, I'll post them here.

[Timstone]

Okay, here's your daily update on my quest to make nice 3D planets.
This time a lavamoon. I added lightning to dramatize it a bit. Makes the lave come out very nicely.
Like it?

[David E. Gervais]

nice, nice and diabolical. Be sure to wear your asbestos boots if you take a walk on that planet. I'm also guessing that it is a mineral rich planet. (where did I put my nice robo-miners? looks like I found a good planet to leech.

Cheers!

Edit: Is there a reason you don't place the pic in the thread like this..?

[Ragnarok]

Wow! That is a awesome looking planet. I can just imagine what the conditions are like on the surface to work under. Great work!

[Timstone]

Thanks for all the praise.

David:
I don't know how to post my pics like that. I don't have webspace to put it on. I only have my HD. So if I can post them the way you did, please show me.