Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
I'm very satisfied with the new software thus far!
I'm very satisfied with the new software thus far!
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Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Wow! The level of realism has noticably increased ever since the Unreal 3 Engine. Most impressive, the wait was definitely worth it.
Do I presume correctly that the light was somewhat inspired by the scene in "Journey to Babel" where Kirk gives Sarek a tour of the ship and points up?
(darn, I wish we had some lip readers that could tell us what it is exactly Kirk says to Sarek during this moment).
I'm not sure whether the ceiling lights in the corridors would look like the massive one on top of the hangar deck as blssdwlf suggested.
The ceiling light precedence I always think of would be the colored panels above the stations of the bridge. They have a somewhat corrugated diffraction nature (is that the right word?) that could disperse light at various angles and maybe explain the existence of multiple shadows we see?
Just my 0.02 $.
Bob
Wow! The level of realism has noticably increased ever since the Unreal 3 Engine. Most impressive, the wait was definitely worth it.
Here, you see I've created a light panel that is placed where the set's studio lights would normally be.
Do I presume correctly that the light was somewhat inspired by the scene in "Journey to Babel" where Kirk gives Sarek a tour of the ship and points up?
(darn, I wish we had some lip readers that could tell us what it is exactly Kirk says to Sarek during this moment).I'm not sure whether the ceiling lights in the corridors would look like the massive one on top of the hangar deck as blssdwlf suggested.
The ceiling light precedence I always think of would be the colored panels above the stations of the bridge. They have a somewhat corrugated diffraction nature (is that the right word?) that could disperse light at various angles and maybe explain the existence of multiple shadows we see?
Just my 0.02 $.
Bob
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
I'm going to "pretend" that these light panels, through futuristic technology unbeknownst to us, have the ability to throw out different isolated hues of light, although the panels themselves appear white...
By the way, I was inspired primarily by this photo from The Enemy Within....http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/1x05hd/theenemywithinhd464.jpg
Wow! The level of realism has noticably increased ever since the Unreal 3 Engine. Most impressive, the wait was definitely worth it.
Here, you see I've created a light panel that is placed where the set's studio lights would normally be.
Do I presume correctly that the light was somewhat inspired by the scene in "Journey to Babel" where Kirk gives Sarek a tour of the ship and points up?
I'm not sure whether the ceiling lights in the corridors would look like the massive one on top of the hangar deck as blssdwlf suggested.
The ceiling light precedence I always think of would be the colored panels above the stations of the bridge. They have a somewhat corrugated diffraction nature (is that the right word?) that could disperse light at various angles and maybe explain the existence of multiple shadows we see?
Just my 0.02 $.
Bob
I'm going to "pretend" that these light panels, through futuristic technology unbeknownst to us, have the ability to throw out different isolated hues of light, although the panels themselves appear white...
By the way, I was inspired primarily by this photo from The Enemy Within....http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/1x05hd/theenemywithinhd464.jpg
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Good catch! Yes, the light in the engine room has to come from somewhere and that would probably be the most ideal spot.
Bob
Good catch! Yes, the light in the engine room has to come from somewhere and that would probably be the most ideal spot.
Bob
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@Bob - I wasn't suggesting massive at all. As mentioned in my original reply, I was suggesting the light panels to be less recessed like the hangar lights. The "Enemy Within" lights is another good source of inspiration and I'd suggest less recessed panels and to also extend them in a direction so the ends connect to the vertical frames. That way it'd keep to the style as shown. But it's just IMHO.
@Bob - I wasn't suggesting massive at all. As mentioned in my original reply, I was suggesting the light panels to be less recessed like the hangar lights. The "Enemy Within" lights is another good source of inspiration and I'd suggest less recessed panels and to also extend them in a direction so the ends connect to the vertical frames. That way it'd keep to the style as shown. But it's just IMHO.
Wow! The level of realism has noticably increased ever since the Unreal 3 Engine. Most impressive, the wait was definitely worth it.
Here, you see I've created a light panel that is placed where the set's studio lights would normally be.
Do I presume correctly that the light was somewhat inspired by the scene in "Journey to Babel" where Kirk gives Sarek a tour of the ship and points up?
I'm not sure whether the ceiling lights in the corridors would look like the massive one on top of the hangar deck as blssdwlf suggested.
The ceiling light precedence I always think of would be the colored panels above the stations of the bridge. They have a somewhat corrugated diffraction nature (is that the right word?) that could disperse light at various angles and maybe explain the existence of multiple shadows we see?
Just my 0.02 $.
Bob
I'm going to "pretend" that these light panels, through futuristic technology unbeknownst to us, have the ability to throw out different isolated hues of light, although the panels themselves appear white...
By the way, I was inspired primarily by this photo from The Enemy Within....http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/1x05hd/theenemywithinhd464.jpg
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
I originally wanted to extend the panels to connect with the vertical frames, but because the distance between each of these frames in the corridors of Stage 9 is different, I would be required to model a separate mesh for each section between the frames. This process would both take longer and require more memory at run time. Therefore, this modular approach I have taken works best, given the nature of a real-time gaming engine.
Plus, I like the way it looks
Thank you, blssdwlf, for your suggestions though!
The "Enemy Within" lights is another good source of inspiration and I'd suggest less recessed panels and to also extend them in a direction so the ends connect to the vertical frames. That way it'd keep to the style as shown. But it's just IMHO.
I originally wanted to extend the panels to connect with the vertical frames, but because the distance between each of these frames in the corridors of Stage 9 is different, I would be required to model a separate mesh for each section between the frames. This process would both take longer and require more memory at run time. Therefore, this modular approach I have taken works best, given the nature of a real-time gaming engine.
Plus, I like the way it looks
Thank you, blssdwlf, for your suggestions though!
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Guys, I'm loving the results I'm getting with the Unreal 4 engine. Check out this comparison shot of transporter chamber, which I recently finished rebuilding for Unreal 4:
Note the red floor of the transporter pad, and the braces on the ceiling above it. You'll see how the reflective surfaces add so much more depth and realism to the scene. I also paid more attention this time around, adding beveled edges and such, and added details to the upper cylinders of each transporter pad, such as what is seen in this screencap from Assignment Earth: http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/2x26hd/assignmentearthhd0070.jpg
I'm amazed at what this engine and a little more effort on my part can do.
Guys, I'm loving the results I'm getting with the Unreal 4 engine. Check out this comparison shot of transporter chamber, which I recently finished rebuilding for Unreal 4:
Note the red floor of the transporter pad, and the braces on the ceiling above it. You'll see how the reflective surfaces add so much more depth and realism to the scene. I also paid more attention this time around, adding beveled edges and such, and added details to the upper cylinders of each transporter pad, such as what is seen in this screencap from Assignment Earth: http://tos.trekcore.com/hd/albums/2x26hd/assignmentearthhd0070.jpg
I'm amazed at what this engine and a little more effort on my part can do.
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Same here
Same here
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Gotcha Keep up the awesome work!
Gotcha
Keep up the awesome work!The "Enemy Within" lights is another good source of inspiration and I'd suggest less recessed panels and to also extend them in a direction so the ends connect to the vertical frames. That way it'd keep to the style as shown. But it's just IMHO.
I originally wanted to extend the panels to connect with the vertical frames, but because the distance between each of these frames in the corridors of Stage 9 is different, I would be required to model a separate mesh for each section between the frames. This process would both take longer and require more memory at run time. Therefore, this modular approach I have taken works best, given the nature of a real-time gaming engine.
Plus, I like the way it looks
Thank you, blssdwlf, for your suggestions though!
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My God - it continues to look like photos taken from the original set. The surface texturing on the control board and walls, the dead-on coloring - all perfect. I wish I had the time to do something like this.
My God - it continues to look like photos taken from the original set. The surface texturing on the control board and walls, the dead-on coloring - all perfect. I wish I had the time to do something like this.
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
I'm glad you've noticed the extra effort put into the surfacing. Thanks!
I'm glad you've noticed the extra effort put into the surfacing. Thanks!
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Amazing! Indeed, Unreal 4 engine adds a most welcome natural look.
Here is a screencap from "Let That Be" with the rare viewing angle recreated above.
I noticed the flat screen wasn't there. It looks closer to "Assignment: Earth" or "The Savage Curtain".
Throughout several episodes there is repositioning of the walls around the flat screen and the scanner console. Did you go for an idealized version?
Bob
Amazing! Indeed, Unreal 4 engine adds a most welcome natural look.
Here is a screencap from "Let That Be" with the rare viewing angle recreated above.
I noticed the flat screen wasn't there. It looks closer to "Assignment: Earth" or "The Savage Curtain".
Throughout several episodes there is repositioning of the walls around the flat screen and the scanner console. Did you go for an idealized version?
Bob
Re: TOS Enterprise Interiors -- Unreal 3 Engine
Yes. I threw together this layout last year when I originally constructed the set. I took all available references and created this "idealized" version, which was arranged as such to fit inside the confines of the Stage 9 corridor layout, and to include both the auxiliary console and the viewing screen.
I also want to say that I favored the layout seen in both "The Tholian Web" and "Elaan of Troyius". But I could be incorrect; I'm away from my references at the moment.
Yes. I threw together this layout last year when I originally constructed the set. I took all available references and created this "idealized" version, which was arranged as such to fit inside the confines of the Stage 9 corridor layout, and to include both the auxiliary console and the viewing screen.
I also want to say that I favored the layout seen in both "The Tholian Web" and "Elaan of Troyius". But I could be incorrect; I'm away from my references at the moment.
