The ‘Society Airship’ is a still from an animated fly-past that was built (in 45 minutes) and rendered for a short film. The model has had a minor modification (new ‘gondola’ below the ship) for this still.
Category: CGI
CGI (computer generated images) are virtual Images built in a computer.
Simulated three dimensional objects can be constructed and rendered (simulates photographed or cinematography) using realistic lighting and environmental effects. Has mostly replaced the building of miniatures as reference for illustration.
Mister Night Sky (for Sir Patrick Moore)
Mister Night Sky (for Sir Patrick Moore) December 2012.
This began as a simple ‘Man in the Moon’ picture, then I added a satellite. I then thought that it would be nice if I included some Patrick Moore icons, so the realistic satellite was gradually replaced with one made from cricket stumps, a xylophone and a monocle.
Patrick Moore encouraged me with an astronomy examination, when (for some unknown reason) most of my teachers opposed me taking it.
He entertained me and my family at his home and paid my first subscription for the British Astronomical Association.
He gave me his own copy of ‘The Amateur Astronomer’ from his book shelf, and signed it to me. Nice man. A gentleman.
I will miss him every time I look into space.
Ice Christmas
Promotional Christmas Card for Studio 1919
Cave Interior
Cave interior in CG3D designed and rendered as part of the Hunt For Gollum project, but unused in the final release.
Ring-Planet-City
Development illustration of a space environment (Pre-production for FXL5 film project)