The explosion effect is 3D as well.

The cloud maps needed to be converted to work properly, there was a problem with the transparency of the cloud maps which was resolved later.

The cloud map,...

3D models.

Rendering done in Maya as well.

Using cloud maps and Earth maps, the cloud maps cast shadows so I think it makes a really realistic feel :)

Although some effects were done in...

EDIT: SORRY posted in the wrong section while looking at this section please move to WIP forum because I can not delete my thread!

Note: If the images are a little too large I can convert them to...

Hey everyone.

Sorry these may be quite large (PNG)

I have a specific problem with my work in progress, the last part of what I have is the lighting in sun and sky.

I reduced the gamma level...

I had thought of lightening him, but the original render, the one out of maya was deleted it was lightened allot. I used a color correction on it to give it a more depth look, and it darkened all the...

Thanks for your comment.

I had been thinking of modeling rock shaped models to attach to the cliffs sides.

That or apply bump mapping to the models texture.

I will probably work on a rock...

Hey everyone. This is my first post here on simply Maya.

I have been working on many scenes and this is the first one to get done today.

I used Mental Ray, with sun and sky, and of course Maya!...