Fanart of Dark Exodus By Fans:

[martok2112]

Wanna try a hand at visualizing your favorite scenes from Dark Exodus...here's your little artists corner. What did you see when you read Dark Exodus? I'd be interested in your artwork.

Respectfully,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

Ok here is a picture i did for the Dark Exodus. It not finished and is a WIP but you get the idea. :)
I hope you like it martok :thumbsup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/Martokstestshot.jpg

[martok2112]

Wayyyy tooo coool, Taranis. That's a killer interpretation of a very key scene from the story.

Thanks, amigo. :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Most appreciatively,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

I am working on a new picture based on Dark Exodus should have it completed latter today.

[gmd3d]

Here's a WIP, Started today what do you think???


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/Martokooo2.bmp

[Archangel]

Lookin' good! Both of them. :salute: :Nsalute:

[martok2112]

SWEET! SWEET!!! SSWWEEEEEETTT!!!

Very nice take, Taranis!

Keep up the good (and very flattering) work.

Respectfully,
Martok2112 :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

Here a view, I am uneasy with the engine flares what do you think ???


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/DARKEXODUS.jpg

[martok2112]

WOW!! Taranis, you certainly have a gift there! Both of your pics, even as works in progress, are SPECTACULAR!

Thanks for showing your flattering visions of Dark Exodus. I hope to see more.

Apprciatively, and humbly,
Martok2112 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :salute: :Nsalute:

[Muffit]

I want to contribute too Martok!!! I've been working on this for months -- ever since I read that wonderful story. So here's my emotionally charged take on the most touching scene:

http://www.muffitland.com/Extra/PoorMuffit.jpg

Okay, okay -- so I'm no Degas!!! But you gotta admit, I faithfully captured the tenderness of the moment, of man's inhumanity to... oh frack! Of course I'm kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is such a wonderful idea Martok!!! Taranis, your pictures are /fantastic/ -- thumbsup!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

:D :D :D
:muffit:

[martok2112]

I want to contribute too Martok!!! I've been working on this for months -- ever since I read that wonderful story. So here's my emotionally charged take on the most touching scene:

http://www.muffitland.com/Extra/PoorMuffit.jpg

Okay, okay -- so I'm no Degas!!! But you gotta admit, I faithfully captured the tenderness of the moment, of man's inhumanity to... oh frack! Of course I'm kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is such a wonderful idea Martok!!! Taranis, your pictures are /fantastic/ -- thumbsup!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

:D :D :D
:muffit:


Muffit, thy mirth knows no boundaries.

:rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:


That was as wonderful as it was hilarious!

(((((((((((((((Muffit)))))))))))))))))))))))

Affectionately, and having to clean off my computer monitor from spewed coca cola,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

I delighted You like it martok, it only took 2 hours and I learned a few more things doing it. :D whick is great :thumbsup:

Did u clean up the moniter and the coke ???

Nice work Muffit, :D getting him to clean the moniter :LOL: .

all part of your cunning plan!!

thank for the comments on the pictures and ofcourse I will be doing more I am reading the Dark Exodus looking for more inspiration :thumbsup:

Stevew Galactica Mesh look great better than the first one for close ups

[Fragmentary]

Hey Taranis
Nice work!
So many guys who do Galactica renders just sort of have the ships sitting there. Its cool to see somebody stirring the action up. The way it should be.

Keep it up :salute:

[martok2112]

Yes,. Taranis does a sweet job of that. :D

Admirably.
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

I am planing out another one now!!! It not a battle image. But when earth sends up the space Shuttles.

[martok2112]

That one oughtta be very interesting, my friend. :)

Looking forward to it.

Respectfully,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

Here the image I was thinking of... it not Earth.. I need to find a Earth pic for the background that I like.....I am trying some new things so it still a WIP :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/shuttleEncounter002.jpg

[martok2112]

Taranis....


Meesa like! Meesa like...A LOT!!!!

If you wish, I can send you some Earth backgrounds. IN fact, I will.

But you have an awesome WIP right there. Again, I am flatterred.

Keep up the good work,
Respectfully,
Martok2112

[Archangel]

These are great!

And I must admit it gives me an idea on a couple of scenes. ;)

[gmd3d]

Thanks Archangel...I have a few more in the works... I want to play with differant angles and tones.. I am not an expert or a pro......well to be honest I am winging it trial and error.... seeing what i can come up with 60% of what I do is crap and is deleted... I only post what I consider ok... :)

But I am doing this to share with you all... and the fact you like them it great and that incourages me to keep at it.....

And I must admit it gives me an idea on a couple of scenes.
what scenes??? please share... don't hold out....

ahhh come on SHARE .... :LOL:

[Archangel]

what scenes??? please share... don't hold out....

ahhh come on SHARE .... :LOL:

With Martok's permission, I'm rewriting DE into a screenplay format. And unlike professional writers, I'm not changing the story into something unrecognizable. ;)

[gmd3d]

Cool ....I will want to see that

[martok2112]

Yes, from what Archangel has described to me thus far, he is actually complimenting the story by adding in little touches here and there that do not detract, but enhance the story. So far, many of them sound intriguing.

Respectfully,
Martok2112

[Archangel]

Awww, thanks, Martok. :blush: :D

[gmd3d]

Nice one.. its great to see differant creative themes going...

I am working on a new picture with the G passing over the Earths moon and following that in Earths orbit (martok supplied the pic of Earth) with the shuttles surrounding on all sides.. I will make the G smaller than before .it talk a long time to render the G when its big ....

I think I will put in a request for a Gallery of my own here.. I am knocking out 2-3 pics a week :D

[gmd3d]

New picture of the G over jupiter...smaller size

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/jup.jpg

[martok2112]

Taranis...


Again, you have kicked much astrums with your fanart! I especially like how you have the one shuttle that looks extremely tiny when compared to the awesome size of the big G. That was a nice touch.

These could literally be full colored story boards for Dark Exodus. Well done!

Appreciatively,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

I will be posting pic this size untill I have finished them..so concider them WIPs
I will resize the others too..

Watch this space more are in the works :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

Ok here is another one, the Galactica travels over the moon and ahead is the Earth. :) hope you like it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet/Somethingbig2.jpg

[XANATOS]

[b]We Like It :salute:



Xanatos

[gmd3d]

Thanks XANATOS here is another one closer to Earth and shuttles coming in to land from a diffrent angle....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet001/inorbit3.jpg

[martok2112]

Taranis...as with all your pics...that one is SWEET!

Also, it looks very very close to the way I would envision the scene with the shuttles actually landing on the Big G.

Well done, sir. :salute:

Martok2112

[gmd3d]

Thank you, martok ..

[gmd3d]

I did this today!! after a talk with martok about blending two pictures together i found that i had the means to do so myself..
A Homage to Commander Adama after The Galactica arrived to Sol System and Earth beyond..

As I have grown older Comander Adama Has become my favourite character.
he is going to play a greater part in my fanfic..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet001/Somethingbigadama1.jpg

[Stevew]

You are getting better and better, first rate
Steve :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

Thanks steve I value your opinion this is after all your baby :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Stevew]

Martok here are some meshes that I have done that anyone can use
http://www.firedragon.com/~cfleets/downloads/meshesnotforrel/?M=D
I hope these may help your project. Here is a pik of the G meshe
http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=461198&Start=55&Artist=Stevew&ByArtist=Yes

Steve

[Stevew]

Taranis Thanks but it is you and artists like you that make them look good
:D :D :D

[gmd3d]

HIGH PRAISE INDEED :D thank you. :thumbsup:

[martok2112]

My thanks as well, Steve, in great abundance. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Greatest appreciation,
Martok2112

[Stevew]

You are more than welcome
:D :D

[martok2112]

Steve,

Consider yourself part of the pipedream productions team :)

Respectfully, and with great appreciation,
Martok2112

[Stevew]

Thanks Martok, I just make models for the artists to make pretty, I sure hope you can use them, there are quite a few I did for the continuation and the GWOM but we know what happened so as far as I am concerned feel free to use anything there. Most are TS but can be converted and some are converted to LW. Darrell did some great conversions so I know It can be done. There are a couple dersions of some but I am not sure which ones, hopefully they will help bring your vision to life
:) :) :)

[martok2112]

The team will put em to good use, Steve. :) :salute:

I really want to do something with Dark Exodus beyond just the fanfic and the teaser trailer. Even if it's a Flash animated movie...something that can bring the story across.

Of course, if it ever did get a bigscreen greenlight...well, there's a few people here I am definitely gonna be calling on if they are interested.

Appreciatively,
Martok2112 (aka another Steve) :D

[gmd3d]

Where do I sign up

[martok2112]

Where do I sign up


ahem..ahem.... psst....you're already part of the team :D ;)

[Stevew]

Martok I look forward to seeing what can be done with them
S :salute: :Nsalute:

[gmd3d]

How would this look as a cover??


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet001/DARKEXODUSFATE.jpg

[Muffit]

Wow! You got my vote Taranis!!! :thumbsup: ;)
:muffit:

[gmd3d]

Thank you kindly muffit. I hope you will also like the following one's.. do you think I should apply for my own gallary here??? :D

[Stevew]

T, We have an artist gallery here I am sure that Tommy in his infinate wisdom will give you a spot
S :) :Nsmilie:

[gmd3d]

Here is the first picture .... The Battle... I am still looking at the best way to do things to give the picture life.. :salute:

pick the one you like more???...A or B.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet001/WIP015.jpg

[martok2112]

WOW! Very awesome, Taranis. Nice light sourcing too.

TWO THUMBS WAY UP!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Appreciatively,
Martok2112

[gmd3d]

the next one is coming soon
thanks martok :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Muffit]

Very awesome Taranis!!!! :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

muffit your Avatar.. you got a viper the universe has changed when our diggits fly. Its a miracle. :rolleyes: :D

Crow #1: Did you ever see an elephant fly?
Crow #2: Well, I seen a horse fly.
Crow #3: I seen a dragon fly.
Crow #4: I seen a house fly.
Crow #5: but I have seen everything when I see a muffit fly!!!!

:LOL: :LOL:

[Gemini1999]

From "Saga of a Star World":

Apollo (to Boxey): "I'm afraid there isn't room for a daggit in a fighter plane.."


My, how things have changed in 27 yahren..... ;)

[martok2112]

Many moons ago, I told my dad that I saw a UFO.

He saud: "HA! When daggits fly!"

sigh.....if only he knew.

:D

Irreverently,
Martok2112

[Muffit]

:rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

[Muffit]

Daggits can drive sports cars too!!!

http://www.muffitland.com/Extra/ferrari.jpg

:D :D :D

[martok2112]

Lords of Kobol help us all. :D

[gmd3d]

Here is a temp pic . I am expermenting with lasers what do you think. ok . crap. or start again!!? :D Now be crual to be kind :LOL:

(old picture removed)

[Stevew]

A little too sharp. In PS you can go from point to point with a line using the airbrush, then do the same thing over it with a different color and smaller brush.
That how I use to do it but I am sure there are better ways
S :D

[gmd3d]

here is another version . I did some airbrushing and played with lighting. its not great but what do you think for the styling and approch.
i will use this for the vipers and raiders too.

(old picture removed)

[Stevew]

Much better. I would run the yellow most of the length. The lighting on the "G" is better as well
:D

[gmd3d]

Thanks I will do that!!

[Fragmentary]

It would also add something, if you could add a faint red illumination to the surface of the cylon ship as though its being illuminated by the Galactica's laser blasts.

[gmd3d]

Good point . Will do tomorrow and I will post it here.

[gmd3d]

Here is another look .. I am still work on a reflection on the basestars hull . I have also add a boarder for Fleets which will surround all
my future Pics ...Not the final design thought. what do you think?? :)

(old picture removed)

[martok2112]

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!!

A beautiful vision thus far, Taranis. Keep up the excellent work.

:thumbsup:

Your friend,
Martok2112

[Fragmentary]

Hey Taranis,
Each version is a huge improvement. THis picture is really looking tight. I might suggest that you position the Galactica so that part of the Baseship overlaps it. That might help to create a feeling of depth instead of it looking kind of like the Galactica fits inside.

Does that make sense?
keep up the good work :salute:

[gmd3d]

I will do what you have suggested Frag. its a good point :thumbsup:

Thank Martok :thumbsup: Once I have the look I will place in the fighting Vipers and
Raiders battling it out in the distance.

[gmd3d]

I will also have to add Battle Damage too. That is another task to work on .. :cry:

[gmd3d]

What do you think of the frame/border for future pictures . later adding information
about Dark Exodus etc. If you like the present design of the border I may go back to the first battle pic and redo it??? any ideas ?

[Stevew]

Much better, I think I would make the yellow just a little thinner. Looking good :thumbsup:
S

[gmd3d]

Great .. getting there .. a little more work and I will have the look i want :thumbsup:

[Fragmentary]

What do you think of the frame/border for future pictures . later adding information
about Dark Exodus etc. If you like the present design of the border I may go back to the first battle pic and redo it??? any ideas ?
Well this might just be a personal thing (but you did ask ;) ) but where you credit yourself for the render, it bugs me that there is nothing to balance that on the other side of the Galactica title. Maybe you could put your name at the bottom with the mesh credits, but put it in the middle or make it a larger font so that it stands out as the key credit. You should definitely get special attention, I just like symmetry :D

[Stevew]

Excellent point Fragmentary, he gives credit to the tools he uses but forgets to tell people that he is the mechanic
:) :D :)

[gmd3d]

Ok, I have changed the border as advised and I hope you like it..
I have tryed to depicted battle damage on both ships ..what do you think.
(pic removed)

[Stevew]

Very nice. I wonder if you could get the light to radiate from the yellow explosians the way you did with the red lasers? Looking better and better
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

nuts .. never thought of that. I will do that tomorrow .. Thanks lots to learn :salute: :salute:

[Stevew]

I hope some of the other artists who know much more than I about these things will look at this and give far better insight to how to do these things than I can.
:D :D :D

[gmd3d]

Me to.. But your advice is sound and spot on ... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

Here is the latest attempt. I have the CrimsonViper in there too.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/lordtaranis/Fleet002/12231e86.jpg

[Fragmentary]

That looks great :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
The fighters and the battle damage on the Galactica really helps to show the scale of these ships. The picture feels like a big epic scene.

Nice work.

[gmd3d]

Thank Frag
I will leave that one now and start the next . :thumbsup:

[martok2112]

Beautiful battle scene there, Taranis. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[gmd3d]

This one is going back a bit :) I was using TrueSpace then