Alternative cloud shadows

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Alternative cloud shadows

Post #1by bh » 16.07.2006, 20:28

For low end type graphic cards...

Image

For larger image...

http://www.bobhundley.com/celestia/cloudshad.jpg

Using the default cloud texture with drop shadow and emboss filters applied...I need to experiment further. I dont know if this technique will work on higher res dds cloud textures.
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Post #2by Kolano » 18.07.2006, 01:21

Can you post a before and after show bh?

I'm not sure I can see a difference from the standard textures in what you posted.
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Post #3by bh » 18.07.2006, 13:26

I'll try and get some previews later today.
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Post #4by bh » 18.07.2006, 19:05

Ok...before...

Image

http://www.bobhundley.com/celestia/before.jpg

after...

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http://www.bobhundley.com/celestia/after.jpg

(Sorry...forgotten how to link thumb)

Might have overdone it a bit but you get my drift.
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Post #5by Kitteh » 19.07.2006, 00:45

Those shadows look too big... as if the clouds are very very high above the earth...
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Post #6by bh » 19.07.2006, 17:34

Yes I deliberately exaggerated the effect. The top image is a bit more subtle.
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