Short: Detailed 3D-rendered Sci-fi JPEG image Author: robo@sccoast.net (Robert Owens) Uploader: robo sccoast net (Robert Owens) Type: pix/trace Architecture: generic "Arcturian Starliner" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) 1997 by Robert W. Owens email: robo@sccoast.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a 3D-rendered scene of an Arcturian Starliner passing by the planet "Trebor IV", located near the "Enyaw Snewo Nebula" (as seen in the background). This scene was rendered on an Amiga 500/030/40mhz with 7 megs total Ram, using Imagine 3.0 from Impulse Inc. It took about 9 hours to render, but MONTHS of on-and-off effort to develop all the elements that resulted in the final image. This image was 100% created by me (Robert Owens). I created all the models, image maps, backgrounds, etc. No outside sources were used in the creation of this image, so I take all the credit (and all the blame) for the final result. This is actually a rendered scene of an animation I am currently working on. In the animation, the Acturian Starliner is attacked by enemy fighters while being pursued by enemy cruisers. The reason this image was rendered at 640 x 320 resolution was because I was going for a "letterboxed" effect (similar to how widescreen movies are often displayed on video). This not only gives my image a touch more "class" (in my opinion), it also cuts down on the rendering time. The MAIN reason for the letterbox effect, though, is because the animation I am working on uses letterboxing to cut down on the animation "deltas," thus speeding up animation playback! In actuality, the Arcturian Starliner looks much more impressive when animated! Anyhow, I hope you enjoy this image! Send me your comments, suggestions, hate mail, or fan club applications at the email address listed above. You can also occasionally (not often) find me on IRC, where I am known as "Trespassr" on the Dalnet #Amirc channel. Robert W. Owens Myrtle Beach, South Carolina USA