hkabat-forum-threads Amthaak BATS Thread

[CIUU96 6]

This... this is AWESOME! Could be the best bat in the year! Just release it please! D

[Amthaak 1,501]

Thanks a lot , old and new friends, for your comments!

A "short drawing" is better than a "long talking"...

East and West view at zoom 5

[Vlasky 1,803]

GrayT new look Peninsula keeps changing in front of our eyes! And for better

[T Wrecks 10,210]

Well, new and old part sure look more seamlessly attached to each other now. However, I'm a bit worried whether the overall look is now too devoid of any colour. This is emphasised by the windows on the side walls, which are also quite dull so far.

[Amthaak 1,501]

T Wreks , mon ami, you are right, I have to work definitively on textures for the walls of the tower at least on the sides East and West. I also have to put some ground maps for reflection on the windows , I am currently looking for good Nathan Road pics ( very crowdy and  lot of cars ) . If Hong Kong have something I 'll humbly accept...!

[TowerDude 2,187]

Yes a drawing is always better then a long talk , a 400 hour long talk here

[Amthaak 1,501]

Okay friends! I'm back!

Quote:

"Yes a drawing is always better then a long talk , a 400 hour long talk here "

Unquote:

maybe more...!

Very sorry guys to let you with no news! I had to face rendering pb when I add lateral maps for the windows reflection to try to avoid what T-Wrecks explained very clearly:

" However, I'm a bit worried whether the overall look is now too devoid of any colour. This is emphasised by the windows on the side walls, which are also quite dull so far. "

I got again the black spot on the pavement around the fountain (same pb I already mentioned before) and I spent quite a lot to identify the origin of it! I hope it will be shortly solved  as I'll bat a new pavement...!

Here after a pick showing the pb!

So, I temporally remove the pavement and spent most of the time in rendering , working on the planes!

I also add evacuation pipes on the sides (but I'm sure you 'll notice it).

Please fill free to comment, I shall finish the day project by adding the shop names and few other details like lateral doors on the top of tower and some junks at this level too (I am not talking of the helipad level which just need to have the "1" nb on the Left heliport)

Now the pics:

[Amthaak 1,501]

And just a small update for the south view with the new fountain pavement ! have a nice WE!

[Jasoncw 11,949]

It's coming along well, and it's good that the day is nearing completion.  Here are my thoughts:

I don't remember which version of 3ds max you're using, or what version this feature starts in, but there's something called Ambient Occlusion, and in the arch & design material it is conveniently built in.  In the arch & design material, if you scroll down there is a rollout called Special Effects, and inside of it there's ambient occlusion (AO).  You can google it to learn more, but basically AO creates contact shadows and can help define small details, and is especailly good for the shadow side of the building.  I usually put the distance at 3 meters for BATing purposes.

I think the lower windows on the north side of the building would look better if they were darker.

Right now the ornament that surrounds each window is different from the wall behind it.  Should it be different, or should it be matched more closely with the wall?

The building as a whole is still very grey.  You can photoshop the building into a screenshot from the game to see how grey it is in comparison.

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi Jason! thanx for the tip! I am using max 2010!

I found the AO! Do I have to change the other settings or let them are they are by default?

I will make the windows darker in order to fit better with the walls!

As you did suggest, I photoshoped the bat into a game screenshot! What do you think?

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Amthaak- Looks Prefect. A Question are you finish with this I'm really ready to download this. I'm not trying to rush you.

[DCMetro34 577]

Been lurking here for a while.....a terrific structure you have here.

DC 

[Vlasky 1,803]

Great job Amthaak!

Although it may be too gray, but overall, the in game whites are so varied that if you like this grayish white you can let it be.

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi Aaron Graham! Unfortunately, it's not yet finish! I have all the niteview to make...!

DCMetro34: thanks for your support

Vlad, my friend, hereafter a pic using Jason's tip, i.e. AO tool! very convencing, I also darker the windows frames to match closer to the walls, and I put some "screens" behind the windows to make them darker! hope you like it!

[Roger51 381]

Wow, this just keeps getting better and better!!! Fantastic work, can't wait to see what you do with the nightlighting

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi Roger! Thanks a lot for comments!

And now 2 other pics (South and North).

I try to change according to T Wreks and Jason recommandations ! Please, don't hesitate to comment !

  

[Jack_wilds 550]

... I think its coming along great, adjustments recommended seem to have tweaked to the next level perhaps to the point of lotting it... sorry about not offering anything insight-fully technical, its the sort of hotel I'd like to check into a real sim 5 star place

[jacqulina 162]

hello my friend how are you,i see your still doing fantastic work here.

[psander5 198]

Well this building really is a feast for the eyes!  I've been following its development from the start.  I applaud your attention to detail and your commitment to make it the best it could possibly be.  I'm an amateur in comparison, so I don't have any criticisms to add, just keep up the good work!  It already looks perfect to me. 

[tankmank 853]

I really do like it and i can't wait for it to be released

[Amthaak 1,501]

Replies:

Jack-Wilds: thanks a lot for your comment, I really appreciate your bats, and I am happy that you are following my work!

Jacqulina: Hi Jackie , I was missing you, when are you going to upload your CJ? Thanks a lot for supporting my thread

psander5: Hi Paul! you are too modest ! your last Bat thread update is really amazing! Can't wait to dowload your fantastic Dome of Discovery! Thank you very much for your warm support!

Tankmank: Patience my friend...!

I spent last WE to finish the day view with all the "small" details missing...! Here are the "last" pics (until you find some points to be corrected)! SO, feel free to comment before I move to nitelites view!

    

PS: just realize I reach 2300 pts ....

[Vlasky 1,803]

Looks perfect to me!

Moving on to night lights? :anticipating:

[gutterclub 2,729]

The glass looks fantastic now IMO, unless someoen more technical can spot some faults I would say get on with the nightlighting as most people are eagerley anticipating this bad boy.

[tcx 170]

Looks perfect to me, can't wait to see this available.

Nitelites, please!

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi my friends! So lets start the nitelires! As I didn't practice for few months I have to recover my "marks" but it's like riding a bicycle...! you never forget completly!

Before showing some starting results, I would like to mention that I have an error message concerning the area shadows I am using for the nitelites! 

If somebody have an explaination i'll be very grateful!

And now the first result! I am currently working on the terrace of the old Bdg, where there is the pool entrance:

I will work later on the nitelites for the windows, so it's not necessary to mention it! thanks for your comprehension!

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi my friends! So lets start the nitelires! As I didn't practice for few months I have to recover my "marks" but it's like riding a bicycle...! you never forget completly!

Before showing some starting results, I would like to mention that I have an error message concerning the area shadows I am using for the nitelites! 

If somebody have an explaination i'll be very grateful!

And now the first result! I am currently working on the terrace of the old Bdg, where there is the pool entrance:

I will work later on the nitelites for the windows, so it's not necessary to mention it! thanks for your comprehension!

[Roger51 381]

*dies*

The only suggestion I have, is that the tops of the palm trees (if thats what they are??) shouldn't be so bright. Maybe there is a ligh that shines on them.

For the rest, just simple outstanding work!!

[Roger51 381]

*dies*

The only suggestion I have, is that the tops of the palm trees (if thats what they are??) shouldn't be so bright. Maybe there is a ligh that shines on them.

For the rest, just simple outstanding work!!

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi Roger!

What about that?

and a small update...!

[Amthaak 1,501]

Hi Roger!

What about that?

and a small update...!