Skybox from images?

by K1P57A on 05/16/2011 17:04, 8 messages, last message: 05/17/2011 16:19, 1396 views, last view: 05/02/2024 16:02

Hi guys,

It's me again with yet another question :D I just wanted to check if it is actually possible to come up with a skybox from 6 images. As I am a graphic designer my strenghth is definately in creating photoshop imagery, however I am very unpracticed when it comes down to such things as terragen etc...

Hence my question, is there a tool that allows you to crossfade 6 images into a skybox? (I remember a while back there were tools to create 360° views blending like 8 images you took turning yourself 360° with your digicam :P )

If anyone knows I'd be so very happy as I am currently very unsatisfied with my selfmade cube-looking skyboxes hehe

(PS yes I did google first, didn't find what I was looking for tho :S )

Cheerio,

K1

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by K1P57A on 05/16/2011 17:17

Oh yeah, I forgot, just to make things a little bit more complicated, I work on mac :P

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by Razgriz on 05/16/2011 20:23, refers to #1

try an virtual OS and install windows :P

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by Sub-Zero on 05/17/2011 01:43, refers to #2

here is a list of some of the simplest programs to use for skyboxes: terragen classic (don't go for 2 unless your looking for hell), PhotoShop, and GIMP. however i recommend terragen classic.

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#4: skybox tools

by mayhem on 05/17/2011 02:58

I use Bryce to create my skyboxes with a tricky-to-setup-camera and 6 frames. It seems you want to stitch actual photos together and the program you are thinking of is probably Panotools.

FOSS:

Panotools: (GUI front-end for Panotools)
http://panotools.sourceforge.net/

Skybox utility: ( never tried this but looks useful )
http://loewald.com/waterboy/

Not Free but Useful:

Cubic Converter ( I like this one but haven't shelled out the $50 yet. )
http://www.clickheredesign.com.au/cubicconverter/

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by K1P57A on 05/17/2011 09:12

@Razgriz: Had Windows running on bootcamp, crashed my system, never again since ;)

@Sub-Zero: Oh so that's the deal with Terragen! I did actually download Terragen2 and I have to say I agree with the "complicated" part... I felt pretty stupid not even getting simple beginners tutorials right hehe

@Mayhem: Thanks a ton for your links! I'll definately have a look at them and throw some feedback when I had a look :D

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by K1P57A on 05/17/2011 11:02

Thank you Mayhem! Cubic Converter actually works pretty smooth :D

Here's my first result, a blue space skybox! It's still work in progress and I'll most probably upload it to Quad once it's complete :D

http://kipperdesign.ch/cube2/kipsta_sky.zip

Feedback appreciated ;)

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by Q009 on 05/17/2011 15:47, refers to #6

Whoa!
That skybox is friggen badass!

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by K1P57A on 05/17/2011 16:19

Heh thanks for the compliment :)

As said it's not quiet done yet :D Still planning on adding a moon, finish the planets bottom and perhaps throw in a planet with a ring somewhere ;) we'll see ;)

Cheers,

K1

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