Looking for a 3D Earth
Stryder87
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I'm looking for a planet Earth that's a 3D object I can pose things behind. So far I only see http://www.daz3d.com/earth-moon-super-bundle and http://www.daz3d.com/solar-system-super-bundle as my options. Am I missing anything?
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The one that was just released: http://www.daz3d.com/planet-earth-utra-hd-32k-for-iray
ciao
TD
My impression is that's only an HD background. Did I read it wrong?
It is a 3D prop (multiple spheres for earth, atmosphere, and clouds) with an excellent high res texture.
TD
I don't think it's just a background. It has an earth prop and skydome listed. I have it, but haven't had a chance to install it yet.
It's a full 3D model.
Ok, a little too heavy for my machine, and I'm going to be working with 3Delight.
It also comes with 8k and 16k textures, you don't have to use 32k. But if you're using 3Delight then you're probably better off with one of the bundles you mentioned.
Sounds good. I was just making sure there wasn't possibly another option I was missing. The Solar System Super Bundle has a LOT in it... looks like a good choice to cover all the bases.
Thanks all.
Actually it is very easy to create your own at no cost; Simply create a sphere and apply textures. The Celestial Motherlode has some excellent free textures you could use:
Texture maps you can use in the diffuse channel: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/catalog/earth.php
Bump and normal maps: http://www.celestiamotherlode.net/catalog/earthbumpspec.php
And there are also some texture maps from NASA:http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view.php?id=57752
Edit to add: The Celestial Motherlode also has textures for other planets as well.