Right so this is basically down to last second crit so i'll make this quick and snappy.
I think what you need to work on is establishing an overall-mood first. You have a lot of clashing values and color that don't work together. So instead of rushing everything together all at once, try to do things in steps.
Set up your first light sources, work highlights and shadows. (definitely think about where the light is coming from). Visually I can tell you're trying to say this is a hole in the ground with ruins but your shadows don't match up. Also pay attention to atmospheric perspective. Basically, the big giant molten rock in the sky needs to be much bluer as it's getting obscured by the atmosphere of the planet.
To establish big pools of color and light, try using the gradient tool in normal, screen (for highlights) and multiply (for shadows)
Hey Gharkash I see you made a post in the unofficial submission thread. The official submission one has been re-opened, you'll have to post in there for it to count.
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Best of luck!
The basic concept, working on colors.
WIP. Any and all criticisms welcome.
I think what you need to work on is establishing an overall-mood first. You have a lot of clashing values and color that don't work together. So instead of rushing everything together all at once, try to do things in steps.
Set up your first light sources, work highlights and shadows. (definitely think about where the light is coming from). Visually I can tell you're trying to say this is a hole in the ground with ruins but your shadows don't match up. Also pay attention to atmospheric perspective. Basically, the big giant molten rock in the sky needs to be much bluer as it's getting obscured by the atmosphere of the planet.
To establish big pools of color and light, try using the gradient tool in normal, screen (for highlights) and multiply (for shadows)
Details about it over here.
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2113841&postcount=1
Finals submission thread here.
http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=136693