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ElusiveEagle — The Fall by-nc-nd

Published: 2009-12-20 13:17:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 5292; Favourites: 97; Downloads: 441
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Description The cleansing fires of the Fleet of Particular Justice brings an end to the once lively UNSC military stronghold, Reach.

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This deviation is a tribute to the planet Reach in the Halo universe. Go Bungie!

Technical Details:

Full resolution: 7200x4500 @ 300dpi
Programs used: Photoshop CS4
Time: 25+ hours
Equipment: Mouse and Keyboard
Fun fact: >215 layers were used

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Use the download link to the upper-left to download the Wallpaper Pack.

I originally had the inspiration for this wallpaper after watching the Halo: Reach Announcement trailer. I felt the need to strongly show the dichotomy between Reach in its prime and Reach in ruins. At the same time, I had no prior space composition experience. I started learning from others who have extensive experience and began to practice on my own. Unfortunately, due to school and my countless other commitments, I was pressed for time. I had to begin work on what would become the final version right away. Through this development process, I went through many variations and arrangements. Additionally, I researched both the Announcement and World Premiere trailers in addition to other resources (such as the novels and Bungie.net) in an effort to be as canonically accurate as possible. I did take some artistic license though. One of the parts of the process I loved the most was developing my own personal techniques to yield various effects. I made the most progress during these last two weeks, which inconveniently coincided with my dead and finals weeks. It was all for the best, though, as I accomplished my goal.

I want to thank those who supported and assisted me in the process: bs angel , my parents, and numerous friends.

In addition, I want to thank NASA , who provided me the base Reach texture, as well as the ESA , who provided the base textures for Reach's two natural satellites (Csodaszarvas and Turul).
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Comments: 11

Aspergerian-Mind [2011-01-10 23:29:47 +0000 UTC]

Have you've ever been asked by people if they could borrow your work, as long as you are credited for it?

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theLightShow [2010-01-30 05:44:53 +0000 UTC]

omg dude, i didn't know you were actually good at something!

srsly though, great pic!

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ElusiveEagle In reply to theLightShow [2010-01-30 18:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I still really need to update it. 30-40 hours a week of classes is killing me faster than I thought it would.

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AdamBurn [2010-01-17 16:12:28 +0000 UTC]

Very nice rendition of the Halo Wars trailer, well done

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ElusiveEagle In reply to AdamBurn [2010-01-19 02:51:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'll be submitting an update to this deviation here soon. There's a few changes I'd like to make.

Your work is unbelievable by the way!

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QuintreII [2010-01-11 15:00:40 +0000 UTC]

o.o
That's frikkin win.

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ElusiveEagle In reply to QuintreII [2010-01-13 08:50:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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QuintreII In reply to ElusiveEagle [2010-01-13 13:46:25 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! ^^

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mendicantbias00 [2009-12-21 13:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Nice first deviation!

I am impressed!

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tk1979 [2009-12-20 17:42:58 +0000 UTC]

great!

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ElusiveEagle In reply to tk1979 [2009-12-20 20:04:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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