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North Bay
Welcome to North Bay!
I've been working on this for about 18 months now. This is an aerial view looking north. http://imageshack.us/a/img11/3350/kyga.jpg |
Huge city with an interesting and realistic-looking skyline and layout! I definitely want to see more.
Is that modeled using SketchUp? If so, what did you use to render the image? |
18 months and you can tell! Please post more or direct us to photostream! :)
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Vellu, Verticalextropy:
Thank you for your comments! This is a sketchup model (free version). The image is simply an exported image of the current scene. As you can see, I like to use some fog in panoramic scenes to fade out the undeveloped areas. I am also trying to keep the file small. Right now, it's about 14 megs. (I did a detailed model of my house that is double that.) Buildings are kept simple. I made about a dozen or so textures that are tiled on the faces of buildings. Many buildings don't have textures yet. My main goal is the overall vibe of the metropolis. Ground level detail will come later. Priority will be based on where scenes are set up. Downloaded and edited some components (trees, cars) that were created by other people. They are scattered throughout the model. 2D Tree Conifer –Blue Marble Project City Bus – Manager Ford Edge – ZEE PROduction London Bus – Enerth3 Oak tree 2 (2D) – marurb (over 3000 so far!) Suspension Bridge - Jai Here are a few more views of North bay The first 2 are looking to the northeast http://imageshack.us/a/img163/7919/1l5g.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img507/5933/rw4q.jpg The next 2 images feature the tallest building in the city. http://imageshack.us/a/img442/3453/igxy.jpg Should we check out the observation deck? http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8030/v1my.jpg Looking north from the observation deck. There is a lookout on that hill that is around the cove. We'll go there next. http://imageshack.us/a/img689/1227/xpp7.jpg Looking south from the lookout http://imageshack.us/a/img407/3888/81e2.jpg looking south from the drive http://imageshack.us/a/img607/2115/w01j.jpg |
Cool, my hometown is North Bay, Ontario.
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Absolutly fantastic, it's got a Transatlantic character,
Love the art deco building when you introduce us to the observation tower |
This is very inspiring! Even with the simple buildings and few textures it looks really, really good! Like I said before, the layout, the skyline, the distribution of the buildings and their masses and the geography all look very realistic.
What is that pyramidical building in the center of that park? |
Vellu, Verticalextropy, Softee: Thanks for stopping by!
A few subtle updates might not be too noticeable. When I find time, I will expand, fill in and add detail in areas. http://imageshack.us/a/img825/5573/skmr.jpg Soon I will post some tours of the city: Along the Boulevard High Point Park |
Pretty cool. What is that spiral looking building in the back?
Love the scraperscape and the beautiful suspension bridge |
I'm looking forward to seeing the tours! Like I said before, this city looks very, very realistic even with the low detail and simple textures. It's one of the best Sketchup cities I've ever seen.
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I like the foggy atmoshere, it gives a lot of realism to the already realistic skyline. :tup:
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Here are a couple of street level images. For now, I will dub the park on the right "Monument Park". It has that pyramid type building (not in this pic) that Vellu was asking about. Vellu, I think that bldg. can be a monument, but it can also be functional.
This view is looking to the east. http://imageshack.us/a/img6/3276/3tbk.jpg Similar view http://imageshack.us/a/img268/6984/tpzy.jpg An aerial looking to the northwest. http://imageshack.us/a/img850/8764/4yeh.jpg |
Excellent city making, and very evocative even with simple textures. Whats the height of the building with the spires on top? You've got a lot of work to 'fill out' the city, look forward to seeing updates.
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Wow your city is cool! I want to go there:D
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The city feels very alive in the street level shots, great job! Looking down that street to the sea it feels a bit like San Francisco.
The aerial looks great too with the hill in the backround. May I ask what version of Sketchup you're using? Does it cause you any problems with this large (in terms of dimension) model? Are you able to zoom in very close without any problems? I'm asking this cause I'm still using SU 6 and it can't handle large models very well (dimension measured in kilometers rather than meters). |
Beautiful city, I'm surprised I haven't commented on it yet!
I would love to see more street scenes they are very convincing, in that last skyline shot, what is that oddly shaped structure in the distance? |
Thanks Pingyao, Skydragon, Vellu, Patrick!
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I'm also about to put together a post that features some street scenes. For now, here is a skyline update. http://imageshack.us/a/img18/9052/wusd.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img29/7711/aax8.jpg |
That neo-gothic / art decoish post-modern (?) building looks great from the street level. Very dominating! Great aerial too! Looking forward to seeing more street scenes.
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I love that skyline! It's so big!
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Can't wait to see the other side of North Bay!
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The cities tallest has that iconic design feel to it. Are you planning any taller buildings to eclipse it?
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The layout of North Bay
For now, I will be using generic terms that are descriptive of places.
Highpoint Park is at the top of this map. The Cove is just below. The Drive goes around the Cove and Highpoint Park. The Boulevard starts in the lower left. It runs on a slight angle relative to the general grid and connects to the drive at the cove. http://imageshack.us/a/img36/5398/6fmy.jpg My next post will be part 1 of a two part tour of The Boulevard. Part 1 will start in the lower left of this map at University Circle and proceed north towards The Cove and Highpoint Park. Part 2 will feature shots of the city from Highpoint Park before heading south down the Boulevard. http://imageshack.us/a/img9/6236/rdq2.jpg |
Thats really cool that you made a map like this!
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Boulevard/Highpoint Park part 1
The Boulevard is a primary gateway into the city from the southwest.
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/6084/w62m.jpg One of the city’s major universities is located just west of University Circle. http://imageshack.us/a/img713/6131/8bjp.jpg University Circle http://imageshack.us/a/img405/2008/4uk5.jpg University Circle http://imageshack.us/a/img547/6388/jga0.jpg The 2 mile stretch between University Circle and the Cove is primarily residential mixed with hotels, cafes and a few other businesses. http://imageshack.us/a/img138/8660/6uiv.jpg The Boulevard is situated on an escarpment just above the western side of the city center. http://imageshack.us/a/img46/3583/dbc0.jpg The Boulevard lends itself to being a popular strolling circuit. http://imageshack.us/a/img202/7776/m2y1.jpg Only a few of the streets from the downtown grid connect directly to the boulevard, due to the sudden elevation change. Thru lanes (2 in each direction) pass some of the intersections by going under. http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4322/q2ng.jpg Monument Park http://imageshack.us/a/img543/595/66bf.jpg Monument Park is on the left. Museum Park is on the right. A promenade under the boulevard connects the 2 parks. http://imageshack.us/a/img20/8679/afgz.jpg The observatory and communication tower atop Highpoint Park can be seen in the distance. Note the lower town on the right. http://imageshack.us/a/img543/4936/237t.jpg The northern part of the Boulevard with Highpoint Park in the background. http://imageshack.us/a/img13/8257/piqh.jpg The Cove is 2 miles north of University Circle. Veer to the left and the drive will take you around the cove towards Highpoint Park. http://imageshack.us/a/img41/736/5k6l.jpg Approaching Highpoint Park. Part 2 will feature views of the city from the park before heading back down the Boulevard. http://imageshack.us/a/img163/286/dbey.jpg |
Your city is looking good!
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Morning Mist http://imageshack.us/a/img29/1006/8lm3.jpg |
I didn't realize how hilly North Bay was, fantastic work with the terrain it really does add a realistic effect!
Is there anything significant about the building with the sphere attached to it? |
Lovely tour! Really a great way to present your city. I really admire how well-thought-out this city is. Looking forward to seeing the next tour.
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Highpoint Park, the Drive, the Boulevard: part 2
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Aerial view looking south toward Highpoint Park and the North Bay skyline. The Communication tower and observatory are visible on the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img13/1581/hvr6.jpg Finally started adding sidewalks to the “Drive”. Like the “Boulevard”, the drive creates a string of parks; it is optimized for biking, jogging and walking. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img819/3265/ckv7.jpg The drive is a primary gateway from the north. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9734/49ws.jpg Approaching the roundabout at the point. This is where a bridge connects the Drive to the other side of the river. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img849/5867/xnxc.jpg This road in Highpoint Park leads to the observatory. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img11/8205/etyy.jpg View from the observatory - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4766/lzl8.jpg In the cove. We need some sailboats. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img818/871/btl2.jpg This is where the Drive meets Inner Harbor road and the Boulevard. Inner Harbor road is straight ahead; it eventually runs along the Inner Harbor area and Marina District. The Drive/Boulevard greenway veers to the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img109/6014/bu8d.jpg Looking south down the northern stretch of the Boulevard. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img600/1091/x8xv.jpg The Boulevard - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img708/8361/2lud.jpg Monument Park - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img708/3678/jebj.jpg Museum Park is on the left; Monument Park is on the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img189/5972/xzrh.jpg One of the bypasses for through traffic. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img96/7389/qecj.jpg The Boulevard - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img20/7963/y7x8.jpg This Hotel at University Circle features a revolving rooftop restaurant. |
You have managed to implement terrain extremely well. I don't think another city on here uses this so successfully. The terrain helps to define the character of the city more and creates a degree of realism much more than if the model was flat.
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Your city is looking great:D But how did you make those hills so nicely? When I tried to make a hill in my city it looked terrible, so I deleted it!
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Another great tour! I agree, that the terrain looks great and it really helps in making this city very realistic. Another thing is the realistic massing of those buildings. Hopefully we'll see more tours soon!
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That's one beautiful skyline! I love the amount of low rises in the city, really adds to the realism! I've always wanted to do that with Staunton but I never manage to get past the CBD!
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I am surprised how good even the open spaces look, that must indeed be the terrain. :)
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Impressive as ever, terrain complexity is very successful.
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Wow - very impressive! For some reason the grid reminds me of Halifax.
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There is a little Halifax influence in there; The Citadel area and water. A suspension bridge in view doesn't hurt. I think Halifax has a great natural setting. |
The realistic layout and skyline and the huge size take my breath away every time I look at this. Wonderful!
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Here is an aerial of North Bay.
http://www.peopleofgoodwill.com/Nort...south%2007.jpg |
Wonderfully huge! The light brown building with the angled roof at the bottom right corner of the image looks very interesting. I don't think I've seen that building before.
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Wow! The city is looking good:D
Have you seen the latest additions and modifications to Remus city? Also, I don't know if you've posted it before, but I'd like to see a close view of that pyramid building in the background. |
That tower in the center looks evil to me ;)
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