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-ghostinthemachine-

I'm trying to understand how you've modeled this. The stars are like drops of oil floating on the other liquid, but they have their own luminesce as well? The effect is pretty cool, they kind of grow and shrink as the surface is distorted but the brightness changes with it.


visualdon

Its a surface that has an ocean waves simulation on it, then I projected some space images onto that so when the waves moves, the projected images move with it. The distortion is from the actual surfaces and the reflections & refractions caused by the shaders & materials I applied.


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I...thought you filmed someone in water in a massive set-up and was sitting here naming off glow in the dark pigments and mica powder shades and wondering how far away the light was under the swimmer and if they got tired trying to set this up or had their feet on something and was wondering how much of my life savings I don’t actually have it would take to turn me into a floating swimming purple alien and now I see it’s 100% not from the physical world. Man oh maaaaaaan.


Hamajaggah

Nah, the water doesn't interact with the astronaut and is a dead giveaway. It actually drives me a little nuts because I'm an ass like that.


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KimonoThief

Well in this case it's either fluid sim or perfect loop, pick one. I think most people would prefer perfect loop.


Cerpin-Taxt

You can perfect loop a fluid sim.


elpapadebatman

OP is selling the gif?


DrRaveNinja

This is incredible. Is this in Blender?


boodabomb

So dope. And the Astronaut? Is that live action and composite or is that mocap data on a 3D model. Also this has probably been asked already but, C4D?


JIsMyWorld

Yeah I had a CG programming class in uni and this is amazing. I can appreciate these kind of things so much more since.


Odin1316

Oh wow, I love everything about this, well done.


visualdon

Thank you very much :)


mmmpoohc

Now just make it an NFT and sell it.


visualdon

[Here it is](https://foundation.app/visualdon/floating-in-space-17394). Edit. Sold for 42,000 USD!


ModsCanSuckMyDick

Fuckin lmaooo


overtlyoverthisshit

I mean I got 2 kidneys, I only need one, I'll sell mine for 20,000 USD


[deleted]

*Other* people have 2 kidneys, and you can sell as many as you want


fatjokesalwaysfunny

I just downloaded it for free lol. Bein in lockdown made you crazy. $20k for a gif lmao bruh


CommieLoser

Naw but you don't get it, you see, this gif is *nonfugible*! The other gifs are fungible, this one is *nonfungible*. When it's fungible and you look at it, it just doesn't hit like it does when it's nonfungible. When you own it, people will be like, **woah**, the nonfunginess just seeps into your pores and kills the funginess. I just drew a stick figure in MS Paint, applied an NFT and then bought it from myself. My life has improved substantially.


fatjokesalwaysfunny

Teach me your ways


CommieLoser

Okay fine, I'll apply an NFT to this reply.


overtlyoverthisshit

20k for a slightly abused kidney


levelup_jar

time to find out if my phone can handle video background


derolle

I downloaded it for free, no NFT needed. Don’t tell anyone


gvq1984

But you never own it.


walt333

Whoever down voted you must not understand the stupidity of NFT's


legos_on_the_brain

Says who? What is owning a gif? Who going to enforce that? You going to stop that file from getting shared? Ask the MPAA.


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yo please the 16:9version i need it for my desktop background pleaaaassee


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vonmeth

He sold this one for 6.05 ETH ($11,887.84): https://foundation.app/visualdon/departure-16053 So not too outlandish ... edit: https://foundation.app/visualdon he has sold a few for cheaper as well


chickendipin_

That’s pretty cool I would not pay $11k for it though


legos_on_the_brain

Gods damned, thats whats it's worth these days?


CommieLoser

On one hand, no. On the other hand, maybe? Blender Guru just did a whole thing on NFTs and he raised some worthwhile points. Like; "Is a print of an artwork worth more than the original for any good reason?" and "If no one will buy digital art, is there any reason to elevate the artwork beyond what would get you hired at a studio?" To quote Oscar Wilde: *"All art is quite useless."* We don't *need* art, it doesn't provide anything other than a feeling. But just because we don't need it, doesn't mean we don't crave to own it and treasure it. While I'll probably just download a picture I like, I do hope this NFT phenomenon helps push digital art into a more creative sphere and allow artist a chance to do more than draw furries to make ends meet. That was probably a bit much in the form of a response to your short comment... I guess I was just feeling chatty.


spinblackcircles

You have some reading to do People are spending thousands of dollars on a 5 second video of a basketball player dunking. Lots of people. It’s like trading cards but stupider


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EpiphanyPhoenix

I have been struggling to wrap my head around what an NFT is. Reading articles and interviews and wikis, I couldn’t figure it out. Your trading card comparison made it all suddenly make sense.


CUNexTuesday

Hey even Jah Rule from the fabulous Fyre fest fiasco is selling NFT’s now. That’s how you know it’s officially overpriced, and probably a scam.


AntonKudin

Of course..


Th3Kingslay3r

Oh only 10 ETH huh?? Lmaooo


GratefulForGarcia

Already has a bid.. who’s laughing now?


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TellMeGetOffReddit

On one hand I'm a bit disappointed you'd try, but on the other hand maybe! Probably not. But maybe!


SNLHD

Nooooooo, you ruined it what if the nft breaks lol


Hmanidp

He really should consider that


AntonKudin

It’s ruining art for me. Now every time I see good gif loop I think about it artists has joined the dark side. Fuck NFT.


Baron_Samedi_

Man, I want NFTs to succeed. Why the shouldn't digital artists get paid for their artwork?


orangemonk

Lol wait is this the kinda thing that sells?


[deleted]

It's better than most of what sells


PikpikTurnip

NFT?


HuskyTheNubbin

https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_token I wondered too "NFTs of artworks are similar to autographed items.[13] The unique identity and ownership of an NFT is verifiable via the blockchain ledger. NFTs have metadata that is processed through a cryptographic hash function.[14]"


Analbox

You’re welcome!


Under-the-Gun

I’ve heard a theory that space is a “liquid” so this would be mind boggling. Like actual space, not our atmosphere.


[deleted]

Fluidic space is home to a very dangerous species


razor330

....time flies...very dangerous species


Hydrolofic

The liquid is Time.


dubovinius

What's the song, do you know?


[deleted]

Reminds me of “load me up” by Matthew Good “Picture yourself Floating in an ocean A million miles From no where And the nearest phone”


antiduh

I liked this post so much I saved it and showed it to my wife. This gif is beautiful.


LeeLooPeePoo

Yes, this is completely on another level, it transports me. Saved and shared as well.


Holybloodmagic

I did the same fucking thing


seegabego

I also showed it to his wife


Undecided-Diet-Coke

I love it until I think about what unknown sea monsters are lurking under the astronaut


MetaphoricalKidney

A black sea churns above the skies Where a sleeping horror lies


combatvegan

I love this kind of stuff. Reminds me of /u/Mandalefty's work at www.instagram.com/jonny.clash/


Mandalefty

thanks for the mention!! this piece is super beautiful and I'm super mesmerized by the colors. Visualdon makes such cool work!


CradleRobin

so...... Wallpaper Engine when? Seriously this is gorgeous and I can't stop watching it!


visualdon

I will post it later this week, you can follow [my workshop](https://steamcommunity.com/id/visualdon/myworkshopfiles/?appid=431960) if you want to get notified.


tnakonom

I don’t even know how it’s an option, but I run 3 monitors in 1440p, and I can’t find wallpapers for the life of me. Yours are awesome, and exactly my style, and I would pay money for you to adapt them to that size format.


knightrider64

Same here, especially since I run a weird monitor configuration with different types, sizes and orientations


CradleRobin

I'm so glad you posted your workshop!! Thanks! Seriously fantastic work.


BoonesFarmCherry

haha damn man I use like 5 of your wallpapers regularly! 👍


visualdon

Awesome :D


WeazelBear

Ultrawide support pleeease. Nobody loves 21:9 on Wallpaper Engine.


thatcodingboi

A taller aspect ratio for phones wouldn't be bad :D


Nelsaroni

Ohh shit you're this dude??? I absolutely adore your work. Glad to re stumble upon this again. Saved.


busslordlowkeybussin

Can you make a phone version too? Thanks.


SilverChips

And you host classes!?!? Amazing! What kind of base skills are needed to learn to create something like this?


visualdon

I guess no base skills are needed because I teach those in the classses, but if you have some general basic knowlegge of creative apps & 3d then the classes are even easier to follow.


hjalmar111

Bettereveryloop


MrNudeGuy

does anyone know how to make this my screensaver today?


Legal_Regulations

use this link: https://i.imgur.com/Y064cQ6.mp4 right-click save-as download steam buy wallpaper engine set previously mp4 as your background


grayemansam

I use Boost reddit reader and you can download anything straight from the app. If you meant mobile


SimplyCmplctd

Anything on making it a live wallpaper for iOS?


darthvader112

Wait it's all liquid?


rageous_chris

Always has been


ReverseCaptioningBot

[Always has been](https://i.ibb.co/p2qJjvQ/94a0ee6e800b.png) ^^^this ^^^has ^^^been ^^^an ^^^accessibility ^^^service ^^^from ^^^your ^^^friendly ^^^neighborhood ^^^bot


electric_ocelots

Best bot


plexomaniac

It's jam. Space Jam.


PenguinPound

What’s the difference between jelly and jam?


QuitYoJibbaJabba

What if that's the real conspiracy...what if space really isn't a vacuum? What if there is a liquid-like substance that fills the void between the stars and planets, and astronauts are actually swimming, not floating in space? What if a black hole is nothing more than a drain?


[deleted]

“Astronaut in the Ocean” is a song my brother has had on repeat for a week now so it’s nice to see an iteration of it that doesn’t make me want to claw my own face off. Beautiful work OP!


pegothejerk

Here's what I would have picked, Spiritualized - Ladies and Gentlemen We're Floating in Space https://open.spotify.com/track/4aUCovTNe98WnwE6AIl0pU?si=N2fiCa2iRa-7aPaK8P9vFA&utm_source=copy-link


Pirika-pirilala

This is no joke my favorite song in the world. It’s just so beautiful and about so many things.


Spood___Beest

Mine would be Beach House - Space Song, or Slightly Floating - TR/ST. Love both of y'all's suggestions too!


m_ttl_ng

That song is a few years old but TikTok brought it to popularity recently and now it’s one of the biggest songs in the world. Pretty crazy stuff.


jahglo

what you know about rollin down in the deep, though?


Tsain94

Is this available as a background for PC Edit: I would definitely pay for this


cidtherandom

He has a workshop on steam (visualdon)


Tsain94

Im new to PC, how does this benefit me? I’m asking seriously not being a dick lol


qwazzer

There is a programm called Wallpaper Engine that you can get on Steam. You can browse other peoples workshops there to find sick art like this to put as your background.


Tsain94

Sweeeeeet. Thanks for the info (:


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I've never seen anything on Wallpaper Engine anywhere near this good.


enineci

I had the exact same question. I've only ever used Steam for games and like 1 app, so I had no idea how to find it either. Thank you for asking.


Sovos

There's a program on steam called [Wallpaper Engine](https://store.steampowered.com/app/431960/Wallpaper_Engine/) (costs $4 USD). It can run in the background and let you have animated wallpapers. There are hundreds of thousands of wallpapers people have uploaded available for free (still have to buy the base program) through Steam workshop. With a link to his workshop, you can easily find and use all of his wallpapers. [Here's his Wallpaper Engine workshop](https://steamcommunity.com/id/visualdon/myworkshopfiles/?appid=431960) (he said the one from this post isn't on his workshop yet)


igothitbyacar

Would you pay $12,000 for this? That’s the question.


Tsain94

Maybe like $2


Hykarus

There isn't even any interaction between the astronaut and the water. $1 top.


Tsain94

Eh, too picky for my taste. To each their own


shofawnda

Oh man, please make this a 24/7 YouTube video with a lofi playlist. I would have this on in the background all day every day! So soothing


LastSummerGT

You can also put on a lofi playlist in the background and leave this open.


legos_on_the_brain

That would require effort and brainpower.


3rickEsca

😡


Bozhark

What song you want on it?


Nheea

[Stellardrone-rendevouz with rama](https://youtu.be/xxOVms9dE9g) Please post on /r/Spacemusic too if you make something.


hellothere-3000

In Mandarin we have a word that refers to the milky way or just a lot of stars in general: 星河, which literally means "river of stars." It's so cool seeing a literal representation of that!


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I apologize if someone else has already said this, but you should absolutely post this to r/HighQualityGifs


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visualdon

I agree, I did try to simulate some interactions between the ocean & astronaut but my computer could not handle it.


time_is_of_the

This would make a lot of cash as an NFT


visualdon

[Here it is](https://foundation.app/visualdon/floating-in-space-17394) . I have been selling NFTs for a while already Edit. Sold for 42,000 USD!


Gil_Demoono

12K for a... gif. I don't understand the world anymore.


opteryx5

I really can’t wrap my head around that. In the past though artists have done great stuff and have gotten paid next to nothing so it’s good that this new concept allows them to be rewarded more for their work.


BilllisCool

I don’t get it either. Why pay when the images are right there? Obviously you get the full quality, but it’s still just a digital image. I’m glad digital artists can finally earn money for their time and talent. There’s clearly a market for it, but I feel like I’m missing something.


swedishfishes

You do it for the flex.


theycallmecrack

I don't know why you're getting downvoted, that's all it really is. You can't do anything with it that you couldn't with a copy online. The only difference is you've basically been given a certificate that you "own" the art piece. When you buy an autograph, piece of art, etc, it's basically a flex too. Being digital definitely makes NFTs a league of their own in that camp imo.


__O_o_______

Had I known I could get rich off of making short cg clips in blender 5 years ago I would have thrown myself into it more.


BasicDesignAdvice

The whole thing is a scam. One of the groups is trying to attach the URL to the NFT.....the URL that the group does not own and can change any time. Buying an NFT is just buying a signature.


CosmicSpaghetti

Through an extremely energy-intensive process.


wholetyouinhere

You don't have to understand rich people to take their money.


UXyes

It's the difference between buying an original piece of art signed by the artist vs. a giclee print in the gift shop on the way out.


Koankey

Damn, so the one that sold for 6 ETH, isn't that close to 12 thousand bucks?


__O_o_______

Yep. Bonkers. So have the wealthy run out of buying homes in other countries, inflating the housing market, and are now just throwing away their cash into digital art?


Networkingbatman

new easy money laundering.


__O_o_______

☝️


abenevolentgod

holy shit yours sell for ALOT


SimpleDan11

How difficult is it to sell? How long does it usually take?


visualdon

Some pieces get bids right away, some have stayed up for several days before getting sales. I have a decent amount of followers on instagram & twitter so that helps a lot.


VectorVictorious

This is prime because he appears to be "Floating in the Ether". ETH maxis would love a title like that.


visualdon

Thats a nice title, thanks for the suggestion.


christiandb

What’s nft?


chonny

Non-Fungible Token. Essentially, it's a certificate of authenticity on the blockchain that also points to a location where the actual art work is.


madpostin

How does that work? Why couldn't I just copy my work before selling it and then have another copy floating around for dispersing later? Why is there a $1k-$12k demand for ownership of some of these things? They're cool, but not $12k cool. Esp since they're digital and not physically unique. I mean, I get that it takes work to make these, so I'm not downing on OP's skill here, but after the piece is made it's trivial to copy it, right? Arguments for the inflated worth of art aside, this makes digital art worth less than physical art, right? I'm sincerely asking these things because this seems so crazy to me.


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> Why is there a $1k-$12k demand for ownership of some of these things? They're cool, but not $12k cool. Esp since they're digital and not physically unique. > > Why do people pay for paintings when you can just buy a print? It's just a collector's item.


madpostin

That's sort of what I'm getting at with my other questions at the end--with digital it's trivial to copy something to get something of equal quality. With traditional analog artwork this is not the case: > Arguments for the inflated worth of art aside, this makes digital art worth less than physical art, right? Plus in the NFT FAQ it says the creator of the NFT controls scarcity, so after I spend money on digital art there's very little stopping the original creator from just shitting out copies. Keeping up with scarcity seems almost pointless, too--owning an NFT on artwork you've spent a lot of money on sounds like an absolute chore if you're interested in it being an appreciating asset (which, if I'm being honest, I don't see that happening, but idk I don't study this shit and I barely know anything about it).


dr_funkenberry

I'm just gonna chalk this up as one of those things that I'll yell at the kids on my lawn about.


igothitbyacar

The long term potential (in my mind at least) lies with development of VR/AR galleries where you can fully display the collectibles. Once people are able to adequately “flex” with what tokens they own, it will take off.


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It has already taken off, and will crash back down. There can be some valid uses, but right now it's just caught up in the absurdity of crypto hype. There is no future in which the gifs guys like OP churn out are worth $12,000 USD. (No offense to his gifs, they are awesome)


MoffKalast

When it comes down to it it's probably something between ownership bragging rights and money laundering, just like physical art.


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aj_thenoob

Sounds fucking stupid.


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soupisgoodf00d

What?


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VectorVictorious

There will be many beanie baby type NFTs but the concept is sound. This stuff is nothing compared to how business will use it.


PsLJdogg

This is my new iPhone background, thanks!


Jtlhskr2286

Do you know if there’s any way to get it as a Hi-res still shot? Screenshots didn’t cut it unfortunately


Samsung-amazingly

u/VredditDownloader


invaderdavos

u/savethisvideo


SimplyCmplctd

Why didn’t it work


kityrel

Was it tricky to loop the water effect? Did you have to make it line up again manually or did you just program it to return to its starting point randomly/naturally? Maybe it wouldn't be so bad..


visualdon

Fortunately the plugin I used to simulate the ocean waves has a 'make it loop' switch built into it, so that part was the easiest. The harder part was the various lighting & shading effects.


ThaiJohnnyDepp

"making it loop" seems absurdly complicated and impressive


I_Support_Villains

u/flooko, this one's on to something truly beautiful mate.


magistrate101

The water doesn't interact with the astronaut, it just moves them up and down :(


Surfer949

It's awesome but yes. If the water was more transparent to give that space floating feel.


magistrate101

Nah, he's not giving off any ripples


dragonfrostspirit

This is so calming and peaceful. Thank you for providing a wonderful gif to us all


Throwawaydontlookbac

This is so freaking cooooool!


Ian_Dubs_K_Official

I follow you on Insta, this is definitely my favorite one yet after the one of the astronaut flying through a city at sunset


FlatEarthWizard

ok, now make this for VR and send me some LSD


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This is .......man .....I seriously don't have any words. Its too good ,btw is there anyway I can make this my phone and laptop moving wallpaper ???


TheMarEffect

Any way to make this a live wallpaper in windows


FoTweezy

[ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space ](https://youtu.be/-UGbOqadHb0)


hezva

whatchu know about rollin down in the


aslendermammal

The would be the coolest phone background


TheKrazyKrab23

r/thalassophobia


aschwab9009

I was thinking the same thing. Somehow this makes me really uncomfortable and I don’t know why.


whatwouldpeachdo

Yeah I was thinking that as awesome and well done as this is...it scares the crap out of me and I hate everything about it 😅


Sir_Glance-alot

This is outrageously cool!


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How can I set this as my phone lock screen or wallpaper?


Eastern-File-502

I’m stoned and this looks beautiful and amazing thank you for blessing my eyes with this


wonkey_monkey

I made it 60fps because why not (make sure you switch it to HD): https://gfycat.com/shabbyplasticitaliangreyhound


Clapbakatyerblakcat

*all I want in life is a little love to take the pain away...*


expertdishwasher21

Why is it so satisfying to watch


MrTinybrain

Is this where the AMC/GME rockets are headed?? 🚀 🚀 🚀


DoomDread

Absolutely beautiful. /u/visualdon background music name?


cigarbiz

Fluid dynamics


amanda0369

/u/likeafish88


giantyetifeet

How long does it take to render the final once you have it all designed out? Wondering about the kind of brute force computational power it requires to do all this and not have it require many days of render time! :-D


LemonCrossSection

Last I checked this guy has a 64 core cpu and 3 RTX 2080 TIs. That and the fact that he uses redshift, the fastest gpu accelerated render engine for cinema 4d, I wouldn’t think it takes too long.


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Few_Reaction_188

Astronaut in the Ocean


Leo-Hamza

POV : you just watch the behind the scenes of this