Entry #4

Filename: DragCow.jpg
Created by: Kerry Tresback
Phone Number: (805) 494-4923
E-Mail: kerry@kt-imaging.com
Web-Site: http://www.kt-imaging.com

Artist's Comments
Bo Vine cuts a .431 light to an early lead over John Force's .436 in the qualifying round at the Render Nationals in the Super Gas class. Force's experimental "Slug Bug" small block Chevy Super Gas turned in a 9.89 at 143.44 mph and was not able to beat Bo with an E.T. of 9.91 at 125.71. "That's right, BO knows drag racing, she's udderly powerful and a real moover!" team owner Tim Jennison was heard to say. Force is alleged to have made comments regarding an odd smell emanating from the Dragcow hinting at fuel irregularities. Team owner Jennison just replied "That stinks! We're not trying to put any bull #@* off on anyone, we were ready and we released the Cow, the results speak for themselves!" Bo just chewed her cud and had no comment while she cooled her heels. One reporter hinted that there was one moment when a powerful methane presence nearly knocked him over. He later attributed it to chili dogs and beer.

"Dragcow" image composed in LW 5.5 on DEC Alpha (Carrera Cobra 21064 300 mhz, 128 megs ram). Effects: Steamer, steamy particles, linear fog 40m/100m 40% (color 167x3) Camera: Enhanced medium AA, zoom 6.75, motion blur, dithered motion blur. blur length 100%, DOF 13m, f-stop 16, 35mm SLR. Lights: ambient 0, 2 steamer lights, area light, shadow map spot 45deg w/45deg soft edge, fuzzy 4, one tinted spot with shadows off falloff max range 1.5m. Images: 14 image maps including stucco, concrete, asphalt created in PhotoShop, one Framestore from Toaster (crowd) converted using Adpro, scanned and manipulated (PS) decals, stock fractal noise reflection map. Trace shadows, trace reflections, render time 2 hrs.2min.2sec...

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