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Computer Generated Backdrops Article Published!

By on July 13, 2014

My article on using terrain generation software to generate my railroad backdrop images was published in the July 2014 issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist online magazine. This is a really exciting approach to creating highly realistic backdrops in your computer – no artistic talent required. Check it out in video form here.

MRH Article Cover

 

 

This is a view from the simulated scene. Clouds, hillside, plants, all simulated by computer using actual USGS elevation data.
This is a view from the simulated scene. Clouds, hillside, plants, all simulated by computer using actual USGS elevation data.
This is a view from the from the real VIrgelle, MT. Courtesy of the folks at the Virgelle Mercantile.
This is a view of the real Virgelle, MT, courtesy of the folks at Virgelle Merchantile.

 

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