Impressions From The Roman Arena

[Aluafaen]

They are in the shadow! They are in the shadow of the smoke clouds.

To create the smoke, I used empty cubes with volumetric smoke shaders. Thus DA calculates lights and shadows in such way, as if the smoke would be really there. For example: As a long-time fire fighter I can tell you that the results are absolutey authentic.

I tried to capture the apocalyptic scenery of such executions, although no image could propably realy do this.

This is increcible perfect art Franco! Thanks for sharing! And yes smoke in the cube is best props... And this is very autentic art.

 

[piedi]

At the Damnatio Ad Gladium, the condemned was forced to fight without any body protection agains a trained gladiator.
Roman historians also report, that the emperor Domitian had female gladiators fighting for him at torch light.
So, I mixed these two historical facts and have female gladiators carrying out the Damnatio Ad Gladium at christian females.

Why isn't that man naked?

 

[gerembeau]

You're one of my favorite artists.

A pity you were banned on DA. Did you find an other site ?

 

[3DFranco]

Why isn't that man naked?

For technical reasons! I have a 12GB graphic card (GPU). For a image of this size, quality, and content I use almost the entire memory.

Since other software is using the GPU memory as well, I must limit my images to a maximum memory load of 11.6 to 11.8 GB. Otherwise, Daz Studio would switch from GPU-rendering to CPU-rendering. In which case it would not take 6 hours to render such an image but about 2-3 days.

Male genitals, in contrast to female’s, have their own texture, roughness, bump, normal, and displacement maps, needing additional memory. So, if I run low on available memory, I drop the male genitals.

 

[3DFranco]

You're one of my favorite artists.

A pity you were banned on DA. Did you find an other site ?

Not yet! Maybe CF is offering me asylum?

 

[Aluafaen]

For technical reasons! I have a 12GB graphic card (GPU). For a image of this size, quality, and content I use almost the entire memory.

Since other software is using the GPU memory as well, I must limit my images to a maximum memory load of 11.6 to 11.8 GB. Otherwise, Daz Studio would switch from GPU-rendering to CPU-rendering. In which case it would not take 6 hours to render such an image but about 2-3 days.

Male genitals, in contrast to female’s, have their own texture, roughness, bump, normal, and displacement maps, needing additional memory. So, if I run low on available memory, I drop the male genitals.

It takes me about 3 hours to create one image... Out of nine images... I'm using a Cpu/GPU combo...

 

[Aluafaen]

It takes me about 3 hours to create one image... Out of nine images... I'm using a Cpu/GPU combo...

But yes Protozeron Roman arena is very hig props... And very very hard for memory...

 

[3DFranco]

Roman citizens had seen many spectacles in the arena since the emperor began his persecution of Christians.

Although roman citizens were considered open-minded if it comes to foreign religious cults, they did not object at all to the persecution. After all: This particular sect and its followers, many of whom are slaves and lower plebs, have always been suspicious thru and thru.

Followers of a Jewish rebel, who was crucified for high treason against Rome. People, who are said to meet at night in the catacombs, performing secret rituals of black magic. How could they be trusted?

Their believe in the equalness of all people and the 'paradise' undermine roman society, which depends on the distinction between classes. There are reports almost every week, about slaves, who resisted their masters on the base of such believes.

Today, the 15th of June, is a special day. It's 'Quando Stercum Delatum Fas', the holiday in the honor of the goddess Vesta.

Over the past couple weeks, the emperor’s henchmen had to select from the prisoners the prettiest young women, to spare them for this day.

When the first were driven into the arena, the ‘annunciator’ introduced them as Christian Virgins, to be crucified as a sacrifice to the goddess. Knowing about the roguery of the guards, one could hardly believe that these women were still virgins.

It was widely known that the guards allowed, for little sums of bribe-money, all kinds of scum to have their fun with the captives.

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

 

[dukiedog]

Thank your! These are amazing as are your non-arena crucifixions! Please, may we have more?

 

[abchanwen]

Great.

 

[MSTGMA]

The name of that festival has a nice double meaning here .

 

[thehangingtree]

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

Brilliant depiction of the scene. The crowd enjoys the magnificently adorned women being crucified for their entertainment. The women do not have the same opinion of their fate...

 

[3DFranco]

The name of that festival has a nice double meaning here .

Well, then please educate a member of the lower pleb. What is it?

 

[MSTGMA]

Well, then please educate a member of the lower pleb. What is it?

"When dung may be removed". It was the day the temples got cleaned, which included getting rid of all the crap produced by the sacrificial animals .

 

[mp5stab]

Roman citizens had seen many spectacles in the arena since the emperor began his persecution of Christians.

Although roman citizens were considered open-minded if it comes to foreign religious cults, they did not object at all to the persecution. After all: This particular sect and its followers, many of whom are slaves and lower plebs, have always been suspicious thru and thru.

Followers of a Jewish rebel, who was crucified for high treason against Rome. People, who are said to meet at night in the catacombs, performing secret rituals of black magic. How could they be trusted?

Their believe in the equalness of all people and the 'paradise' undermine roman society, which depends on the distinction between classes. There are reports almost every week, about slaves, who resisted their masters on the base of such believes.

Today, the 15th of June, is a special day. It's 'Quando Stercum Delatum Fas', the holiday in the honor of the goddess Vesta.

Over the past couple weeks, the emperor’s henchmen had to select from the prisoners the prettiest young women, to spare them for this day.

When the first were driven into the arena, the ‘annunciator’ introduced them as Christian Virgins, to be crucified as a sacrifice to the goddess. Knowing about the roguery of the guards, one could hardly believe that these women were still virgins.

It was widely known that the guards allowed, for little sums of bribe-money, all kinds of scum to have their fun with the captives.

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

Your ability to conduct such a detailed and crowded scene and not make it feel busy in the slightest is nothing short of masterful

 

[3DFranco]

"When dung may be removed". It was the day the temples got cleaned, which included getting rid of all the crap produced by the sacrificial animals .

I've read about it, but didn't realize that it was this particular holiday.
After such a hard cleaning day, the Romans deserved an entertaining visit to the arena even more.

 

[3DFranco]

Your ability to conduct such a detailed and crowded scene and not make it feel busy in the slightest is nothing short of masterful

Thank you!

 

[Barbaria1]

Roman citizens had seen many spectacles in the arena since the emperor began his persecution of Christians.

Although roman citizens were considered open-minded if it comes to foreign religious cults, they did not object at all to the persecution. After all: This particular sect and its followers, many of whom are slaves and lower plebs, have always been suspicious thru and thru.

Followers of a Jewish rebel, who was crucified for high treason against Rome. People, who are said to meet at night in the catacombs, performing secret rituals of black magic. How could they be trusted?

Their believe in the equalness of all people and the 'paradise' undermine roman society, which depends on the distinction between classes. There are reports almost every week, about slaves, who resisted their masters on the base of such believes.

Today, the 15th of June, is a special day. It's 'Quando Stercum Delatum Fas', the holiday in the honor of the goddess Vesta.

Over the past couple weeks, the emperor’s henchmen had to select from the prisoners the prettiest young women, to spare them for this day.

When the first were driven into the arena, the ‘annunciator’ introduced them as Christian Virgins, to be crucified as a sacrifice to the goddess. Knowing about the roguery of the guards, one could hardly believe that these women were still virgins.

It was widely known that the guards allowed, for little sums of bribe-money, all kinds of scum to have their fun with the captives.

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

Magnificently done!!! WOW! I do hope that CF becomes your permanent new home!

 

[Aluafaen]

Roman citizens had seen many spectacles in the arena since the emperor began his persecution of Christians.

Although roman citizens were considered open-minded if it comes to foreign religious cults, they did not object at all to the persecution. After all: This particular sect and its followers, many of whom are slaves and lower plebs, have always been suspicious thru and thru.

Followers of a Jewish rebel, who was crucified for high treason against Rome. People, who are said to meet at night in the catacombs, performing secret rituals of black magic. How could they be trusted?

Their believe in the equalness of all people and the 'paradise' undermine roman society, which depends on the distinction between classes. There are reports almost every week, about slaves, who resisted their masters on the base of such believes.

Today, the 15th of June, is a special day. It's 'Quando Stercum Delatum Fas', the holiday in the honor of the goddess Vesta.

Over the past couple weeks, the emperor’s henchmen had to select from the prisoners the prettiest young women, to spare them for this day.

When the first were driven into the arena, the ‘annunciator’ introduced them as Christian Virgins, to be crucified as a sacrifice to the goddess. Knowing about the roguery of the guards, one could hardly believe that these women were still virgins.

It was widely known that the guards allowed, for little sums of bribe-money, all kinds of scum to have their fun with the captives.

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

you prove your mastery again!! honestly you are seriously a genius!

the ways in which you enrich the pictures with the story are really something incredible! thanks for your help, and for the awesome pictures!

 

[torasci]

Roman citizens had seen many spectacles in the arena since the emperor began his persecution of Christians.

Although roman citizens were considered open-minded if it comes to foreign religious cults, they did not object at all to the persecution. After all: This particular sect and its followers, many of whom are slaves and lower plebs, have always been suspicious thru and thru.

Followers of a Jewish rebel, who was crucified for high treason against Rome. People, who are said to meet at night in the catacombs, performing secret rituals of black magic. How could they be trusted?

Their believe in the equalness of all people and the 'paradise' undermine roman society, which depends on the distinction between classes. There are reports almost every week, about slaves, who resisted their masters on the base of such believes.

Today, the 15th of June, is a special day. It's 'Quando Stercum Delatum Fas', the holiday in the honor of the goddess Vesta.

Over the past couple weeks, the emperor’s henchmen had to select from the prisoners the prettiest young women, to spare them for this day.

When the first were driven into the arena, the ‘annunciator’ introduced them as Christian Virgins, to be crucified as a sacrifice to the goddess. Knowing about the roguery of the guards, one could hardly believe that these women were still virgins.

It was widely known that the guards allowed, for little sums of bribe-money, all kinds of scum to have their fun with the captives.

In the morning the guards fetched them from their cells, cleaned, and decorated them, just as if they were sacrificial animals. Despite the ordeals they had already experienced in the dungeon of the arena, this was another humiliating moment.

To the cheers of the crowd, they were forced out into the arena, where they were blinded by the strong sunlight. To make the procedure easier for the hangmen, they were brought out in groups. Never more than six or seven at a time.

The subsequent had to pass in horror the crosses, from which the once already hung who had preceded them.

Any unwanted uttering, prayers, singing, or accusations against the emperor, was silenced immediately by the hangmen and their whips. Even if the unfortunate victim had already been nailed to the cross.

what an incredible atmosphere!!! I admire the image you have created millimeter by millimetre.!!! when I see you post something before opening the post I'm always excited.