Kronos (reborn) topographic

[Harrg]

I made another video, which I previously posted on discord servers. I enjoyed having fun with it. Maybe one day I will have enough time to master classical drawing and will be able to do something more informative about the history of the world.

[Peter Toth]

That is absolutely outstanding Harrg! Your attention to detail and realism is top notch. Was this done in GPlates? I never knew the program was capable of animating actual topographic maps as opposed to mere solid continent shapes.

Very inspiring!

Peter

[Harrg]

Thanks a lot. Yes, this is gplates. You just need to import the raster. In the raster settings, select the hemometry you need and it will crop the raster


In version 2.5.0 we added the ability to draw beautiful triangles on subduction zones and customize which direction they face. But this requires working with the topology.

 

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[Harrg]

I plan to add (it seems for sure now) the last sub-continent in the southern polus. I will need to slightly adjust the global tectonics and after that I can confidently say that the model of world tectonics is complete. And I can clarify the remaining details.
I started vectorizing the coastlines, because it's easier to draw current, wind and other "technical" maps in vector graphics.
There are still some tricky tectonics issues that I haven't solved. I also don't like my elevation map of the central Tanat mountain range. I feel like it needs more love and detail from me.
But I'll be able to work on those details when the overall tectonics model is finished.

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