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Re: A teenier, littler tidbit
Posted By: Xmoose	Date: 9/29/06 11:03 p.m.
In Response To: A teenier, littler tidbit (Jordan117) : About two weeks ago, I noticed that an Old Mombasa concept sketch by Chris : Barrett (pg. 92 of the Art of Halo) was actually based on a real-life : location in modern-day Mombasa. In addition, myself and others noted that : the sketch was almost freakishly accurate. : Well, here's why: he didn't even draw the sketch! : You heard me. I was looking for Mombasa images (part of research for a : fanfic), when I stumbled across this little gem . If you have the Art of : Halo book handy, examine the pg. 92 sketch carefully, and compare it to : this one. : It is the exact same picture. Every shadow, every stain, every power line is : in the exact same spot. There are some differences (the lack of cars, the : skylight things, the footlights, etc.) but every single one of them seems : to be drawn over the original image. : For instance: in the real-life picture, look at the car driving down the : center of the road, just to the right of the blue parked one. Notice how : the wheels and undercarraige sit just between the shadows of the two : buildings on the right. Now, look at that same spot in the concept sketch. : The dim image of the wheels and undercarraige can be seen. It's been drawn : over quite heavily, but it's there. : In fact, pick any detail in the photo, and it'll most likely be there in the : sketch. The sign next to the left-hand storefront, the shadow cast by the : shack on the right, even the shadow cast by the power lines on the left : side of the street. Any difference between the two is the result of : heavy-handed sketchwork. : Is Chris is lying down on the job? Maybe, maybe not. Hopefully he'll get his : act together for Halo 3. I'd hate to see the image of Earth's invasion to : be nothing more than the Blue Marble photo with some puffs of smoke : added... ;) Wow I'd love to be comparing these images if only I had my Art of Halo Book. Bloody Ebay, it's been two months, supposedly he put a claim through but he hasn't replied for awhile.

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A teenier, littler tidbit	Jordan117	9/29/06 7:02 p.m.
Wow	LoneRanger 2.5	9/29/06 7:52 p.m.
Re: Wow	Sep7imus [subnova]	9/29/06 8:00 p.m.
Not a HUGE issue.	Hawaiian Pig	9/29/06 8:45 p.m.
Maybe that was a bit harsh...	Jordan117	9/29/06 9:14 p.m.
Re: Maybe that was a bit harsh...	Hawaiian Pig	9/29/06 11:37 p.m.
Re: A teenier, littler tidbit	Xmoose	9/29/06 11:03 p.m.