planet tex: [link] nebula flames: [link] lens flare in after effects didn't really use any 'one' tech for rings. painted over them a bit.
sorry for lack of enthusiasm. wanted more from it. wanting to start playing with 3d... have the means, just not using them... been playing minecraft online waayyyyyy to much.... it's my life right now.... --__--
[Edit: I made a sort of tutorial of how I made this here: [link] ]
Interesting look at your creative process. That isn't my preferred method of creating rings but you tweaked it enough to get unique results. I like your brushwork on the edges, that's what really makes them look like they have actual depth. Once again, great work!
and yeah, they are tricky. I went off the board as far a tutorials go. maybe I should make my own....
Once again, great work!
and thanks again :3