Comp #8 (Movie Stars and Stuff)

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Low Poly Mini Contest #8
Subject – Movie Star/Toon Character
ALL WIPS AND CONCEPTS ARE TO BE KEPT IN THIS THREAD.

Guide Lines:

22 of you voted for it, now is the time for at least 22 of you to model it.

We are kicking up the poly’s for this one, 3,000 tris to make a movie star/cartoon/comic character. This character can be anyone you want, from the big screen (movies), to the small screen (TV). It can even be a cartoon character, or comic book character. It could even be a video game character, it’s up to you. You will need to use your poly’s wisely. You want your character to stand out from everyone else’s. So try picking someone no one else will. This wont be easy.

The specs for this competition will be like those of the past (3,000 total tris), it may sound like nothing compared to the environment comp we did, but to people that have never made one before, this is a lot. You get a month, so do not try and over due it. I want people to finish.

Above all,
Have Fun!


Judging: 2 categories of judging will apply. 10 points possible for each:

Model – How well the geometry is structured, how well it looks like the subject.
Texture – How well the texture space has been used, and how well the texture is painted/applied.

DUE DATE: September 2nd: a Saturday, 4 weeks and a few days from today!

Idea:
Find your favorite movie star/comic character/cartoon character, and model the mess out of it. But think carefully, you don’t want to go modeling the same person as someone else. If you do, people will judge the two of you, before they judge yours against the rest.

Poly limit:
3,000 Tris Total. You can do whatever you want with these, just don’t get carried away and don’t exceed the 3,000 Tri Limit.

Textures:
(1) 1024 x 1024 texture, you can chop that up into whatever you want. I think for this one bump maps will be ok, normals are OK TO GO, but you still need to go all out in your texture.

Textures can be hand-painted or you can use photographic sources. Do what you do.


Final Pictures:

You must provide a screen grab of your wire frame with your poly count, with the actual model and all its parts selected. Please don’t Photoshop your Poly counter with a bogus count. Make sure you post all work in progress, including final poly counts and wire frames in the work in progress thread.

Also, provide at least 2 rendered pictures of your model. Even better, try to composite a nice art piece similar to the ones in the Winners' Gallery. Be careful how you do this though, simple is often better.

A Final Entry Thread will be up and waiting around the end of the third week/beginning of fourth week. Don’t forget to submit your work by posting it in the final thread.

Good luck everyone!
BiG ToE.

[moleeth]

Think im gonna give this a go.
im not that experienced in Low poly or organic modelling. But this should be some good practise.

Now just to decide who/what to do

[Kalango]

Thanx God that weapons didn't won..hehe.

[Rhauk]

Meh, and I was hoping it would finally be a competition I could join D:

Humans are my biggest weakness so far when it comes to 3D.

[cracker]

hey guys and gals!!!!

im new in the scene , but i think im gonna join this challange !!
i got a little parctice in cinema 4d , and thats the prog i will work with.

sorry for my english , im from germany

hope it will be fun and i will learn something

[augman]

I'll join in for this one.

[Perversonality]

Meh, and I was hoping it would finally be a competition I could join D:

Humans are my biggest weakness so far when it comes to 3D.

The brief is a star/character, so you don't _have_ to do a human. There's been plenty of famous non-human characters in films. Think aliens, robots, monsters, animals (Disney would be a good example here); basically anything that was more than memorable and a character. Even the cars from Cars would count to my mind as they are the characters of the film.

I'm going to try an do something off-kilter for this, which means some planning and thinking is required first.

Good luck all :)

[Pedro Toledo]

This is great! I love the idea!

Actually there's someone I've always wanted to model and now, finally, it will be the perfect time to do: Bruce Lee!

ps: Big Toe, on the rules it says 1028 px maps... I believe you wanted to say 1024.

[madmenno]

This gonna be hard! I'm gonna try for a commic character first. If that won't work i'll just try a simple cartoon character. I wish i had 3000 tri's to spend for my monster.

good luck everyone

[Pedro Toledo]

I'm going to try an do something off-kilter for this, which means some planning and thinking is required first.
This is a good advice. Also because of the polycount.
3000 tris is not so much, people should avoid too fat/big characters, with too many props and clothes if they are going to a realistc look. Otherwise the silouet will probably get too faceted.
But if you're going to a cartoon/stylized look, of course, you won't need to focus on this issue.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

fixed it pedro. 1024 it is.

[Rhauk]

The brief is a star/character, so you don't _have_ to do a human. There's been plenty of famous non-human characters in films. Think aliens, robots, monsters, animals (Disney would be a good example here); basically anything that was more than memorable and a character. Even the cars from Cars would count to my mind as they are the characters of the film.

I'm going to try an do something off-kilter for this, which means some planning and thinking is required first.

Good luck all :)
True, I need to think more like that :P
I still have problems with all kinds of characters though, be it cartoon-style or realistic. Mainly because I don't know anything about anotomy.

I might give this one a try either way though! :D



Edit: Quick questions, would videogame heroes/characters also go under this category?

[Perversonality]

Edit: Quick questions, would videogame heroes/characters also go under this category?

I would say only if there has been a movie or TV series featuring them. This would make something like modelling Bob Hoskins as Mario ok, but not just redoing Mario as Mario from the games. Not my call, but the brief says not...

Edit: Ok, I stand (or in this case, sit) corrected!

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Edit: Quick questions, would videogame heroes/characters also go under this category?

Sure why not. Video games are forms of entertainment, and this was the direction I was trying to go in.

[dark_maggot]

Nice. I didnt vote for this one but if I enter then Ill model Gaara of the sand from the Manga/Anime Naruto.

[defaultalias]

i'm in and i think i'm think i'm going to do HellBoy. he does count, right?
oh, and can we post video stills or is that copyrighted?

[Rhauk]

Great, thanks. I'll try my best, then.

^_^

[Grashupfa]

hi
(1) 1024 x 1024 texture, you can chop that up into whatever you want. I think for this one bump maps will be ok, normals are OK TO GO, but you still need to go all out in your texture.

not quite sure what that means...am i allowed to use a 1024 x 1024 texture for diffuse, a 1024 x 1024 texture for normals, a 1024x1024 texture for bump, or do i have to chop that up?

[jec1183]

Yes you could do a 1024 for each map if you wanted but what he ment by chopping it up is this.

512-head
512-body
512-arms
512-legs


Or
3x512= character
1x512= accessories

[Grashupfa]

ok gr8, i think ill join this one, sounds like a lot of fun...
hm, even though i dont get it, 4x 512 = 2048 ?

anyway, good luck to all the participants!

[Niten]

New comp already started :eek: Nice to hear that we have 4 weeks to work on these. This is going to taugh! I had 3 characters alternatives, Deadpool, Solid snake or Snake eyes (from G.I joe) but I think I'm going to model Deadpool he needs more publicity ;P Good luck everyone! :evil:

[BiG ToE-3DT]

even though i dont get it, 4x 512 = 2048 ?



4 x 512 when talking squared texture space doesn't equal 2048, it's 1024.

To under stand it better, take a 1024 canvas in photoshop, then take a 512 canvas, color one in. Take the 512 one brng it into the 1024, now see how many times it fits.

[TheWinterLord]

lol great, hope everyone have fun... I wish i could join my own idea. Well If I had time I would do Bruce Lee, so good seeing someone doing him :P

Good Luck Everyone!

[Dann-O]

Sounds like fun but right now I am cluless what to do. I'll come up with something.

[RobRussell]

:D Finally an excuse to model Omega Red from X-Men comic/series.

[Duality]

Nice. I didnt vote for this one but if I enter then Ill model Gaara of the sand from the Manga/Anime Naruto.

Oh going with Sabaku no Gaara one of my personal favorites form the show. Good luck with it!
I'm noob at low-poly organics but I'm thinking of joining too and maybe learn something.
Cheers!

[frostsnake]

maybe il join to! then Il model a character from one piece!!

[Rhauk]

Since it's "character", would Ganondorf be ok to model? :>
I hope so, since I've already started on him. And if it's not, I'll just drop the comp and keep working on him.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

I don't know who he is, but if its from a movie or anything else already mentioned then its fine.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

also you should post an image of who your doing, so others know, who not to do.

[Rhauk]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b9/Ganondorf.jpg/200px-Ganondorf.jpg

^_^

[Ineedsleep]

I dont think ve ever seen a 3D liono from thundercats! this the first low poly comp Ibeen in so here goes.

[arneoog]

I have to join this too :D
Low Poly Modelling is so awsome! :smug:

I will be making Agent Smith from The Matrix :)

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/s/smith1.jpg

I will get started really soon :D

[Ineedsleep]

so many ideas I thought I wanted to do liono then captain america then I just found a centurians dvd my god!!

this is one of the first low poly models Ive made is there any where can go for some tricks n tips to help me out!?!

[Ineedsleep]

Ihad the same problem with proportions n stuff I found this and it made all my problems go away except my downstairs neighbour still plays stupid dutch trance till 5am is there something I can download for that?

[Ineedsleep]

also I dont know who made it and it definately wasnt me but it really helped I just wanted to say that so I didnt get any angry dudes trying to say I was stealing their stuff!! thanks anyways

[cracker]

i gooa try and modle pinky , form the tv show pinky and the brain ^^!! i love taht show^^

[frostsnake]

Maybe make one of these, think zoro or choppa!
http://www.madkukkii.com/onep/newop120.jpg

Rhauk- Im looking forward to see your version of ganandorf! will be so sweet :drool:
also everyone elses!

[defaultalias]

Rhauk- your a genius! ganondorf is probably one of the coolest characters from zelda next to Majora. i may change to make Majora just to give you a challange... hard decision

[Mr.T]

HOLAAAAAAAAaaaaa... SUPERCOWWWWWww... MOOOOOOHHHhhh hhiihihihiih..

http://members.lycos.nl/cownchicken/graphics/supercow.jpg

I'm in I always wanted to make her :haha:

[frostsnake]

nice idea MR.T!

ok first post!
my choice is roronoa zoro(3 cool swords to model),former pirate hunter, now crew member of mugiwara kaizoku`s!!

they look almost identical...
http://pagesperso.laposte.net/pipouses/Divers/zoro.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage1.jpg

[arneoog]

Here's what I've made today :)
I think his hair is abit to high, but that's easy to fix :roll:
May need to optimize it alittle... ...1400 tris at the moment :blah:
But the head is probably the most important to get right when it's supose to look like someone ;P

Now, does it look like Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)?

[Rhauk]

Oh no, the pressure D:

People are actually expecting my model to become half decent :P
Listen up, this is my second organic model ever, and a hard one at that!
Ganondorf's head has a quite weird shape, so any tips on how to create it would be nice +_+

[BiG ToE-3DT]

hard to say, right now. just keep at it.

[mashinboo]

ahh ive been watching all the awesome work everyones has done, i think im ready to jump in and be a contender, this theme sounds like it will b so much fun.

[Rhauk]

Hmm, I'm in need of a lil' help here. I think I got the shape of the head ok now (Although he's missing jawbones, something I just can't seem to model), but how exactly do I model eyes/eyelids/all of that?

Usually when I model, I just make them very primitive, like they've done in WoW. Eyeball is in the head-texture and a plane in front for blinking, etc.

On this guy, I kinda need something more. One of his main-characteristics are those crazy eyes.

All ideas greatly appreciated :P


Edit: Actually, I need a lil' more help than that. How exactly do I get the texturesize to 512x512? >>; Usually, I just set up my UV, screenshot it, then paint over it. Not caring about the size. How would I make it become exactly 512x512?

[frostsnake]

arneoog(wow you also from norway..so many)- your model is looking smooth :cool: , why not post the wireframe? and 1400 just on the head is much i guess.

Rhauk-your going all out :dunno: nice! here is some info on edge loops on faces ,the on on the left is more "simple" than the right one, but with your model I guess you should have less polygons than in this example, like on the nose, ears and stuff..
!CLICK ME! (http://www.bunk.cistron.nl/plaatjes/poly_regions.jpg)
Edit: texture problem..what prog are you using ?

update :ugh:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage2.jpg

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Rhauk: your uvw layout will be squared no matter what.

What program are you using? In max 7 and 8 you can render out the uve's to whatever size you want. in 6 you do the basic screen grab, then in photo shop you use the crop tool to select the square, then right click the little area above the image, go to canvas size. Then put in the size you want.

[Rhauk]

Ah, I always forget to state that I use Max 6. Thanks for your help both of you <3
I'll work some more on it tomorrow, it's already half past 1 at night here.

[frostsnake]

same time for me -Rhauk-..and its late, go sleep:shout:

-2 in 1-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage4.jpg

[Glottis]

Hei guys!

I´m ognna give it a go now, now that I´ve learned UVing :)

And after much thinking, I decided to go for Quark, from DS9

here´s the ref and my 20 minutes of work so far:

[frostsnake]

Glottis-
is that a "screen" map, and then you just model "outwards"??


Edit: hei! -bigtoe- are you gonna make some :dance: , and what?? :dance:

[BiG ToE-3DT]

you might not want to texture anything until your done. If you start uv unwrapping now, when you add any geometry the uv unwrap will no long work.

[Glottis]

frostsnake- huh?


And Big-Toe, I just put ´em there for fun :), just so ya´ll could see the resemblance :dance:

[frostsnake]

nevermind my question..dont know if I understood it myself :)

[augman]

I'm going to try my hand at Alice:
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/7174/moviealiceinwonderlandflowersmt2.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=moviealiceinwonderlandflowersmt2.jpg)

I'm not going to make her look as cartoony, though. She'll have more stretched proportions, and I want to make her dress and hair less pronounced. This concept describes it well:
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1613/alicebymyicarusxr0.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alicebymyicarusxr0.jpg)

[BiG ToE-3DT]

hei! -bigtoe- are you gonna make some :dance: , and what?? :dance:



Should I? hmmmmmmm.

[defaultalias]

augman- another good idea. i'm really looking forward to seeing the results of this one
big toe- yes

[BiG ToE-3DT]

alrighty then. I thought about it for awhile. Then turned on the TV, saw it was shark week and thought, what better than the biggest meanest bad guy to ever grace the movie screen.

I'm talking about JAWS!

[dhruvsm]

omm...this is going to be great....and i'hope i'll be able to finish one within time!!!....already seeing some great characters...!!!...

pedro, would love to sees ome posts from u soon!!!!....

all the best to all u !!!!...

will post my entry soon....

[freesupra]

awesome i was hoping this topic would win :D, firstly id like to say good luck to everyone and cant wait to see some good characters come to fruition.
as for myself i have chosen to make Franklin sherman from The Critic ... dont know if many people will know it or remember it, but hes such a classy character. heres a couple of pics of the old boy

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3117/franklin1smallfg6.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=franklin1smallfg6.jpg) http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4777/franklin4cc7.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=franklin4cc7.jpg)

so i started to model him and trying to get a bit done as im starting tafe this week so i dont know how much free time i will be getting..
but this is my progress thus far

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4389/franklinwip1ti4.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=franklinwip1ti4.jpg)

[Grashupfa]

going to do this little fellow here:

http://adorocinema.cidadeinternet.com.br/filmes/shrek-2/shrek-2-poster03.jpg

[frostsnake]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage5.jpg

[arneoog]

frostsnake, Thanks :) Your is looking pretty good too :cool:
Are you from Norway? :roll:

Here is an update! :D Now with wire! ;P

[frostsnake]

arneoog- takk! ja fra gudbrandsdalen...anyway the your model looks good, thoug you need maybe to fix the mesh alittle, like places where you have polygons/edges that dont make much difference in the siluette. and some of the edgeloops could be better orgenised.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jmandmc/images/loopsfill.jpg
so when animated averything has a nice flow :halo:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jmandmc/images/express.gif
also an example of how to build up the nose. hope it helps!
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jmandmc/images/nose.gif

I will start on the head now,see you :wave:
http://anime.101main.com/fangirls/bish/top30/zoro.jpg

[Niten]

Real Name: Wade Wilson
Occupation: Mercenary
Legal Status: Citizen of Canada, with a criminal record
Identity: Secret
Place of Birth: Canada
Height: 6 ft. 2 in.
Weight: 210 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: None
Known Powers: Deadpool possesses the normal strength of a man of his age, height, and build who engages in intensive regular exercise. Deadpool's only known power is his superhuman healing factor, which is a recreation of the one possessed by the mutant Wolverine. He is an extraordinary hand-to-hand combatant and is skilled in several unarmed combat technique. Deadpool employs a number of weapons, including various blades and guns, which he utilizes as both a master marksman and swordsman. He also relies on a teleportation device to whisk him in and out of danger.

So here's a little presentation of my project. The picture of deadpool I added is bit cartoonish. My model is going be more like Deadpool seen in Deadpool comics #1-4. I have already modeled the torso and legs and parts of the head but I need to do some more poly cleaning before I can show it. It's nice to see that we have wide variation in styles in this competition.

[frostsnake]

Niten- that character looks cool, have to check that comic out!:)
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/336/deadpool5iy.gif
big toe- im lookking forward to se your version of JAWS, bigger,bader and meaner than ever before...

freesupra-head looking nice, good luck with your model!

wips update:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage7.jpg

[the_bromox]

I really like this topic and I finally have free time, so count me in.

Jasmine

[Inpw]

I'm in.
Trying to model this man:

http://kino.reborn.ru/media/image/331/5/4/3/4/5/54345.jpg

Jack Sparrow :)

[kamikasepower]

Mine will be Willy wonka!

the poster and my character study

[Brunobolin]

Hi people,this is my first post at the forum and first challend. I'm gonna model Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehod. It's my first organic model,so i'm not sure if it'll get very good but let's try.

http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/i/it/ga/sonic.gif

[Grashupfa]

I'm in.
Trying to model this man:
Jack Sparrow :)

thought about him too...good luck modelling/texturing/animating him! :wave:

[Niten]

Thanks Frostsnake... It's good thing about this competition that people can find more intresting character. Where did you find that picture of deadpool? It's quite nice addition to my reference folder :D

[bb0x]

lets see...ıll be back the 26-27the so ıll have about a week to model texture somthıng.......:D

dont thınk thatll happen...
ıll geuss ıll draw a concepts etc etc wıth how ı should model ıt...hope that'll fasten ıt a lıll bıt up so kında a 3 week plannıng :P and a 1 week cathcıng up to do (a)

[Inpw]

thought about him too...good luck modelling/texturing/animating him! :wave:
Thanks. Good luck to you with Shrek too. :)

[gaetan]

fast sketch for an interpertation of g.c.

[frostsnake]

Niten- just did a google search..looking forward to see how you will create this guy:)

[Brunobolin]

hi people, my first up.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/sonic_02.jpg
1118 tri

All C&C welcome

[defaultalias]

very good, i can already tell it's sonic. wires and a screenshot would help

[augman]

Wow, if even half the people finish, this is going to be a good comp.

[DerekSc]

It was a struggle, but I think I have finally decided on someone:

His name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And he will have his vengeance, in this life or the next.
Otherwise known as Russell Crowe from the film Gladiator.

My other options were Alec Guiness as Obi-Wan Kenobi (who ironically would have hated the fact that someone modeled him in that character), Peter Weller as Robocop, or Scorpion from the Mortal Kombat series of games/movies/tv. Feel free to take any of those if they inspire you. I'm actually a little surprised that we aren't getting more live movie characters considering how many options there are (just think of how many great characters there are in the Star Wars movies alone). But hey, that's everyones own choice and I'm looking forward to seeing the final results of all the entries.

[defaultalias]

I'm actually a little surprised that we aren't getting more live movie characters considering how many options there are (just think of how many great characters there are in the Star Wars movies alone). But hey, that's everyones own choice and I'm looking forward to seeing the final results of all the entries.
"It's a trap!", Admiral Akbar :D

this is about an hours work. i'm trying to stay as close to the original as posible, so tell me if it it starts looking different. this is the official Majora's Mask art work and a screen shot from the game.

concept:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/defaultalias/Majora/majora.jpg

Mask(original):
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/defaultalias/Majora/5.jpg

Mask WIP:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/defaultalias/Majora/Majora-1.jpg

[Klash120]

DEADPOOL! Niten, looking foward to seeing him modeled :P Deadpool = awesome.

[homemacai]

This is the man! i´ll make my best!

[mashinboo]

i have a question can i have 2 characters on screen that total the total poly limit ? this is my first time finaly participating in these events, just tryin to get my feet wet fast :o)

thnks

[BiG ToE-3DT]

you can, but it would be more effective if you did just one characater usin the total limit. If you have to do two, do them one at a time, then you can do your final renders with both in the picture.

Just saying, I'd rather you go all out on one, then do half as good on two.

[de4dy]

Hi! all
Ok Im in Ill make Monkey De Ruffy aka Gummi Man from one piece
The center one :)

[Belgianbonzai]

I'm actually a little surprised that we aren't getting more live movie characters considering how many options there are (just think of how many great characters there are in the Star Wars movies alone). But hey, that's everyones own choice and I'm looking forward to seeing the final results of all the entries.

easier to get a cartoon-ish image right then a realistic one

[andrei313]

I've been waiting for a long time to make this character and it seems I have the oportunity to try it for this comp.
The movie isn't out yet, it will be finished next year...http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/ but Ghost Rider is a well known star so I guess makeing him for this comp is ok :)

[Skeptical Nate]

Im definately in, Im going to model Ash from Army of Darkness

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/SkepticalNate/Bruce_Campbell_Army_of_Darkness.jpg

[RobRussell]

Had to change my mind as Ive never tried to model a known living person so I thought might as well give it a try and learn along the way..........SILENT BOB! (Kevin Smith)

[Animaleante]

okay...now Im feeling down...I started to model Monkey D. Ruffy, from One Piece, 2 days ago....I'm half way now....and just noticed that someone else is going to do it to....big-toe...can there be two of the same?...I really don't want to start a new one....

[andrei313]

you don’t want to go modeling the same person as someone else. If you do, people will judge the two of you, before they judge yours against the rest.


So, I think you can do that. If you are modeling for fun, portfolio or practice don't start a new one. If all you want is to win... I would model something else :)

I got so excited with my character that I had to start doing something... Here is a quick blocking of the forms:

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/4395/ghostriderxs6.jpg

I don't think I can stop modeling him... I have to finish this soon... I hope I will get some sleep tonight :D

[Animaleante]

I gotta say sorry to de4dy but....I love this character so much that I had to model it....but mine is just for the practice...I have no idea what topology is....and I neeeeeeever tried to model anything organic so....this is horrible I know....oh..and about the extra polys for the rig...I'm gonna do then...after I finish the basic shape...

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5486/monkeydruffyan9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and wire:
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/2461/monkeydruffywirein9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Duality]

Hey ppl first time here and first time modeling a low-poly. Don't know if I'll make it trough this but I'll give it a go. My character is Megaman X. Here's a pic:

[frostsnake]

if everyone that put a picture up, wil finnish a model, then this wil become the ultimate competition!

Animaleante- luffy is looking good!

[Animaleante]

thanks frostsnake....your Zoro is obviously looking much better than mine :D

[andrei313]

Animaleante, I see you've started with a box... For a character that is going to have 3000tris it is a lot easier if you start with 8 sided cylinders for the torso and legs, and 7 sided cylinders for the arms... and finaly... a box for the head and hands.
Here is a nice video tut about blocking the forms: http://www.mr-chompers.com/tutorial/video/massblocking.zip
I hope it helps.

[Animaleante]

hehehe...I've just noticed that I have to add a lot of new edged to it...I guess I will start over....Im so used to a box when Im modelling a car that i tought it would be the same with a person...guess I was wrong...thanks for the help and link andrei313

[simple_minded]

This is my first 3d total challenge, hope its a good one..... I'm gonna do Harley Quinn based off of a concept by my friend John "Roc" Upchurch.......
!BAMF!

http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/757/sketchbook2dl5.jpg


Niten, looking forward to see Deadpool in 3d, goodluck!


!BAMF!

[augman]

I'm still tweaking some verts around in the face, but here's the first shots of Alice:

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/1033/wip1lw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ineedsleep]

that drawing is awesome.!!>!

[Animaleante]

I've started my model again...much better looking now..thanks again andrei313...and just one question...as u can see on my render...my model looks boxy...just like augman's second set of renders...how can I get the first set of render's smooth effect??

[andrei313]

Smoothing Groups
Be sure to have the same smoothing groups on the polys...
Here is a tut for that:
http://www.poopinmymouth.com/process/tips/smoothing_groups.jpg

[BiG ToE-3DT]

in max under the editable poly scroll all the way down till you see smoothing groups, but before you do this you need to be in poly mode or element mode. In poly mode you can select the parts of the model you want smooth, in element mode to whole model is selected. Once you select the parts, click one of the numbers in the smoothing group area.

[Animaleante]

yey^^...I finally understood what is smoothing groups...and it fixed the problem..thanks one more time andrei313! :D

ops...I just saw the post from BiG ToE...thanks to u too man!

[Ineedsleep]

Im new to this poly stuff for the shoulder muslces do I model in the definition or just the shapoe and just use a map to make the detail?

[andrei313]

I would say just make your model look nice, and work like you are used to but don't use Mesh Smooth. When it is finished see what is the polycount and start to cut down in the areas that it looks the same from a distance without detail untill you are under the 3000tris limit.
Keep the highpoly too... Who knows... maybe you have time to make a normal map for your model.

[Animaleante]

okay..following the teachings of andrei313 and Big Toe...I've re-modelled the body...tell me what u guys think...and I'm frustrade with my blueprints....the feet and arms are not is good position...but I will manage to get it done nicely :smug:

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6251/monkeydruffy22ja2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and wire:
http://img173.imageshack.us/img173/4495/monkeydruffywire2pr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[andrei313]

Much better. A very good re-"start".

[BiG ToE-3DT]

yes that is looking real nice. You should toss a symmetry modifier on there to see what the whole thing looks like, then open up the poly counter (make sure tris are selected) and see where you are.

[Animaleante]

thanks guys...Ive made some updates...will post in a moment..the polycount with the symmetry on is 690 tris so far....I guess I will have plenty of polys to do this character with good details!:D:D:D

[de4dy]

Ok back to the old drowing board for me then

[Animaleante]

sorry de4dy.....

[de4dy]

yea yea never mind ill make usop or someone else and we can make a battle scene together hh

[Spartan-117]

question?

Does the character need rigging and stuff.

[de4dy]

Anyone care to tell me how to make smoothing groups in maya ???

[Grashupfa]

Anyone care to tell me how to make smoothing groups in maya ???

yes i care :haha:

go to "modelling" shelf, then you'll find under "Edit Polygons | Normals" the function "soften/harden" ... then you just have to select "all soft" and click ok.

Hope i solved your problem.

[mashinboo]

no problem i'll do one all out its cool. This is the character im going to hopefully complete for this venture.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/mashinboo/800_1.jpg

gonna do huey freeman from the samurai episode hopefully i can squeeze in all the accesories ;P

[Ineedsleep]

any one what is the best way of making a low poly head??

[vladino]

Hi folks!

I'm in! ;P And I would like to model the Dexter!

http://www.worldstart.com/store/images/dexter-lab-science.jpg

This will be tough one to bing 2d character to life in 3d.

Wish me luck! :drool:

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[augman]

any one what is the best way of making a low poly head??

I start with the basic loops (eyes, mouth, and forehead/chin), and fill in the gaps from there. It's really essentially the same as making a high-poly head, but just be more conscious of what polies you're putting where. Make sure every poly has a purpose (so don't have some that just blend in).

[Animaleante]

sooooo...I'm not that fast I know...but I think I am managing to get it correctly...at least..I'm happy with my model so far:D
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9483/monkeydruffy32dk2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wire:
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3448/monkeydruffywire3az8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

C&C if u may plz

PS.: oh yeah...the polycount is around 736 tris:D

[BiG ToE-3DT]

yea yea never mind ill make usop or someone else and we can make a battle scene together hh

you dont have to do another one, its just that everyone will compare the models of the same concept.

That is also why I said to post a picture of what everyone was doing, so people would know. If you wait too long, your idea might get taken.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Animaleante: you got 4 weeks, you can slow down.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

oh, and someone asked about rigging, yes the model needs to be rigged and posed for the final images. And no the bones do not count as tris.

[frostsnake]

lol, bigtoe! btw how is it going with jaws?
Animaleante- looking good, was wondering if your gonna rig him and if hes gonna be able to strech like rubber?

little update, think i got the hair color right!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage10.jpg

[evil-98]

ok guys i know what im going to try and do :p
the new batman from WB, cartoon show. heres a ref.

http://kidswb.warnerbros.com/files/kidswb/us/zp-424/550/BTM_GAL01_EP001_PIC06.jpg

[simple_minded]

Hey evil-98, a while back i was plaining on modeling that verison of Batman... This may help...... Its screen grabs from The Batman DVD Menu, hope it helps!



http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/3562/batmanturncopyri6.jpg

[Hellhammer]

Im probably going to have a hard time with this guy, but i just had to do it!
Simon Belmont :D

Although its kinda hard to find plenty of reference, i think that only pic will do for me :). Good luck everyone and happy modeling

[de4dy]

Yea I know BiG ToE his making great progress with it so i wont challange him too a Monkey de Ruffy built-off.Rather do domething else.


PS: i was the one that said that i was going to make Monkey de Ruffy first.

[Animaleante]

I know de4dy...that's why I said Im sorry..... :(

[de4dy]

Like i said dont worry ur making the Pirate King very good

[evil-98]

Hey evil-98, a while back i was plaining on modeling that verison of Batman... This may help...... Its screen grabs from The Batman DVD Menu, hope it helps!


whoa a side view!! :lurve: thanks alot this will definently help

[TheWinterLord]

Wow what a great competition with so many contesters! I think whoever came up the idea feels pretty good.

keep it up yall!


(big toe got 1111 posts)

[BiG ToE-3DT]

1112 now, and my JAWS will come along nicely, I think, when I get started. I need about a week to take care of another model (environment) then I'll get to this.

Evil, have you thought about doing a car, like Night Rider, or the A-Teams van. Just saying, this comp is open for anything.

1113, ooppss.

[de4dy]

I'm out!

[evil-98]

Evil, have you thought about doing a car, like Night Rider, or the A-Teams van. Just saying, this comp is open for anything.


wait wait wait... what?! :eek: so i can do movie vehicles?! :crazy:
wow if so that just opened a billion doors!! :dance: :dance: :dance:

[frostsnake]

roronoa zoro`s blade model!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage11.jpg
"ChachinG"
440 :faces:

[Grashupfa]

Well, i started today, still need to work alot on the likeness :crazy:
320 tris so far

[3Danny]

I am going to be doing Edward Scissorhands.

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/edward5.jpg (http://www.theimagehosting.com)

[Pedro Toledo]

so i can do movie vehicles?! :crazy:
I believe you can do vehicles that are also characters.

[frostsnake]

Edward Scissorhands got on hell of an outfitt!!, are you going to model all that detail?

[TheWinterLord]

no but he might texture it :P
get the detail in your texture not by modeling everysingle thing.

[Cranium]

This thread is looking good ,i really like the one pice work .
Frostsnake! its starting to look nice, nicely done the blade. how long will you work on modeling this character?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

I'm out!


No your not. Name a TV show that you watch, a movie that you like, a cartoon that catches your eye, a video game you just can't put down.

Now, pick something and model it.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

This thread is looking good ,i really like the one pice work .
Frostsnake! its starting to look nice, nicely done the blade. how long will you work on modeling this character?


he only has 4 weeks.

[frostsnake]

Cranium- thanx man!, decided to start earlier with this one, the last one I started two days or something before the deadline.I dont know how long it will take(not 4weeks i hope), trying to put some normal-map on the sword now, and It aint looking sweet, so guess it will take some time.. are you going to make something? btw I like your avatar;)
"Ha er det du mikkel??, hvor er du nå?"

Edit:
normal map test, with unfinnished uwmap. any tips will help!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage12.jpg

[de4dy]

my inspiration and my ability blow up in my face BiG ToE

PS:got dumpped by my girlfriend of 3 years.So am in between anger and sadness and cant concentrate.

[TheWinterLord]

de4dy sry to hear that, maybe you should just be watching this comp, and get another girl.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

use that emotion to model the hell out of something.

[dark_maggot]

Here is the wireframe and polycount so far. Im going to try and finish the Kasekage version of Gaara.....hope I can finish before the comp is over.

needs some adjustments here and there but nothing complicated.

[Duality]

Nice work, it looks really good. Oh and it's Kazekage (kaze = wind). I'm very anxoius to see how you do it further on ^^

[3Danny]

First update:

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/edProgress1.jpg (http://www.theimagehosting.com)

And yes I am going to texture most of the detail; however, his hands will be modeled out. :crazy:

[BiG ToE-3DT]

dark_maggot: i know your not done wit hthe head, but just make sure you straighten out the neck, right now there is a slight curve as it leaves the head. Needs to be straight. please.

[de4dy]

thx BiG ToE Ill try
PS:how do u make a bump just curious

[Brunobolin]

Update, wire and screenshot... ^^

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/sonic_pes.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/sonic_wire1.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/soniclado.jpg

[augman]

thx BiG ToE Ill try
PS:how do u make a bump just curious

A bump map is a grayscale map that demonstrates how the lighting will affect any particular point on your model. If the map is black at a certain point, it will simulate no change in topology. If the map is white, it will simulate a lifted area. And, of course, grays fit in with this in the middle.

A typical way to start one is, when you've finished your color map, change the color map to grayscale for a base. Then you can adjust the levels and add details to your liking. There's really no one way to make a bump map, but converting to grayscale is one way to start.

Update

EDIT:I have one small critique for you, as a fan of Sonic since my childhood: The spikes on his hair start closer to his head. The way you have it, the spikes are starting a little too far away from his head. I'd try moving them in a bit. Otherwise, it's looking good.


I worked on Alice a little today, but not too much. I finished up the hair and tweaked a few verts in the face. I still have to work on her nose a little bit more and I'll consider myself done with the face for now. Right now I'm only down to her collarbone, so I don't think an update is necessary. I'll post tomorrow when I'm further. My current tri-count is 1059.

EDIT 2: freesupra, I just wanted to say that your model is coming along really well. Even if I didn't know who you were modeling, I'd be able to figure it out in a snap. Nice job.

[freesupra]

as the title suggests a little update

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5479/franklinwip2ur9.jpg

everyones work is looking good so far, keep it coming peoples :D

[de4dy]

ok thx ur like a maya teacher to me now so dont go anywere :)

[augman]

ok thx ur like a maya teacher to me now so dont go anywere :)

Haha!

I'm a MAXer, though. It's all good though, as long as we learn something from these comps.

[dark_maggot]

Duality: Ups!!!! My mistake, I'm really bad at spelling....hehe.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Augman, you kinda got the right idea, but when it comes to bump maps, black goes down, white goes up, grey stays flat.

[augman]

Augman, you kinda got the right idea, but when it comes to bump maps, black goes down, white goes up, grey stays flat.

Oh. Durr, I'm stupid. Ok.

EDIT: Geez, my model is filling up the tri limit quickly. Just the head and hands is already at 1700. Granted, they're the most dense, but even still, I thought I'd have more. Oh well, I guess this makes it the challenge. :smug:

[de4dy]

How do u get rid off vertex paiting ???? It just stays there doesnt want to disaper i put different materials on it but stil notihing

[Pedro Toledo]

freesupra, I used to watch this show everyweek on cable. This guy really rocks, I remember a coversation he once had with an owl who was at the top of a scare crow.
He thought the scarecrow/owl was actually a real person and started to talk about his wife, and the owl saying "Whooo?" And he replying "My wife, Eleonor!"... for hours!

Great choice and a really cool model, cant wait to see it done!

[freesupra]

haha yeah franklin is so eccentrically awesome and finally someone who has seen the show.. oh happy day :'), thanks for the comments pedro :D

[Ilkejav mk5]

I'm kinda late, but I've finally decided on what to model:

I searched for a character that was at the same time iconic (easily reckognizable), doable (in terms of low-polygon modeling), and available...

Indiana Jones:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bb/Indiana.jpeg/250px-Indiana.jpeg

I think this is my best pick, personally. It's certainly gonna be challenging. Especially since I'm moving away at the end of the month which means I won't have all the time I want...

[Inpw]

3Danny I am going to be doing Edward Scissorhands.

Another mr. Depp character (third for this moment). Sure, he will be glad of such kind of popularity :D Good luck to you!

[Mesciurius]

this comp looks fantastic until now
I'll try to make this guy

(I just couldn't let Gaara all alone :smug: )

[andrei313]

Yersterday was a long day but I'm almost done with the model. It has 2898tris, I'll use the extra 102 for the flames around his head. All I have to do now is find some time to unwrap it :D

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9741/grng3.jpg

[freesupra]

fantastic work andrei313, i wanna see this guy burn :P

[evil-98]

wait big toe pls answers my Q!!. are you saying i can do this may sound corny but
the fast and the furious series?!

you guys are doing great alot of ppl this time. many different variations! keep it up and take your time. you guys are going to fast. :p

[BlindM]

Hi there!
I decided to jump in and finish something this time!
(I was not so active on this forum :o)

I chose a rather simple character, comparing to the others...
Here it is, probably everyone will recognize him!

[Grashupfa]

@andrei313

I really like your work, keep it up! I am curious how he will look like with all the flames around his head :dance:

some more progress...

[BiG ToE-3DT]

wait big toe pls answers my Q!!. are you saying i can do this may sound corny but
the fast and the furious series?!




yep, without the cars in that show, there wouldn't be a show

[Cranium]

Frostsnake is the blade with normal map ,or the thing you put the sword inn?
Mikkel

andrei313 that modeling is pretty good, how will you do the flames around his head?

Im looking forward to see the naruto characters develop

[frostsnake]

great progress everyone!
Its with a holster, if thats what you meen?, but you can take out the blade!

[Rhauk]

Meh, this is hard.
There's really only one picture of Ganondorf. And in that one picture he stands on an angle, so I have nothing to go from. I'll try though +_+

[vladino]

So here's my update. I've just quick made all the parts to see the budget I got left and now I'll start to refine the mesh to cretae details. I'm now at 1174 tris.

How do you like my Dexter? :o

C & C are welcome!

http://www.roth.sk/gallery/3d/wip/dexter01.jpg

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Rhauk: you can take the angled view into photoshop, cut it at the nose, and just try your best not to elongate the proportions, same picture for the side view.

[frostsnake]

update:
its about 2800 tris
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage15.jpg

and another normal map test, think I know how to do it now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage14.jpg

[Ineedsleep]

Im really trying hard but my model is no where near as good as these is there any good tutorials I could use to help me along

[BiG ToE-3DT]

first post up a few screen grabs of what you got so far, before you go doing that.

[requiem2d]

Some really nice work guys, good luck :)

[FrZnChAoS]

Havent tried one of these comps for awhile. Hopefully I can get it done within the time alotted. My character will be Kasumi:

http://scr3.golem.de/screenshots/0410/kasumi/kasumi.jpg

http://www.tecmo.co.jp/product/doa3/jpg/kasumi04l.jpg

[augman]

Update:

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1917/wip2vt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The bracelet may be hard to see. The four medals hanging from it are the club, heart, spade, and diamond. And the blue thing is a book. I think I'll spend the extra polies further defining the boots and legs.

[frostsnake]

update:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage17.jpg

[de4dy]

Ok started something but dont know how to continue
How to moddel the hair and if u can guess who it is im kind a making :)
tris 736

[simple_minded]

Heres a little update on Harley Quinn .... Started yesterday during lunch...... Heres what i got so far........


http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/5748/harleyej6.jpg

[evil-98]

^^ wow that looks great. looks like we got a real competition on our hands guys. :p

edit: ok then! bigtoe thanks for answering :crazy:

[BiG ToE-3DT]

its what I do.

[augman]

Harley Quinn

Whoa! How many tris is that at? It doesn't really look like you have much more to spend.

[simple_minded]

when i'm done she'll be between 3500 and 4000, then i'll chop her down to 3000..... no problem......



http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/7695/polycounterfz6.jpg



!BAMF!

[Mr. Bluesummers-3DT]

Simple_Minded
You might even be able to make a normal map out of the high-rez detail, no?

[BiG ToE-3DT]

yeah he can. But simple_minded in case you don't know this, props count towards the final character polly count.

Just thought I should tell you, I notice you only had the model selected in the counter,

[simple_minded]

yeah, i could do the normal, but i don't think I'll have the time.... As for the weapon..... yeah..... thought it'd be an either or situation....... prolly gonna go with the gun then, thanks again!



!BAMF!

[Brunobolin]

augman
thanks man, you are right. the spikes are too far away , i'll bring them closer to the head at the next up, your model is ok, no crits so far.

[3Danny]

Working on the hands now.

http://images6.theimagehosting.com/edProgress4.jpg (http://www.theimagehosting.com)

[Animaleante]

okay...I just fixed some things...add a few polys here and there...I'm moving to the head now...then the hands...and I guess I will be over with modelling...
he is with 866 tris right now..so I'm thinking about making another character as well....and frostsnake...when u are done...could u borrow me those swords?..I would like to do a little composition:D

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1937/monkeydruffy42iy5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wire:
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8123/monkeydruffywire4dm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[frostsnake]

Animaleante-Sure thing!soon finnished texturing the first sword...anyway model looking better now.
simple_minded- that model is super cool, the concept as well!

[Animaleante]

oh well...as I expected...Im getting beated up by the head...I guess I will have to follow a few tuts...thanks for th ppl that sent me links for low poly tut!
here is the update so far:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/7546/monkeydruffy52jh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and wire:
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1426/monkeydruffywire5ko2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and thanks frostsnake:D

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Animaleante: make sur eyou put enought polly's in the joints, so he bends right when you rigg him. If you dont, example, this arms will collapse when you bend it.

[Animaleante]

don't worry...I will be doing that...I just want to to de difficult part before I add this little details...or else I will just keep doing details and never finish the character...

[BlindM]

Finished Gumps head.

[requiem2d]

Finished Gumps head.

Good job on the smoothing groups there as well as the general shape, good luck :)

[Rhauk]

Rhauk: you can take the angled view into photoshop, cut it at the nose, and just try your best not to elongate the proportions, same picture for the side view.
I'm sorry but I didn't really understand that +_+
Oh, and I might drop out of this comp, I'm not sure. As I said before, this is my second ever organic model, and it's a bit embarrasing to have a model that's so much crappier than the others >>;
Besides, I can't unwrap humans~ The Ben Mathis site doesn't work for me, whenever I try to click on his tutorials it just redirects me to his site..

[frostsnake]

texture update!
sword-1 color texture 99% complete
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage18.jpg
Uwmapping and texturing is a pain in the ass :xx:

[frostsnake]

Rhauk- hei! you cant drop out, you picked the coolest guy ever :dance:
if your using 3dsmax then you should check out some "pelt mapping tutorials"

[simple_minded]

Heres an up date..... bout done with the model, she just needs a face and some poly chopage....... lotta poly chopage actually...... so, yeah.....


http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4026/harley2tf2.jpg




!BAMF!

[Brunobolin]

Another update: spikes, hands and body,
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/sonic_06.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i273/Brunomoura/sonic_05.jpg

please critcs!!!!!!!!!!1

[Hellhammer]

First update. Blocking up general shape.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

slowly changing my mind, to this guy.

[freesupra]

simple-minded: love the harley model she is looking fine as, what is the poly count atm? the mesh flow is really great and the oversized novelty mallet would be good item to keep though
Brunobolin: the hands look a little blocky for sonic, they should be a bit more bubbly if you get what i mean but other than that hes coming along nicely
Hellhammer: looks like your off to a solid start there and youve used your polys quite wisely, cant wait to see how it turns out

[defaultalias]

big toe - like it, another naruto character
i'm leaving on vacation for a week, so i might not finish. also, i may change back to Hellboy, or even something else, i don't know. oh well... see you guys when i get back :smug:

[requiem2d]

Brunobolin, do you have a smoothed version too? Cheers, would be easier for c&c :)

[andrei313]

andrei313 that modeling is pretty good, how will you do the flames around his head?

Thanks. I'm not sure yet how I'm going to do the flames. I will try with some planes and opacity, I hope it will look nice that way. Another way would be to model the fire, but I don't think that will look nice... even if it would be transparent. At the moment I plan to make some little changes to the character, I'll post some update when I have something new to show you.

[Mabrick]

Does it have to be a complete character ?, can i do only the head??

[Perversonality]

Nice progress so far everyone :) Trying to find some time to get started on this one! Current thoughts on who to do are Spawn, Kurt Russell's character from Big Trouble in Little China or one/some of the Time Bandits... Should find some time soon, with luck

[TheWinterLord]

oes it have to be a complete character ?, can i do only the head??

It has to be a complete character of how he she it or wahtever looks like in a movie or comic.

[Hilm]

Wow suprised no one has chose him yet but i'm gonna try this little guy:

http://neuro.me.uk/yoda/yoda.jpg

[rushir]

Hi, everybody and good luck!

I had voted for bust but I have time to take part

I try to make model of this lady
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Can i use any type of map besides bump?

[Mesciurius]

simple_minded:That's some nice work
BiG ToE-3DT : Kakashi - sensei ! Cool ! :cool:
This what i've done so far and a picture of whatshould look like in the end

[Hilm]

Heres the progress Ive made so far =)


http://www.greeneyegrafix.com/images/WIPS/YodaHeadMesh.jpg

http://www.greeneyegrafix.com/images/WIPS/YodaWire.jpg


Next is the funky cloak I think.

[Niten]

Hi again. Cool projects everyone! :kiss: I have been busy because my school started this week :xx: How much time do we have left? Here's the body so far.. I'm going to tweak it a little today and crits are welcome. I have spent last days experimenting with the head.

[Hilm]

And a lightsaber for the small guy =)

http://www.greeneyegrafix.com/images/WIPS/LightSabreRender.jpg

[frostsnake]

Hilm-hey! try duplicating that beam plane and make it cross with the other, maybe it will look more dense.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

Can i use any type of map besides bump?

you can use whatever was stated in the rules on page 1.

[Cranium]

Hei frostsnake that katana rocks,nice texturing. I Cant wait for the next 2 or 3 of them.. :) its maybe to early to talk about rendering but you should make some toon shaders for him ,when you finnish...

****ty I can`t joine , my comp sucks. If some one dont know what to model ,I have some ideas:

1:One pice characters, really cool.

2:Monkey Island characters.

3:Metal gear solid characters.

[Grashupfa]

And a lightsaber for the small guy =)



dunno what application you are using, but if i were you, i'd make the blade with a cylinder and then apply a texture with glow to it. worked for me (made a lightsaber some time ago) perfectly and should be allowed i guess..

[Hellhammer]

I agree, the plane is ok, but at some point it wouldn't be visible XD! Even an extruded triangle would get the job done, and its just 7 tris without the base!

[snows]

Heres an up date..... bout done with the model, she just needs a face and some poly chopage....... lotta poly chopage actually...... so, yeah.....

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4026/harley2tf2.jpg

!BAMF!

Looking very nice simple_minded. Nice polyflow.

[Hilm]

I agree, the plane is ok, but at some point it wouldn't be visible XD! Even an extruded triangle would get the job done, and its just 7 tris without the base!

K i'll give it a go =)

Thanks for the suggestion(s) everyone

[DerekSc]

The problem with the lightsabre glow is that they flare it out near the base and thin it out near the top. If you just use a generic glow on an object it will stay uniform through the whole thing. I agree with the X plane technique that frostsnake mentioned, with one small addition... group the two planes together, and then spin it at one full rotation per frame down the long axis. If you turn on the motion blur it will seem more solid and won't see the seams (used to do laser beams and gun flashes like that in Lightwave). Yoda is looking great Hilm, keep it up. simple_minded your Harley Quinn is looking really nice as well, great hands!

[Hilm]

The problem with the lightsabre glow is that they flare it out near the base and thin it out near the top. If you just use a generic glow on an object it will stay uniform through the whole thing. I agree with the X plane technique that frostsnake mentioned, with one small addition... group the two planes together, and then spin it at one full rotation per frame down the long axis. If you turn on the motion blur it will seem more solid and won't see the seams (used to do laser beams and gun flashes like that in Lightwave). Yoda is looking great Hilm, keep it up. simple_minded your Harley Quinn is looking really nice as well, great hands!


Yeah I kept it at one plane to avoid seams but i'll try the motion blur thing and see what happens =)

ty

[- FredH -]

It's been a while since I entered a comp here (I was known as Apt Pupil before) ;)

I'll be doing.....

http://www.artbyfh.com/artwork/game_characters/2006_underworld/ref.jpg


_FreD_

[BiG ToE-3DT]

oh my damn.

[TheWinterLord]

oh my damn.

hmm, ok ive read the last pages 2 times over now, what happened Big ToE? Or what is it?

simple_minded its looking kick ass, cant wait until you make that gun hehe.
Hilm The high poly version of the head, look at references and add those wrinkles that he has on top of his head and stuff.

[frostsnake]

thanks -Cranium-

update:
2 of 3 finnished , C&C are welcome!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage19.jpg

[Jedianakinsolo]

Those are good fore base, but you could really use some grunge on them.

http://www.poopinmymouth.com/process/false_geometry/false_geometry.htm

[Pedro Toledo]

hmm, ok ive read the last pages 2 times over now, what happened Big ToE?

Fred happened

[Bizob]

This is the first time I've ever entered a challenge. Actually, this is the first time I've ever posted in this forum. I have been keeping an eye on it for a long time now and have enjoyed many talented artists works coming from this site. I figured it's about time I joined up.

~Having said that, I plan on creating Fat ******* from Austin Powers. FB had many outfits in the movie so I plan on utilizing the UPS outfit. I'll have to get some screen grabs from the movie.

I hope my wire fighting team is ready (pun intended).

http://www.artofbizob.com/BizobImages/FatB.jpg

[TheWinterLord]

Fred happened
hahaha thx!

[Bizob]

It's been a while since I entered a comp here (I was known as Apt Pupil before) ;)

I'll be doing.....




_FreD_

I just check out your website and I can't wait to see how Kate turns out!

[simple_minded]

Bizob, when the second austin powers movies came out there where a series of figures by todd mcfarlene or how ever you spell his name...... if you could get one of those figures and take a front and side pic of it, that would be a great start...... or actually anyone doing a character from a cartoon, comic or some movies should be able to find a figure for front and side views....

!BAMF!

Just a thought.....



!BAMF!

heres a link to some pics..............



http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=WZPA,WZPA:2006-06,WZPA:en&q=austin%20powers%209%22%20fat%20*******%20figure&sa=N&tab=wi



!BAMF!

[Bizob]

simple_minded

Thanks for the advice and the links. I'll see what I can do. If I have no luck with that, and I have time, I'll sketch my own orthos out using photo reference.

[lucashug]

hi,
i want to make bender from futurama...
its an eazy form, and for my little level,
its better...
see ya.

[BiG ToE-3DT]

hmm, ok ive read the last pages 2 times over now, what happened Big ToE? Or what is it?



yeah, Fred happened. Take a look at the man's website, you will see. Everybody, time to step it up.

Pedro, you have to bring it. I'll bring my A game, but, oh my damn.

[frostsnake]

Jedianakinsolo-thanks for that tutorial, iltry to add some dirt and cuts. texturing can get very anoying if the uwmap aint lined up...the seems go bananas!
-3/3 of roronoa zoro`s soul-:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/frostsnake/wips/stage20.jpg

[Robin200]

I hope I'm not too late. 3Dtotal are always so slow with reporting news like this one.

I'm surprised noone have chosen the coolest villian ever: Venom.
http://www.alaph.com/spiderman/pictures/enemies/venom/venom06.jpg
This one will be really tough cause I've never even done a bodybuilder.