Itsgallus - Gender Bender - Richter Belmont (Castlevania series)

[Itsgallus]

Hello Guys....

I did a lot of research on old games to come out with a good idea, it was a hard choice to make.

i will try to make a female vampire-hunter.

here's some references, that i've found on the web:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/ref-sheet.jpg

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[lampshadehead]

Nice! Git 'er done! This one could definately be really cool.

[yoyomon]

Give him some bewbz and ur good to go ;P

Any of them but numba 5. His outfit is boring compared to the others.

[Itsgallus]

Hello Guys....

lampshadehead: Tks man, i 'll do my best...
yoyomon: Agree !!.... the number five looks bad.. :P

Updates:
I did some sketch to layout some ideas about the character..
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/concept-sheet.jpg
*Yes, i know , i need to improve my drawings... :( ... the big one looks like a man (the shoulder are big and the hips isn't too thin)
I will try to change some things along the way, but....the overall idea is there..... if someone has some C&C's please, be my guest...

And started the modeling:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/untitled-11.jpg

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[bb0x]

she looks too masculine.. i'd suggest modelling off of a real women to get the proportions right and than adjust them to your liking.. looks cool tho.. castlevania is awesome :D

[Itsgallus]

Hello Guys....

Bbox: thks man.... i fixed the proportions...

Here is some updates:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/untitled-51.jpg

And some color test with default colors....
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/untitled-5_color1.jpg

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[L3XICON]

a good start to your modelling, and this should make an interesting character.

a few quick suggestions on the modelling

it would be very useful to see the wireframe, as there does seem to be some areas were edge loops are causing you problems

- the proportions still look a little odd. It maybe a design choice by yourself, but the male character from the game is very slender and lithe in his look, your female version currently comes across as a lot more chunky / muscular. If this was design it could make a very interesting take on the character if the anatomy in the textures / normals can be nailed :D

- the arms could possibly use a very small lengthening. its hard to tell right now, and because they are quite thick, they come across as short.

- the head also seems more of the form you would expect from a thinner character, and if you are going for the chunky style could use a little more work on the shapes and forms.

- as a purely design choice, I would suggest making the collar of the coat even more emphasised as it is in the original designs, as this is a real (small but effective) part of the concept which sells this character. and also include the lapels :D

good luck, and look forward to seeing some updates

[Itsgallus]

Hello L3Xicon

thanks for your feedback ....

Here's the wire:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/wire_21.jpg
*With some modifications (Arms,legs)- i think that she looks more slender now...

you mentioned the collar, it is a good idea but, the original concept has 2 versions, and besides the coat, my main reference is with short hair:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/ref-sheet_2.jpg

and on this concept the character doesn't have a shirt underneath and if i put a shirt, the chest area will not show some skin.....i think that the corset idea, looks more sexy.....lol
*this girl is my inspiration for the corset idea:
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/1126-blue-sexy-corset_lowres.jpg

If you have more C&c , fell free to post it...

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[G-khan]

Very good progress but she seemed a little fat to me.

[lampshadehead]

Looks nice. Think the face is modelled very well. Your model seems a bit stalky\ier than the character she is based off of. I think the 'gender bender' version would be closer to your reference image. keep up the good work

[Itsgallus]

Hello Guys

Lampshadehead: Yeah some details are from my own interpretation...the final result will be different from the original concept..

G-kran: thanks man, i haven't noticed that....i fixed it....

a small update:

http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/untitled-6_ortho.jpg
i finished the uv phase...soon i will start the zbrush-step


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[Harbinger]

looks okay. Iy's just her face look a little masculine (or old ). She still kinda look fat compare to the reference Itsgallus gave you. http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/1126-blue-sexy-corset_lowres.jpg

And the edges around the gloves look very harsh.

[SnappedStrings]

Don't listen to em. I think if you want to make the female Richter into a chubby, you go right ahead. The world needs more chubby game heroes :-D

[VinsanityV20]

Don't listen to em. I think if you want to make the female Richter into a chubby, you go right ahead. The world needs more chubby game heroes :-D

No it doesn't - none is quite enough:D

[Itsgallus]

Hello Guys...

Thks for the feedback guys....

Here's the update;
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/untitled-7.jpg
I fixed the belly and the gloves.....
Let me know what you guys think about it...

and started the zbrush on the boots...
http://helderalves.wordpress.com/files/2009/08/boots_wip.jpg

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[Raul]

That is a big woman! nice modeling.