Character animation demo "The Imp"

matt3D · 01-05-2003, 06:21 PM

Hi,
I've just completed a character animation demo reel. Basically a short story with an imp. I wanted to create a likeable character - cute, but not so bright. I didn't spend any time at all really on the textures and lighting, although I'd like to in the future. I spent most of my time on rigging and the animation. A small version of the animation and supporting images are available on my web site. Just thought I'd put it out there to see what people think. I am of course seeking work in 3D land!

The link directly to the animation is:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~matt3d/impSmallDivX.avi

my web page is:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~matt3d

Matt.

He started out as a sketch:

Some shots from the animation:

Dreamer · 02-05-2003, 03:20 AM

I like the character, he has a fairly interesting look too him, cool personality like. I think a different texture would make a world of difference. I know it would take a while to make one but it would be worth it IMO as its a few hours work that will show through throughout your whole animation.

And BTW, are you Irish, I noticed you have an eircom account? I haven't been living there for a long while but I'm interested in moving back after high school, any 3d companies there?

matt3D · 02-05-2003, 11:23 AM

I'm actually Australian, but have been living in Ireland for 6 months. I'm leaving again in May - hoping to find work somewhere! There a small number of companies here - apparently things are slow.

Dreamer · 02-05-2003, 03:24 PM

I didn't think there was too much of a 3d industry there. I think there are a few animation places there but they are not too much into 3d. For now I can just hope it will be different by the time I've finished college.

Anyways, another thing, your creature has a very "Shrek" look to him that you might want to tone down (something that once again a different texture could do well).

01-05-2003, 06:21 PM	#1
matt3D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever I am offered a job! Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Character animation demo "The Imp" Hi, I've just completed a character animation demo reel. Basically a short story with an imp. I wanted to create a likeable character - cute, but not so bright. I didn't spend any time at all really on the textures and lighting, although I'd like to in the future. I spent most of my time on rigging and the animation. A small version of the animation and supporting images are available on my web site. Just thought I'd put it out there to see what people think. I am of course seeking work in 3D land! The link directly to the animation is: http://homepage.eircom.net/~matt3d/impSmallDivX.avi my web page is: http://homepage.eircom.net/~matt3d Matt. He started out as a sketch: Some shots from the animation:

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02-05-2003, 03:20 AM	#2
Dreamer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like the character, he has a fairly interesting look too him, cool personality like. I think a different texture would make a world of difference. I know it would take a while to make one but it would be worth it IMO as its a few hours work that will show through throughout your whole animation. And BTW, are you Irish, I noticed you have an eircom account? I haven't been living there for a long while but I'm interested in moving back after high school, any 3d companies there?

02-05-2003, 11:23 AM	#3
matt3D Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wherever I am offered a job! Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm actually Australian, but have been living in Ireland for 6 months. I'm leaving again in May - hoping to find work somewhere! There a small number of companies here - apparently things are slow.

02-05-2003, 03:24 PM	#4
Dreamer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I didn't think there was too much of a 3d industry there. I think there are a few animation places there but they are not too much into 3d. For now I can just hope it will be different by the time I've finished college. Anyways, another thing, your creature has a very "Shrek" look to him that you might want to tone down (something that once again a different texture could do well).

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