JohnArtbox Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thanks to insomnia I had a few hours free time last night, but not being in the right head space to do Kapsules, I decided to model a simple character. Lots of cleaning up and tweaks to do (back of the neck, thumbs and a face for starters) but I thought I'd post this stage. [attachmentid=11499] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve392 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 That looks like a fun character ,lots of stretch and squash with that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre4mer Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I love the character!! Just the way he carries himself shows some great attitude. I can't wait to see him with a face -Ethan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajcedrv Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 John, you are inspiration! drvarceto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Rodney Posted November 25, 2005 Admin Share Posted November 25, 2005 John, You probably know without me saying what I think of your Hero models. I want you to finish all your Kapsule work but I REALLY am looking forward to seeing more of your Heroes. Glad to see you occasionally get distracted. Best, Rodney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 Another hour, and he's thinking...but not very well. You don't need to think much when you can lift a semi trailer. Thanks for all the feedback[attachmentid=11799] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagooos Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 ahhah another cool character. I really like that kind of style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 UV Sub patch distribution question? I use a certain amount of 4 point lathes and extrusions while modelling. To decal them, I then split the objects in half and decal either sidebut the outside areas of the decals, where the patches curve away, exhibit stretching. Is there a way to get those patches to uv evenly across the patche's surface, much like if an image stamp was applied to the patch? I know that increased geometry would give me greater control over the decal, but the simple models are faster to animate. [attachmentid=12017] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Resolved the decalling by using cylindrical projection decals in two stages(front and back), on the different parts of the body. [attachmentid=12080] This variation on the character is for a spec project. Once I get the model complete and decalled I'll post an example of what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Moving along...added lots of little details, armour pieces, sandles and a sword. Also I rounded the face a little more as it did not work effectively for a front on view. Now I need to build a sheath for the sword and fix the helmet. Used spline Alpha, Gamma and Magnitude a lot for this model to keep the spline count down. [attachmentid=12245] The sword is a perfect example. [attachmentid=12246] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkaos Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Awesome character, Mr. Artbox. You have a keen eye for making simple yet totally lively characters. I can't wait to see what you do with this guy! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaryin Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hey John, he's looking awesome so far. Love the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 19, 2005 Author Share Posted December 19, 2005 Thanks Jeff/arkaos Fanbones and TSM2 Rigged. Need to add smartskin for the skirt/ kilt and then set up my facial rig and he's ready for animation. I think I need to enlarge the swords to fit his admittedly oversized hands. [attachmentid=12420] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajcedrv Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Great work! Romans used small (short) swords, so it feels that its size is just about right... Keep us posted! Drvarceto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinsEye2k Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 You may want to smartskin the knees as well. The bending a little noodly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyGormezano Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 HE IS GREAT! You do have a knack for engaging characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnxpyre Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Thanks Jeff/arkaos Fanbones and TSM2 Rigged. Need to add smartskin for the skirt/ kilt and then set up my facial rig and he's ready for animation. I think I need to enlarge the swords to fit his admittedly oversized hands. [attachmentid=12420] Actually, in personal opinion , the sword looks kind of comical when it is small, but it could be a tad bit bigger. It fits his overall character. Awesome Character!!!!!!!!!!!!! , really cool to see your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 BitMapStyle render. [attachmentid=12467] The end use is for integration into a live action scene, so he won't end up this way, but I thought it was worth a test render. papergrain and very slight paper displacement added in Painter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyGormezano Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 love it even more - fantastic rendering style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimblepix Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 This is so cool. Can Painter batch render a bunch of TGA's like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted December 21, 2005 Hash Fellow Share Posted December 21, 2005 Wonderful looking images. That centurion should have a short to star in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Thanks all:D Nimblepix Painter can, as can pretty much all current image editors. If your current image editor won't do it PDPro is easier, cheaper and faster than Painter(it just wasn't on the machine I was using). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlJack Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 That has got to be the coolest render style I have seen in a long time. Having characters "move on the page" would look pretty impressive. BTW I have been away for quite some time, in a few words, what is the status of your Kapsules project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 This is mycontest entry for the Heroes comp, but seeing as how anyone looking here already knows the character, and as it uses the new version 13 displacement for the ground(4 whole patches) I felt I could post it. [attachmentid=13277] PLJack...Kapsules is still slowly happening between commercial work....damn having to work for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsjustme Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Kapsules just keeps getting better. Very nice stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Great stuff, as usual, John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Props...the mushroom is decalled, the tomato also, but the leaves need to be painted, while the garlic and capsicum have had UV's established but the decals aren't painted yet [attachmentid=13693] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLimit Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 John awsome character..lots of personality..... love your stuff........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yeah, this is really great stuff John! It's great to see it develop over the various stages. Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenH Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Ooo....lovely vegetables! Almost TWO material..hint hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaryin Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Yeah, I love those vegatables. Especually your decal on the mushroom. What's your lighting set-up for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Thanks Guys....next stage. Mostly happy with the capsicum and mushroom, not so much with the tomato, and the garlic is only half textured. Three more models before animation. [attachmentid=13765] Ken: if TWO needs veggies you're welcome to them, let me know where to post them. Zaryin:Key and twin Skycast skydome sun lights with shadows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Rendertime was killing me(lots of soft reflections) so I had to rethink my setup. I'm stripping everything down, no more procedural materials and reflections, everything is done with decals and environment maps. [attachmentid=14843] romanA.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Oh man, that is so good, John! Great character and great render! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMZ_TimeLord Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Wonderful work John... always nice to see your stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimos Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Rendertime was killing me(lots of soft reflections) so I had to rethink my setup. I'm stripping everything down, no more procedural materials and reflections, everything is done with decals and environment maps. [attachmentid=14843] WOW!!! Beautiful renders.....what was the specs for setup, include resolution too please? Beautiful!... and please let me know render times. I know you said they were killing you but I still am interested. Dimos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckbat Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 That is exquisite. Despite the shortcuts you've taken, I think it's the most beautiful model treatment I've yet to see you produce. Please add me to the list of people clamoring for a pictorial breakdown of the techniques you used to create this painterly look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaryin Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Great! You are the king of breaking things down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks guys, you're good for the ego Dimos: From memory PAL res was taking between 15 and 20 minutes with reflections & soft shadows. Not really a long time, but enough that I started to look for ways to cut it down. The turntable animation is set at 400x400 uses no procedural materials, has no reflections and uses zbufferred lights, although I did add Yves Skin Shader. It rendered at 25 seconds a frame. For anyone interested in the light setup it's my simple default 3 point light setup(I posted it in the default lighting thread). Luckbat: For a while I've been leaning towards the idea that a renderer can be used like a paintbrush. Instead of the slavish hunt to duplicate reality, use models and textures to create 3d sketches. Forget radiousity and encompassing reality, instead embrace shadow and environment maps, textures, painted elements, compositing and stage design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Love the character and the render looks great!!!! Are we going to see a short w/this model? Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimos Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Dimos: From memory PAL res was taking between 15 and 20 minutes with reflections & soft shadows. Not really a long time, but enough that I started to look for ways to cut it down. The turntable animation is set at 400x400 uses no procedural materials, has no reflections and uses zbufferred lights, although I did add Yves Skin Shader. It rendered at 25 seconds a frame. For anyone interested in the light setup it's my simple default 3 point light setup(I posted it in the default lighting thread). Thanks John. I'll have to look into it some more....Very nice indeed! I hope you don't mind me picking your brain (and your awesome rendering skills)? DAMN!!!! Good stuff all around!!! I wonder how long it would render at a wide aspect HD or film output? Any ideas? How'bout using AO? Sorry for all the questions but you seem to now your stuff here.... I'm interested because I am working on a short (still in development) and I would love to get the render times down if I can without losing the look. If need be we'll have to live with longer render times to get the right look. But so far what I've seen from your render it looks rather possible. Very VERY impressed. Dimos P.S. Oh by the way.....Rendering does NOT need to be always realistic so "YEAH!!!!" to the artistic rendering styles becoming more prevelant in the next gen of films and projects and so on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCBradbury Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 That's a realy cool effect with the breast plate. How did you achieve the beaten steal look? Was it a material, or did you make maps for all of those? The only thing i see that you might want to change is his skin looks a little too shiney... unless he's in battle, which then it looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 quick animation trial..first pass only lots to do. He will actually kick a tomato(about a quarter his size) at the peak of the jump. [attachmentid=15003] Mike: not a short...some shots for the demo tape and maybe a spec ad. Real world integration and camera tracking is planned. Dimos : I haven't done much hd, but if you're willing to live with shadow maps and faked reflection, short render times are possible. Compositing and breaking your chors into layers will help tremendously. Dan: the breastplate is a combination of colour and bump decals combined with an environment map material. The skin's an aesthetic decision...plus I was seeing how far I could use environment maps roman.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhar Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Good looking back flip. The head needs to tilt back as soon as he's off the ground. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnArtbox Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Moving right along... I've still got a fair bit of work to do...but this is probably it for a while. Off the top of my head I need to animate his face, fix the tomato when it gets hit by the blade, get a better background, speed the timing up a bit. [attachmentid=15900] roman.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkaos Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Great animation! I really like the motion blur in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DArtZ Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 That was good!!! This one of those things in my mind... if you were only able to see this one time through, like on tv, you would have seen nothing wrong with it and the audience would love it. But if you slow it down and watch it over and over and over again, you'll find that you could probably edit every little thing down to teeth and tongue position:) I like it as is, but you probably, as you mentioned are going make it even bette! Nice work Mike Fitz www.3dartz.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Forwood Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I love it, John! Your usual high standards are still showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve392 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Ha ha active little devil aint he ,very nice animating and a graet charector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hash Fellow robcat2075 Posted April 11, 2006 Hash Fellow Share Posted April 11, 2006 Hey, fine looking stuff! That's a feature-quality looking character! I hope this is a pilot for a series or something because I can totally see that. One ani-bit... around fr. 22-23 his feet are leaving the ground flat-footed. If he pushed off with his toes leaving the ground last it would look like a more forceful jump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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