John Bigboote Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Very cool Stian...wow! Keep going! Q: Are you going to add men? Quote
agep Posted July 20, 2006 Author Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks guys Q: Are you going to add men? I've been on that idea, but I have none available Quote
dreamin3d Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Stian, Still just amazed. Would love to see a wire of your float plane. Quick question, the lines for the masts, are they 'render as lines' or are they actual geometry? Good Stuff, Rob Quote
Dhar Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 Is the deck supposed to be that flat or will you be adding manholes, port holes, elevator pads and what have you? Quote
agep Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Is the deck supposed to be that flat or will you be adding manholes, port holes, elevator pads and what have you? Do you refer to the hull and the main deck? If thats the case, I have not done anything to it yet (its still a proxy). The modelling of the hull or the main deck is up next on my schedule Quote
agep Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Stian, Still just amazed. Would love to see a wire of your float plane. Quick question, the lines for the masts, are they 'render as lines' or are they actual geometry? Good Stuff, Rob Thanks man. The lines are simple geometry. Here is the wires of the planes: [attachmentid=18597] Quote
agep Posted July 23, 2006 Author Posted July 23, 2006 Hi all:) Here is a new update. Have been working on the hull, and its almost finished (some tweaking left). Next to do is the main deck Best regards Stian [attachmentid=18674] [attachmentid=18675] [attachmentid=18676] [attachmentid=18677] Quote
Admin Rodney Posted July 23, 2006 Admin Posted July 23, 2006 Not to overlook your latest but I just saw the previous one: What a beautiful piece of machinery. Wonderful economy of spline. Nice render too. Did I miss your render settings? I'll look back through the posts. Found them: Global Color: white 100% 100% Sampling set to 40 Now to get a copy of your scheme file. Quote
dreamin3d Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Stian, My hat is off. I cannot find even a hint of a spline, after comparing your wire frames to your AO renders! You are one "smooth" dude. My hat is also off to the folks at HASH. You say you have AO set too the defaults. Beaitifull renders, even without materials or color. BTW, checked out your demo reel. Very sweet! Loved the spinning AO and IBL renders. Cheers, Rob Quote
dre4mer Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Gorgeous Stian... i've been watching in awe from the sidelines. I love the detail. Your eye can just rove and rove. A co-worker of mine who has no interest in 3D spotted this from accross the room and said "WOW who's is that!" I don't suppose you'd let us in on the current patch count and render time? Your hard work is definately paying off! -Ethan Quote
My Fault Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Insanity... pure, beautiful insanity! This is one of the most amazing models I have ever seen. Truly, awe inspiring!! Quote
Eric2575 Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Stian, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Amazing work! What sort of detailed rotoscopes do you have anyway, it must be the shipbuilder's own blueprints? Cheers Eric Quote
agep Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 Thank you guys I don't know what to reply to your heartwarming and encouraging comments Thanks Best ragards Stian *edit* I did upload an update in this post, but I removed it again. I spotted some errors in it, I'll upload it later to day after the rerender Quote
Fab Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Incredible !!! I never saw such a complex object. Fantastic work, Stian ! Quote
agep Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 I don't suppose you'd let us in on the current patch count and render time? The patch count is now at approximately 140K, and the renders takes from 10 to 30min with the AO set to 40 (res is 960x480) What sort of detailed rotoscopes do you have anyway, it must be the shipbuilder's own blueprints?Here is my main resources: The line drawings that I use Technical layout (great information) And here is the todays update... not a very big one but... have made the handrail on the main deck (and some other stuff) Best regards Stian [attachmentid=18741] [attachmentid=18742] [attachmentid=18743] [attachmentid=18744] Quote
KenH Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Whoohoo! Bismarck lives! The rail really makes a difference. It's like there's people on it now. PS Let us know when you post this on another forum. I want to see the replies! Quote
R Reynolds Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 Here is my main resources: The line drawings that I use Technical layout (great information) Stian, Early in this thread I made some comment about the size and spacing of your rivets. Having seen your reference images, you may totally ignore my opinion. I'm thoroughly jealous of your resources. I wish everything I wanted to model was this well documented by an obvious fanatic whose willing to post them for free on the Net. Looks like you'll easily beat this guy another Bismarck model who wants to keep his polygon count below 800K. Speaking of the Bismarck images; the catapult for the reconassaince plane looks awfully short, even for a small prop plane. I wonder how many G's did the pilot pull? Quote
agep Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Yet another update Have done some of the details on the main deck (but more to come). It's hard to see the details in these low res renders, so I'm going to post a high res tomorrow Best regards Stian sidenote: patchcount at 171K [attachmentid=18788] [attachmentid=18789] [attachmentid=18790] [attachmentid=18791] Quote
Zaryin Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 I don't even like to comment on this thread anymore because all I say is stuff like "Wow!" and "Beautiful!". It's sickening . Great work. Quote
agep Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Thanks Jeff Here is the Hi-Res image I promised. Its rendered at 3072x1536. Feel free to inspect it Best regards Stian [attachmentid=18801] Quote
NancyGormezano Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 ok - absolutely amazing! both the model (& that I would find a battleship interesting). Your work is always a treat - and additional credit must be given to you for having an aesthetic that captures the eye. Quote
dreamin3d Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Easily, the best model I've ever seen in A:M. You should get an award. No contest could ever do it justice. I can't even ask for a wireframe. Cheers, Rob Quote
Kamikaze Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I do love those mech models......superb work there.. Mike Quote
agep Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 Thank you Nancy, Rob and Mike. It means a lot to me that you like the model The modelling part of this project is soon finished. Then there is the texturing..... Best regards Stian Quote
Dhar Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 The modelling part of this project is soon finished. Then there is the texturing..... And the rigging Good grief, she'll have more bones than there are colors! Quote
case Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 my god that just hit me how the he** are you going to manage to rig that monster??? Quote
agep Posted July 31, 2006 Author Posted July 31, 2006 And the rigging Good grief, she'll have more bones than there are colors! Man, I've had totally forgotten about that part! huff... Anyway, the modelling part of this project is done!!! update attached Best regards Stian [attachmentid=19068] [attachmentid=19069] [attachmentid=19070] [attachmentid=19071] Quote
agep Posted August 2, 2006 Author Posted August 2, 2006 Ha all. I've finally started on the texturing. I'm still in a very early stage on the texturing part, but I have managed to do a few test already. Let me know what you think Best regards Stian [attachmentid=19144] [attachmentid=19145] [attachmentid=19146] [attachmentid=19147] Quote
oakchas Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Stian! It's AWESOME! There's no more to say. I do have a question. Would all the portholes always be open when not in combat? My only comment is this, and really, it's premature. It still looks like a model to me... (and that's why I say the comment is premature, I know you're not done texturing yet.) I have one more question. Why hasn't your sig line changed? You do fantastic work, you do it quickly. I honestly don't understand. You should have a job by now if not the career. Thank you for sharing your progress on this formidable ship and project with us... It could certainly be an illustration in a school text, or naval history book. Quote
alweb Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Wow ! This is a fantastic modeling work Stian ! Congratulation ! there is so much detail! Is your computer and AM still run fine with this beast in head ? superb... I just want to fly through and zoom... Al Quote
dre4mer Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 incredible.....looking more and more like a photograph all the time! Tell me that some time you will render a shot in the water? -Ethan Quote
agep Posted August 2, 2006 Author Posted August 2, 2006 Thank you guys My only comment is this, and really, it's premature. It still looks like a model to me... (and that's why I say the comment is premature, I know you're not done texturing yet.) I totally agree with that. Havent spent to much time on the rendering settings, just made a setup to show of the boat (progress renders). hopefully I'll be able to make a nice render at the end, with ocean (eventhough environments is something I'm really weak on). Here is a quick texturing of the arado plane: [attachmentid=19155] Quote
Viper GTX2.0 Posted August 2, 2006 Posted August 2, 2006 Holly s*** your models are so nice. Are you going to put the models in AM CD? I THINK U MODEL THIING BETTER THEN ALL PPL THAT USE AM TO MODEL!!! Viper GTX Quote
T-Dogg Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 Holy Crap! That is one serious bit of modelling!!!!!!!!! Very impressive! Quote
*A:M User* Shelton Posted August 3, 2006 *A:M User* Posted August 3, 2006 Simply one of the best things I have seen on this forum!! Steve Quote
agep Posted August 3, 2006 Author Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks Here is an new update. I've placed all the materials to their designated groups. What I have to do now is to tweak the materials, add some dirtmaps and hopefully manage to create an environment for the boat Best regards Stian [attachmentid=19203] [attachmentid=19204] [attachmentid=19205] [attachmentid=19206] Quote
Bruce Del Porte Posted August 3, 2006 Posted August 3, 2006 All the photos/video of the Bismarck I have seen have been B&W and I assumed it was an all battleship grey ship, I never knew it was so colorful. Nice job. Quote
agep Posted August 5, 2006 Author Posted August 5, 2006 Thank you all for your comments so far I've done a few environment test. This is colorful renders. perhaps it is Bismarcks last dawn? planing on doing some dark renders later. Hope you like these ones. Best regards Stian [attachmentid=19289] [attachmentid=19290] [attachmentid=19291] Quote
Fuchur Posted August 5, 2006 Posted August 5, 2006 Just to be the first: I hate you! ... ... for being so well at modeling... VERY IMPRESSIV! Hash should use some prictures of that at the siggraph-demo... *Fuchur* Quote
noewjook Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 I am speechless , this is so very very good ! Quote
KenH Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 That turned out nice. I think it needs some dirt and the guns need to be less uniform in position. Then you got a damn fine desktop wallpaper. How's the water done? Quote
Admin Rodney Posted August 6, 2006 Admin Posted August 6, 2006 All the superlatives fail... It just keeps getting better. For some reason I like that last image... the one with the Bismark front. It looks a lot like a photograph to me. Not the grain or paper (or whatever) the setup and general look). My new superlative... "Stian!" As in "Damn... that's Stian!" Quote
DanCBradbury Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 That's awesome! I do have one problem with the renders though: there are no dark hard shadows anywhere on that ship, which make this images look very unrealistic. It looks like you used an IBL exr map, which is good for simple normalized colors, but very bright values in the exr image will create major visible irregularities and take a render downhill. That's one amazing ship, Agep. Wish I could test her out Quote
nimblepix Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 Stian, Will you be putting the lines (ropes) in coils or stored in other ways somewhere? I'm just assuming the Germans pulled their ships into dock the same way we do. I was a boatswain mate, so lines were a big part of my life in the Navy. Just for fun, here are the Blues Brothers singing "Sink the Bismarck." 2.8 MB http://homepage.mac.com/nimblepix//SinkTheBismarck.wav ~ Dan J Quote
case Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 WOW that is awesome.You if there is something wrong with that picture then i cant see it awesome wallpaper good idea lol. A FRIEND THAT LOVES YOUR WORK-CSC Quote
ddustin Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 Thank you all for your comments so far I've done a few environment test. This is colorful renders. perhaps it is Bismarcks last dawn? planing on doing some dark renders later. Hope you like these ones. Best regards Stian Stian, Excellent renderings. The ship does look too perfect but I am sure you will address that. What was the render time for each of those views? Can you do a view with one of the guns raised and off to the side (long perspective view)? I'd like to try something. David Quote
DeeJay Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Thank you all for your comments so far I've done a few environment test. This is colorful renders. perhaps it is Bismarcks last dawn? planing on doing some dark renders later. Hope you like these ones. Best regards Stian Dude, you're ... a loonatic!! Outstanding model, Stian!! Unbelievable. Quote
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