someawfulbridge Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Allrighty--here goes-- After doing tutorial after tutorial after tutorial, I decided that nothing original will ever get done unless I, well, start doing something original. So, based on many modeling tuts, I decided to try my hand at modeling a face. The face itself was done "freehand"--without rotoscopes, just pushing the mesh as I went. It's basically a 3d version of one of my standard margin doodles. Probably nothing further will ever come of this face--I just thought the exaggerated features would give me a chance to play and learn as I went--hopefully preempting future mistakes. The main thing I would like is criticisms/advice(/praise? hahaha) on spline layout. I'm not worried about the actual design of my guy, just the build, as I figure the same principles will be applicable to future, different-looking models. Have I made too liberal a use of five-point patches? Are there better/more efficient ways to handle the areas to the sides of the nostrils and between the inside corners of the eyes and bridge of the nose? [attachmentid=18802] Thanks-- Mark [attachmentid=18803] Playface.mdl.zip Quote
someawfulbridge Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 I did some tweaking after all. I've reduced the number of hooks and 5-pt patches used, and reduced some spline density, esp. around the eyes. Any feedback on wrong techniques is welcome and encouraged! Mark [attachmentid=18860] [attachmentid=18861] Playface.mdl.zip Quote
Bruce Del Porte Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 Maybe something to think about if you plan on animating him. you might need one more vertical row of splines on each side of the lower jaw centerline. When you go to rig his face, you will want the mesh resolution. I don't know what his relaxed neutral look is, sometimes when you model with the character with his mouth wide open you have trouble animating it and hitting an oo and oh pose. It is an interesting looking character, perfect for a Halloween piece. Keep going, what will the head look like? Quote
Zaryin Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I think where you have the borw connected needs a little reworking. I would just connect them across from each other. I like what i can see of the spline layout otherwise. The face looks like it will be a little flat from the side. Quote
case Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 hmmmmm nice face already i can tell once you get the charcter animated he well be interesting Quote
genocell Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 That dude looks like the villain in Ninja Scroll... Quote
Viper GTX2.0 Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Very cool face. Cant wait to see it with texture. Keep up the awsome work. Quote
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