MasterFunk Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 This is the rough draft of my samurai model's head. Criticism is welcome. Thanks, MasterFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainmuffin Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It's probably not necessary to model the full armor. Samurai really only wore their armor when going to war, or for ceremonial processions. Depending on the period in Japan's history. Also, a ninja is going to try to take his prey completely by suprise, attacking when most vulnerable, probably the middle of the night. I recommend checking out some samurai movies, the Zatoichi series is good, and anything by Kurosawa is worth seeing. The mini-series Shogun is very good for costume, culture and setting reference, but it is rife with historical inaccuracies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 It looks like you have a lot of creasing where you don't want it. Can you post a wireframe shot? You might also want to check out these face modeling tutorials, http://www.colins-loft.net/CoopFace.html and http://www.hash.com/users/jsherwood/tutes/SkyLark.pdf. the second one is a pdf download. they're both excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Here is an update with the wireframe. I fixed the creases around the nose and mouth a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 I added the mouth, teeth, hair and eyes. I also started the upper body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 Here is an update with the chest plate almost completely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I finished modeling my samurai but I still need to texture it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 This is looking great - I love the colours - (shows ignorance of samurai) - what are the bits of something underneath his feet? The rest of the body is looking so smooth, that you might want to revisit his face later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 This is looking great - I love the colours - (shows ignorance of samurai) - what are the bits of something underneath his feet? The rest of the body is looking so smooth, that you might want to revisit his face later. The bits under his feet are supposed to be sandals. I might put the strap there or take them out all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 sandals Obvious now you say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterFunk Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I was learning how to make materials and I added cloth and armor textures to my samurai. The cloth is just a projection map bump, and the armor is just a checker mat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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