number Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 Here is my contribution. I used an action for the hop cycle, but then couldn't figure out a way to go to pose in the choreography. I ended up using another action to turn the character around. Not ideal, but seemed to work. Feedback appreciated. Movie_Test1.mov --Tim Quote
mouseman Posted October 21, 2010 Posted October 21, 2010 The action for turning around seemed to work quite well. I really like the model, and the moon-like low gravity motion. A couple of very minor suggestions or "quickie" ideas to consider: In the walk cycle, when his left foot is about to hit the ground, it is slightly ... jumpy? I mean just before it hits the ground. That's the one place that seems to jar me slightly out of the illusion of low gravity. Sound! I have 2 suggestions for sound. One is for when his feet hit the ground, maybe a brief scrunching in dirt kind of sound. The second is breathing, as if he's breathing through a ventilator, almost Darth Vader type breathing, but slower and with a bit of pause between breaths. A cute and easy little gag is maybe at the end have him look at his watch, maybe right after the toe taps. That might mean adding a watch onto the model. You've got a really nice entry! Quote
number Posted October 22, 2010 Author Posted October 22, 2010 Thanks for the feedback, Chris. I adjusted the hop action. I found that I had some hold keys on the hips that would pop out the left leg. Should be a little smoother. Thanks for pointing out. Now that I have a little more time, I've added the watch animation . Need to add to the model. Great ideas about the sounds. I'll try to record some effects this weekend. Latest WIP attached. YourName_0000.mov Quote
number Posted October 27, 2010 Author Posted October 27, 2010 Added some much needed sound effects. Again, thanks for folks reviewing and commenting. Calling this one done-done. Lots of fun. The tone is a Quindar tone as used in Apollo (so says the wiki). Movie_Final_Sound.mov Getting the zip together now. Quote
mouseman Posted October 28, 2010 Posted October 28, 2010 Wow! It looks WONDERFUL! You have a winner! (Though it wasn't a contest, per se.) I'm a little surprised how much the sounds added to it! Quote
Admin Rodney Posted October 28, 2010 Admin Posted October 28, 2010 I'm glad I waited to post my comments until after you added the sound. Perfecto. Very nice. I really enjoyed seeing your wireframe also. Thanks for that. You've got a really nice economy of splines. Quote
TurboGorilla Posted February 4, 2011 Posted February 4, 2011 Hi Tim, That's a great astronaut! I'd like to talk with you about modelling another one for me if you have the time. Please email me at sodonnell@turbogorilla-software.com Thanks! Quote
number Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Shannon, I've sent you an email concerning a model. --Tim R Quote
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