toon flower model with sliders

[mtpeak2]

I've been working on a toon flower model for the trees with leaves project. I discovered something interesting. You can control hair guides with a pose slider. The model is set up for toon render, but I think I'll be able to set an image for the petals for normal renders. I'll be adding sliders for color, size of petals and for flower growth. Let me know what you think.

[mootsger]

That's awsome! I would end it a few frames earlier though. The petals look a little droopy.

[mtpeak2]

You can adjust the slider whereever you like. I left it wide open depending on the flower type. Flowers don't all open the same.

[johnl3d]

Nice job I guess you are the list plant expert now....

[mtpeak2]

Here's an update with new sliders. Still need to add leaves to stem and underside of flower. I need to talk with Bill Gaylord about the growth slider for the flower. I'd like to know how he got it to grow along a path.

[mtpeak2]

Thanks johnl, but I don't think I qualify as an expert. I'm sure there are alot of people on the list that could do better than me.

[Iham Wrong]

Looks really good to me.

 

But, i'm no expert. Just a hobbiest. <grins>

[KingSalami]

that's cool

 

all the petals seem to freak out there in the middle of the animation, is there some way to make it look smoother?

[mtpeak2]

That's because I was changing the length and thick, and yes it can be smoother.

[williamgaylord]

Nice work. It's experiments like this that can lead can lead to some really innovative art. I certainly appreciate work like this which pushes the bounds.

 

If you haven't seen it you should check out Stephen Bruce's aloe vera plant animation for some inspiration!

 

Aloe Vera

 

I think what you are doing will lead to more efficient ways to do a whole flower bed. Thanks for the help so far in developing the use of "hair" for leaves, too.

 

Keep up the good work!

 

Bill Gaylord

[mtpeak2]

Thanks Bill for the help, it worked like a charm. I simplified it into one slider, but I might change that. Here's the test mov.

[Rodney]

Awesome work guys!

Charting new territory while creating great art!

 

Hope Marcel can find time to drop in and post a comment or two.

His contributions to this would be most welcome!

[mtpeak2]

Here's a test for non-toon render. added an image for the petals and gave the stem some texture.

[johnl3d]

looks great now covert it to hair and have a garden !

[Ross Smith]

That's a very cool flower you've made, mtpeak2. I doubt I'm the only one who would like to see the files for it -- this technique would be good to know!

[mtpeak2]

When I think it's done I post it for download as an add-on to the trees with leaves project. Still have a few things to work out. I'll see what I can do John.

[mtpeak2]

Heres a quick render for you John.