ALIENWARE Challenge Entry: Gerardo Damian Barbero

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1071367240_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1071367240_large.jpg)

first sketch.
Suggestions and ideas are very welcome.

[Segmoria]

that's a very stylish composition, seems quite promising. and the color tones you've chosen are ideal for that particular scene

what are those planes in the air? flyswatters ? :P

no comments for now, would like to see more of it

[Smooth-Criminal]

thanks for your opinion, this it is a sketch with little detail, in the modeled one I am going to add some changes. The (flyswatters)
are.... strange alien formations.
I am going to add another variant of the sketch soon.

greetings!!

[conundrum]

Awesome first sketch. I really like your colour scheme, it really adds to the atmosphere of the structure.

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1071617196_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1071617196_large.jpg)

another variant of the first sketch.
Suggestions are very welcome.

[Segmoria]

I have to say I'd go for the first one. I like it much better, though I cannot say with certainty what it is exactly.

will you be modelling it?

[Smooth-Criminal]

I think the same, maybe the colors are the key.
I have some models and textures for the weekend I hope to put some and I wait for your opinion.

greetings!!
:bounce:

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072184977_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072184977_large.jpg)

texturing.
Suggestions are very welcome.

[shanesemler]

Nice creepy concept sketches and the 3d part looks like it's coming along very nicely. The textures look great!

[Smooth-Criminal]

thanks, I hope to finish it in time.

greetings!!:thumbsup:

[swadepgh]

I really like the look of the stones in your texturing image. Looks like an Aardman style texture. The blue glow is a nice effect too.

[funkymunkey90]

wow great job.....its going to look great and i can't wait to see the next step and the final image.....wonderful concept... the glowing effect/lighting just works wonders for the balcony type thing

[chino]

aha. it's about time you posted an image. i've been anticipating and waiting for your 3d's because your concept is magnificent.

:buttrock:

"we create we imaginate"

[TheFirstAngel]

Nice work, I like the reptilelike look it has now, and the blue glow looks great. Keep your updates coming, you're doin' a great work here. Keep rockin' and fore now: Merry Xmas!:applause:

[Smooth-Criminal]

thanks to all for its opinions!!!
updates coming soon.:wip:

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072877039_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072877039_large.jpg)

modeling

[TheFirstAngel]

:thumbsup: Very cool work as I already said. makes me wonder what you goin' to add to the background...
Great style by the way, Keep on rockin and have a happy New Year! :buttrock:

[Smooth-Criminal]

thanks, I am working in the background, the hard work!!, this will be diferent to the sketch.

happy new year!!!:beer:

[TheFirstAngel]

And of course Happy New Year to you tooo!!!http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/spezial/Fool/poze.gifhttp://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/spezial/Fool/leb.gifhttp://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/spezial/Fool/alc.gif

[Segmoria]

the worm-like, tube-plants look even nicer in wireframe
and the whole scene reminds me a bit of the classic "Prince of Persia"

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072962339_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1072962339_large.jpg)

add some light and more sharp effect.
Suggestions are very welcome.

[muyyatin]

Great modeling, and I especially like the blue-glows. Maybe try adding a little overgrowth or some other detail to break up the cobbled-stones ground area, or maybe add some shadows going across, something to break up the repetition that you do so well in the rest of the image. I'm definitely looking foreward to see the foreground and backgrounds together ;) Keep up the good work.

Muyyatin

[chino]

hope this will help you.

i provided meself with my own checklist. and answered it myself as well. you can read through it and ask yourself the same question.


ALIENWARE SCENE CHECKLIST of chino as of dec 30 2003

You are standing on some unknown alien setting. – working on it

This location seems to be whispering to you, you have a feeling that something was created here
; maybe even the land itself is alive. – hmmm so,so

The location seems unpopulated, but not necessarily abandoned or neglected, nor rusting or decaying, - check, done

but life forms are inexistent. – then what the hell is that squid doin up there…prolly a monument of some sort...okay no need to fret, it's just a statue.

The location where you stand seems to be moving and it is difficult to comprehend its function or intent. – wip. boy, oh boy this needs some serious imagination.

The surfaces and materials that surround you are nothing like you have ever seen before. – roger, i myself have not seen them b4.

The design and layout of the location defies logic or the laws of physics, though only slightly,
it seems that reality here is somewhat obscure. – alrighty then

You feel a sense of grandness and awe, your breath is coming in short tight gasps from witnessing this alien phenomenon as it starts to overwhelm you. – that’s not for me to decide

You cry out, "Is anyone there?- - shhhh, shut your trap, you might wake-up that squid that got stuck in the hole!

good luck and do remember....

"WE CREATE, WE IMAGINATE"

[Smooth-Criminal]

thanks to all for the util Suggestions, I am working on it.
:wip: :wip: :wip:

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074309893_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074309893_large.jpg)

testing light, missing some elements and the background, texturing soon.
sugestions...

[TheFirstAngel]

Ahwoooow! How many moi's of leafes have you modeled here, it's really crazy! Can't wait to see your textured versions!
Best Luck and keep on rockin!!! :buttrock: :wip: :beer:

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074400119_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074400119_large.jpg)

adding some texturing and ligh effects.

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074454762_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074454762_large.jpg)

I have to change some errors in the bottom platform, and another details.
suggestions...

[Defonten]

Hey Smooth Criminal! Great concept and reaaaly nice modeling !! Iit seems to me your scene requires DOF and fog effect in it. Don't you think so? It would fit just perfect in there giving absolute feeling of depth and scale. But man, Your work alreadu looks Great! Can't wait to see more !! Hurry up and be cool "..as Smooth Criminal!" ©MJ

Good luck man! :beer:

[TheFirstAngel]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME, looks fantastic! Give you a big WOW on this, its absolutly awesome!!! Keep on goin' you're up too produce here a true masterpiece, loved your work from the beginning!!!:love: :wip: :buttrock:

[cucaracha]

I can only repeat it, I lurrrv your entry!
Very nice organics, awesome blue light and composition and all that... :beer:

cu

check my entry (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=109350&perpage=15&pagenumber=3)

[swadepgh]

Hey this is looking really good. Now that I see the other levels of middle and background it is amazing. One of my favorite entries. Out of curiosity...how did you model the leaves? Did you write a script to create them? That would have been my approach as I am not patient enough to model each one by hand.

Love the lighting too. I think that you will do well in this competition.

:applause:

[eska]

Hi

I realy like the concept too.
And I also agree with DOF.
Best luck:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wavey:

[Smooth-Criminal]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074503973_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/3/1332/1332_1074503973_large.jpg)

Well this is the final, thanks to all for the suggestion and opinions they were of much aid.
good luck for all.

[eska]

Good looking man.
I think you should be really proud of yourself.
Very good work.
Best and good luck:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wavey:

[Smooth-Criminal]

Again thanks to all, this is my first challenge, I really enjoy it, and I hope to participate in others.:thumbsup:

swadepgh:
I model one plant and use scatter (in 3d max).:thumbsup:

[rickycox]

Hi Gerardo absolutely awesome work. I like all the detail in the vegitation. One of the things I love about 3D is that you can create you own world, and I think your pix has done that, it makes me want to wander around and explore. :thumbsup:

[eska]

Hi man.
I love your final piece, like riki said, apsolutaly beautiful,
the colors, the fog, the arrangements, all of it.
Best luck of all:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wavey:

I would be honored if you have time to visit also my thread

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?postid=1090320#post1090320

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