Machineflesh 3D Challenge Entry: Yannick Lorvo

[Yann1ck]

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In these difficult times, a mad scientist has created the abominable creature. He created a gigantic genetically and mechanically modified mole to destroy the world. The mole’s path of destruction is unstoppable as it smashes everything from underground.
So beware!

[Yann1ck]

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Here are some more details on the beast!

[Yann1ck]

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In the year 2010, the mankind is threatened by a new problem: fertility!
The excess of TV and junk food has reduced the fecundity of humans. Therefore some biomedical companies have developed new nanotechnology to improve the chance of pregnancy. This nanotechnology allows reinforcing and improving spermatozoids and ovule through genetics and mechanics modifications. The spermatozoids are faster, stronger and remotely controlled by the ovules, which has been enhanced with GPS (to let the spermatozoids know its position) and better visual signs for entry.

This is another though for the challenge. I might develop this one for the 2D challenge.

[Yann1ck]

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I started with the head of my mole. It took me quiyt some time, as I tried the subdivision modelling for the first time. I am not quit finish with it. I want to get a rounder head.

[Yann1ck]

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Ooops I forgot to put my sketch...

[Yann1ck]

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More of the modeling of the mole head.

[Yann1ck]

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Another view of the head

[Yann1ck]

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Top view

[Yann1ck]

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here a 3 quater view

[Yann1ck]

Here are some comment of what I did during the weekend.

I redifend my mole with new sketches and started the modeling.
Unfortunatly I am a beginner and I never used subdivision modeling. So this is a double challenge for me. I am use to model with nurbs but as I a just started learning maya I decided to use sub div modeling and I am going to build my mole body with polygon modeling.
Concerning the modeling of the haed, I am quit happy with reasult but I still nedd to work on it until I get the result I want, which is a rounder head.
I think the body will be straigh forward as it is wuit simple and round.


Pleas fill free to comment/critic as I really need feedback. At the end you are the people who are going to vote!!

Thanks

Mirage

[Yann1ck]

No critics??? :cry:

This can't be perfect already?? :curious:

[Zack]

I can't believe noone's commented! great work. Just so you know, someones already doing the enhanced sperm, but it looks like you're not doing it anyway. Great modelling progress. all be following this thread.

Zachary Taich

[Yann1ck]

Who is doing the idea of the sperm?
Iwas thinking of doing this one in the 2D contest and I checked that no one submitted the idea before I did...

[Yann1ck]

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Here are an update of the head. I have rework the nose and the general shape.

[tedjel]

I dig the mole, man!:thumbsup:
One comment on the concept- I would much rather see this mole as a normal size creature enhanced mechanically and used to find treasure, mines or people under ruins in case of disaster. Maybe it would become more interesting- the giant destroyer scenario is kind of old- you know, since Godzilla came around:)

[Lemog]

Héhé... I like a lot the mole idea...

I hope sincerely that your modeling will be as funny as your drawing.

That will be a wip very interesting to follow, good work :bounce:

[Yann1ck]

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I work on the body a lit bit and created the tail.

[Yann1ck]

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Here is a closer view of the tail.

[Yann1ck]

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I started the front of my mole. I want to integrate some mechanicalelements. I have also redefined the tail and the body shape.

[Yann1ck]

tedjel: thanks for the comments. I choose to go for a big scene of destruction. I choose this because the joke with Mole et deMOLEition. So that was the reason of my theme. I also want to work around the result of a huge creature in a city so I can play with the camera and camera angle.

Lemog: thanks. I also hope to get my modeling as funny as the drawings. I want to try to get a cartoonish results. I have lot of ideas in mind of what I can do but I think I already pick the final feeling of my concept. But it is secret for now.

[Dasleah]

Looks good, it's refreshing to see a take like this on the Machineflesh challenge. Can't wait to see what bio-mechanical goodness goes on (I assume alot of constuction-like stuff? Hazard stripes abound!)

[Lemog]

The secret :surprised ??? that be it's biomechanical aspect I suppose ?

Quick, quick, I want to know :D

[jenn-yu]

Ur modeling skill was showing a head way, by the way i think u should spend more effort on the texture mapping, that will turn your character more fantastic~!!! yahoo

[Yann1ck]

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Hi everyone,
I haven't been working for a while (lot of things happening in my life at the same time) But I manage to work a lit bit and I will work even more from now on.
So here is my mole with foot and the begining of an arm. I am still not sure what I will do for the hands.

I will start soon texturing it ( as soon as I learn a little bit more about it) and i should soon start working on the environment.

Mirage

[Yann1ck]

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It's been a while but I finished the modelling of my mole.
Please feel free to comment.

Cheers

Mirage

[Yann1ck]

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I decide to rig only the upper body of my mole as the lower part will be hidden.
The skeleton is fairly basic and used paint skin weight to control the deformation.

[Yann1ck]

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Another view of the beast.

[Yann1ck]

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This is the scene. I created the building and place the camera.

[Yann1ck]

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This is the scene view throught the camera.

[Yann1ck]

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I have included the mole in the scene.
From there I have to modified the buildings and destroy part of it.
The texturing should come very quickly once I finished the building.

Mirage

[pseudonympending]

Great compostition and a good concept. Good luck getting finished in time man. :thumbsup:

[Yann1ck]

Thanks Swamps.

Please anyone feel free to comment.


Mirage

[Lemog]

For me... the mole has a very good design... and the final frame is perfect... like a mega hollywood product no ? :D

Then guy... you mus do finish the rest... textures, lighting, rendering... remains you only 9 days... it's short but don't stop now... you've all elements to do something good...

Keep it up dude :D

[Yann1ck]

Thanks lemog
I have done a bit more last night that I will post tomorrow.
I will do my best to finish the contest.

Mirage

[Yann1ck]

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I think that the modelling is now finish. I have detroyed some of the building and add some details.

[Yann1ck]

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I am using Mental Ray Final Gathering for the lighting of the scene. The light come from the surounding sphere.
I am not sure if I will keep this for the final image as it takes too much time to render. I also try with a sphere of spot lights. I will a to compare the results.

[Yann1ck]

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This is the first render of the scene. Everything is in place. There are not texture yet ( a part from the sky) and I am missing a light for the sun. But I am pretty happy witht the result.

Please comments as I sure need to improve.

thanks

Mirage

[BrettHolton]

Haha man thats gold, i really like how you have composed the mole into the city gw :bounce:

[Yann1ck]

Thanks Mathiu.
That encouraging. Good thing I have 3 days weekend to finish it...

[Yann1ck]

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This is the texture of one of my building.

[Yann1ck]

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This is the texture of one of my building.

[Yann1ck]

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This the texture of the mole head.

[Yann1ck]

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Texture of the body

[Yann1ck]

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This is the texture of the eyes. I created the eyes this way, as the mole is a creation of destruction...

[Yann1ck]

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This is one of the texture of the mechanical part. It has been scrached and dirty as the mole dig its way.

[Yann1ck]

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The scene completelly textured.

[Yann1ck]

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The scene before final render.
The render is getting done and by tomorrow I will post my final image.

[Yann1ck]

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Here is the render. I didn't use any light. I rendered using Final Gathering and the souce light is a sphere around the scene.

[Yann1ck]

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Post processing: smoke and dust

[Yann1ck]

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I added some cars driving away from the scene.

[Yann1ck]

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At last. I have finished it. I could still continue working on the image but I don't have the time anymore. It has been quit a hard challenge but I am happy of the results. I decide to get the look of a catastrophe movie.

I hope you will enjoy it. Please feel free to comment, as I need feedback. I am still learning Maya and I really need advises.

Thanks

Mirage

[Yann1ck]

Any comment?

[Lemog]

Sorry my friend... but I think there's a problem with the notifications... It's the first I receive for more than 10 days.

I always like the originality of the picture. And it's very funny.

One crit anyway... some details of environment are a bit coarse, like building textures... more depth of field or motionblur would have permit you to dissimulate these small details.

I like much the leaning framing...

But well, overall your scene is very simpathic thanks to this very funny mole.

Bravo Mirage_fr :applause:

[Yann1ck]

Merci lemog

Unfortunetly I didn't have the time of adding these type of details. I use the texture I add or could find quickly. I also rendered some depth of field but because I didn't have the time to experiement I messed it and I couldn't use it.
Well that was my first challenge and I was learning Maya at the same time...
I am thinking of taking the time to finish it.


Mirage

[Lemog]

I am thinking of taking the time to finish it.I'm happy, it's a good decision :thumbsup:

[Russel-Nash]

Hey, this is a really nice picture you have got here. :thumbsup:
Reminds me of this Japanese Horror/Scifi Movies like Frankenstein's Monsters vs. Godzilla's Son.

Good luck with voting.

Russel

[Yann1ck]

thanks Russel, I was trying to recreate a shot like in godzilla...
I'm glad you like it.

Mirage

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