Above & Beyond : character/vehicle : Fetus23

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levycomp2.jpg

the helmet will enable his flight..

all critics are extremly important and very welcomed!!!!:wip:

fetus

[OZ]

U got great style!!!:eek: Ur pilot is too smart!The hairs is very nice and the expression too.....Well done!:thumbsup:

[Fetus23]

Thanks oz!!...your comment is keeping me going!!!
:bounce:
fetus

[Aearon]

awesome man, creepy yet sympathetic in a way :thumbsup:

and i'm tempted to say that it's flawless modeling in my eyes

keep us updated !

[Fetus23]

thank you fist!!
heres a little update...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levycomp3.jpg

all criticing is very welcome!!

[Carl]

Nice mood. I'm also intrigued by the earlier renders without pupils. Rock on.:thumbsup:

[pit]

hi Fetus23 - awesome model!! - only the nose could use some attention - seems a little squarish as for now.I guess it´s a mirrored model and that the seam will dissapear eventually. Love the helmet - make it semitransparent so we can see what´s going on under the hood! Rock on!! :airguitar

[fellah]

yes I agree about the nose being to squarish, and the part between his eyes are looking a bit weird to me. if you don't know what I mean I'll try to explain further..
and the wrinkles in his forehead should stop earlier imo.

but I like it, looks a bit scary and funny in the same time, good modeling to :thumbsup:

[erilaz]

Extremely trippy. Very nice detail so far. Is it a home-made drug that's making him fly, because he looks REALLY out of it!!

Beautiful detail Fetus23.:thumbsup:

And just to postscipt my comment: KIDS! DON'T USE DRUGS!:wavey: :D

[Mountainbiker]

looks nice!
But is he really the pilot? He´s astonished about something isnt he? Looks like he is staring at an UFO comin to catch him.:surprised

[Fetus23]

Hello!..Good crits everyone!!

Carl : Thanks!!

pit: Yes the nose needs some attention. I'll work on that for next update. I really like the semitransparent areas on the helmet idea. I'll see what I can do with that.

fellah: Good crits man. I'll make some changes tonight...I'm gonna need some help with the body...Hope you'll be around :)..oh yes, please tell me more about the area between his eyes..

erilaz: Thanks for the support :surprised

Mountainbiker: He is astonished because he is flying for the first time. I love flying dreams and magical homemade hats!!!

Please countinue with the criticing!!!

Fetus

[CactusJack]

lookin great! can we see the rest of the body?:bounce:

[fellah]

Hope you'll be around
ofcourse I will :)
please tell me more about the area between his eyes..
I will explain it more indepth later, but I must rush outta here soon, but I will later today, promise.

[fellah]

here's a quick paintOver, I didn't have time yesterday (and not today either actually ;) )
hope you get what I mean,

cheers
// fellah

[Fetus23]

thank you fellah, now I see what you mean...work work work:wip: :wip:

fetus

:beer:

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levitate16.jpg

A little work on the nose. High camera angle too. Gotta speed up a little i think...:wip: :wip:

[Fetus23]

heres a little update on the body so far...lots more too come!

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levitate23.jpg

please critic everything!!

fetus

[Draxiv]

this character really scares me.

[fellah]

yea, he scares me to :eek:

lots more too come!
I'll hold on my crits then ;) (but the lower part of the nose needs work :) )

keep it up :)

[dur23]

damn fetus...i love this one a whole lot...i think him and the dino should be friends...;)

Keep on top of those updates fetus:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Fetus23]

still going..

Draxiv:...:surprised

fellah: scares is a good thing i hope.....critic any time!!! :)

dur23: thanks man...here is your update!! yes I think he will get along with the dino....

fetus
:beer:

[mv]

Cool burtonish style. I really love his hat. I want one.

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levycomp5.jpg

[Fetus23]

Thank you m@. I am a burton fan among others like him...

Gotta get to work on those boots tonight....also i forgot to put the little propelers on....and the calves look funny....what else??

!!crits are good!! :wip: :wip:

fetus

[Crode]

Heya, heres some suggestions. i think his body looks a little flat like his spine is too straight. His torso shouldnt have the same size all the way from his chest to hips. Its ok to have him like that partially to be cartoon like but his body just looks to uniform and plain to me. overall really good though, it will be an amazing piece when its done

[Fetus23]

Hey corde...good suggestion there..:beer: ...I'll see what I can do with that. Hopfully he'll look less stiff when he's boned and given a cool pose.

fetus
:wavey:

[Fetus23]

update!!

(image is on the next page)

Hows he looking??...I'm actually thinking of making another machine for him to stand and fly on....something like the he-man flying machines perhaps...the other idea is rocket shoes..

fetus

[Rhid1en]

awesome! I love the lil' guy! Hehe.. needs a little drool coming out of his mouth. The only thing about it though is, right now the focus is definately more on the character than the flying contraption:shame: :D

[adr]

very impressive work fetus, hes looking good .

and looks like his rocket is flying away from him

[adr]

maybe you can put the rocket and your character trying to control it

[Fetus23]

Rhid1en: thanks man!! yes, too much character must work on the machine now!! :wip:

adr: hahahahaha... good suggestion!!! I have a fast machine in mind...stay tooned!!

the images...
front and back...."the pilot"

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levycomp6.jpg

....
:beer:

[adr]

keep good working man

[Fetus23]

will do adr :)

a wireframe..

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/wire1.jpg

Looks like the pilot is pretty much done. Unless anyone has any major crits I'll start working on the flying machine...


:beer:

[azazel]

very nice :thumbsup: , only crit is the shape of the chin, maybe a bit too square.
Waiting for the flying machine...

[CactusJack]

whew...glad to see you put some detail in the boots. when they were plain, the first thing that came to mind was "Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader", was wanting to see some sort of tassle dangling from them:scream: . lookin awsome:thumbsup: !

[erilaz]

That is stunning Fetus23!:eek:

The only crit I've got is those hard squarish buttocks he has... or is he padded there?

Really top work!:thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wavey:
Wow!!! I like your pilot very much. The details are astonishing, the only thing that i think u should look more is his chin, but again his great. I would like to see him on my vehicle....Give updates

Great work :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

By the way is this Mirai or Maya if u don't mind asking?

[MikaelPersson]

What is elton john doing in a spacesuit? I really like your design of that character. And I agree with previous poster, it has kind of a burton style to it. Hope you will be able to translate that design onward to your airship.

[dark_lotus]

I love his expression.

The detail is very cool.

[mv]

Originally posted by Mikael P.
it has kind of a burton style to it. Hope you will be able to translate that design onward to your airship.
If you can, then- you'll certainly be my favorite.

[Fetus23]

thank you all for the feedback!!!
:beer:

Heres a couple of updates.

1. The pilot. I covered the chin :) and aded a few small things.

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levitate37.jpg

[Fetus23]

2. The start of the machine....

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/vcomp1.jpg

All critic is very welcomed!!!

fetus
:wavey:

[Virtuoso]

Wonderful job Fetus23.............Very unique look for the pilot, it has a mysterious but pleasant look. I like the chin. And as always I love any work with that added attention to details, you have a very nice pilot there. :thumbsup:

And the vessel looks to be coming along nicely, keep going, you are on the right path. good job thus far, very good.................:beer: :)

[adr]

no crit fetus :) its great

[CactusJack]

machine is looking great thus far...

is your character going to be standing on it or will his legs be dangling over the side...either way...its lookin good!

:thumbsup:

[fellah]

kewl vehicle! I wonder how you'l place him onto it. I guess you'll make him sit on it with his legs dangling one at each side, but it would be nice to know how you wan't it :)

btw, what kinda fuel is the vehicle using? :wip:

[Zardoz]

wow! only now i started looking at other people's work and yours is just awesome! yours remind me of Moebius, the french comics creator! very, very good!

[pit]

Very, very nice design on that vehicle, Fetus23! I still think there are some areas on the character that look to square - well, maybe it´s just me! (But i guess i´ll keep telling you!);)

[pabbloz]

ouch! :surprised I missed this thread! and it's really really cool! wow! I love the head of the character! and the vehicle seems to be really really amazing too! yeah! it's great! lovely! and the hair rocks! wow! really inspiritional! :D :thumbsup:

now I'm happy and I feel sure because I'm subscribed to this thread... iuuuf... :p

[Aken009]

man I love your style...it's really cool...can't wait to see more...


-peace-
aken009:thumbsup:

[Fetus23]

WOW...awsome feedback people!!! keep it coming!...

Now to answer some posts:

Virtuoso, adr, aken009, eraliz, azazel, CactusJack, Dark_lotus,
and pabbloz : thanks soo much guys!! :scream:

M@: I'll try!!!

DimitrisLiatsos: all this has been done in maya. I've heard alot about mira and would like to try it. It reminds me of nendo from what I have seen.

Mikael P. : hahahaha lol elton jon. I'll try my hardest to translate the style into the machine!!

fellah: Damn you!!...I hadn't thought of feul till now...now I start thinking!! Oh yes, he will be standing on the platform to fly it...i'll post a sketch of the stearing soon. he stears with his feet....

Zardoz: mmm moebius :thumbsup:

pit: I smoothed his backside a little just for you!! It still looks compact though :)

Once again thank you all for the wonderful feedback....updates are coming....

fetus
:wavey:

[Fetus23]

ok heres an update...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/vehicle5.jpg

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/vehicle4.jpg

all critics are very welcomed!!!! :wip:

fetus

:beer:

[MDB101]

Holy Crap! thats damm good man :) keep it up :) I can't wait to see more! hehe

[mv]

I like your lightning. Keep up, it's coming great; I'd like to see your guy on it even now!

[MikaelPersson]

Nice control box. You made it look handmade eventhough it´s hightech. That is quite an achivment.

[Fetus23]

Thanks guys!!:bounce:

heres a little test of size and a small pose....for you m@ :)..

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levitate39.jpg

critic needed at this stage!!!

fetus

:wavey:

[Fetus23]

the wires...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/wire2.jpg

fetus

[mv]

They definitely fit together ! not much to crit though... keep it up:beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wavey:

Man he has so good expression ...every time i see him i say "OOOOHHH" like him...lol.....
By the way why don't u make a cargo flying machine to follow him with his stuff and just attach it with some wires behind your character's flying machine ...just to make it bigger


I like your character very much!!!:bounce:

[Fetus23]

Thanks m@!!! :beer:

DimitrisLiatsos : thanks man!! You read my mind :)...I do have plans for a trailer to be towed behind. Just a few more things on the machine to take care of before i start the cargo trailer.

also...thanks to fists suggestion, I have a new avatar!!...thanks fist!

fetus

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:thumbsup: Cool ...i am waiting for your updates

[freemind77]

very nice style , they fit together nicely , nice flowing curves , i like it a lot. keep up!

[Rhid1en]

Awesome! It's coming along really great! The only thing I can see right now to critique is the goggles. Right now they're reflecting to much light, turn up the shader reflection so the highlight is smaller, his wide eyes and small pupils add so much expression, show them! Can't wait to see your updates, loving it! I really like the shaders you've used too.
Really wish I could have joined in on the fun, but to much going on, your work is very inspiring; maybe next month?!

[fellah]

wohoo, already got him up on the vehicle, good!
hm.. where is the fuel? :wip: ;)
are you planning on rigging him and make some nice poses? a more dramatic pose can add alot I think..

keep on working :wip:

[Fetus23]

Thanks for the c&c guys!!!

Rhid1en: Thanks man!! I agree about the goggles....I'll definatly make the highlight smaller....I like his eyes too :). You should definatly get in here and lay down some models!!!!

fellah : fuel...hmm fuel...hmm....BAH!!! Damn you!!!! ;)
and yes the pose will be more dramatic...Just wanted to save the best for last. Thanks for the crits man...you make me work harder, which is a very good thing!!! :thumbsup:

fetus

:wavey:

[pabbloz]

work harder ! work harder ! work harder ! http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/contrib/dvv/pissed.gif

we want see your work even better! :eek: :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Update Update Update Update Update :bounce:

[Fetus23]

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/trailer2.jpg

:)...An update on the cargo flyer. Not to sure what the cargo is yet. Maybe some wierd junk or perhapes even another lifeform....what do you think? Still alot of detailing to go on the trailer. Critic is always good!!! :wip: :wip:

fetus

[DimitrisLiatsos]

The cargo flyer rocks....add a small hand drawing so we can see what is your thought about it and :wip:

:beer:

[mv]

Rockin'!:thumbsup:
Yeah, do some little crazy aliens inside!

[CactusJack]

:buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[adr]

go for it fetus :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[pregnant embryo]

Like the cargo carrier.....an aquarium filled with fish or octopus?

:applause: :buttrock: :applause:

[Aken009]

HAH....yeah...I think I would like to see an aquarium too...would be funny to see some water filled trailer...

[Fetus23]

Oh Ya, Thats an Idea I just can't pass up....I'm going with it!!!:scream:
Mr. Pregnant embryo...I thank you for a brilliant idea!!...fish in the sky, I LOVE it!!! In light of this new idea the cargo flyer has already become more "fishy"...have a look at the update and let me know what you think...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/trailer3.jpg

This idea should keep me hard at work right till the end (and most likely beyond:)) Once again...Pregnant embryo you rule, and start posting some of those comics damn it!!

back to work.. :wip:

fetus

[Aken009]

hey man...that's a cool little trailer...I like the tail...it's exactly like a harp...but completely different....

Hey just a quick question...I'm a little fuzzy concering the shader/textures for the models?

ummm sorry fetus to ask a question on your sweet sweet thread...

[Fetus23]

No need to be sorry for asking a question, thats what this whole thing is for :). Umm, not exactly sure what the question was though. All the models thus far are just colored with basic materials There are no textures on anything you see in this thread. I hope that answered your question aken009.

:wavey:

fetus

[Aken009]

well I'm just wondering in general...not just this thread....like my character is multi coloured...but I can only achieve this with a texture...anyways...take a look at my thread...and lemme know if I can or will I have to just choose a single colour....
and can we use blinn's ect...or just lambert only?

above and beyond...ish... (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=177036#post177036)

[otacon]

This thing is looking sweet!:thumbsup: I really love the character.

[Fetus23]

thanks octan!!

Here are some concepts for the fish or fishys that will be in the tank...sorry for not posting any concepts sooner. traditional art is still my favorite but this 3d stuff is just soooo addicting!!

fish :
http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/fishes3.jpg

more fish :
http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/fishes4.jpg

If you preffer any of these fish let me know!!! Also, a little update on the 3d...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/trailer5.jpg

I'm still learning to rig my characters so things are moving quite slowly on that end. Hopefully I can get it together...tick tick tick!!! :wip: :wip:

fetus

[MikaelPersson]

Sweet. Cool looking fishes, hope you will be able to model atleast a few of them. My only crit right now is those wires. They lack tension. The bend is to soft. Otherwise, really nice vessel.

[mv]

Really nice cargo in that style! and your fishes are great.

[pabbloz]

Hi Fetus!
I had posted but the server didn't save the message... :annoyed: and then I forgot (and I'm very lazy to repeat) post again...

but anyway... I had writenn something like this:

great job! I love the fishly idea... I think it will get too much personality with that! ;)
the "tail" is very nice. very powerful.
I think you can now add a collar of thorns in the low part of the glass bublet to keep the style.

btw... cool fishes,... :thumbsup:

[Aken009]

I'm liking it...as for fishes...a coupld of ideas....make the trailer like a bus...with seats...and the fish sitting in them....*school bus* too cheezy?

I like the fish in the fish picture...holding the sign...funny...

[Fetus23]

Mikael P. thanks!...I'll make the ropes tighter for sure.

M@: thanks man!!

pabbloz: Never too much personality :). I'll see what I can do about the spikes, I think in your last post you mentioned a blue stary background...I like that idea too!! Thank you for the great suggestions and critic pabloz! keep it coming!!

aken009: hehe, oh I think thats too much, its damn funny :), but I must limit myself as the deadline is drawing near.

ok heres a little update on the other side of this project. I haven't forgotten about him. I think I gotta open his eyes up a bit more next time :). Let me know what you think...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levitate41.jpg

:beer:

fetus

[tuba3d]

Nice work!!! Very very nice work.....

I think that idea of wide open eyes is better :thumbsup:

The only thing that is disturbing me are his hands.. they are too "low polys" for me....

I am really impressed with your good work..!!!

:thumbsup:

[MikaelPersson]

Nice. I really like your design. My only crit right now is his ear. I think it needs some definition inside, it is a nice thought making it smooth like that, but.

[Aken009]

well I know time is short....so I'm not going to say anything about the modeling...well for starters...love it...

the pose...it's alright...but his stance looks like it needs some sort of wieght...his back foot...isn't bent....and his front foot should come back a little...so it looks like it's supporting his wieght a little more...


also...I would maybe straighten his arms out....to make it look like he's stuggling with his cargo or something...it would just help with the some weight....

looks like he's floating...almost...but the bigger eyes would help this out too...


I wish i could finish my contest...but something came up...and I have to take off for a while tonite...

but it looks GREAT :bounce: Fetus...keep up the awesome work man...

[Fetus23]

So many good crits...thank you everyone!!

Aken009: Totally agree with you. He doesn't look planted on the machine and he needs more weight and maybe a better grip. I'm still painting the weghts on his feet so I hope that will help. Took me all night to figure out his shoulders (and they're still a bit sketchy)...whew!

Mikael P. : I'll pull out another wrinkle on his ear. Good eye! :thumbsup: thanks!

tuba3D : I'll see what I can do with those hands....no time!!:wip: :)!!

fetus

[Mr D]

;)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: The cargo flyer is coming along nicely...when will u put them all together...(idea:...when u do put them together, why not make a very agonizing turn and just to justify more his agonizing face make him look at the cargo flyer just to see if his fish(es) are ok...) :wip:

[CactusJack]

Wee! :beer: Diggin the fish!

[Baal]

You have one really nice style of yours, although I don't especially like the character (no offense, just what I think). On the other end, the modeling is really beautiful and I really like the "ship" and the cargo, theses are astounding. You also have very nice sketches, I just can't wait to see theses fishes!

Spelling :surprised

[Fetus23]

Thanks for the comments!!

dimitrisliatsos: thats a good idea man, I'll try that one..

CactusJack: :thumbsup:

Baal: ok...you can't say you don't like him then not tell me why!! I'd like to know what you don't like about him because there are quite a few things that still bother me as well. TELL ME MORE!!

an update :

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/trailer6.jpg

:beer:

[Baal]

You asked for it ;)

1- I just don't like the over-skinny look, seems like he haven't been eating in the last 5 months and spent all his money on that machine!
2- I don't really like the face: looks very planar to me, if he wasn't looking up, it would be. I'd suggest you add some more volume, relief on the head, add cheeks, redefine the chin...
3- The style of the hair is yours, but I don't like it, looks like he has not washed them in months :)

In general, that's mostly the head that I dislike, the body is very well made (except for the skinny look).

Just what I think, but actually all theses may be wanted... that's just what I would modify if that was my model.

Nice fishies ;)

[Fetus23]

Whoa!..too many crits to handle before the end!! :). I agree with most of what you've said Baal. But i think your right and alot of it comes down to personal prefrence. Good ideas for future models though, thanks!! :thumbsup: I like his hair :)

An update...the fish will be back soon....

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/trailer7.jpg

:wavey:

[Fetus23]

one more before bed..

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/levycomp7.jpg

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Yeahh...now put those wires between and turn his head to our side...:wip: :bounce:

[stipen]

Waouuuhhh Fetus thats great !!!
You have your own style and its so fresh and original !!!
Very cool design and modeling:bounce:

[pabbloz]

youuuhouu! That's Great! :thumbsup:
I love very much the vehicle now! nice! :love:
I think you can now work a little on the environment trying to add velocity too :)
these thorns on the vehicle look awesome! :buttrock:
excelent job!

[CactusJack]

Absolute bliss! :applause:

You are coming down the home stretch...I can feel it!!!

:buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[mv]

nice ! not much critiques to say, keep it up!

[Fetus23]

:beer: I'm very glad you guys like it!! must work more!! Adding ropes and a background tonight...:wip:
Here's the sketch that started this whole thing...

http://www.cadvision.com/ryanlove/web/twirlhead.jpg

Once again, thank you all for the really great feedback this challenge!! Lets me know I'm heading in the right direction.

fetus

:bounce:

[Zardoz]

like i said before i love your style. Everything fits very well...I think this guy could live in a place like Atlantis...

One of the best.:bounce:

[Fetus23]

The final image :

CLICK HERE FOR THE FINAL IMAGE:
http://www3.telus.net/fetus/final5.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/fetus/final5.jpg

thank you to everyone!

:beer:

[fellah]

very good! I think the final scenes would be even better with more tension, but it's still good!
btw, that sketch for the guy is very nice to!

don't know what more to say then, congratulations
take care
// fellah

[Aearon]

i can only say that i really really like this once again :D

very nice final fetus23 - the only think i'd have to crit is the water in the tank, imo it should be stronger in color, maybe a blue/green tone - it looks a little 'thin'

just a little thing...it's awesome anyway :thumbsup:

[mv]

that's neat Fetus! well done :beer:

[3D Freak]

Man I really like your style- it's very unique. Although I agree w/ fist about the water tank- Still a really great job:thumbsup:

[Fetus23]

thanks guys...I agree with the crits...damn my full time crappy job!!!... leather warehouses suck:annoyed:...but im still working on him :)...hope i can find time for the next challenge!! thanks to ALL!!

a bonus render :)

http://www3.telus.net/fetus/levitate50.jpg

:beer:

[dur23]

go fetus go fetus go fetus GO! :buttrock:
go fetus go fetus go fetus GO! :buttrock:
go fetus go fetus go fetus GO! :buttrock:
go fetus go fetus go fetus GO! :buttrock:
go fetus go fetus go fetus GO! :buttrock:


you rok bud.....love that last render
maybe next one ill join in with ya...

[swag]

:applause: nice one - the colors and rendering are so nice - i hope see u in the next challenge

[MikaelPersson]

Nice. I especially like the top pose. Quite a bizarre creation. It has a lot of humor. Would love to see him animated.

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