Grand Space Opera 3D Entry: Fred Bastide

[baby]

chuis pas un mega fan des bronzés...c'est quel acteur ?

mais j'aime l'idée du private joke...


I love the toothstick !!! really cool little detail...

and the wet version is great...althoug very light...don't know if it will fit...

[PeterSanitra]

Better and better, nice done. But i can very easy spot that this is a skylight lightning, no reflections, no direct shadows.flat colors.
But the snail is ok.

[Daniel-McMillan]

Fred Bastide has entered the Grand Space Opera 3D.

Challenge Page (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/grandspaceopera/view_entries.php?challenger=4155)

Latest Update: Lighting: light slug # 2
http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1104960757_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1104960757_large.jpg)

idem, a cockpit view.

Fred, I really enjoy your work. Very well done.

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[texxx]

Baby: non, cochin est le surnom que je donne a un copain, il s'agit évidement d'un private joke.

Je citais le film (les bronzés f. d .s) a cause de ta réplique "copain comme cochon", qui est un moment clé du film.


Darkone2652: yes, it's a real problem. I working on more complex light, right now.



I finally don't wont the slug too slimy, the specular reflect gets too much attention.

[baby]

pitain...
je capte rien moi en ce moment...
j'ai besoin de pioncer..

[texxx]

moi aussi, de plus, ce challenge commence a me &%ç.

[PeterSanitra]

just a small thing: whats out for the overexposure on his righ arm-forarm, it`s too bright(it must be the ray bounce trap);-)

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105042306_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105042306_large.jpg)

Beginning the renderings at point 0, with a more defined light.

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105124155_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105124155_large.jpg)

light corrections.

[shiela_G]

hello Fred,
just posting to appreciate your work. well, it's getting better and better! that's almost done. i wish you luck!

[azazel]

New light looks mucho nicer :).

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105189596_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105189596_large.jpg)

corrections.

missing front pilot.

[Larsen]

pretty cool now with this level of contrast...the ground and the ships are much better now !

Fantastic scene :buttrock:

[terraarc]

Awsome work...:)
The bottom light does some great work there...

You're pretty close here, wishing the best

[BikiniBottom]

last light update enhanced the pic extremly. keep up the good work. crazy stuff man.....;-)

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105378201_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105378201_large.jpg)

Troubles and problems with this one, cyclopean rendering times, crashes, etc, etc.

I've finally divide the pilot/cockpit in three different layers, to finalize a render.

The glass will be rendered apart.

http://www.image-dream.com/up/mini/1105377581.tete.jpg (http://www.image-dream.com/image.php?image=1105377581.tete.jpg)

http://img122.exs.cx/img122/8051/helix0nr.th.jpg (http://img122.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img122&image=helix0nr.jpg)


http://img80.exs.cx/img80/6108/tete110ov.th.jpg (http://img80.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img80&image=tete110ov.jpg)

[Squibbit]

he got a toothpick in his mouth , hahaha !

too bad u been having all those problems cause your work is so cool !

[emonimo]

Long time since my last visit to your thread texxx and what I'm seeing its completly awesome, very nice textures and lighting work .... The only thing I think it could be improve is the terrain, it could be more roughnes, but it's just my opinion ..... your work is awesome
Good luck!!

[angel]

Hey texxx just wanted to drop by and let you know that you are doing a great job. Love what you have done with the characters. I just have one suggestion that might be a nitpick but I'm going to tell anyway and see what you think.

I think that the cloud behind the foreground slug alien becomes distracting because it takes almost the shape of the outline of the slug alien, almost like an aura. you might want to consider to change the cloud shape a bit. Also some of the missle contrails far in the background look a bit cartooney, I guess it's because the lines are too perfect, break them up a bit and see if how you like it.

Anyway, keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

[mmoir]

Hey Fred,
You have some great models, very unique characters and ships.:thumbsup: I do get a star wars feel from your images. This is looking great, good luck with the contest.
Mike

[texxx]

SNoWs: you are right, I will correct the shape of the 1st cloud.

[Gunilla]

New light makes this even better - and the tothpick is soo cool, love it! Your work has been amazing from start - congrats!

[baby]

si c trop tard, j'ai maté que les zimages...

ce qui aurait pu etre cool c'est un leger fog dans le canion...pour donner un peu de profondeur entre le bas et le haut...


it would have been cool to give little bit of depth to the canyon to add a slight layer fog...

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105426125_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105426125_large.jpg)

correction on the pilot lighting.

- light direcion
- light color
- intensity

As asked, I've corrected the closer cloud shape.

[hectic]

hi, amazing work and composition ... I hope there will be some textures on that nearest ship - the hull and seat look too clean

only one more thing - you could open his eyes more, it`s a very nice texturing job, and it should be seen

btw, have you considered to make his clothes a little slimy around the neck ?

[jddog]

wow really a grat pict texxx !!! Bravo :thumbsup:

jdd

[neble]

I really like your textureing, but I'm not sure about your background. I would say it's not giving me any strong sence of mood, as well it seems in a different league of detail.

What would happen if you had a couple thin layers of clouds, then a distance fog? As well, adding color to the clouds or fog, making it look closer to sunset could enhance it.

Cool looking alien.

[taavi]

Wow! Really relaxed-looking alien- :)
Hope U add the glass texture too, soon!

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105485041_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105485041_large.jpg)

adding the glass.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Texx...man u are a great and very professional artist my friend....i just have to say now that u are finishisng this that i learned a lot watching your clean modeling and texturing....my deepest respect in your work....:)

[angel]

much better texxx!
love it.

[emonimo]

GREAT!! I only can say that I totally agree Dimitris .... best luck to you!!

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105638658_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105638658_large.jpg)

some corrections and complement on the habitacle.

[balistic]

Looking great. I have a suggestion though. Try painting in some shadows cast by the clouds on the ground.

[jdsb]

all the best.

[Skywatcher]

One of the best I've seen! Beautifull.

Just one little observation...in the left corner ( or right corner, since the image was flipped ??)
you can see the polygon division slightly. It's a detail though...

Good work!!

good luck :thumbsup:

[ninox]

Hi texxx,
Just wanna say i totally agree with dimitri's comment. All my respect for you and your work.:thumbsup:
I have a suggestion too, may be you should add more slugs troopers on the ground, cause I think there are too much empty space for a battle area.
I also think you should follow balistic's comment regarding the shadows cast by the clouds on the ground in order to add more depth in your image.

Good luck, boss :D

[uljanov]

for the last 30 minutes i was clicking through this thread with my mouth standing wide open... this is incredible work, everything fits just perfect together- thanks for the inspiration :applause:

[MDN67]

WoW? very, very great pic all the élément habe a style definitely beautifull the texture are great and the modelling fantastik it's a great professional work

[alancamara]

great work. Go ahead.

[KOryH]

very nice. there is so much coolness in this image.
cool concept cool characters cool modelin. very nice.

best of luck

Oh yeah... what Brian said... cloud shadows would be good.

[claudiojordao]

Hello texxx... It's looking great mate... if I can make one little suggestion, try to add a bit of refraction to the glass! Great job.

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105749776_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105749776_large.jpg)

adding some ground details.

Claudio Jordao: I will add some fake refraction, at the end.

[essencedesign]

Hey texx...I have enjoyed your entry...but I miss now with this update are the smoke trails from the missles...??...they added a sense of movement that was helpful to the image...??

[rattlesnake]

hey mate ...your work is really great...vry nice compo and models and textures and etc!

just great!!

i just think that missiles need a dense smoke trail ...but is the only advice i can give to your incredible work:arteest:

[keetmun]

Yes i agree with Jeremy on this one. I think the smoke trails could be made darker, more smoky. I can see a bit of the trails, but they seem diminished by the clouds behind.

Cheers!
:buttrock:

[Nomad]

Magnifique :applause:


Just great, no crits, good luck for the final :thumbsup:

[jddog]

wow... vraiment magnifique !!! :applause: !!!

jdd

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105818834_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105818834_large.jpg)

adding details,

corrections (the trails are back now.

http://www.image-dream.com/up/mini/1105818610.helixu.jpg (http://www.image-dream.com/image.php?image=1105818610.helixu.jpg)

better jpg compression.



http://www.image-dream.com/up/mini/1105819243.helixo.jpg (http://www.image-dream.com/image.php?image=1105819243.helixo.jpg)

[6800AD]

Brilliant stuff all round....love all the designs and characters! Definitely a winner


(My Grand Space Opera Challenge Page)
http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/grandspaceopera/view_entries.php?challenger=5117

[EricClaeys]

The characters and proportions of the ships are quite fun and active. The missiles could use a little motion blur and smoke.

[Lemog]

I like your concept man... that's too funny and original... nice and interesting interpretation of the topic... and a great artistic vision... I'm waiting impatiently the final picture...Good luck mate... and that the force be with you :scream:

[essencedesign]

I also wanted to join in congradulating you on your image fred...it is very well put together and looks great...those touches you put in at the end just makE it...good work my friend.. :applause:

[shiela_G]

hi Fred,
Affirmatively nice and clean. I know you'll win some award. Wish you luck!

[Jackmars]

Good luck on th e finish.Love your work here,I think along with Virtuoso it's my favorite.Good luck.:buttrock:

[Elendil_le_Grand]

I love your image and the work you made it.
Good luck for the contest :)

[texxx]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105983352_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4155/4155_1105983352_large.jpg)

final image......

http://www.texwelt.net/wip/helix_rugens_one_2000.jpg

(high res.)

[Russel-Nash]

He, this is really brillant. I like it very much. :bounce:Good luck for the voting.

Russel

[essencedesign]

Looks great Fred...like the little corrections you made.....congratS dude.. :applause:

[markovicd]

congratz mate! great characters ! :D

[theuni]

A big WOW and congratulations for you final. I always was wondering how it would look like in the end. Anyway I love those creatures :love: What do they fight for? The biggest head of lettuce on this planet :)

[Nomad]

Superbe image :thumbsup:


Best luck for the final :bounce:

[Lemog]

Yep... an another one of the best... this challenge will be very hard... Great quality of PIC man... :arteest:

Best wishes for results :thumbsup:

[terraarc]

Hello texx....great final image mate! :thumbsup:

Thank you for a wonderful trip and for setting new barriers for me to push...

Wishing the best for this complete entry! :)

[gpepper]

excellent ! A great picture ! Great idea and very well composed ! A true good work on modeling textures and lighting ! well, everything is a good job !
Congratulations !

Invasion from alien snails !

[stefan]

Congratulations. Definitly one of the best.

[YasushAzush]

ow nice .....at last you dif the finla ....grate job taxxx:thumbsup:

[JamesMK]

You've managed to put together one of the very best entries I've seen in a long time.

Totally professional, and with such attention to detail it's almost ridiculous :D

Fantastic work, Fred. A+++++

[flyingP]

You've managed to put together one of the very best entries I've seen in a long time.

Totally professional, and with such attention to detail it's almost ridiculous :D

Fantastic work, Fred. A+++++

Quoted for agreement and I'd like to add it has a fantastic sense of fun :applause:

[blackdragoncg]

Congratulations dude that is an awsome image!:thumbsup: you show some good imagination there man keep up the good work and best of luck to you for judgement day!

Kind Regards
blackdragon

[adel3d]

I like the spaceship and your rendering.
Great job.
If you could move the spaceship a bit farther that's great but that's all right!:applause:

[Arctis]

Great render, very fun : congrats, man ! :scream:

[dp76]

final image......

http://www.texwelt.net/wip/helix_rugens_one_2000.jpg

(high res.)

Terrific work man, congrats!!

Modeling and textures are nice.

Top of the top!

:thumbsup:

[essencedesign]

Top notch image bud...congrats on your final... :thumbsup:

[sumawut]

I like work
very good render
great job

[Agostinuke]

Hello,

I never posted anything here, but I followed and really enjoyed this project.

Good Luck, master.

ago-stino


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[DimitrisLiatsos]

..i hope it's not too late to add once again how much i liked watching your progress on this.
Very professional work in my humble opinion....hope to see u again in a Challenge texx...bravo! :)

[Virtuoso]

Texx...............................C:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: L.................Suave and sleek entry.Creative and executed wonderfully from models to textures......It's a sweet package........:buttrock:

[Rook]

Your rendering on this is great. I think if you gave the main creature a more dramatic pose it would have really sold this one. I feel right now that it is a little static feeling.
Everything else is really well done.

[Evaldas V.]

Nice work.
Luv it :thumbsup:

[ninox]

Very good picture Texx :thumbsup: you're definitively a real master, BIG respect.:bowdown:
I am sure your image will be among the finale ones.... Why not the first.:blush:

[jarvetu]

Exellent work, really original design! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[roctavian]

He he, Space slugs VS Atomic Albino Hedgehogs!! Who would have believe this conflict will be possible?
Fred, your idea is so cool and funny. And the way you put it into 3D, man, it`s like a snapshot from a movie.
As a matter of fact, I think this can be a good idea for a comic Sci-Fi movie.
The space slug is soo cool, perfect character! :thumbsup:
Congrats mate!! :applause:
GL in the judjing phase!:thumbsup:

[Versiden]

congratulations on a excellent final.. great art that you have created...
the lighting is perfect, and the characters so life-like!

[Spigaou]

Superbe image !! Tu as vraiment toute tes chances dans ce concours :thumbsup:

[artemesia66]

I _love_ this entry. extremely professional level of execution, and that hedgehog makes me smile every time i see it. well done, and good luck! :applause:

[Aethyrprime]

Very original entry. Nice concepts. Very nice backdrop. Clever designs. Congradulations on finishing it Fred. Keep at it!

[theuni]

Hi,
just wanted to let you know that I voted for your image :bowdown:
I simply love it...

[cgg]

i think you have done very good job on creating this kewl artwork, you got my vote :bounce:

[jsdesigns]

Wow! Another amazing entry with so much detail! Congrats on an outstanding effort.

[Vladvrz]

This is very original.A slug or snail as a fast battle ship fighter,funny and original.Modeling is very nice,textures are great,very pro level work.Top three with Monsit and Virtuoso for me.Any can be winner,including your work Texx,great picture.:buttrock:

[webhead]

Great stuff! Love the characters, the ships, the textures --everything. So far, for me anyway, It's between you, Monsitj and Dimitris Liatsos piece. Wish you the best. :thumbsup:

[SUN]

:thumbsup: CONGRATULATIONS :thumbsup:
-----------------------------------
Funny style But
1.Great lighting
2.Great textures
3.Great modeling
4.Great design in everything
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:thumbsup: CONGRATULATIONS :thumbsup:
yes you have my vote :-)

[Trigonhs]

fantasticcccccccccccc

[elmasfeo]

well, I cannot say anything that hasn't been said in the posts before me, ...your image makes me think in how important the idea is in all of this, "Space slugs VS Atomic Albino Hedgehogs"...it's a great idea, and greatly executed, I'm happy that I can vote for more than one entry cause there are too many good ones but...if I had to choose one, I think it would be this one... if you don't mind I think I'm going to print it properly...

good job! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[element5]

A great fun piece and idea....love what you have done :thumbsup:

[TeemuR]

Wow, man! Awesome entry! What I've seen 3D-entries, this is definately my favourite one! :) Only thing that bothers me a little is that you didn't use whole possibly image aspect ratio for it. I really like the alien pilot and that fat ship on the right is cherry on the top.

Good luck! :)

[Climax]

• Wow! I hadn't seen this one! Very cool Fred, congratulations! :thumbsup: and the best of luck!

[element5]

congratulations Fred :thumbsup:

[cgkrusty]

Congrats man... awesome job!

[Squibbit]

Man you didn't even have a choice to be left out of top 15 , poor poor you!:D

Congratulations!

[ebrowning]

Congratulations- and by the way, your vehicle designs are fantastic! I show them around a lot, very original and well composed.

[roctavian]

Congratulations Fred! :applause:
Your technique and humor had a well deserved succes. :thumbsup:
Good luck and all the best!

[[T]]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

CONGRATUALTIONS !!! ha ha ha - incredibly funny the characters
you created - can´t stop laughing - ha ha ha - you did an amazing job -
just love those weird pilots - tres incredible, man - :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

I would like to ask you a question if you dont mind : those textures you used
for the skin of the pilots and for the main ships : are they entirely handpainted
or did you use procedurals, too ? I guess lots of people here are curious if
you could reveal a bit about the techniques used / developed by you.

Kind regards [tom]

[texxx]

the textures are 95 % handpainted.

The remaining 5% is photos, and some procedurals for the bump channel of the slug pilot.

[Squibbit]

the textures are 95 % handpainted.

That , is sweet! :thumbsup:

[paladin6303]

Congratulations! Don't know how I missed this one, you'd have had my vote for sure, very original.

[RockinAkin]

Excellent entry - truly top notch.
The idea, composition, modeling, texturing, lighting, execution all perfect.

Only crit that I can offer you is that I think if you were to add motion blur to the objects in the distance like the missiles and a few ships, it'll really bring this peice to life - right now it has a very stationary feeling.

[artemesia66]

Congratulations. this was always one of my favs. :applause: :applause:

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