Grand Space Opera 3D Entry: Kory Heinzen

[KOryH]

Just reserving some space, just in case one of my ideas works out.
I have been thining about the reinvisioning of a historical battle or event
but turning it in to a glalactic scale.
for example: what would D-Day look like in space 400 years in the future?
or Lewis and Clark 2215? How about space age Christopher Columbus or Ferdinand Magellan?
I am looking forward to seeing everyones progress.
these challenges have always been inspiring to me.

[Virtuoso]

Hello Kory............Lewis and Clark 2215................. space age Christopher Columbus or Ferdinand Magellan...................Very interesting.Special ideas.I picture a retro-futuristic design with this in mind.I wish you the best,and may the high poly counts of a true Space opera go with you.................:arteest: :beer:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098239254_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098239254_large.jpg)

This is a first pass at a distant future Columbus.
I am thinking it may be a triptic...
I have an other idea that may be cool too.
Same theme but just a single image.
let me know what you think!

[Zeratull]

Nice ... very nice .... finally something different frome space battles and huge spaceships. It all depends on the judges character. If they apreciate at the true value an original ideea, you have a huge advantage... if they are more impressed by huge fleets and alot of destruction, you don't stand a chance....

As i see it: you should do the view from a cave or some sort ... and as it would be through the eyes of a inhabitant of the planet... not necesarily humanoid .... nor a green/gray alien :) ... the base ideea: "columb" discovers this new land, but that is not a "nobody's land".

Good Luck !! .. i like your ideea.

[oishikun]

Well theres a tiny problem if you use the bottom concept like you drew it. I don't think it would be all that great of an accomplishment for that guy to cross the ocean if a city is like a mile away... :)

[miketche]

I think these are epic! I really like the top idea. And the bottom would be my seconed choice. Maybe if the ship were even bigger in the bottom one, that would be great.

[arLutiK]

Good Luck :thumbsup:

Great sketch, you really have the feel of it

[Sooey]

Great sketches...I like the style.
All three of the images work great.
looking foward to seeing more.

[duddlebug]

Nice theme and really beautiful concepts!!

I'm not sure what the rules are on a triptych..? (i think it's a great idea) Maybe it's worth checking on the Q&A thread before you get too much done...? You might have to revert to the single image (a development of the last one on the beach would be my favourite if you can really make it seem he's arrived from space... natives are a good idea too).

Good luck... the 2D's looking fantastic... can't wait to see the 3D!!

[Designer2]

Hey man Kory I knew you will amaze us with some great sketches you make, very nice ones here you did.

nice to see you here. rock on friend.

[terraarc]

Really nice concepts. I prefer 2 but with some more love on it. The whole idea is pretty different and new! Nice one :thumbsup:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098261188_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098261188_large.jpg)

Here is a quick pass at Christopher Columbus 2492. I like the direction this is going in. Now on to the 3 ships.
That is going to be my greatist challange.
I'm not so good with the Sci-Fi stuff.
I guess that's why I always do it witha historical twist. That way it is closer to my comfort zone.

[KOryH]

BTW thanks for the feed back thus far. It really helps me get a feel for what people are
interested in.

[duddlebug]

nice concept!!

i used to live and work on a replica of columbus' 'Santa Maria' (the one used in 1492:conquest of paradise) so this gets my juices going...

keep it up!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hey KoryH ... nice to see u again , u and your work man....I like the historical twist u are giving to the look of your character.....and from the prev concepts ...i like them both very much althoughi have to say that the first one (view from inside spacecraft) reminds me a lot of StarWars ...a classical view where Darth Vader turns around and go in the com room to choke to death that admiral...lol....the other one with that guy on his knees is so great ...they look relaxed as if they found a new land.

Have fun ....
More....:bounce:

[eMPeck]

Nice idea ;) :

http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=178879

[pogo575]

I am loving the concept art you have going on here. can't wait to see the final image.

[Squibbit]

Great idea , dude ! Excellent pics , also !
You would have done mighty well in 2D too , you in that too, or just 3D ?

tough luck eMPeck :(
well , your Columbus is from the year 11000 while this one was from what,
2500 ? so it's not totally the same .. You could still work with the idea ,
maybe choose another explorer ?

[RKurczewski]

Seems that there will be more "historical" images- I am going into similiar direction by myself (of course I do not want even to try to pretend I am as good as You but it's always good to see somebody thinking along the same lines).

Lovely character. I am not sure about first concept- IMHO third images palette doesn't seem to go well with other two but...well.. that's just a sketch so it will be probably refined I guess.

[emonimo]

Yeah! very nice concept you have here ..... And I really love the idea of mixing past history with future science-fiction .....

Good luck!!!

[ChrisThatGuy]

The top of the tryptic is by far my favorite part. Although doing a tryptic would be a cool idea, I think the image would feel a lot more epic on it's own.

[Projectkmo]

This is a Fantastic Idea/Concept! That sketch/painting alone gave me goosebumps!

I look forward to seeing how this plays out!

[KOryH]

Thanks everyone.
If I do go with the tryptic, I will most likely re work all three images.
The original ones were just to get my idea out of my head.
I'll do some more research and drawing.
I would really like to have each of the panels to have its own color theme,
then they will work better together.
If I go with a single image I have a few pencil sketches of that too.
I just need to get them in the computer.
Still the real challenge will be the design of the ships. I want to retain much of the original design, but you know cooler and spacier. he he.
I would love to get that familiar but strange and fantastic feel.

wish me luck!

[linda]

Those concept scetches are super nice wor looking forward to see this in 3d.

[shoey]

Nice concepts, looking forward to the 3d. Good luck:)

[superlayer]

Great concepts. Keep it up.

[KOryH]

I did another sketch tody at lunch. I can't upload from work sooooo...
I'll do it when I get home, that is, if I don't for get.
I think this one would be the canidate for the single image.

Thanks for the support.

[Kirt]

Oh man ... patiently waits for next sketch. :D

These are really nice Kory. I kind of like the bridge scene since it shows the captain and his ships as they journey across the galaxy. However, it is a bit "Star Wars" like, as already mentioned. I'm sure you'll have the details worked out better.

Always been a fan of your 2D paintings & I'm looking forward to seeing this one in the final judging.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098327852_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098327852_large.jpg)

Here is another concept pass.
I refined the final panel and I think I just may focus on this one.
I still want to push the foreground a bit and may fudge the composition some more.
But, basicly this is it.
I still need to do more research and design the ships.

[D-3]

nice concepts men!! very nice!!!

Best luck!

[dshelton]

Beautiful work on those concept images, great use of color palettes and composition. the ship design is really nice thus far, I think it will be a nice and refreshing change in this challenge

good luck

[unitstudio]

This is sublime stuff - really you should consider competing in the 2D section :) Great composition, colour and style. I can't fault this at all...

-g

[Cullen]

Wow... Everything is great here so far. I'll keep an eye out and good luck.

[Bael]

Really love that last concept, wow!

[JCGA]

Looks great man. I really love the "pirate" design.

[dominicqwek]

NIce work. I really like the third concept, the one with the purple hue, I'd rather have the bg people in some kinda action though, maybe carrying stuff off the ship..

[arLutiK]

love the idea can't wait to see it in 3D

[erilaz]

Truly exceptional. Concepts are amazing!:love:

The new landing concept looks slightly more dominant and powerful than the previous one, so it's very effective towards the whole grand theme.:D

[lord Sphere]

hm... I really like the pose & coloring of the purple sketch. The color of the sky seems more alien, which I think is a good contrast to the historical motif... and that pose is very emotional.

The last sketch was a little over-the-top in the retro styling, imho. If you can maintain a good balance between past & future I think you'll have an excellent piece on your hands.

[eMPeck]

This last one is really great! I wish You good luck Kory! I think I won't compete directly with You and I'll pick different subject :) I already have few new ideas.

BTW, I love LOK: Defiance game (my favourite serie), and Your concepts are excellent.

Again - wish You good luck, and waiting for 3d :)

[Vladvrz]

Like them all.But the last one seems less compelling,more toned down than the others.Not enough going on visually action wise.I know the moemnet is grand with discovery and all,but perhaps more action for spice would be good,Something more than just saucers or spacecraft,something fresh.Well just thinking out loud,what you do have is very good,I just think a bit more spice.:)

[Fahrija]

really cool concepts -

unitstudio is right you really should think of competiting in the 2D Section

I´m glad to watch your concept growing in 3D

[mv]

amazing concepts. Keep it up!

[LucianoBerutti]

excelente work! I can´t wait to see in 3D. Good luck!

[KOryH]

Thanks for the support.
I will be tweaking the coposition a bit more and strt developing the ship in the next few days.
I need to start pacing myself. We have lots of time I don't wan't to burn out.
I is fun seeing everyone take off so fast.
For me the hardest thing will be the modeling, So It will really slow down then.

No new sketches for today, I am building a ray-gun for my halloween costume.
So I had to work on that lastnight. It's fun to get away from the computer and use my hands for something else.

Thanks again for all your suggestions and kind words.

[jonathanpatt]

I love that last image (as well as the bottom panel of the first sketch) a LOT. Awesome stuff, and I'd love to see it in 3D. Although your sketch alone is pretty awesome as it is. :D

[miketche]

I want to see that ray gun in your final image as well. :D

[Nomad]

Hi!
Great concept :thumbsup:

A question: is it allowed to post multiple images like you plan to do?

Good luck.

[Wiro]

I love that last picture! Great colours, composition and scale...and the theme puts it all into a really interesting context. I'm really looking forward to the first 3d steps. Gonna have to keep an eye out on this one :D

Wiro

[tabajara]

really good!!!

the concept is awesome!!

I'm waiting o see this in 3d.
good luck!

[Taroe]

Nice artwork. I'm envious of your talent. :thumbsup:

[Pufferfish]

Stunning concepts! :arteest:
I really like the idea too, because that's for sure that in the future when interstellar travelling is possible (if ever) there surely will be many new worlds to explore and therefore many new expeditions.

Keep it up!


-pfish

[Mr. Glass]

Very cool idea. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the costume designs for the pilgrim/Columbus characters. I like the idea of the tripic as well. It really helps convey the story.

[3doid]

KOryH man ur ****ing awesome!! i loove ur skatches.. those alone wud win the grand prize (well i hope not;)) man ur set segigns blew me away, really impressive... so ur gonna do that columbus thing ay... well best of all buddy... hope to see some ass kicking stuff from u real soon... :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[markovicd]

taking seat here !:)

[duddlebug]

The latest concept is fantastic, Kory!!

The colours and composition are spot on and the scale of the ships fits the theme perfectly...

Can't wait to see the first 3D steps...

Good luck!!

[EyeS-L]

Great colours! I'm looking forward to see what your final picture will look like! :applause:

[taavi]

Great concept! Getting epical already :)

[El Toro]

This really is a great idea! Maybe you could also add some future indians to the scene. :)

[Genesisa]

danm dude your concepts are so great man.
you the best jeje
pff that like other says, this is very much fresh i mean, all is about wars and stuff but this is something diferent.

you got great potential, good luck man. the ships looks great.:bounce:

[element5]

Some powerful imagery here keep up the great work :applause:

[simoncvy]

I love the medieval crusaders in a sci-fi world. One to watch. (I am trying to lever a sword fight into my own scene - I just love old world battles too much :) )

[KOryH]

Thanks again everyone!
I have to say I have been impressed with the amount of work that people have put into this already. I have had to slow down a bit because of real paying work and my day job.
Bo Hoo, I know.
Anyway, I have done some more character sketches and have gatherd some cool reference for the ships. I should have some more to show soon.

Thanks again for the support, and any and all comments and suggestions are welcomed.

[WazaR]

The historic sense of the concepts are refershing. It breaths a kind of reality to the whole sci-fi enviorment. My compoistion is trying to accomplish the same kind of real world historic feeling.

I am looking forward to your 3D work... Good luck.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098784505_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1098784505_large.jpg)

Here is a quick concept sketch of the new Santa Maria. I still have some work to do on it and some details to figure out.

[RobertJ]

There was a good reason to subcribe to this thread, this looks great.

[Virtuoso]

If Columbus is looking down on us now,and happens to come across CGtalk's current challenge,and than happens upon your thread Kory he can only be shaking his head.....................Wondering.Oh my if only I had that vessel...................The universe would be my oyster....................Beautiful design.:arteest:

[terraarc]

:eek: OMG! Some great story behind every line of the ship and imagining the final image will be a candy! :thumbsup: Give us and Space Columbus!

[azazel]

Very nice ship design. I'm a bit worried, as i also have something sea-ship based in my mind... but in a bit different manner ;)

[element5]

:applause: Keep em coming!!!

[gpepper]

A really cool concept, a sort of Christopher colombus from space !

Nice sketches !

[duddlebug]

Cool ship design, Kory!!

I like the fact that it has strong resemblances to the original Santa Maria in profile... like the raised decks fore and aft, and the giant rudder... really nice...

[flyingP]

cool concept, and those are fantastic roughs :applause: :applause:

[AirbORn]

Wow, love these concepts. I love the colours and the direction you are taking.

[SnoK]

Damn, your concept rock... Amazing!! :eek: :buttrock:
You´re very good man, congratulations.
Good luck!! (well, i don´t think you´ll need it, but... :) )

[KOryH]

I am glad people are digging my work. I must be doing something right.

It means alot to me that there are so many supportive artists out there. This is such a great community that is is fun to bounce ideas off you guys.

duddlebug. yeah i really wanted it to feel like the original ships. I will have some solar sails or some thing like that too. They are retractable for re-entry and stuff.
The one thing I am going to play with is the width of the hull. I am thinking of widening it a bit. That will probably happen in 3D. I'll play with the porportions untill they feel right.

I am glad that the idea od space Columbus is actually appealing to people. I originally tought it could bee cheesy. I still need to be careful and not got too cliche. Creatingb iconic stuff like this is a thightrope walk.

Thanks again.

[El Toro]

Oh man this really looks awesome! I'm going to bookmark this thread. :thumbsup:

[Onsloh]

Love the design mate.Your ideas go over very well.good luck with the rest mate.:thumbsup:

[pBarrelas]

Let me tell you that your concepts are very good and i like the idea. I can't wait to see more!!

[HieSpike]

WOW, beautiful illustrations...I hope if you win that you willl do a tutorial on how to paint like that and how to create compositions with such grace! Can't believe I missed this thread until now. Good luck on the rest

[dominicqwek]

I am glad people are digging my work. I must be doing something right.


You got us at your first concept. I can only look forward to how good this will look in 3d.

[henrik]

Kory is going to kick major butt because his foot is very big.

Let me know if you need help dude. ;)

[ngrava]

Very, very cool! I think it's more Columbus discovering the new world then Lewis and Clark... But what the hell. :). It's really interesting to see how you're fleshing out this idea in sketches. So much about the story is coming out in these. It's really to bad they don't let us do a bunch of images or some kind of sequence or something. I know the challenge is to tell a whole story with a single image but I just think it would be great to see all these images come to life in 3D. Anyway, the only comment I have is that I'm not to keen in the ships looking so stylistically like Ocean going sea vessels. Not that that should discourage you. It's just a matter of taste. :)

-=GB=-

[Pufferfish]

Great design with the ship, I like it alot! Can't wait to see how you turn this all to 3D. Keep it up!

-pfish

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Agree..that ships SANTA MARIA is kicking major butt indeed ...:love: :drool: :drool: :love:
Can't wait to see u modeling these stuff....

[Equinoxx]

Looking mighty fine there Kory . . .

I really dig the neo-medievel look of it and the idea behind it all.

if it's gonna be ANYTHING like your PA entry in terms of quality, then I'm pretty sure its gonna rank high on the finals [been a secret fan of yours since that pa challenge hehe]

cheers buddy.

[Doublecrash]

This is one of the best ideas I've seen so far. Original and, from the sketches, really interesting-looking.


I'll keep myself updated on this.

Stefano

[KOryH]

Thanks everyone!
No visual update today. I didn't have time to upload anything from home lastnight.
I did a design of a landing craft that the landing party will be getting out of on the beach.
I am also going to pull back in the composition a bit and show some more of the shore. So we can get more of a hint of the alien environment.
I started modeling the Santa Maria. Then I will salvage and rescale stuff to cobble together the other two ships. good ole "kit bashing" like in the old days.
BTW can anyone point me in the right direction for vehicle and space ship modeling tips and techniques. I have never done anything on this kind of scale. Some advice would be great.

Oh Yeah, the Chris Columbus model is started as well. I have done lots of characters, so no problem there. I might put up a pic of the non-textured model by weeks end.

Thanks again.

[otacon]

Check out this site. It has some cool stuff. http://http://www.ap3d.com/betterspace/betterspace-tut-00.htm

[adr]

Impressive update man , you have a nice sketch with the ship , the colors are wonderfull and the proportions of the ship really rocks . Keep going in that way . :beer:

[KOryH]

AHHH Yeah,
That's exactly what a newbie like me needs thanks O

[pinnamraj]

awesome stuff dude

fantastic sketches....u really kicked my butt..:buttrock: :)

[pascal_blanche]

hey hey, Kory! nice seeing your work again, I always loved your style!

from now your concept of grand space opera is a really nice idea ,keep it up!

[mv]

I like that ship design very much. I hope you will keep some kind of "sails" though, they had a very powerful pictural impact in your sketch. Keep it up!

[duddlebug]

hey Kory!!

i've got some decent ship reference from the 1492 santa maria i worked on... check your personal mail!! I need you to send me another email so that i've got your address because i'm at work!! They're not the best reference but they might help you with some of the details...?
http://duddlebug.co.uk/cgtalk_images/ship.jpg

[KOryH]

Awsome duddle,
these will help a lot
and very inspiring!!!

[BartokDesign]

This is awesome , I want to see it fast man .

:eek:

[tanguy]

the landing party is the best artwork i seen in the new challenge.
Please, more and more...and faster.... :)

[levin]

always loved your sketches ever since the early challenges man...

would love to see the final composition...

have you considered resistance from natives?

[DigiLusionist]

This is one of the more original concepts. I like how the vessels are designed, as well as the costuming.

[SuperXCM]

Man your sketch is amazing!!! Very very nice style!! I like it!! :bowdown:

Want to see in 3D! :thumbsup:

[KOryH]

3D is on the way soon.
Character for now.
I most likely will tighten the concept sketch a bit to help solve more problems
later in the production. More answers now means less questions later!

See ya soon!

[sad]

i am amazed. i must learn so much.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099180020_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099180020_large.jpg)

here ya go!
A work in progress for the columbus character!
I think it\'s too realistic right now and may styleize him a bit.

[pigwater]

very nice .. love the warm noisy render ... ya got style by the bucketloads :thumbsup:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099180313_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099180313_large.jpg)

and for you kids that always ask for wires...

[Virtuoso]

Hi Kory........................very nice indeed.For me he is just fine.But somewhere in me there is a love for caricatures,half human half toon calling out.A stylized more fun approach can work as well.......................You have one fine Christoper there,but perhaps a more ("Shrek like ;) ")influence would be more fun..................Just thinking out loud........Love your concept,such elegance and style,and I think a fun loving caricature would be just the spin on the entire thing....................Either way I'll be watching for more all the time............Nice all the way..............:arteest: :cool:

[element5]

:applause: Coolies....looking great

[TiTaNiuM sAMuRa]

Will your Columbus be meeting anyone, or will the focus be the civilization that has followed him to the new land?

[pBarrelas]

Very nice !!!:thumbsup:

[dominicqwek]

Very nice Koryh. Finally an update :) I find the forearms a bit too long. other than that, it looks good. CHeers!


-dom

[terraarc]

Pretty nice progress! The face has that certain feeling an explorer/wondered should have! I believe you should now start adding some discreet tech-gadgets all over him.

Very cool so far :thumbsup:

[Gunilla]

Great concepts - love the ship! Looking forward to see the rest.

[Nomad]

Once again, great concept. As a fan of this kind of ships I attached two drawings, one of Santa Maria and one of another ship... maybe that will help you for some inspiration.

http://www.maciejfrolow.com/files/santamaria01.jpg

http://www.maciejfrolow.com/files/santamaria02.jpg

[SuperXCM]

Excellent modeling!!! Continue like that!! :buttrock:

[igorstshirts]

Damn Kory... This is rocking.

[KOryH]

Hey, thanks guys!
I got some more work done this weekend, not much, but some.
I'll post some images when I can.

Nomad- Thanks for the images, the more reference and inspiration the better.

dom- I agree about the arms. They do seem a bit long. We'll see where I go with the style.

TiTaNiuM sAMuRa- I will have something in the forground that would lead one to believe they are not alone. I'll keep it hush hush for now. No need to give the house away just yet.


Virtuoso- thanks. I think I have the "Shrek style" figured out wink wink

Although I would love to do more of a wacky thing I think it may seem out of place with the theme. It will be a balance I will try to achieve.

[Agostinuke]

Hello KOryH,

I think that the landing sketch #30 is the way to go...it's really evocative and could offer many chances of development....really nice...

:) :) Looking at your thread I noted that you and the others called Christopher Columbus....Christopher Columbus; but we in Italy call him "Cristoforo Colombo", and everybody there (in Italy, I'm not there at the moment) think that Christopher/Cristoforo was italian....I had a doubt and I looked at the Wikipedia...what I discovered? I found that there are doubts that he was Italian.....people in Portugal think that he was Portuguese, in Spain that he was Spanish (I know that because I went to Barcelona and there is a square and a statue dedicated to him, Cristofer Colon).....all that I'm saying has quite nothing to do with CG, anyway...It could be really funny if you will use some kind of out-of-the-lines flag, I don't know, like the Giamaican flag....it could be really funny and you'll drive crazy hundreds of people...:) :)

I think that you are developing a great project...Have a nice work. Bye. :)


Agostinus

[EvilGnome]

I really like the style and idea.


Have you thought of including some of the local inhabitants watching from a hiding place? ie. in some bushes/behind some rocks in the foreground.

Might add to the drama and say something about the arrogance of man and the repetition of history......

... or politicise something more than you want! Just an idea.

[KOryH]

Besides having many a country of origin Chris also was with out a doubt NOT the first one to discover "America" and certainly not main continental United States.
I will include clues in my image that would suggest prior inhabitants.
The arrogance of western explorers is something that is interesting to me.
the well it's "new to me" attitude is pretty naive or even ignorant.
That is why I choose this particular subject. It is totally laced with controversy.
The assumption that an inhabital planet would be uninhabited is a bit silly.

[EvilGnome]

In Australia we had "Terra nullus"(sp?) which was a legal document made by the British that stated they did not recognise the ownership of the land by Aboriginals.

It's like a statement that admits they knew they were doing the wrong thing in some ways...

So the subtext of your piece is pretty big!

All this aside I really like the look and style of the piece so far.

Keep it up!

[essencedesign]

Beautiful Illustrations...I can not wait to see some of these concepts modeled out... :arteest:

[plaguelord]

yeah, add me to the list of model wainting!
that concepts are awesome! I can't wait to the that ship modeled!

[Powell]

Nice orriginal idea Kory. This one should be fun to watch progress. :thumbsup:

[SirReality]

Great theme, and your concept art is amazing. I look forward to watching your modelling progress and seeing more of your test renders.

[MrCrowpsey]

^^ what they all said ^^ let me say it again. awsome work man!!! cant wait to see more, im new to 3d so im not excpecting to win, it would be nice, but this is pure learning here : ) so yeah i cant wait to see some of your peogress, hopefully be able to pick your bran. and um ....why arent you in the 2d challange also???!!!

l.a.t.e.r.z.
Mr. C

[Nomad]

Nomad- Thanks for the images, the more reference and inspiration the better.

You`re welcome, I have a full book of those drawings, just let me know what you need ;)

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099389173_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099389173_large.jpg)

real early, but hey, it's something?

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Even now that u are working on it ...man..it is starting to look :drool: :drool: :drool:
I liked this idea from the very beginning but i didn't want to influence any thoughts u had...now i really want to see it finished. :bounce:

[pBarrelas]

Yeah finaly some modeling and i'm liking it already!!:thumbsup:

[Versiden]

your sketches are awesome, you've hit the nail on the head in depicting a historic moment. :thumbsup:

I'm wondering, are you going to apply any clothing simulation to 'Chris'? or leave it as it is now..(btw, looking sweet)

[mv]

clean job on the modeling so far, nice transcript of the concepts. Keep going!

[gpepper]

really cool !

[Saschi0815]

Hi Kory! How could I missed this thread? Big stuff in here:thumbsup: Very, very nice sketches..and your idea of the conquest is absolut great...man, I think my concept is just boring compared to yours....Truly a great thread here, i've just submitted to it.

cya

[CuTnPaste]

Hi,
your sketches are great !

I'm from Genoa/ITALy...the motherland of Cristoforo Colombo, so I'm really happy to see your
sketch colonization!!

great idea
:buttrock:

[Virtuoso]

Yes Kory...........It is early,but Rome was not built in a day either........And we all know how that turned out.......I see a nice first step to a wonderful 3D rendition of a Space opera here......:arteest:

[Deankovitch]

Hey man, you have very nice concepts and sketches.
I have some material of the Sta Maria ship. I just modeled it a long time ago for the commemoration of the Brazil 500 years (I´m brazilian .... :-) ).

Your modeling is veru good too. You may preserve your great colors of the sketches into you final 3D image. The wise use of color bring emotion to the scene.

Go on and good job.

[vrhead]

WOW... impresive concept work

[Julez4001]

Go KoryH Go!

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099562972_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099562972_large.jpg)

here is a little update on the character model. some details and minor porportion changes.
next comes the cape and the hair.
a simple rig for posing and of course
texturing.
wish me luck

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Nice One KoryH...just mesh a little bit with one of the two legs...make some clothes ripples or something..just to brake the symmetrical look on the cloth...other than that i really like this character man...good luck with your rig :bounce: . Really stylized cloth design in there..

[KOryH]

good eye Dimitris,
I have only layed in the legs.
I plan on getting them worked out like the sleeves.
Also the symetry will be one of the last things I fix.
I have been just flipping the sides to speed things up. You know.
The cape should add alot, same with the hair.
I'll get some better renders as soon as I start texturing.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650429_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650429_large.jpg)

Here are some early textures and more refined modeling

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650832_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650832_large.jpg)

a little closer.
still needs lots of work.
but luckily he won't be too big in the final image.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

He looks very imperial like...very neat stuff...:bounce:

[terraarc]

Great progress on the textures man :thumbsup: I think that the arms still look a bit long.

(Personally I don't like that grainy render look :shrug:)

Give us more!:applause:

[element5]

WOW! so what store do they sell these action figures...hehe. He looks great :thumbsup:

[luigithekid]

Great Columbus! The textures are coming along great. Cant wait to see the ships!!

luigi

[overcontrast]

wow awesome modeling man... seems lile ur concepts r really commin into life... keep it up buddy, i got my eyes on this one.. :thumbsup:

[Rochr]

Love the concept. No need to tell you that the modeling rocks. I´m looking forward to see more of that ship.
Great work so far. :)

[KOryH]

Thanks for the support guys.
I am really pushing to get this character done in the next few days.
My wife and I are expecting our second child anytime now.
So I may go on haiatus for a few weeks.
I'll do some claen renders when I finalize the character.
I still need to touch up the boots and the shoulder pads.
As for the textures.. it's mostly just local colors and simple procedures.
except for the face, I actually painted that one.
Luckily he won't take up to much space in the final image. also I will swap some props and have my bg characters too.
I have experimented with com cloth sims for the cape. they look good so far.
It really gets that windy look.

Anyway I am off to see The Incredibles. Everyone here at work has already seen it at
special screenings and stuff.
I feel like such a looser. ha

[Virtuoso]

Hi kory........Congratulations on your coming child.......What an exciting time for you.......I quess I'll have to create my buildings a little larger for you and your growing familiy now,a nice thick plump beach house coming up.....;)

I think your character is worthy of a more up front and personal role within your scene,you under estimate him I think,he is one Hell of a nice creation......Your scene/work here is going along great,and I look forward to as many updates as you can muster............Have fun at the Incredibles tonite......I am going too......And then coming home to see Shrek 2 on DVD.......No better night than that I tell you :arteest: .........All the best to you,and here's to your up-coming addition..........:beer:

[plaguelord]

Your characters looks great, I like the colors. The cloth and accesories are exelent, it really looks like a Cristobal Colon* from future. :applause:
*(spanish name)

I hope to see more soon!
And congrats about your "comming soon" new son! :thumbsup:

[vrhead]

wow award winner forum ? =)

[Bakter]

It`s amazing concept man. The sense of the late 15th century captured me. With the sketches You reproduce wonderfully the age of discoveries with an epic hi-tech feeling. I have an eye on this job and I wish you the best.

[SEL]

I really like the idea your going with. Your modeling skills are very good as ive seen you in other challenges. So this one will probably be amazing once complete. Hope your visions come out the way you want them in 3d. Some fine concept sketches as well. Great work!

SEL

[element5]

Your model is looking fantastic :thumbsup:
Best wishes to you and your family....congrats for your soon to be new arrival :)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Your model is looking fantastic :thumbsup:
Best wishes to you and your family....congrats for your soon to be new arrival :)


...i second that....talk to your soon newborn baby about bubbles :love: :love: will ya?

[HieSpike]

beautiful, just great textures and models. And congrats and good luck on your child!

peace

[LucianoBerutti]

hey really good models and textures!! very nice , I liked it!

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099891537_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099891537_large.jpg)

yet some more texturing on the main character. some more details were added.

[Versiden]

WOW, that's awesome man... damn u work fast, textures already!?
It looks great, and feels so alive

[adel3d]

Excellent progress!
Hope to see the other stages! http://www.adel3d.com/lamp.gif

[terraarc]

Hey! He is awsome! A true discoverer! Great look on face too.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[CuTnPaste]

Nice progress!

:beer:

[markovicd]

hey koryh , sexy guy there... :D

[madshooter]

KOryH, Man I must say your concept is really cool. I have not been following your post from the start, but I love your concept sketches. And yeah your character is awesome and nice texturing too. Waiting to see more rocking updates:thumbsup: :bounce:

[Saschi0815]

Only one word: Amazing!:thumbsup:

[plaguelord]

wonderful, I like the new details :thumbsup:

[Daniel-McMillan]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650832_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099650832_large.jpg)

a little closer.
still needs lots of work.
but luckily he won't be too big in the final image.
Looking forward to seeing the set!

-DM

[KOryH]

Thanks guys.
Iv'e done some more on the ship and environment, but it is still a little early too show again.
Also no new baby yet!
The wife is anxious and so am I. The last few days are always the longest.

[Walien]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099891537_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1099891537_large.jpg)


On This picture, the man seem to have a little head for his body....maybe it's due to the view angle... In any case your work is great. :thumbsup:

[John Pasco]

The concept of a "Sci-Fi", future Chistopher Columbus is intriguing, and has a lot of potential for the opera theme. I also think that the second, wide format sketch with him on the left in the foreground, and the ships on the right in back looks great. And then you are texturing already!
I can't wait to see more

[KOryH]

hey everyone!
well HE"S HERE!!!

Finley Patrik Heinzen was born 12:35 am
November 9

a whopping 8 lbs 11 oz.
I think he might be a footballer like his old man. he has some thick legs.

anyway I'm sure I have some late nights ahead of me.
see ya soon!

[Virtuoso]

hey ,hey congrats.............:beer: .....What an exciting day for you.Very happy to hear all is great,and he is a big one.......kory I wish you and your family the best.......You can always tell him that you were working on the Space opera challenge on that special day.......Again big congrats,and have a couple of these on me..................:beer: :beer:

[mv]

Congratulations :) glad everything went well !

[igorstshirts]

Congratulations!

[greentek]

Congratulations Kory!!! The days like this one are the best days of our lives!:thumbsup:
I wish you and your family all the best!
and sure cheers.. :beer: :beer:

[overcontrast]

hey Kory, nice modleing man.. that model remings me of Moses from the 10 Commandment movie... keep it up mate...

[keetmun]

Congratulations on your son! Your son has a genius visionary for a father. You're a true professional.

:buttrock:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100242159_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100242159_large.jpg)

Here is some progress on the ship.
Slow but steady.

BTW Thanks for all the kind words.
Mom and baby are great. Big sister and I are doing well too.
Ill try to get a picture up soon for anyone who cares.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100242355_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100242355_large.jpg)

Here is an in progress shot of the shore line. I did a paint over for myself to map out future additions.
I do this a lot. It helps me focus on things. It's like art directing my self.

[element5]

Congratulations! Best wishes to your family...

New updates look cool :thumbsup:

[Fahrija]

Hi Kory,

nice tequnique of building a composition. Just a question: How do the people leave those flying ships? (By ramp or something more tricky stuff?)

You are already a winner. :) Congratiulation to you and your family - best wishes.

Greetings
Fahrija

[Julez4001]

Congratulations man.....


Finley is a great name, did you finally come up with the name on the spot..does it have any family history?

So pround of you and your family.
Enjoy the newfound love and late nights.

[essencedesign]

Nice work on the ship and shore line....this is going to make for a beutiful final render... :eek:

[AgentPrometheus]

What can I say?


I love the idea, your character modelling, landscape modelling, and I like whats going on with the ship! Top show all around!!

[terraarc]

Congratulations on your little new family-member!:beer:

Really good start on both ship and shore!

Waiting more updates and "dream staff" in here! :bounce:

[dur23]

This is probably one of my favorites thus far. I just love the concept of the whole thing. And so far the execution has been perfect. :) Just giv'r!

[KOryH]

Some slow progress has been made. Not much to show however.
I did some experiments with the water and the shore...nothing good yet.
I started bocking in some more models like the landing craft and Bg characters.
I want to ruff out the composition to see what I need to focus on.
I am thinking of tweaking the picture a bit and getting more foreground stuff in there.
Matbe I'll do some more sketches.

On a personal note: thanks for all the kind words everyone has sent.
Mom is doing well and so is Finley. He is a cuddley little guy and likes to sleep.
That has made the nights a little easier. His big sister loves him a lot and is constantly
asking to hold him. Very cute!

See ya

[pascal_blanche]

happy dady hmm? congrats to you and your wife ;)

[uwil]

cool progress! btw! your little dude is sure cooler...congrats to your family.:thumbsup:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100682426_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100682426_large.jpg)

here are a couple of short hair tests.
I think I like shory hair better.
I haven't been too succesfull with the long stuff.

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100682656_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100682656_large.jpg)

here is another pass at the concept.
I added a bunch of stuff and pushed the space thing.

[terraarc]

He truly looks like an explorer! :thumbsup: The hair don't work to well for me though :shrug:

The new concept looks good, but in my opinion not to Grand Space Opera.
Maybe if you add a whole fleet waiting in the far background. Like a whole civilization migrating to this planet and this space Colombus is their leader, showing all this burden of responsibility on his face.....

Anyway keep it up!

[mv]

that last concept sketch is looking great. The graphic stripes are a nice addition too. But him standing on a root looks a bit strange!
I like the textured face . I'm not very fond of the white short hair though, but I understand that long hair isn't easy to get. But if he's seen from a bit far, maybe geometry and texture would be enough?

keep it up!

[Fahrija]

Hi KoryH,

I personaly really like your last sketch development with the integrated vegetation. This gives the picture some kind of mysterious mood. I also tried those kind of mood/style in my sketch 7 but I have to admit that at the same time it forfeits grandness because the content (characters, ships,...) gets framed to much by the environment. But I think it´s worth it to keep this idea. With some modification it could be possible to establish some grandness within this composition.

Greetings
Fahrija

[monsitj]

your latest concept is awesome , nice atmostphere , but i think your frame is distract some intersting , anyway great work

[KOryH]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I am still searching for something that will take the idea to the next level.
I feel that I am on the right track, but it needs some more fudging.
maybe that will come in the 3D layout. I would rather solve the problems in 2d first.

As for the abnoxious borders? well I was trying to work with in the original dimentions
so I had some pace to fill. On the final image it would be more subtle, like a simple star chart for the nastalgia feel. Right now it is cranked up way to high.

[SuperXCM]

Waouww man, i really like your new concept.... excellent! :applause:

Your modeling are very nice too, like the "shoreline in progress", really cool.

A good work has been make here!!
Keep going!! :buttrock:

[Virtuoso]

I think you have an excellent eye for mood and atmosphere.A high level of class is very prevalent in your art......I love the feel,the whimsical touch................The colors are beautiful,not over stated,just right,rich.but classey,not over done...............The modeling too is coming out aces.......Just a very nice piece of work on all cylinders,and an escape to a wonderful beautiful place,I sure would like to book passage on that vessel with "Future" Columbus.....See what you can do for me Kory..............;)

Beautiful piece,and I certanly look forward to seeing this progress............:arteest:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100794302_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100794302_large.jpg)

here is a layout test.
I will be playing with the angle a bit more.

Thanks V.

[John Pasco]

Sure wish I could paint like that. The jungle foreground is cool. It adds a bit more interest.

[JamesMK]

Really like how this project is developing - and I'm a total sucker for red banners as well, so you've got my attention automatically :D

[El Toro]

I really like the changes you made in your new concept. Maybe after lowering the size of the bars a little bit it would even look better. :thumbsup:

[Versiden]

heya..
looking great as always...

I'll admit I'm kinda worried on how similar our projects are, I'm also going to have ships landing in the background... but in a challenge this big, there will be artists having similar ideas, great minds think alike as they say..

waiting for more!

[Saschi0815]

I think you have an excellent eye for mood and atmosphere.A high level of class is very prevalent in your art......I love the feel,the whimsical touch................The colors are beautiful,not over stated,just right,rich.but classey,not over done
Michael found the best words for your pic...Absolutely aggree with him:thumbsup:

...and wonderful modelling + texturing of the charakter.....:bowdown:

Go on like that - this is rockin':buttrock:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100885225_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1100885225_large.jpg)

some more development on colon.
I wanted to do this for a while I finally got a chance to. I wanted a character to look as if he could be bad or good.
I also decided to stay with my true callign and give him a bit of style.

[Versiden]

that's looking great... I think he looks just as good with or without hair. That's some funky gel he's using .. hehe

[Walrusmann]

i like that character you did even though this is coming from some one who likes character design more than any thing i think you should keep it up with the cool characters

[AirbORn]

I totally dig the bald guy, the ear piece looks better on him then the other concepts.

Keep up the great work. I can't wait to see what this is going to look like when it is done :)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

I tottaly like your character with the hair in the last frame in the right (in your last post).......Layout is also cool....man you did suprise me with this kind of hair ...tottaly cool look... :bounce:

[El Toro]

Really cool! I like the one in the upper right corner the best, but the other look really good too.

[Nomad]

Yeah great hair like in a windy day :D , verry cool :thumbsup:

[AgentPrometheus]

I like the guy's look, and his smile remind of Quark from DS9.

[Virtuoso]

I like the lower right version best,,,,,the smile brings alot of warmth and gets me closer to the character,I feel for him more,I care more because I like him........The others are nice too,they show there is another side to him as well........hair looks wind swept,and is a must,lose the bald look,if you got it (hair) flaunt it........;) :arteest:

[KOryH]

I'm glad you guys are in to the direction I am going with the character.
After a few weeks of "realistic" stuff I couldn't stand it any more.

In my final image I want to have a the viewer asking if this is going to be a friendly place
to settle or not. And visa versa, is the settlement going to be good for the new world.

Not quite in your face space opera, but hopefully it will convey a story and be cool to look at.

thanks again!

[Virtuoso]

After a few weeks of "realistic" stuff I couldn't stand it any more.


..........................I totally know what you mean.....realistic is everywhere,been there,seen it,rather dull (:p ).......go with that realistic toon caricature style anytime I say Kory......:cool: :arteest:

[keetmun]

Beautiful style, I can't see you not winning anything at all! Great stuff!

:buttrock:

[azazel]

That new face is so much better than the previous one, it has much much more personality. :thumbsup:

[linda]

Fantastic work on this character as mentioned before i also like the last on in the right corner super and the hair is looking realy nice!

[overcontrast]

hey that hair is looking great, but the char also looks good without them... and hey in the last image he seems really happy with the hair... i donno, ask that char of urs, c what he likes the most..LOL... keep goin buddy, awesome job so far :thumbsup:

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1101140577_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1101140577_large.jpg)

here are a couple of thingsthat I am workking on for the foreground of the picture. I will be adding some unearthly stuff too. But I want to keep it familiar looking.
lots of work still to go!

[neble]

I like the mossy piece, think it looks great. I'm not sure about the ferns though, they look a bit to perfect or CG like. What about having a couple damaged or shredded leaves.

[markovicd]

in a mighty Jungle , heya mamam eeeeeee........ the lion sleeps tonight . awima e , awima e!
looking good my friend just i think this plant is to bumpy...!

[Klasz]

The best entry i've seen so far :)


Good luck

[3D-ima Green]

waw. thats great!
i really like ur sketches and all! :eek:

[Genesisa]

man those texture looks just awesome, the only thing i was wondering, you gonna put some isects?
cuz if you put some insects would be a real jungle jeje
:bounce:
have fun man

[DimitrisLiatsos]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1101140577_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1101140577_large.jpg)


hoohoo...now u are talking !!...bubble stuff :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[theuni]

Hi DimitrisLiatsos,

I like the story you have choosen for you image... I`m curious about the future discoverer feeling one could get. Keep it up...

[terraarc]

The jungle test looks dreamy! :thumbsup: Glad I see you're moving closer to the finish! :arteest:

The concept behind and the work so far tell this will be an awsome composition!

Waiting for more! :)

[Lelantos]

excellent stuf and great texturing here you are doing great job this last image is amazing

cant wait to see what you are going to make next :bounce:

[SuperXCM]

Excellent texturing, i like it a lot!! :bounce:
Nice work!! Keep going!! :thumbsup:

[KOryH]

well I'm back to work, but not on this.
I've been tending to the family.
The In-Laws have been in and out and finally we are alone.
Tired, but, alone.
Anyway, I will be getting back to work on this very soon.
I have done some more things since the last image post but haven't posted yet.
I'll try to do that tonight.
I am still working out the final composition. Then we will see some real progress.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions!
see ya soon!

[uwil]

hey Kory, real cool update. not to mention the lighting effect and the subtleness of the moss....very eye catching and smooth to the eyes..... close to the real thing..... reminds me of kong set.... keep up:thumbsup:

[OZ]

SWEET STUFF MAN!u are always one of the best!

[noelt]

Man you are scary, you can paint pretty good, that last painting you did (guy standing on vegatation) i think would compete on the 2D side, it's up there in my opinion, if you just brushed it up a little, i could see you winning...... ha ha ha, why not?. The 3D looks awsome as well, though there isn't enough to tell , from the leaves and the tree trunk, i think you will do some damage in the 3D section, consider the 2D side as well because it qualifies in my opinion and it seems that you just bang it out great paintings with no sweat, so, with just a little push on the painting, i think you could win both sides. I only hope to paint as well as you sir.

[lotaH]

Hi KOryH!!

Congratulations for your job! It's cool!

Do excuse for the (repeated) ask, but which the software that you used? To do the hair? Which the technique?

Good luck!

[]'s

[vrhead]

great texture work!

[KOryH]

Oh Hey more replies,
Sorry I am so slow!
Don't worry I am still working on this. I just haven't had the time to sit down and up load any images.
some of the tings I have done are...
A group of "natives"
More vegitation
Final modeling and poses for Chris
composition tweaking.

As for the question about the hair.
I am using Worley Labs Sasquash and Lots of trial and error.

And I will not have time for the 2D part. besides that's what I do for a living and the 3D is a challenge and fun for me!
Thanks for the kind words!

[markovicd]

come on i wanna see update :D

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1103708729_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1103708729_large.jpg)

here is an update of some jungle stuff.
I still want to add more detail and get it lusher.
I still hav eto tweak the lay out to get the eye flowing like I want.
More character stuff on the way

[KOryH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1103711910_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4162/4162_1103711910_large.jpg)

Here is our main guy almost done!!!

[arturro]

respect! this guy is just amazing... maybe only boots seem to small

[terraarc]

The guy looks great! :thumbsup:
Jungle stuff need some more lighting and shadows me thinks...:shrug:

Waiting for more! :)

[userBrian]

I like it, one with feeling. The new face on the dude is perfect, yes he
looks like he could be good or bad. The background fading is nice. That
is just what I am working on now. Gotta add a foggy starry sky with space art.
All i can say as a crit is maybe make the guy a little closer to the front. That
is just make him a tiny bit bigger. Or not. Great the way it is. About time I
checked this thread again! This one goes to 11.

my 3d entry (http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=179803)

[OZ]

HA! Just a "LITTLE" update uh!? ^_^ MAN!U DID IT! GREAT STUFF AGAIN!The hairs of ur character are so well done!Great job!Also the rendering style is cool!.

[theuni]

WoW... really WoW... great update u made there!!! Only one thing: On the forearms and knees are weird foldings. Are they meant to be so? :surprised

[keetmun]

This is just beautiful...I would love to have an a3 poster of this when it's done...Could it be arranged?

Cheers! And please don't worry about my request if it inconveniences you!
:buttrock: