Grand Space Opera 3D Entry: Mark Vorster

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098362463_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098362463_large.jpg)

all I have right now is just a background that I thru together in PS

A bit of a background story, it's nearing the end of the century and Earth has become to small, for the latter half of the century various governments have started creating large machines that convert uninhabitable planets to something a little bit more habitable, before sending out this new technology, the governments of Earth sets up a Council that will deal with issues this new venture shall bring, the Council creates a small but sizeable force that will land scout the targeted planet for any signs of life. This force made up of volunteers from every army around the glode, all ready to embark on this great event that will change mankind forever.

Mark

[rickycox]

Love the colours, can we see a larger version?

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098642596_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098642596_large.jpg)

Hello everybody
started modeling the basics ie: terrain, moon and the rocks, also got some textures going

Still loads to do.

Mark

[RobertJ]

Ohee, this almost looks like a diorama, you know a display where you show your Airfix spaceships :)

[_mayashu_]

RobertJ you are right , endeed it looks like a diorama . well done dae.
The atmosfere is awsome. keep on going

[dae]

thanks guys,

Mark :)

[Christoph_H84]

The atmosphere is great! I like this light halo and lence flare you created.

But I've also got something to critic: The terrain looks kind of tiny to me, but I'm sure that'll change as soon as you start putting in characters and vehicles and so on.
Good luck!

[dae]

thanks for the crit, now that you mention it does look a bit on the small side, will see what I can do to fix it.

mark

[Chug]

But I've also got something to critic: The terrain looks kind of tiny to me, but I'm sure that'll change as soon as you start putting in characters and vehicles and so on.
Good luck!
That's exactly what I felt when I saw the picture : this looks great but it gives me the feeling of looking at a close up of a sand ground with some little stone here and there. You should try to change the grain of the sand, to make it almost invisible, and add details on the rock textures so that we can think those are much larger pieces.

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098794127_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1098794127_large.jpg)

I will basing my main character off one of my old sketchs, more to come as soon as I get my scanner to work.
later

Mark

[sicksurfer]

Hey Wow that is looking good there Dae! Get your scanner working ha ha! Will be keeping an eye on ya.
Cheers

[Dark_Drako]

Your view of the terrain is so realistic! Can't wait to see how it evolves.

[sicksurfer]

Hey Dae!! C'mon buddy! Show us your awesome modling skills!!!

[liquidminduk]

Great start, try to post a few more concepts, I cant really see where your going at the moment.

Keep it up!

[dae]

sorry about the lack of updates, a fellow worker has gone to Egypt for a vacation, so I have been too busy doin her workload and mine and during that time all I can think about is this challenge and how much has to be done, damn I wish I didn't have to work and I free to hone my Maya skills.

Will be back soon (most likey end of the week)

Dae

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100464890_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100464890_large.jpg)

Just started, trying to get the shape to work.

Dae

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100539849_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100539849_large.jpg)

adding a bit more detail, also added started modelling a head.

mark

[dae]

I did a double post

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100692308_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100692308_large.jpg)

just started the body.

Dae

[Nikus]

Looking good! very realistic screen. Just one thought: perhaps the scene of the sun behind the planet with a lens flare is a little too used... Maybe you would like to try another angle. Some concept art of the final scene will also work. Anyway, its a great work! I will be cheking your thread!

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100809877_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100809877_large.jpg)

chest and back almost done then onto the arms

[dae]

here is a view of the back
http://www.mvorster.co.uk/project_images/Characterprespback.jpg
and one from the front
http://www.mvorster.co.uk/project_images/Characterfront.jpg

Dae

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100909322_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1100909322_large.jpg)

pretty much finished the arms.

Mark

[dae]

the back
http://www.mvorster.co.uk/project_images/Character_03back.jpg

a wire
http://www.mvorster.co.uk/project_images/Character_03wire.jpg

Good night

Mark

[Nikus]

Looks very good. Very artistic in my opinion
Keep it up!

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1101139871_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1101139871_large.jpg)

Added some legs.

dae

[sicksurfer]

Awesome man!
Literally that is a good model there brother. I am very interested to see what is going to be happening in your concept. Good to see you back in!!

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1102206985_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1102206985_large.jpg)

not much to say, C and C's welcome.

Mark

[arturro]

Man... this gonna be great image! I like it very much:thumbsup: In your last update I only feel lack of distance. Some low, blurry, and covered with distance fog mountains(or rather hillocks) would do the job!

[dae]

Thanks Arturro
I will give it a go with some low level mountians and some DOF. :)

Mark :)

[dae]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1102764957_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/4485/4485_1102764957_large.jpg)

just wanting to see the size of the character compared to the environment, I also have a little mountian range on its way, the character is still not finished it is just for ref.

Dae

[theuni]

Hi dae,

I like the atmosphere of your red planet. You got very much density in there. I would suggest to put more backlit in your final lightning cause your creature looks a bit dark at his back. Besides... really great work so far! Keep it up!

[sicksurfer]

Hey Dae

That guy looks cool! I am going to be interested to see what the remainder of the concept is all about. Keep up the good work.

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