Grand Space Opera 2D Entry: Rares Halmagean

[RaresH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1098815956_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1098815956_large.jpg)

Here goes...This is my first post here, good thing i chose a challenge huh. I'm gonna make this quick since i'm currently at work.
This image is of an allied d_day invasion on a much grander scale and of course far in the future. Ill add detail as i continue posting. See yall in the forums ;).

[ymonkato]

Yo,

The action is drawing my eyes in man! So much chaos, I love it! The explosion is a nice touch and really brings this ideal to life. One thing that I would add is some chaos close in the foreground. A screaming alien could inform us of what these things look like when it grabs our necks! Crazy, I'm diggin it! I'm gonna keep my eye on this one!

[RaresH]

Thanks ymonkato,

It didn't seem to scan the image very well and i'm still working on trying to get a bigger version within the 150k post limit. I'm also going to post some sketches that i've been working on in painter which should have more detail and value.

Youre right about having some kind of close up fight, I was thinking maybe i should add that element recently.

Have you entered the contest? I'd like the chance see what you got going and maybe give out a helpfull crit myself.

Thanks again.

[RaresH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1099373771_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1099373771_large.jpg)

My first sketch obviously did\'nt show up very well as it failed to pick up some of the more subtle rendering. This sketch is an attempt to better explore the emotion and action of the characters depicted.

Let me know what you think.

[deaderthanred]

sweeeet stuff I love the second concept! looking forward to updates very much!!
quick tip on scanning: scan it slightly darker in tone, then lighten up by photoshop brightening to clean it up (so paper bits dont show up, etc) hope it helps

[elmasfeo]

:applause: man, your second concept rocks! I really like the idea of the new D-day and you've made it look very good! you'll have a lot of details in that image, I'll be watching this promising thread, keep it up!

[cgtalkmember]

Theres alot going on in that picture, i see a guy in the middle of it all with guns blazing away pretty cool, keep it up.

[Aerion]

Yeah a lot of things happening in the second one.

Means a lot of work , but means a big war too.

Interesting , will check it later on ;)

[ebrowning]

I'm a one trick pony- I've given this same advice a few times now. In your second image, I really think it was smart to bring up the size of the hordes on the left- and the addition of the giant robot/ creature is just what it needs. I would take it further in this direction by bringing up some of your foregoround guys even more, and really let the giant dominate the left side of the frame. Anyway, it's very dynamic, don't lose that!

[Andrei2k]

I like all the action and dynamic between all the different 'aliens' and actions. LOVE the movement of it all from different angles inward and outward. This definitely broadens the believability of a war and makes the actions less mechanic and same looking.

Only suggestion I have is to maybe think of 'unconventional' types of fighting....perhaps not using laser beam guns and explosions....maybe dissintergrating...shattering, force fields, implosions and other futuristic and conceptual 'fire fights'.

[roctavian]

Huuhhh, very nice concept sketch Rares. :applause:
I like it very very much. I gives me the sensation that all the fighters envolved in this huge battle, want and desire very much the same thing. They are very determined.
So much action, I love it.
Definitely looking fwd to your work man, keep it up! :thumbsup:

[malcolmvexxed]

Great start, make sure to keep the energy. I think your use of negative space will really help to sell the inensity on this pic. The 2nd sketch gives us much more of a central figure/area to focus on so I think that’s a big improvement.

[Moon Dragon]

Looks nice, but i think your sketches have too much stuff going on in them, I would remove some to make things more clear

[element5]

Nice idea :thumbsup:

[jdates]

Rares,

I think having larger foreground characters will read better. ( the one on the left corner and right corer in particular)

The pose of the "forcefield guy" is weak, and needs to be worked out. Needs a strong silloutte.

I also think the lots of little guys, are getting lost. I think a few strong poses like the guy on the hill leading his troops are needed to help the masses read as such. ( clearer sillouttes and poses )

Looks cool!
Good Luck!

Jdates
www.kungfukoi.com (http://www.kungfukoi.com)

[RaresH]

Thank you very much everyone for the encouraging comments and constructive crits. Color sketch coming up.

[RaresH]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1100236007_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/6/4841/4841_1100236007_large.jpg)

And here is a color sketch of exploring the possible direcetion of this piece. Bring on the Crits please.

[Miker]

you've really hit the mark with the colour and lighting.
what i think could use some change is the heavy smoke from the plane which seems to distract the overall composition

[bigjoe]

Great stuff so far! Very action oriented and you have mastered that. The composition is also a bit on the chaotic side. I love what you did with the last one and had the ship jet in from above and veer off into the background. Good flow there. The figures in profile seem to be bugging me though. Possibly more backs to us and maybe a guy running towards the viewer away from the fray. Best battle scenes I've seen yet! Cant wait for more.

[RaresH]

I see what you mean jbig. I'll definately consider dumbing down/eliminating the smoke and considering more dynamic poses. Poses and character positions will be worked out further as i work on my line work. Thanks agains. Keep em coming.

[taz23]

I like the dynamic composition. Add a stormy sky to bring more drama into the battle and maybe more contrast on the character concepts.

Keep it up!

[Fahrija]

Hi Rares,

Your picture has great potential. The camera angle is very well >it allows to show a lot of details and at the same time it gives the impression of the environment and design. Close up fighting scenes and space ship action.

The background at the left side looks a bit unreadable and the alien characters seems to be a bit to big in scale but it´s a initial sketch. :)

Greetings
Fahrija

[element5]

Nice concept that one :)

[kanotson]

Follow the direction you have shown in the colour sketch, the three planes: one for first plane detail of soldiers, the second plane, more illuminated for the hero (the ray of sunlight falling over him would be great), and in the background all the rest of the battle to the horizont. It's well composed.
The only thing I see a bit problematic is the tower near the centre of the scene. Its verticality breaks the dinamism of the battle, maybe with more towers at different planes it works well, or maybe if it's collapsing diagonally should give the picture a more dinamic direction...

Well, good work till now, go ahead!! (and sorry for my englishh!:D )

[sidchagan]

Your concept looks awesome, and I can imagine it'll look good with those colors- kind of a darker, realisti mood, I like it.
My only suggestion is to move the pillar a little to the left- it doesnt loook as interesting when its right in the middle.
I'll keep an eye out for progress.

[ChrisThatGuy]

Nice piece, but because a lot of your composition has the same contrast level throughout, it looks a little flat. Maybe try upping the contrast in more of the foreground and reducing it a little in the far background for the final?

[geedorah]

i signed up so i could say...
the only thing that i would like to comment on is the huge structure in the middle of the picture. it just seems out of place. but it also has no detail at the moment, so maybe if there is some good texture and lighting on it, it will be fine.
i like it a lot though.

[Starzchica23]

Hi, love the work, really feels chaotic like we're in the midst of the battle. The only thing I might suggest is having some of the foreground element more in focus than the rest of the elements to help with that camera motion-blur look. And some more strong diagonals to contrast with the "sword" would help with the dynamics. Give it even more of an unsettling chaotic feel. It'd really make things "pop". Great though, really intense!

[Starzchica23]

No problem at all. We're all artists in this together, it's really nice to be part of a forum that doesn't consist of people flaming each other out. Look forward to seeing what you're going to do in the future!

[techart]

bravos omule..imi plac...imi place conceptul...arata mai mult din ce faci......more updates pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:))))do you have some more concepts? good job so far dude...love it

[lynbo]

Nice Work
The color is a really good pallette , might need more contrast overall.
Possibly something bright in the foreground. The light on the soldier mabey.
Everything else is grand. Keep with where you are going and you'll be good.
I'm with jdates on the force field guy his pose needs to be stronger.

Good Luck Rares

[Virtuoso]

Hi Rares......I like the scope,range and overall scale.The angle too is spot on right,You are conveying a very nice massive scene here.Nice look and feel as well,very nice job.....:thumbsup:

[RaresH]

Well I've been out of the country for a good portion of time between the start of my entry and due date, hence the lack of any updates whatsoever. I hope i'll have no such interuptions next time. Good luck all and may the best piece win.....or should i say most favored. See you all around.

[Squibbit]

yea u had a cool start there dude, may you complete your
entry next time , cya !

[camilografix]

Once again Rares you started a great illustration and you didnt finish. what the F#@k. Anyway write me back man.

[camilografix]

Once again Rares you started a great illustration and you didnt finish. what the F#@k. Anyway write me back man. :banghead: :banghead:

[RaresH]

Hey Anthony!! Whats up man.

Yea well the reason i could'nt get it done is 1: i started late and 2: I've been getting hitched, so most of my time has been diverted to my wife lately.

so you've joined the cgtalk community eh? Got any work up yet?...

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