CGTalk - Grand Space Opera 3D Entry: Rui Padinha

Rui_Padinha

11-11-2004, 10:29 PM

Hi Everyone

Glad to be here!

I have been keeping up with the great stuff you've been posting. Seems the creative juices are really flowing on this one. Let's see what I can fetch out of my bag of tricks :)

Rui_Padinha

11-12-2004, 10:41 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100256104_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100256104_large.jpg)

Ok,so here we go...

This thing I'm planning to do is based on an image I started to do a while ago just for fun, but never got to finish.

I'm a huuuge fan of H.P.Lovecraft and his view on the whole sci-fi terror genre. Tales like "the lurker on the treshold" still send shivers down my spine...

I also love the way his descriptions of the "cosmic gulfs" get my imagination going on the look of the actual stuff that might lurk behind the stars...

So here it goes... my first attempt, which I called "Cosmic Gaze".

Rui_Padinha

11-12-2004, 10:54 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100256867_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100256867_large.jpg)

Now, this "Cosmic Gaze" kept bothering me because I wasn't truly satisfied with it and wanted to do something with more depth...

It's no coincidence that I'm also an avid "Hellboy" fan, and personally think that Mik Mignola's artful renders of jellyfish-like entities roaming trough the blackness of space really nails the Lovecraftian feel.

So when I saw the "Space Opera" challenge I tought that I could somehow revisit the Cosmic Gaze motif and throw some jellies in the middle just for fun!

But the image had to be both Iconic and representative of some conflict or civilazational turning point... so, this is what came up.

I'm also working on the story... be with you soon!

joana

11-12-2004, 01:05 PM

Good luck mate! :bounce:

AirbORn

11-12-2004, 06:16 PM

Very cool idea. I like your concepts, they have a very "grand" feeling to them. What's the story? :)

Rui_Padinha

11-14-2004, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys!

As for the story, I've been giving it some tought for a while now...

I always loved the stories that leave enough space open for you to fill in the blanks yourself. These were always the most gratifying for me... just enough information to get my imagination going.

Ok, so trying to live up to that tradition, here it goes:

From the void came the end
descending trough cosmic gulfs
of unfathomable madness
dark seed of Chaos, world ender
to put out creation's flame

But as the dying flame bytes
at the hand that puts it out
so did the Elder race rise up
defiantly from the deeps

Courage forged from despair
held up by the strenght of faith
one heart, one will ascending
riding great leviathans of light

Praised be the fallen Lords of old
for the blossoms of their valour
bloom now troughout the spheres
and the echoes of their might
resonate in us still

And that, as they say, is that. The rest is up to you to figure out for yourselves...

Airborn, just checked out your thread... your sketches are truly vibrant and full of colour!
And Joana, you're mushrooms look so good I could eat them :)

Rui_Padinha

11-18-2004, 01:09 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100740189_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100740189_large.jpg)

This is the design I'm currently working on for the characters on this piece.

I went amphibian because these are widely referred to in Lovecraft's work, and I kind of think they'll go along pretty good with the jellies
motif ...

Rui_Padinha

11-18-2004, 09:38 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100813919_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1100813919_large.jpg)

Here's just quick color study for the character race's head.

Rui_Padinha

11-22-2004, 07:05 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101150302_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101150302_large.jpg)

I've been working on this jellyfish model based on real life references...

Nothing really special about the modelling techniques. Just poly modelling, a lot of hard work and fine tuning and, of course... meshsmooth.

Rui_Padinha

11-22-2004, 07:10 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101150624_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101150624_large.jpg)

This is a non meshsmoothed version of the model...

Rui_Padinha

11-22-2004, 07:24 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101151450_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101151450_large.jpg)

I decided to start the 3D endeavour by tackling the jellyfish model right away, mainly because I tought it to be the most challenging part of the piece.

Actually it was a lot easier than I had expected, thanks to Max's great set of modelling tools and the simmetry modifier...

Rui_Padinha

11-22-2004, 07:30 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101151827_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101151827_large.jpg)

For the foldings on the legs I actually modelled them separatelly and then used the "bridge" function to connect them to the leg geometry.

Of course this implies some planning, but it's really a time saver in the end...

Rui_Padinha

11-22-2004, 07:40 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101152441_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101152441_large.jpg)

Just a closer view of the top portion of the jellyfish model.

Now the real fun begins, he he... shading!

pBarrelas

11-23-2004, 12:28 PM

Hello Rui,

I'm really liking your WIP, i like your sketches and wires, the story is very cool too!! What software are you using? I wish good luck for you dude!!:thumbsup:

pBarrelas

11-23-2004, 12:30 PM

Ok eu estava distraído, estás a usar o 3D Studio Max, então que renderer vais usar no final, já sabes?

azazel

11-23-2004, 01:01 PM

Have to say i like the first concept a lot - second is more 'iconic', but first one has certain feel of discovery and awe that i like very much. :thumbsup: Anyways, good luck with the jellies :)

KennyM

11-23-2004, 01:19 PM

this is the second entry dealing with jellyfish like creatures/structures, I'm interested to see how you will visualise your concept:)

Rui_Padinha

11-23-2004, 02:49 PM

Hi Paulo!

Thanks for your words man! I'm really having a lot of fun with this :bounce:

I'm currently handling the jellyfish shaders and will be posting some test renders pretty soon...
These challenges are truly awesome to participate in, and checking other people's work is always a great inspiration!

As for the Software... 3DSMax! I've been using it for a while now and I'm at a point where I'm getting pretty confortable with it...

Fica bem! Depois quer ver essas texturas... :)

Rui_Padinha

11-23-2004, 03:37 PM

Thanks everyone for your feedback and motivation!

Azazel: I'm planning on saving the "awe" part for the eye part of the piece... if everything goes along well it will have the same feeling as the pic I made earlier, and then some...
It should be scary and loathsome but at the same time retain a certain fascination about it.

KennyM: You bet! I already saw 4 or 5 threads with jellies as the main idea. Seems like it's really a popular motif. Either that or our collective subconscious is strangely connected...mmm...:curious:

linvon

11-23-2004, 04:25 PM

I love what you are doing! I was looking at jellyfish as inspiration also, so what do you think inspired all of us to go in that direction? I have always felt they had a musical quality, but you have use them in an interesting harder way, more weapon like.

claudiojordao

11-23-2004, 04:28 PM

Hello Rui, nice to see another portuguese entry in this challenge.
I like your concept... and that "Big EYE" of your sketch looks great!
I very curious about how the Jellys will look like.
Good luck.

overcontrast

11-23-2004, 04:48 PM

hey very unique idea there! i like ur modeling very detailed and natural... i like ur concept, seems very imaginative and huge... keep up the good works man... i'll b keeping my eyes on this thread :thumbsup:

Rui_Padinha

11-23-2004, 05:22 PM

Linvon: I think the jellyfish is a somewhat ambiguous being... it's of our world but has this truly alien and timeless feel to it. for me it embodies primeval beauty and grace... something that was lit up a long time ago when there was nothing but darkness in the deep.

Also the suggestive power of a jellyfish swimming (flying...) trough a sea of pitch black is immense! A conscience lit amidst the void, life's spark conquering the emptyness of non-existence, you name it... it speaks to us on a very personal level.

I also find them extremely musical, but like music it can switch moods eh? :)

Cláudio: Thanks mate, and likewise :)
I wish there would be even more of us (I know a few reluctant ones btw...).
let's see how this turns out for the "Portuguese Team" ehn? :thumbsup:

Rui_Padinha

11-23-2004, 06:04 PM

Paulo: Default scanline render... no fancy stuff this time :D

hhssuu

11-23-2004, 06:23 PM

nice concept, and i like the jelly fish model too. good work

Canche

11-23-2004, 06:42 PM

I like your jelly fish creature. Is it a creature or a mechanical monster?
Because if is a mechanical monster it will be cool to see trough it's body all the machinerie.
just a thought.
looking very nice.
good luck.

Rui_Padinha

11-23-2004, 06:59 PM

Canche: It will be 100% organic. Actually I'll try to stick very close to a real jellyfish with a harness on top for the warriors to ride in...

As for the showing trough, yup, there will certainly be some... I'll try to model and shade something remotely similar to a jellyfishe's organs, hopefully I'll pull it off :)

YasushAzush

11-23-2004, 07:34 PM

Nice sketch:eek:

Tranchefeux

11-24-2004, 01:07 PM

Hi, All my encouragements for your GSO, modelled very good on your
jellyfish.

Rui_Padinha

11-24-2004, 10:58 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101337119_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101337119_large.jpg)

First of all I really want to thank everyone for your feedback and words of encouragement. This is my first challenge and I do think I'll become a regular...

That said, here are some test pics of the jellyfish shader. Still a loooong way to go, but getting there one noise map at a time...

Rui_Padinha

11-24-2004, 11:01 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101337317_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101337317_large.jpg)

And another one...

Still have to model the interior and find a decent (but cheap) way to deal with translucency and luminescence...

claudiojordao

11-25-2004, 08:46 PM

Boas Rui!

Have you seen this:
http://www.cgnetworks.com/cgfilms/cgfilm.php?story_id=2467

:)

Rui_Padinha

11-26-2004, 12:28 AM

Cláudio : Yup... it's just incredible! A friend of mine downloaded it from the net and showed it to me because he knew I was trying to do a 3D Jellyfish... amazing stuff by "The Mill", as always... thanks for reminding me tough :thumbsup:

Um abraço

Rui_Padinha

11-26-2004, 01:02 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101430969_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101430969_large.jpg)

Ok people! Here is the updated version of the jellyfish shader...

I'm pretty happy with the overall look and fake translucency, altough the colors might change in the future depending on the scene pallete...

Rui_Padinha

11-26-2004, 01:07 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101431228_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101431228_large.jpg)

This shot has the light hitting the jellyfish head on, so I could check how the "lit" part of the shader works...

Just added some organs and filaments, which aren't final, and the jellyfish isn't posed yet, so it still has that "stiff" artificial look...

Rui_Padinha

11-26-2004, 01:10 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101431448_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101431448_large.jpg)

The good news is that it didn't give as much as trouble as I was expecting, and it's 100% procedural, so I can tweak it in a flash!

Quite a difference from the previous version of the shader... what do you guys think?

pBarrelas

11-26-2004, 01:35 AM

Oi Rui!!

Let me tell you that i'm impressed with your work!! I'm really liking it!! The jellyfish is looking great!!

You said that you're are starting to feel confortble with MAX, i can't imagine what you could do if you were mastering MAX!!!

Parabéns e continua este bom trabalho que tens feito até agora!!:thumbsup:

joana

11-26-2004, 12:35 PM

The close-up looks absolutely amazing. I'd like to have a wallpaper of that. :bounce:

andreasrocha

11-26-2004, 10:22 PM

Awesome...Keep 'em comin'

Rui_Padinha

11-26-2004, 11:29 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the feedback you've been giving me, especially all my portuguese buddies !!! Big kudos for you and also for the excellent work you are develloping :thumbsup:

As for me, I think I'll the jellyes as they are for now and concentrate on another important piece... the eye! Let´s see how it goes :wip:

adr

11-27-2004, 12:03 AM

Amazing stuff Rui, the Jelly is great , and the shaders are quite nice , really the color and the modeling .

Keep the good work Rui:thumbsup:

neble

11-27-2004, 05:56 AM

I must say I'm delighted to see how well this is turning out. Your texturing is pulling this together nicely.

linda

11-27-2004, 10:05 AM

Hi Rui_Padinha i think your work is great! and the shader for the jellyfish is fantastic i will check on your work for updates:thumbsup:

overcontrast

11-27-2004, 04:48 PM

wow this is great... awesome execution... keep it up bro

claudiojordao

11-27-2004, 07:46 PM

Wow... great, I like it! I want it!

Marvelous shader friend... se me permites mesmo... do "car----"! Dá-lhe forte!

Keep it up!

Manoo77

11-28-2004, 05:51 AM

Hi, man!

Just stopped by to say you are still the master of all things organic and icky, both shading and modeling-wise...
And I have to admit, I like the overall feel of your jellyfish-riding-tribe-attacks-giant-planetside-looming-demonic-eye, especially because of the whole reproductive sperm-trying-to-fertilize-egg underlying image...
Just kidding ;) You know how much I appreciate all your work, man.
And this is no exception...

BTW, you should correct your Cosmix link, as you forgot the ".com" before the "/"
People might start questioning the existence of our little short movie... :)

theuni

11-28-2004, 08:35 AM

Hi,

your jellyfish looks great. Nice shader your`re using there.

Saschi0815

11-28-2004, 10:03 PM

Hi Rui, master of da real jellyfish:scream:

Looks great -your shaders are very natural! The modelling is very good, too - resumed I have to say: Great, man!

I'm very excited about your final result... keep the jellyfishes flowin'
cya

Rui_Padinha

11-29-2004, 02:26 PM

Hi everyone

Just getting back to work here, after a short weekend rest... I really appreciate all your feedback and comments, and I'm also curious to see what you have been up to :) !

As for me I'll try to post some WIPs of the eye planet reeeeally soon... I had a liitle trouble finding some good eye references for this part of the piece, but I've come up with some very interesting stuff from the underwater realm :D.

Time is running short! I can't believe we've just a month and a half to go... well, better not waste any time and get right to it :thumbsup: .

Take care people...

jamacsween

11-30-2004, 12:34 PM

Rui,

Those jellyfish shaders are beautiful. Look forward to seeing more.

JA

Gunilla

11-30-2004, 12:43 PM

Wow -that is some amazing shader! Model really good too - keep it up!

keetmun

11-30-2004, 12:53 PM

Hey, another quality jellyfish!

Cheers!
:buttrock:

Alladin

11-30-2004, 02:02 PM

The Best shaders!!!:bounce:

claudiojordao

12-01-2004, 05:35 AM

Hey!!! I'm waiting here... hello... is any body there?

Rui_Padinha

12-01-2004, 11:05 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101942332_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1101942332_large.jpg)

Hey! Still here, altough I wish I had more time on my hands right now...

Just wanted to share this "Cosmic Eye" WIP with you all. I'm still not 100% sure how the "eye" itself will look like, but I'm kind of happy about this grotesque organic mass around it...

I'm also entertaining the thought of putting in a tentacle or two...mmm... what do you think?

Daniel-McMillan

12-02-2004, 05:08 PM

Rui Padinha Latest Update: Modeling: cosmic_eye_WIP

Hey! Still here, altough I wish I had more time on my hands right now...

Just wanted to share this "Cosmic Eye" WIP with you all. I'm still not 100% sure how the "eye" itself will look like, but I'm kind of happy about this grotesque organic mass around it...

I'm also entertaining the thought of putting in a tentacle or two...mmm... what do you think?

Rui,

What a fine balance between innocence with a sting (jelly) amidst a formidable presence in the deep places of space! Everything, from concept to modeling and lighting is top notch.

-Daniel

pBarrelas

12-03-2004, 08:38 AM

Yeah, time is against us all!! Nice start for the cosmic eye!! Keep on dude!!

Força e não desistas!!:thumbsup:

Rui_Padinha

12-06-2004, 08:35 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102365308_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102365308_large.jpg)

Hi everyone!

Activity this last week was a bit slower than I had hoped... I guess we're all pressed for time...

Anyway, here's the last WIP on the eye mass model and shader...

See you soon!

Rui_Padinha

12-07-2004, 07:29 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102447755_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102447755_large.jpg)

And another one... the eye is still rough...

arturro

12-07-2004, 07:34 PM

Man... it looks skeary... and that is why I love it:thumbsup: Great shape and material! I'll be watching it's development, I think it may be something worth taking part in:thumbsup:

Rui_Padinha

12-08-2004, 02:01 AM

Thanks everyone for your kind words and feedback!

The eye model and shader are really pushing me around! I didn't have a drawn concept to guide myself, so I'm making the roadmap as I go along... I wonder if that was a good idea :rolleyes:

I just wish I had the time to truly explore this theme further without having to take any shortcuts, but hey... a deadline's a deadline :D

Now if I can just get that eye right... (mumbles and scratches head) :arteest: :banghead: :curious:

Lelantos

12-08-2004, 01:52 PM

Man that is awesome and nice story

great modelling on the jellys, i really love the concept designs

cant wait for more keep it up man great job:thumbsup:

claudiojordao

12-08-2004, 03:10 PM

Hello Rui, nice modeling work in that eye!
Are you sure about those textures? I think it's too much "rocky"!
I like the idea of the double iris, at least that is how I "see" it... what if it was a blind eye?!
I'm anxious for more friend.

DrFx

12-09-2004, 12:03 PM

Olá Rui, o teu trabalho tá um espectáculo!

I just have to comment on the Shader for the eye and the wrinkled surface of the planet: First, I think the surface of the planet is a bit too shiny, which can be a bit misleading concerning the scale of the thing. Larger organic surfaces tend to be duller at some distance because of all the imperfections, even if they are shiny from a short distance( think of the Sea from satellite or aerial pictures). Also, a "planet" without an atmosphere would be pretty scarred and worn out (e.g. the Moon).

The last "octopus-style" eye you posted has pretty strong texturing, which overrides the shading of the shape, thus losing some depth. Refer to your own inicial sketch, in which the eye was darker and there was a reflective highlight which gave the eye its glossiness.

The modelling and texturing are great, keep up the good work!

Boa sorte!
Carlos

Rui_Padinha

12-09-2004, 06:12 PM

Mmm... duplicate post, now where's that big delete button?

Rui_Padinha

12-09-2004, 06:17 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102616271_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1102616271_large.jpg)

Must complete... the eye commands...

Thanks for your crits!

Cláudio: I think the skin is better now, I was getting the "rocky" feedback from a lot of people here at work, and I wasn't too proud of it myself...thanks for thr tip mate!

DrFx:I really appreciate your comments, they are really insightful and thorough. I was considering some of those things along the way, especially the wet skin issue... the thing is, if I make it too dull the image will loose some appeal... I'll keep trying to find a reasonable balance.

As for the scars, I'm still thinking about doing something along those lines. Of course, being a living organism, the tissues would regenerate to a point...

Pheew... so much to do, so little time!

Thanks again everyone, and keep them coming!

Gunilla

12-09-2004, 07:16 PM

Amazing eye! You really know how to texture ... it will look great with the jellyfish. The massiveness in the eyeshape will make the jelly even more ... yellier? keep it up, great work :thumbsup:

andreasrocha

12-17-2004, 01:48 PM

..dasssss....Tá lindo, man!

Goddamn, your eye looks fantastic now. Great improvement! Perfect. And the way the eye seems to be looking sideways as if searching for something works beautifully. I think you've got something quite original here since you are playing with textures that seem believable, but which don't really have a parallel in nature. I'm quite curious as to how the integration in the whole image will look like.

You've exceeded yourself...Keep 'em comin'!

Aethyrprime

12-17-2004, 02:23 PM

This is very cool and yet very out-there all at the same time. I am digging it very much. Keep it up!

Rui_Padinha

12-20-2004, 11:58 AM

Thanks guys for your kind support!

Unfortunately I haven't had much time lately to invest in GSO :sad: , either in my own work and in keeping up with everyone else's...
I just hope I can change that pretty soon and get back to the fray as soon as possible :thumbsup:

Take care and a wonderful Christmas and happy new year to everyone!

Rui_Padinha

12-23-2004, 11:26 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1103801192_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1103801192_large.jpg)

Hey there!

Finally got some time to dedicate to GSO! Here is the first test model for the character head...

still some tweaking to do, but since there isn't much time left I'll just get started on the body and refine it all later...

Rui_Padinha

12-23-2004, 11:33 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1103801611_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1103801611_large.jpg)

Just couldn't help myself!Here's a little test done with mental ray's fast skin shader...

It's pretty cost effective in terms of speed\results. Only setback is that I've been having somewhat of a hard time trying to get the light to spread evenly across the surface...

You may notice hard edged shadows defining the head volumes which isn't such a great thing. Hopefuly I'll come to understand how the shader works and come up with a solution for this...

Cheers everyone!

JacquesPena

12-29-2004, 10:48 AM

Very impressive render, I luv how smooth your model is coming along, especially with the results you have got with Mental Ray. Will you be creating any additional textures or additions for the head?

Rui_Padinha

12-29-2004, 02:39 PM

SllepingLion: Hi mate! Thanks for the comments :)

I will create some textures patterns for the whole character... Initially I was planning on painting them, but as time is drawing short I'll think I'll go procedural on it. Maybe vertex paint and dirt for color variation along the surface and noises and cellulars for the skin...
The head will also have some more features, like tiny earholes and a reworked forehead... right now I'm struggling with the torso. Who thought rib cage modelling could be so hard!!!:argh:

Squibbit

12-29-2004, 04:21 PM

that jellyfish looks so cool , great work

Rui_Padinha

12-29-2004, 05:27 PM

Squibbit: Thanks mate! Glad you like it... But it's really nothing compared to your squirrel :D...

Squibbit

12-29-2004, 05:40 PM

haha, riiiight....

Rui_Padinha

12-31-2004, 06:51 PM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1104519069_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1104519069_large.jpg)

I've just began detailing the head model. Forehead, cheeckbone and nose only for now... Still a long way to go...

Can we get another month? Pretty please? No? Hrnnnhhhhh... ok, you win, a deadline's a deadline ;)

shiela_G

12-31-2004, 06:55 PM

hello Rui,

Green aliens! Never got a chance to sculpt one...but these are looking great. Keep going and sculpting! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Rui_Padinha

12-31-2004, 07:06 PM

Shiela_G: I am sorry to disappoint you Shiela, but chances are he won't be green anymore... I'm thinking sharkskin right now, but I'm still not sure...mmmm... (truth is I have no idea whatsoever but just can't admit it...)

Oh, and a wonderful, wonderful new year to everyone! Seize the moment and live it to the fullest before it disappears!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

shiela_G

12-31-2004, 07:36 PM

hi again Rui,

I'm not disapointed. Well, it's just the GSO rule. But, I think "green aliens" is not a problem...it is... if it is superimposed in your final image...i don't know. Anyway very clean modeling, I wish I could do that! Sharks skin would be great...waiting for that! Keep up!

Cheers!

YasushAzush

12-31-2004, 09:55 PM

cooool modeling ......wish you the best happy year ever ......:bounce:

Saschi0815

01-01-2005, 03:51 PM

Happy new year, Rui

Best wishes for u and your loved ones for the new year:beer::beer::beer:

mireneye

01-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Oh my god, That is awesomely sweet Alien Head modelling.

andreasrocha

01-01-2005, 06:51 PM

g'aaaanda cromo!

Awesome work, Rui...as always.

Maaaannnn....but be careful with the deadline...I mean it. Such great work, has to make it to the end.

Rui_Padinha

01-02-2005, 03:57 AM

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1104638250_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/7/5193/5193_1104638250_large.jpg)

Just another WIP with detail added to the chin and neck areas...

I am thinking of making a closeup of a character in the foreground which is the main reason behind all the detail work... er... ok, ok! Really, I'm just
having too much fun with it!!!

Thanks for your encouragement and feedback evryone, hope to have the complete model soon!

Tranchefeux

01-02-2005, 06:51 PM

Hi, Cool your head of Alien :applause:

arturro

01-03-2005, 08:25 PM

now that is what I call an alien' head:) great work! waiting for next steps

Rui_Padinha

01-05-2005, 07:30 PM

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement! I've been struggling with the body for the last few days and must admit that I'm still facing some difficulties...

Hopefuly I'll have it by the end of the week... Time sure is running out on us eh?

Take care everyone :D :thumbsup:

DrFx

01-11-2005, 11:21 AM

Olá, Rui! Tá muito fixe a cabeça!
That head is really cool! It looks a bit like a (really ugly) fish, so the guy probably has marine ancestors, like the jellyfish? I hope it comes out really slimy and disgusting! Great modelling, but the wireframe got me thinking that you could crease the inside of the wrinkles some more, they are too smooth, I think! I like the vein bumps in the cheeks, maybe add some more?
Looking really cool, you got to put out some more work more frequently!
Cheers!

jdsb

01-14-2005, 05:19 PM

some of the best character designs around man,good luck
respect

MDN67

01-14-2005, 05:36 PM

Hi, the head of the alien is a very great modeling, fabulous. I hope you will coice a god texture for this. Very good work you are a sculptor

claudiojordao

01-15-2005, 01:14 AM

Hello Rui, your head is really great, but that is not enought my friend... come on, hurry up :)

emonimo

01-15-2005, 02:04 AM

Hurry up Rui!! your work is awesome and it would be great to see this project finish .....

Good luck!!

Rui_Padinha

01-16-2005, 04:54 PM

Thanks for your incredible feedback and support guys!

But alas... I wasn't able to finish the picture in time, too much work in my hands right now :sad:
However, this was an unvaluable experience for me, both in terms of interacting with the community (and seeing some amazing stuff I might say) and personal technical and artistic growth.

I have to delve deeper into the realm of anatomy If I want to bring my characters up to the degree of realism I envision... This was a great experience and has taught me that reference work and in depth study of certain areas must always be taken into consideration...

Unfortunately, there was simply not time enough for me to do all of these things at this point...

But I'll keep working o this image once I get some free time, I'm planning on moving it to the WIP forum and be able to share it's development with all of you :thumbsup:

Sorry I couldn't keep up to some of your works as well, the things that I've seen from most of you, above all, show a tremendous potential for growth and a firm dedication to your art... keep it up and best of luck for the voting! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

See you all soon

Rui Padinha

Squibbit

01-16-2005, 05:11 PM

aww, man ! well, be back for the next one, will u ?

I'll try to find your work from the WIP forum so I can see it finished

claudiojordao

01-17-2005, 09:54 AM

So Rui! your plan was to left me alone at the end ahm!!!
Ok, I guess you won, now I'm the only Portuguese here, dam! :)

Now, serious... I'm so sad you didn't make it, you were going so well!
It was great to share this experience with you.

I saw your "Cosmix" on "Elemental", :) and I've seen the movie too! Excellente work Rui.

Hope to see you next time! Fica bem.