Master and Servant 3D Entry: Rodrigo Ribeiro

[digones]

Hi!

I'm not 100% sure about the following concept, but I like the overall ideia of it:

Basically, I'd like to explore the relation between a videogame addicted (probably a fat kid) and his videogame console... As a videogame lover I know exactly how is this feeling :twisted:

The ideia is to make a composition where you can see both 'characters' face to face (the boy playing the videogame) in a room full of fast-food garbage (smashed coca-cola cans, empty pizza-boxes and stuff...) and I'm gonna exagerate things (i.e: Making a personified television/videogame 'swallowing' the boy while he plays)

I'm not gonna make anything realistic, my goal is to acchieve something cartoony/bizarr. To help you guys to understand the visual concept, here's a very good example of what I meant with "cartoony/bizarr":

http://www.markryden.com/

oh, and I'm not gonna make things 'bloody' like Mark's work.


PS: the first concepts are gonna be uploaded very soon, probably until sunday.


Greetings and good luck for everyone!

[uwil]

hi Rod good luck to you. waiting for it :wip:

[digones]

Greetings,

I've decided a few things about the visual concept and about the story behind it.

Ok folks, here I go (and first thing of all: sorry for my english):

1) Story/Detailed idea:
There's this boy who's a videogame addicted and he can't stop playing at all! just like beeing a slave of the game console itself 'who' (the console is also a character) keeps him in front of the television in some sort of trance with his eyes fixed on the images that are displayed on the TV.

Obviously, no one can survive without food and/or drinks so there will be plenty of junk-food garbage surrounding the subject (coke cans, pizza boxes, etc).

Now, the most important aspect is that everything takes place in the past! Actually a "twisted past" around the 60's, 70's and 80's at the same time! (I know, I know.... there was no videogames by that time, but in my 'imagination' THERE WILL BE! :P). How I'm supposed to do that? Simply putting various elements from all these decades (I'm gonna explain exactly what and how, just wait a few lines, ok? ;) )

Why the scene takes place in the past? Because to me is way easier to do bizarr things using old clothes, old furniture... old references in general.

2) Visuals:
Regarding the description above, I decided to mix different elements together from differents decades. ie: the television will be a vintage tv (see concept-art bellow), the boy will be dressed as a typical kid from the 50/60's, the videogame will be some sort of 80's console (atari-like), etc.

My main reference for the overall mood is the work of TIM BURTON and MARK RYDEN (but with no blood at all). Oh, and I'm decided to use a 'mixed light' setup (like having a blueish light coming out of the tv and a warm yellow/orange light coming from a small candle behind the boy.

Well, I'm not sure if I'm beeing clear with this, as I'm not comfortable with my english.


Here are the initial sketches after some research on image bank websites and some brain work :applause:

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768456_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768456_large.jpg)

first sketches made after some research on the web...

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768538_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768538_large.jpg)

first sketches made after some research on the web...

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768667_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768667_large.jpg)

first sketches made after some research on the web...

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768759_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768759_large.jpg)

this is my idea for the composition... both characters face-to-face...

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768868_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112768868_large.jpg)

and now the updated boy's head! I think i'm gonna use this one as the "final" one....

[DaddyMack]

Hi digones, I really enjoy your style and this concept's got loads of potential.
Good luck!

[Gunilla]

I agree - this is a relly good concept and great looking sketches! Good luck!

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112805188_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112805188_large.jpg)

Greetings!

I took the first pics with my mobile's camera, that why they're all blurred... so here are some better shots taken with a "regular" digital camera :)

[mecman]

Nice sketch mate!!! keep it up and good luck!!:thumbsup:

[Tuba]

love the ideia and the sketches, really original and different from the usual stuff i've been seeing on the challenge entries..

[]'sssssss

[digones]

Thanks!! :applause:


tuba:
btw, is that a baby with a cigarette??? lol :cool:

cheers

[Wandddo]

Hi Rodrigo! Nice sketchs man! It's the classic slavery example hehehehe! Manda v amigo!!!
abraço

[Larsen]

Hahahaha so funny ! The idea is cool and the your concept character is really nice, i love the design...colors fits well also, so now modeling hmm ? :bounce:

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112984024_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1112984024_large.jpg)

greetings! :D

I decided to submit this WIP to keep the thread updated.

I've started the head with the boxmodeling approach then I jumped the poly-by-poly to fix the loops. Oh, I'm using maya, btw...

Today is MODELING DAY (due to some time-off the other jobs) :cool:

cheers and I hope you appreciate the WIP.

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113011171_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113011171_large.jpg)

greetings!! :D :D :D


Here's some updates... the head is far from beeing finished, but it has the basic shape an some minor details.

I'm not gonna put do many wrinkles 'cause the character should be a children (and everyone knows that kids have soft skin).

Least but not last, I'm gonna separate the head from the body, to make the t-shirt.

that's it for now, I hope someone enjoys it.


cheers!

[nix0r]

comming along nicely!, however, I DEMAND drool in 3d! :D

[digones]

Thanks! :applause: :bounce:


comming along nicely!, however, I DEMAND drool in 3d! :D

hehehe sure! :D that's what's goin' to happen! :cool:

[nix0r]

haha cool m8 :thumbsup:, I'll be waiting for it ;)

[Lotus7]

hahahah dae rodriog ta ficando muito bom cara!! tua idéia ta muito boa tbm!! bem diferente!! manda ve q vai ficar muita hilaria a cena!!
abraço!!

[Larsen]

Muy bien ! :)

Cool modeling , i like the protruding eyes, it gives him a lot of character :eek:

esperando para ver mas :D:beer:

[atra]

HEY!
I like this guy :D
Just reminds me... well, there's someone I know with the same face :)

Keep it up

[AJ]

Fantastic style! This is going to look superb - I especially like the idea of the kid being wrapped up in the cable... :D

[Gunilla]

Absolutely hilarious start! Can't wait to see what will become of this entry, way cool :thumbsup:

[digones]

:applause:


Thank you very much, guys! I feel extremely encouraged to keep going on this :wip:
I'm gonna try to finish the boy's modeling this weekend... so keep an eye here :wip:


cipher: Parle vous le portugais? :P

lotus7: muito obrigado mesmo! é muito legal ver a brasileirada dando força pra terrinha aqui :bounce:

AJ:thank you very much, man! And I really like your little bot's style as well!!


cheers

[Larsen]

cipher: Parle vous le portugais? :P

Non mais je parle bien francais par contre :D

[Virtuoso]

Just on time for the drooooool....:drool: .........Looking real good Rodrigo.......fun look and nice modeling.....My only suggestion at this point would be to give a him at least a touch of an eyelid,I think this would add even more of an effect to the bulging you are after................I'll be looking in to see more as you move forward.......Keep up the nice work......:arteest:

[smaddl]

very funny and expressive head :thumbsup:

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113459705_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113459705_large.jpg)

greetings!!! :D

I've been busy this week, but finally here a small update... final stages of modeling of the first character (the game-addicted boy)

I hope you enjoy

:cool:

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113460454_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113460454_large.jpg)

... and now the entire body....

I still have a lot of work to do on the body, but the overall shape is done and I ended up adding some details...

PS: I decided that the kid will wear only socks, 'cause he's at home ;)

[Larsen]

Haha ! Cartoon proportions works great, i like your modeling, can't wait to see hte little guy in action ! Keep it coming :thumbsup:

[authentic]

like your character....and background. Keep going.

[digones]

Thanks Guys! :D :D :D


regards from the south!

[Kanga]

Wow man this is just great!
I love this kind of stuff,.... for me it has a 50's feel.
Beautifull stuff :thumbsup:

[jdsb]

thats beautifulhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
greets

[Tuba]

hahahah

bem loca a meia.. faz umas tetinhas de gordinho nele!

[]'sssss

[aliasali]

wow! very funny character design! i really really loved ur style of modelling,so neat,and thats such a Jaw dropping style! although i think the hands could be little bigger,of course in a special way! mayb by scaling the fingers,it's really great! of course in my opinion!
Kepp up the very nice job!:thumbsup:

[gra7]

hahah amazing man.,

mto bom digones.. boa sorte.. to esperandu pra ve mais.. t+

[SumGii]

Awesome design. Your concept is very true at times. Video games pull you in and you just can't leave. Must pass next level. My only critique is that the feet could be just slightly bigger so you can tell that they are feet not roots. I look forward to the final image it will be one that I will want for my collections of great art pieces.

[dondiego]

hahahaha, look at this boy!
great man! really great!

[Virtuoso]

Nice continued efforts Rodrigo......he gets even funnier,and all really nicely done......Keep it coming....:arteest:

[Brent_3D]

Love the style and the concept. Wow, how did I miss your thread. Nice sense of proportion. Keep it up.

[ninox]

hehe, funny character, love it, keep it up.:scream:

[Adamos]

Yo Rodrigo!

Checked out your whole thread and I must say I'm really glad you're illustrating a real life situation (with all these videogame junkies around nowadays....pfff you have to warn them somehow!) so your work has a very useful message! About the artwork: even the WIPs are bloody stylish, the way you line up your phases is absolutely immaculate! and it reflects you've got good taste in art!

cheers and good luck!

Adam

[digones]

greetings to everyone!


kanga, jdsb, gra7, don diego, virtuoso, brent_3d, ninox: Guys, thank you very much!! I feel extremely motivated after reading your posts! :buttrock:

tuba: valeu seu preguiçoso!! to esperando vc entrar aqui no contest, mano! :D


Madlight_1988 and Sum Gii: Thank you so much for the comments and critics, guys! I really appreciate it! :D about the boy's hands and feet I've paid attention on some fat kids these days and I noticed that almost every little fat kid has small feet and hands (with very thin fingers) so since my goal is to make everything even more bizarr than it really is I ended up thinking that weird proportions could help me in my task... :applause:

Adamos: I'm speechless, man... :thumbsup: Thank you very much for you nice words! After seeing your 2d (awesome) entries I realized that I can't draw anymore :buttrock:


cya! (wait for more updates until sunday! :D)

[Gianluca]

great job digones!, much style!
go digones go! :bounce:

good luck

[collings]

lol great concept and really nice modeling!
Good work digones :thumbsup:

[Vinicius B. Silva]

Hi digones I am liking them resulted hehehe....
congratulations! =)
good luck man!
SÓ DA BRAZUCA!! :bounce:

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113788312_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1113788312_large.jpg)

Vinicius, Gianluca and Nicolas.... thank you very much, guys! :D

Here's a small update I've made this evening...

cheers!

[banzato]

Hahahaha this is so funny. Excelent idea and sketch. Good model too. I ll be watching this. :thumbsup:

[jdsb]

weoeeoww, http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif cool videogame controller,i love electronic devices http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif, keep the updates cominghttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

greeets http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[darko.romanov]

Wonderful sketches man :thumbsup:

[Maxko]

hehe :) so beautiful game controller :).. i like it and i like background :) :thumbsup:

[Versiden]

wicked concept! .. your character design rocks.. nice style you're pulling off

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1114231457_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1114231457_large.jpg)


greetings everyone!

First of all, I'd like to thank you guys for the nice replies! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Here's another update... I had some time tonight to finish the "atare" console model ;)

I'll try to start (and finish) the television tomorrow, so wish me luck! :D


cheers!

[jdsb]

very cool,alll the best with the tvhttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[digones]

thanks jawahar! :applause:

actually I still have to decide exactly how the tv will look like... hehehe I'm between a vintage TV and a 70's style TV :D


cheers

[vampeta]

Boah! That is soo cool!!

I remember the time when i was a child and played with my good old ATARI 2600. My parents had always extreem trouble to seperate us from each other ;)
Looks very similar in your sketch!

Great Idea! Realy!
Keep on rocking :buttrock:

[DaddyMack]

Heya digones, this is absolutely mental! I can't believe I missed so much progress, I love everything about this so far man...Your character slays me:scream:

Keep that great individual style flowing to us Rod:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Mobra]

Wow!! I just kown what an great anguish sproutin form this litle boy's soul... Who never lived this servant relationship? I did! Nice stuff over here digones! Really fun and original! I like your intent and style. I am sure you are doing a great job over here and we will have a mater piece in the end!

Good job!

[digones]

wow! thank you very much, guys!! It's so thankful to hear so many incentive words coming out from such great artist's mouths (or maybe hands? ;) )... :D

vampeta: hi man! how's dusseldorf these days?? I went there an year ago, cause I have a brazillian friend living in dortmund... I simply loved your city :D It's a lil'bit cold sometimes, but it is a very calm and well developed... :buttrock:


more updates this weekend!! :D stay tuned, boyzzz!

cheers

[Naomi]

Heya!
This is so funny! Great concept! Different from all the big muscles and boobs!
I`d seen your entry before. I`m singing up to this challenge , and then your friend tuba mentioned that you'd joined. That's cool!!
:D Keep it up!
Cheers
Naomi

[digones]

hello naomi!

It's so good to know that even more brazillians are joining this month's challenge! :applause: :applause: let's set the world on fire! :D


btw, what's your URL here in the challenge?


kisses

[Naomi]

I just barely joined the challenge!
here's my url: http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=234114

i should be posting something by tomorrow morning.
:D
cheers ^^

[infinita]

Atari :D...good times... I liked it concept, keep go... good luck!

[digones]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1115080388_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7116/7116_1115080388_large.jpg)

greetings!!

here's the master! :D now I'm gonna create the scenario and a few 'less important' stuff...


cheers

[jdsb]

oh yes master tv :argh::bowdown:http://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif, verrray nicehttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

waiting for master ,servant compositionshttp://www.cgtalk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

[arLutiK]

Good idea almost went that way myself.

Cool tv, reminds me of the one I use to watch when I was my sons age (3 years old)

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