Master and Servant 3D Entry: Christopher Jewell

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1112720634_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1112720634_large.jpg)

This is kinda what I'm picturing in my head.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1112720879_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1112720879_large.jpg)

This is a little closer. I'm still not sure if I'll go with a close up or wide shot yet.

[guismo]

hi, i nice ideia you have
if i can say something, the close up is more dramatical, but loose de general idea of the big brain. you should try something between them. maybe the view comes from the brain? i don't know. that's the challenge

[cjewell]

Thanks for the input. I agree, I was thinking of something between them also. I'll experiment with the camera in 3D a little when I get further along with the modeling.

[alexfalchi]

hey cjewell looking nice idea. :thumbsup: keep it up.


Alex

[Facepunch]

Nice original idea. looking forward to the "Main Brain" in action!

[DaddyMack]

Hi cjewell_01, I really like your concept so far... Very original and it will be fun to realise in 3d!
Good luck:thumbsup:

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113311881_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113311881_large.jpg)

I wanted to get most everything laid out before I put the details in. I think I may have the guy in the foreground laying on the ground dead after pulling the cord from his head. The head on the tentacle will be looking down at him with a sinister gaze.

[Facepunch]

looks good! I like the angle too.

[alexfalchi]

Wow nice work mate I like a lot this...keep it strong!!:thumbsup:


Alex.

[buza_grrl]

can't wait to see it with the dead guy in there- it's coming along....

[Ducklips]

Looks great, awesome camera angle.

Maybe we can have a little duck standing on the head?

Keep up the good work!:buttrock:

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854307_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854307_large.jpg)

Here's the start of my human model. There's not much detail in the front because as the composition stands now it doen't require it.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854539_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854539_large.jpg)

Here's the start of my human model. There's not much detail in the front because as the composition stands now it doen't require it.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854761_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854761_large.jpg)

Here's the start of my human model. There's not much detail in the front because as the composition stands now it doen't require it.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854859_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854859_large.jpg)

Here's another view

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854933_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854933_large.jpg)


Here's where the face of the "Main brain" is headed

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854989_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113854989_large.jpg)

Here's another view

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113855044_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1113855044_large.jpg)

And one more view for good measure.

[buza_grrl]

cool! definitely love the face so far

[DaddyMack]

Hi cjewell_01, I really still love this concept and the brain great so far..Maybe his brows could have a little squeeze on them for intensity of thought?
Great work so far and keep it coming:thumbsup:

[Virtuoso]

Hi Chris.......a pretty wild concept......it reminds me some of the movie starship troopers......the main lead bug of the movie.....but still different......I like your start on modeling,nice lines and expression lines are coming out well......I'll take another look as you moce on,keep going.....back to rigging for me....how fun....;)

[alexfalchi]

wow like this face...well done mate!!

[cjewell]

Thanks for the positive feedback, still much to do!

I'm not going to be sleeping much in the next couple weeks...lol

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114003780_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114003780_large.jpg)


I still want to add a few small details, but I'm going to move on for now.

[alexfalchi]

very well done my friend...keep it stronnng!!:thumbsup:


Alex.

[DaddyMack]

Wow, looking good Chris! It seems like it was crafted from clay, a very 'earthy' approach to the model...Can't wait to see where you take all this:thumbsup:

[manikantkujur]

:applause:

it's good detailing and modelling ....only more refinement is needed

:bounce:

[d-tox]

a really cool and refreshing concept you got there, and some good modelling, should be great!:D

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114520642_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114520642_large.jpg)

Here's an update on the Humman model. I still plan on doing more with it.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114520752_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114520752_large.jpg)

The other side.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114521070_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114521070_large.jpg)

This is a little more like what I had pictured. I'm still not sure wether to have the human in the foreground sit there completely submissive or have him expressing fear before the tentacle latches on to his head.

[alexfalchi]

ho yes nice job coming.....very nice peace mate!! I like it...

keep so mate!!

Alex.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114606368_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114606368_large.jpg)

I did some work on the background finally. The strands hanging from the ceiling are going to be bioluminescent and emit a soft greenish light. I want to make another round of tweaks and add some detail, but hopefully this weekend I can start texturing.

[DaddyMack]

Hey Chris this is looking so much like that sketch! It's great work and has a real 'otherworldly' feel to it...Keep it coming:thumbsup:

[cjewell]

Thanks DaddyMack!

I'm actually a little surprised myself how close I got it to the sketch...lol. The only thing missing are the arms from the second sketch, they just didn't look right and you really couldn't see them anyway so they got the axe.

[buza_grrl]

I absolutely love how that star /triangular like appendage comes out - it really adds a lot of interest and almost changes the focal point of the piece. That shape is so interesting to me i can't wait to see what that will be when it is finished.

[Dizzy Boy]

Hi cjewell_01

I'm seeing your work for the first time, I must say this is a wild concept, very weird, I love it.
Can't wait to see more of it...

Dizzy Boy

[cjewell]

Thanks Dizzy Boy!

It's finally starting to take shape. I have a ton to do and the deadline approaching quickly!

- I still have to write an explanation of this abomination also:)

[Kenzor]

Truely weird.

The Image looks nicely composed, but you've got a lot of work to do (as have I)

good luck

[arte-i45]

Hey, you have a lot of great detail, a lot to look it in this scene. Awesome job! :thumbsup: Cool work keep it up!

Matt

[se7enthcin]

I see the star about to plant on the main human figure on the right but I don't see the wrap of that star type object around the other human figures that are all ready connected to the master. I was wondering if that is in the works and if you are planing to put that addition to the characters. Otherwise, this is one of my favorite pieces in this competition and I've been watching you closely. Keep up the great work :buttrock:

[Alan Daniels]

Your concept is so wonderfully creepy. :applause: I'm definitely bookmarking this because I really, really want to see the end result. I only wish I had seen this one earlier on.

[cjewell]

Your comments truly keep me motivated. Thanks again!!

-To answer your question se7enthcin, I actually wrapped star type object around the heads of the other slaves last night...hehe. I may have another open one in the distance, not sure yet. I still have to replace the slaves with my updated version too.

[alexfalchi]

Nice mate nice...keep it so, good job!!:thumbsup:

Alex.

[pigwater]

how did i miss this .. fantastic concept you got .. coming out very creepy in a jim jones kinda way ... :thumbsup:

anxious to see this once the textures start falling in place

[aliasali]

hey cjewell,its great! ur coming up great mate!:thumbsup: keep it up

[NEWT#]

Mmm, slimy :buttrock: . Where are alien eggs from your sketches? We want alien eggs ()()().

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114844592_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114844592_large.jpg)

Here's the first of some texturing.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114844775_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1114844775_large.jpg)

Here's the other side.

[alexfalchi]

Nice texture and nice shader friend...good update, nice work coming for sure!!:thumbsup:

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115037756_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115037756_large.jpg)

I did some texturing on the Main Brain.

I was picturing this whole scene in a damp, moldy environment.

[cjewell]

Thanks for the weird and creepy comments:)

- NEWT# the eggs are still there they just got a little lost in the background. I'll try and make the m more noticable.

[buza_grrl]

I like the star gripper thing- its awesome and gooey looking.... creepy eggs would be excellent! but the human forms would be interesting to see all gucked up and i really want to see what you are pictutring for them. Nice Nice Nice!

[alexfalchi]

niceee texture mate..good job coming for sure:thumbsup:

[cjewell]

Thanks Alex!

-Still a ton to do!

[atra]

Nice concept and very good modeling! :)

I like the big face.
I am curious to see the final picture.... you did a very good texturing job!
Congrats!

[Ducklips]

Excellent job all around. Very good realism on the head clamp thing, that sucker's gotta hurt. Good texturing and lighting.

This might be one for the books...

[Facepunch]

some of the best texturing i've seen yet. looking forward to seeing the scene.

[Dizzy Boy]

Hi cjewell_01,
Very nice texturing on the Mainbrain:thumbsup: a cross between comics AND hyperrealism.

Keep going

Dizzy boy

[cjewell]

Thanks for the great comments:)


pigwater..."coming out very creepy in a jim jones kinda way ..." - hehe... I had to google him, but you're right...lol

Madlight_1988... Thanks, I'm slaving away...lol

atra...Glad you like it and thanks:)

Ducklips... Thanks Skippy!

facepunch.net... Thanks, still lots to do!!

DizzyBoy... Thanks!...That's what I was going for... kinda comic but real as well


More updates soon.....

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354427_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354427_large.jpg)

I did some texturing on the background. There's a few glow tests the will be following. I'm not sure which to go with.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354738_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354738_large.jpg)

This is one with just the glow on the goo on the ceiling.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354968_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115354968_large.jpg)

Here's one with some glow on the goo and shrooms.I'm kinda leaning toward this one.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115355193_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115355193_large.jpg)

The final one has some glow on the roots\veins also. I plan on finishing up the slaves this weekend, then I'll have a few days to tweak and work on lighting.

[alexfalchi]

Heye mate...nice updates..nice textures!!:thumbsup:

[Facepunch]

nice! looks great. i really like the textures. Glow is looking good too.

[Virtuoso]

Hi Christopher.......Well you have some nice work here.....I like the texture job,,,,it has a surreal like apearance,and quite in-depth...nice color palletete choice.....Very vivid and rich,without getting gaudy......Nice touch......I'll be looking in as you progress......work hard and get it to the finishline......See you soon......:arteest:

[Vedrica]

Hey man, i like your concept.:applause: Good luck.

[cjewell]

Wow... great comments!


Alex... Thanks! lots left to do!!

facepunch... I'm still not sure about the glow on the floor, but we'll see when I get the slaves in there.

Michael... I'm really glad you like it so far. Thanks!

Vedrica... Thanks...I'll need it!


I'll be posting some more stuff in the next few days....

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115904991_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115904991_large.jpg)

Well... here's one of the slaves. I plan on darkening up the texture a little and perhaps adding a hint of green so he blends in better with the environment.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115905334_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115905334_large.jpg)

This has everything basically in there. I plan on working on lighting tonight, and then I have a big list of tweaks that will keep me busy right up until the end of the challenge.

[Facepunch]

I love it. one of my favorites!

[Ducklips]

Great detail old friend. Keep on rockin'

you've got excellent expression in the characters.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115989063_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115989063_large.jpg)

This is where I'm headed so far with the lighting. It's not quite where I want it yet, but getting there.

[alexfalchi]

good my friend good!! nice job mate!!:thumbsup:

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115989264_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1115989264_large.jpg)

Here's the same rendering after taking it into Photoshop for some tweaks. I also simulated the DOF to see it it was going to have the effect I wanted.

[alexfalchi]

wowo you working strong to day!! nice dof mate!!:thumbsup:

[Facepunch]

oh yeah! very nice. the eyes on the snake thing looks sweet. looks like a little fog added too. very nice indeed!

[cjewell]

Alex... thanks and I'll be going strong for the next 5 days!!


Facepunch...hehe... you're right I did sneak a little fog in there...lol. Once I put the glow on the headsnakes eyes I knew it was meant to be...Thanks!


.....More updates in a day or two.

[Ducklips]

Great update! It gives it a bit of motion, almost like a digital film snapshot.

Quick question, did all of the head clamps come out at once (like a ceremonial ritual for the people) or have some of them been there for a while and the one guy is being added to the collection?

Keep up the good work, I think you should end up in the books my friend!

[buza_grrl]

Very nice image.. I like the lighting in this one better than the previous one and the way the "things" eyes are glowing evil like on the servant.

The lighting is definitely better more "mood lighting"

[buza_grrl]

One more thing:

the clamp appendage thing is so cool I especially loved the detail you had in the post of it in the beginning.

[DaddyMack]

Hi Chris, your image has really taken shape:thumbsup: Well done, I really like the move on the foreground character, keep the tweekin going;)

[cjewell]

Ducklips... he is a new member to the collection. Most are eager to share themselves with the mainbrain after a long faithful service on the surface... it is a great honor to be chosen for melding with the mainbrain, but this slave is having second thoughts after seeing what he's getting into. The headsnake gets great pleasure from seeing the fear. I plan on naming it "Second Thoughts". It has a double meaning...the slave is having second thoughts about giving himself to his master and the master is getting the slaves thoughts second hand...so it applies to bolth the slaves and master.


DaddyMack... Thanks man, I'll be tweaking til I can tweak no more!


buza_grrl... what's up buza! Thanks!

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116420898_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116420898_large.jpg)

Here's a render with no post work done.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116421235_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116421235_large.jpg)

This is pretty much what I decided for the final.

[cjewell]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116421972_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/9/7239/7239_1116421972_large.jpg)


Whew, this is it! It was a pretty weird concept, but I think it works.


A short explanation...

Deep below the surface of the planet lies an ancient alien being. The brain power of this creature is enormous and can control the weak minded on the surface to prepare the world for the hatching of it's offspring. It takes many years to produce just one egg and when numbers are large enough for an easy take over the hatching will begin. The most devote servants are granted the chance of everlasting life within the consiousness of the mainbrain...or so they are told. The mainbrain really feeds off their thoughts draining the servants of all their life force causing a slow painless death.

The servant in the foreground is having second thoughts as the brain talon lashes out to begin the melding process. As stated in the previous post the title "Second thoughts" is supposed to have a dual meaning. The servant having second thoughts and the mainbrain recieving the servants thoughts second hand.

Well...I guess that sums it up...best of luck to all, and see you next competition!

[buza_grrl]

Cool to finally see it done. Nice detail int here jewell.

[DaddyMack]

Hey Chris, Congratulations on a great final realisation of what is without doubt one of the wierder concepts in this comp:thumbsup: Wff what a sentence...
It's really alluring yet evokes a sense of fear... Brilliant!

[Virtuoso]

Complete you did it Chris....... Congrats.....you went and licked that dealine where it counts.....well done,a unique mix of surreal art and own style......You executed well throughout as well......Nice meeting you here,and i wish you the best,and all the luck,until next time take care,see you soon......:thumbsup:

[arte-i45]

Cool concept and excellent follow through, I really like the story that surrounds your entry! Also you did a wonderful job on the lighting, it underlines the mood greatly! :buttrock:

Matt

[cjewell]

I appreciate all the support from you guys, and you all have done an excellent job. The time spent here was well worth it on so many levels! Thanks again...I look foreward to the next competition and hope you all return as well. Now I'm returning to all the things I've neglected these past few weeks!



- "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep" -Scott Adams

[Alan Daniels]

I love the final image. It's very surrealistic and moody, like looking at something from another dimension. :D You really captured a interesting vibe here. Congrats on finishing your piece! :applause:

[rynomyte]

Hey man, the final image is great and the story is killer too! Best of luck and see ya around.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[alexfalchi]

Hey mate...really nice work my friend...really nice..have best luck!!:thumbsup:

[arkinet]

wired guys hehehe... pretty weird, congratulations for a job well done!!

[pigwater]

cjewell_01 .... wanted to come by and say congrats on your final ... love the concept and the world you created ... this image captivates my imagination very much .. the main character is powerful and perfect and the color are wonderful

cheers ... :beer:

[Facepunch]

i had to show this one off for ya. nice follow thru from sketch.

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