Master and Servant 2D Entry: Phil Fensterer

[fensterer]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113081132_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113081132_large.jpg)

Here is my first milestone. As you can see my scetching skills are limited but all my works start out like a crappy drawing. I just like to draw a basic generalization of what the image may look like.

My image is about media as the master and is in control of society and how society has control over individualism. Individualism being the servant in this case.

[fensterer]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113313377_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113313377_large.jpg)

Though I entered the 2d contest I still need a 3D element. Right now I am creating textures for this object. It is the media walls that will be encompassing the servant! I should have a textured version real soon!

[fensterer]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113880660_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1113880660_large.jpg)

Here is a very rough colored version. I will be adding more detail and color later. Creating an image like this is a new challenge for me so any suggestions, tips or critiques are appreciated. I'm a newbie to this site and still trying to find my way around but so far this seems to be one of the best collection of artists I've seen so I am happy to be here. I would also like to say good luck to all those participating in this contest and that I look forward to viewing everyone's finished works!

[spacesnail]

Hello fensterer,

welcome to the challenge :thumbsup:
Nice start... Will you peace post larger picture, just to enjoy the details ?

Cheers

[snowkiwi]

He he he, that is a cool idea.

[snowkiwi]

Hey fensterer. I noticed when you replied on my challenge page you didn't have a link to your Master Servant page. I was confused of how to do this, and if you are too I hope this will help.

User CP>Edit Signature> Click on the earth picture with the infinity sign.
This is where you type something like: Master Servant
Then copy the thread address of your page in, like (this is mine): http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?threadid=222901

Good luck. :thumbsup:

[fensterer]

I'm just trying to test my signature.

[clayeraser]

:banghead: Nice... Very powerful a perfect view of public and media self -destruction

[snowkiwi]

Awesome. It's working. :thumbsup:

[fensterer]

I just wanted to say thanks to those who have viewed this work so far. I wished I had posted a larger view but I'll do that for the next one. I would really would appreciate any suggestions that you would have to help improve the image even though it is far from being done. Good luck to everybody!:)

[daadaa]

hey, looks really cool and i really love the idea, but just wondering if you are painting, or creating a matte? doesnt really matter, but im just curious:P

anyway, looking real good, really wanna see a high res :thumbsup:

[fensterer]

daadaa- I'm actullay using elements I've made in 3D, photo of me and textures and backgrounds I made by painting then scanning and modifiing or stictly made in Photoshop. I then will paint in photoshop some touch up stuff. I hope to have a hi res up soon!

Any recommendations are helpful!:)

[clayeraser]

:banghead: Cant wait to see more

[fensterer]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1114526069_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1114526069_large.jpg)

Here is what I think will be the final coloring. I added the cables, more people but still trying to figure out the final feeling of the image shuld be. I still have some tweeking to do. Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

[grobouk]

thanks for your congratulations.

I also like your (very K Dick or Orwell) picture. A really nice nightmare. So original when you see the others concurrents.
Just one thing, in my opinion, i think the characters seems so static.

Good luck

Grobouk:)

[demonicoz]

A great idea, really like the messages on walls and little figures in foreground.
Very impressed. Good Luck

[snowkiwi]

Really awesome colors and touch-up. I really dig the signs. I'm glad to see you posted a bigger image - it looks professional.

[pigwater]

very cool concept and use of 3d in this :thumbsup: .. gonna have to follow this ... will it all be collage type stuff or are you painting as well ??

[the-mighty-m]

This entry is really awesome, it's got alot of impact!

[Arc80]

Interesting approach dude. ITs more like digital imaging. I like those advertisement you put in there and how you warp the building. Keep it up dude.

cheers

[xric7]

wow..:bounce: realy cool concept.:buttrock:
comp and color are working too.
can't wait fore more.

[fensterer]

Thanks for your comments guys, I really appreciate them!:)

[the-mighty-m]

This is looking really good!
It jumps out at you, my only crit so far, perhaps add a tiny bit more detail to the little people surrounding the main character, other than that i think its perfect!

The censored block over his eyes is a really nice touch by the way!

[jugeras]

my two cents worth - overall youre work is pretty detailed. somehow just getting weaker vibes from the small people. i just presumed theyre humans (not 100% sure). personally id rather they be clearly defined - may be human, humanoid or robots? - not too sure.

tnx for passing by. pretty good di. cheeers maaaaan :applause: :thumbsup:

[Arc80]

WHAT!!! still no update...grrrrr lol, just kidding dude. will be checking again.

cheers

[cuppacam]

Simply briliant. The best take on this theme of master and servant I've ever seen!!

[fensterer]

I hope to have the final image soon. I'm just doing touch ups so I hope to finish in a couple days!

I appreciate everybody's comment and suggestions, thank you!

[clayeraser]

Go! Packers

Great Work like the people!!! :banghead:

[fensterer]

http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1115838377_medium.jpg (http://www.cgnetworks.com/challenge/entries/8/7276/7276_1115838377_large.jpg)

Well, here is the final image. I know there is not a lot of difference since the last one, I just added some shadows here and there. Every time I started to make a more significant change, I would end up liking the previous version instead. So I took that as a hint and decide to post this with just the shadows added and call it good. I used Lightwave, Photoshop and Illustrator with a mixture of manipulated photos from my library as well as photos I took myself like the central figure.

The idea is that media is the master of society and society is the master of individualism. The main figure is stripped of any identity and is force fed a world of pop culture.

This was my first challenge and I enjoyed it very much and look forward to the next challenge! I tried to be more original on this theme and I hope it worked. Good luck to everyone!

[clayeraser]

:deal: Nice to see the final image

[Arc80]

Pretty strong finish there dude. I feel bad for that guy. i wonder if they're going to experiment on him or eat him alive... :twisted:

Great job dude :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

cheers

[fensterer]

Clayeraser-thanks man, finally done!

Arc80-Thanks man, i really appreciate it!

Can anyone help me figure out what I'm doing wrong as far as the uploading of the zip file goes? I went to the FTP submission page but it says I need to upload a final image but it also says I have all my wip criteria posted. So now I am confussed on why there is no link or instruction on the submission page to upload my zip file.

Please help?:shrug:

[Squibbit]

Hey this is pretty good!

nice work on the ads

[fensterer]

Thanks Squibbit! really appreciate it!

[fensterer]

Figured out how to post to the ftp! Yay!:applause:

[xric7]

hi fensterer.:D
still awsome!!:thumbsup:
everyyhing well done.we have time maybe the cable that swing to the crowd need more work.
but it only little thing.
thank for ur message.
take care.:)

[fensterer]

Thanks xric7!

I think I'm done though. Had trouble uploading the image 'cause I forgot about deleting some channels. I hope to upload the final today!

[Mordalles]

that is some excellent work! amazing. and i like the idea of a more futuristic look to the tale.

oh, and thanks for telling me how to upload my image. thanks, without your help i would never have figured it out. u really helped me, thx! :thumbsup:

[fensterer]

Mordalles- You're welcome! And thanks for your comment on my entry!

[spacesnail]

Welcome to the real world :twisted:
I like a lot the way you've thought your entry :thumbsup:

Congrats on finishing and sorry to drop by only at the end

Cheers and good luck

Manu

[fensterer]

Spacenail-Thanks man!

I have a question for anyone who can offer an answer. While viewing the entries, I noticed eveybody has a very long list of wip's and I only have four. I wouldv'e lved to have put more steps in wip's but I didn't think I could. Does anyone know why this is?

This is my first contest entry so I'm still trying to figure out how to do things right on this site.:shrug:

I appreciate any feedback and again good luck to everyone!

[spacesnail]

Well it depends on how you're working:wise:

Some artists are hesitating and need advices all along the creation process, others like you seem to know what they want from the early beginning. Sometime, you need to post close-ups because you want to share the fun you have drawing and painting.

If you have details or graphical thoughts to share then you can post in the thread

Hoping this helps a little

Cheers

Manu

[fensterer]

Thanks spacenail, I guess then I shouldn't worry about it too much.

[xric7]

congratulations. :thumbsup::bounce: :buttrock: :applause:
amazing image.good luck to u.

[fensterer]

Does anyone know how or when the judges notify winners? Just curious.

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