CGTalk - Twisted Sport - Charact/Enviro - AptPupil

Virtuoso

10-06-2002, 08:59 PM

Well Apt.....glad to have you back.:beer:

I would quess or hope for the Dragon rider, archer, and catapult..........Any of your fine sketches brought into 3D however will be very nice to see.High walls =the need for catapults,archers are needed for taking out guards patrolling the high walls. And the Dragon rider and dragon are needed for the high fly by shots and for the overall coolness of it all.;)

Looks great get going....................By the way if you check my thread out you will notice I up-graded to Quad Steam engines..............you pushed me over the edge with your suggestion...............Stay cool.................:beer:

erilaz

10-07-2002, 07:29 AM

Heck, why not just do all of them?:D

C'mon, you've got time!

Rot

10-07-2002, 11:15 AM

I don't have any doubt: the second one !
But It's unfair you don't think about this short list: fire truck-catapult and clown :)
Whatever I'm very exited by your sport !

Apt Pupil

10-07-2002, 12:34 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention, before, I had no doubt that I would finish my entry, however, just recently, I have gotten . . .

Employed:bounce: :bounce: (by a gaming studio:) ) It was rather sudden actually, they phoned me Friday and said come in Monday:)

So this, uhmmm . . . might effect my progress here a bit.

Rot --> heheheh, yes, that could have been an interesting combo.

Erilaz ---> All . . . in two weeks, I am not that fast . . . yet:)

Virtuoso --> Hey there, yup, I noticed the quad engine, yours is coming along exquisitly. As for what I am up to, maybe, just maybe, your right:p

Take care guys, I will try and work on mine tonight, when I get back from . . . work.

Until then, :beer:

fellah

10-07-2002, 01:04 PM

wow! when I saw all those pictures I thought for myself,
"man, he has really putted himself in a _hard_ situation(again).. who can model 3 characters _and_ an enviroment like that in about 2weeks, and in the end come out of it alive?"
the closest answer I could come up with was "apt pupil" :)

_but_
then on top of it all I saw that you just got employed, CONGRATULATIONS! :applause:

so, if you now take yourself through this challenge as you've planned, and work at the gamestudio at the same time.. you will be my hero forever :D ;)

great work, and I hope you'll have a nice time at work,
take care
// fellah

mebamonster

10-07-2002, 05:46 PM

Woo Hoo! It's about time some studio swiped you up! CONGRADULATIONS!!!

10-07-2002, 06:06 PM

Splendid concepts!Kmon!Keep it up ad give us more!

erilaz

10-07-2002, 08:29 PM

And what is the game studio?:D Great work Apt Pupil! I just can't believe it's taken this long for someone to employ you!

Brilliant!:beer:

Virtuoso

10-07-2002, 11:16 PM

Congrats Apt,you are very deserving..............Is it UBI-Soft??? ;)

I still hope to see a few creations here now and then as well........So I'll let you go and do that now,congrats again,the company is lucky to have you...........:applause: :beer:

Apt Pupil

10-08-2002, 05:32 AM

:love: Thanks guys. It was a tough day, I came home, and . . . fell dead:argh: This is not a good sign. The way I see it, I will be modeling like a fanatic this weekend. However, I am not sure if it's a full time job, I am just there for one project right now. But. .. it is a step in the right direction:)

Virtuoso --> Nope, it's not Ubi Soft. It's a very small company by the name of 4 Elements. It's kind of the ideal environment for a person like me because I get to try my hand at everything. It should be alot of fun.

Erilaz --> Thanks Erilaz:love:

-OZ- --> Hey, thanks buddy. I hope to have more soon. And I hope to see more from . . . you soon. You have always been one of my role models here. Yours is certainly coming along nicely.

mebamonster --> Thanks, I am so happy, I can almost . . . . *drops dead* *wakes up* oops :blush: Thanks heheh

fellah --> Thanks man. I had better start saving my energy for those last few days next week heheh I predict, it's going to be . . . extremely hectic.

Well, thanks guys, hopefully, I will have something that looks like . . . 3d soon;)

Take care ~

erilaz

10-08-2002, 06:31 AM

Hey Apt Pupil, you sound like I feel! :hmm:

Sooooo tired.

Best thing for it is to put on the kettle, then drink a copious amount of tea. Always works for me.:D

Just try not to fall asleep at the computer. Your head propped against the keyboard may give your scene a Salvadore Dali look.:thumbsup:

Geta-Ve

10-09-2002, 05:29 AM

lol, this is like my 5th post or something.....but just wanted to congrat(cant spell the rest of the word) on getting a job, sounds like dough, ray, mei......(money) anyhoo...ya man im glad someone employed you, i mean if i was a person hiring, i would take one look at your last challange and call you in like 2 minutes..(those 2 minutes would be spent dazed and mezmorized by the pure brilliance of your model/s)

i mean wow man your good(a little to good :shame: for your own...uhh good :surprised )

anyhoo ya, glad to see everything is a go for you, hopefully you will have time to work on something here, but if not HEY no sweat because we all know that your making MOOLA(money) lol

HURRAY HURRAY HURRAY!!!!

lol

I would partisapate, but im not nearly good enough for these kinds of challanges....also i dont know if im alowed...lol...dunno if it is just for like a few people..or what....lol oh well, maybe next time....and maybe not.... :shrug:

levin

10-09-2002, 06:03 AM

Does this mean we're not going to witness the realization of your AMAZING concepts?????

I WISH YOU NEVER GOT THE JOB!

j/k

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Apt Pupil

10-11-2002, 04:19 AM

I started working on it a bit. I am building it up bit by bit. Here, I have blocked in the items somewhat with basic shapes and I also tested a few things to see how I should approach this project. But, I think I forgot to tell you, my scene will take place during the night, and . . . well, you will see heheh Happy, happy fun fun

levin --> I wouldn't worry about my job, as I said it's temporary. It's a tiny step. So most likely, you will be seeing this scene and maybe . .. maybe the full environment scene(for my enviro entry) in the finals :)

Geta-Ve --> Hey there, thanks:love: I still have much to learn though, so me, I wouldn't say that I am that good;) As for you, anybody in the world can join:) So, maybe I'll be seeing you around.

Erilaz --> heheh, yup, I am starting to get used to the daylight hours. But I miss the night hours, it was so . . . . peaceful, it made it easy to concentrate. But if I fall asleep at my computer, I'll be sure to sleep on my wacom tablet, it's more comfortable heheh

NowhereMan

10-12-2002, 09:05 PM

Hey apt...you strike again!!

Man....you´re a master genius....:surprised :surprised :surprised

That concepts are all yours from scratch? Not even looking poses or nothing?

i´m scared!!! That translation into 3d its also masterful.

best regards

Apt Pupil

10-13-2002, 02:23 AM

Hey thanks nowhereman, it's always nice to hear from you again:) As for the concept, well, they are nothing I am proud of, I did them quickly just for fun. Otherwise, I draw from my mind, unless, I am trying for something realistic, then I use references.

Just a small update, I am still working on the towers, this will take awhile:sad: But, I changed my shot into a portrait picture rather than the landscape image I showed just prior and in my sketch. It kind of makes more sense this way, and I find it amplifies my image's sense of depth.

fellah

10-13-2002, 11:28 AM

oh, so you still have time/feel to work on the challenge project, great! how's it going at work, is it fun or just hard work?

it's very early so I don't wan't to give to many ideas/crits. but I think you can make the FOV a bit smaller to give it a more dramatic view(as in your concept) and get away with the "miniature" look.
also what about reducing the number of stones from the towers and leave just a couple(like disney has in all their old movies)

only ideas to free your mind :)
take care
// fellah

mebamonster

10-14-2002, 11:48 PM

Once again, your dedication and skill amazes me! I thought you were gonna sit this one out because of that job...but it looks like you're gonna go for it. I like what you have so far...but I'm waiting for more. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give us an update when you get time!

Apt Pupil

10-16-2002, 01:08 AM

The latest update:

October 10th to 15th
Day 5 of Modeling, scene finishedWell, almost, just have to add a few colors here and there on the flags:blush:

http://www.magicswithin.com/artwork/extreme/05ExtremeLayout.jpg

erilaz

10-16-2002, 01:26 AM

Nice. Very nice indeed.

I love the fade-off of the stones in the courtyard. Nice worn look.

I'm not so sure about the tower stones though. I think they're too smooth and shiny. I suppose that'll come out in the texturing though.

Keep that detail coming. I'm going to love to see you pull off the characters in time! (Not that I don't have faith in you!):D

Apt Pupil

10-16-2002, 01:49 AM

Fellah --> How's the job going? Ok, it was fun, however, I am now on leave until they get more modeling projects, so now, I have a little bit of time to work on this contest (and another one too somewhere) However, with 3 characters from scratch, an audience and then some special effects left to go, I might be cutting it a bit close for 5 days:p As for the camera angle and FoV, I will probably play around with that once everything is in. And the stones, hmmm, 'less' .. . perhaps, I will have to check that out. Thanks.

mebamonster --> Sit out, are you kidding?? I never give up, never surrender!!! (probably, until my bitter demise this time around:p)

Erilaz --> Hey thanks. Those stones do seem somewhat shiny and new, I'll definatly have to fix that.

Apt Pupil

10-16-2002, 03:38 PM

The Mesh:

Apt Pupil

10-16-2002, 03:40 PM

Closer:

Apt Pupil

10-16-2002, 03:42 PM

And, just a small shot with a little bit of color: (the crowd will be the main colors for the scene)

MikaelPersson

10-16-2002, 03:52 PM

I would like to see what you are able to create given some decent time.
A suggestion. Add a line of flags hanging infront of the viewer. Wich could lend even more depth to your already promising wide angle shoot.

Virtuoso

10-16-2002, 08:24 PM

Beautiful ambiance,beautiful set piece. I really love the whole premise you have created Apt...........I just cannot escape the thought of what you and I could create as a tandem if let loose..................Maybe someday.................

Looking forward as always to your stellar creations to progress.............:beer:

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 02:23 AM

Virtuoso --> You and I, that . . . would be . . . scary:) However, actually, I am currently teamed up with somebody in another contest:p

Mikael P. --> If I didn't already know what's coming in next, I would definatly be tempted to follow your advice:p Don't worry, there will be enough to suggest height in the end.

Well, I might as well reveal the thing that I started working on today (Wednesday). Here is her in progress:

12:30 p.m

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 02:33 AM

Oh, and those lovely colored women on top are my reference for this model:)

1:30
Here I started defining the facial features. . .

say-g

10-17-2002, 02:49 AM

i reckon u set up the poll cos u dont know wat ur going to include and what feedback! muahahaha :P j/k

looking sweet, wen i saw the purple wireframe of the castle for a moment i thought it was the orig just messed around with in ps till i looked closer :O

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 02:49 AM

5:30

Finished her basic features, although the ear was annoying:annoyed:

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 02:56 AM

8:30

I am now working on the body and soon I will unwrap a few pieces for texturing. She'll be finished tomorow (including rigging).

Well, until tomorow:) ~

:wavey:

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 06:38 AM

Well, that's it for today. Here is where I am so far with her. The ponytail is still missing, but there is a reason:) Otherwise, she was done a bit quickly so I am unsure if her proportions are moderatly correct. She is not meant to be realistic, but still . . .

. . . if you notice anything wierd about her figure, please tell me

Thanks. I will fix her a bit more tomorow, and unless I hear otherwise, I will start tearing her apart for texturing.

say-g --> Of course I know what I am . . . doing. . . I think. . . no, I know, I really do know:p

Roach[MXF]

10-17-2002, 06:47 AM

You are amazing.. Wow that has inspired me to work on my project more :) -Jeremy-

MikaelPersson

10-17-2002, 10:02 AM

I like your design of that princess. I really like the way you design her dress.
Are shaders included in your timeline?

Virtuoso

10-17-2002, 12:42 PM

Beautiful.................:love:

Keep going Apt..............:beer:

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 05:16 PM

Roach[MXF] --> Thanks, 3d is fun isn't it:)

Mikael P. --> "Are shaders included in my timeline?" Yes, just a bit. I am not very fameliar with shaders, so, it will be an expirement of sorts:p

Virtuoso --> What are you doing here? I want to go over to your thread and finally find your final result. I can't wait to see everything together, it's going to be awesome!! Otherwise, I am happy you like mine:)

Well, she is almost finished. I finished lightly mapping her so that I can apply masks and bumps maps. So now, I am going to rig her, and then start on one of the two remaining things to be added to my scene.

Contest is almost over, and there are quite a few fantastic entries . . . it's going to be great to finally see what people were up too.

fellah

10-17-2002, 06:13 PM

great(fast)! I will never lose my faith in you again ;)

work work work :wip:
// fellah

mebamonster

10-17-2002, 08:42 PM

You are my hero! This is coming along absolutely wonderfuly! Did you get rid of the vines on the tower though? I liked those. Anyway, I am anxiously waiting to see your next post!
GO APT GO!:wip: :wip:

Apt Pupil

10-17-2002, 11:12 PM

Thanks fellah and mebamonster;) Meb, yup, I got rid of the vines, I might put them back in in the end to get some color in the pic, but I will have to wait and see how all the figures will look in with their colors.

Well, After two days, the Princess is more or less finished. I will probably change her color, depends on how she looks in the scene. She's lightly rigged for general posing, but she won't be doing any acrobatics any time soon:p

http://www.magicswithin.com/artwork/extreme/08Princess.jpg

Now, I am going to start my next character or thing:p

:wavey:

Apt Pupil

10-19-2002, 01:10 AM

Just a repost of my previous scene image.

I am still working on the next installement ~

:wavey:

http://www.magicswithin.com/artwork/extreme/05ExtremeLayout.jpg

Nikodemus

10-19-2002, 05:48 AM

hey Apt Pupil :) ... ive been soo busy and i had a kidney stone for the past 2 weeks which i passed this past weekend and i miss so much ! i see someone mention you have a job now *congrats!* i was going to do this challenge but college stuff and the stone got me crawling around this past month.. :hmm:

but i trying to get back in the swing of things.. slowly.

and now about your challenge.... :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:
wow! looking great as usual ! cant wait to find out the actual "sport" ummmm what else...
keep modeling!

:cool: cya

*is there no thumbnail page this time? and where are the results of the Beast of Burden challenge... sorry ive been out of commission as previously stated*

Apt Pupil

10-19-2002, 09:52 AM

Hey there Nikodemus:wavey: It's been awhile it's nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the comment.

I am still quite busy though finishing everything, this is going to be a close one:p

Otherwise, as for the thumbnails pages, There are none. Even the above and beyond contest has not been seen yet either :sad:

PotatoHead

10-19-2002, 10:26 AM

fabulous!! so you can draw AND model.....i think ill hate you for it!:beer: excellent job, i really love it! good luck!

fellah

10-19-2002, 10:38 AM

http://www.fellah.net/temp/smiley005.gif

:rolleyes:

:wip:

:)

Jeffo

10-19-2002, 02:06 PM

Very nice work!! havent checked in for a while, nice style on the girl! and the details on the castle look sweet dude!! =)

have a beer! lol :beer:

MikaelPersson

10-19-2002, 02:11 PM

I like the progress Apt. Hope you´ll make it.
That was a evil picture fellah. I can feel it ticking.

Apt Pupil

10-19-2002, 04:32 PM

Fellah --> LOL!! You . . . you are so meeaann!!

Mikael P. --> Thanks. I think I'll make it, the second figure is almost done, just rigging it now:)

Jeffo & PotatoHead --> Thanks:)

Have to keep working:rolleyes: :wip: :wip: :wip: Thanks for the encouragement.

Apt Pupil

10-20-2002, 02:56 AM

Well . . . it's bed time, it was a fun comp

http://www.magicswithin.com/artwork/extreme/final.jpg

Jeffo

10-20-2002, 03:06 AM

Looks excellent man!! nice colors, great characters! =) you'll get some stars from me! :)

great concept designs too!

:thumbsup:

erilaz

10-20-2002, 11:44 AM

Ahhh.... once again, a beautiful piece of work. Not as good as your last two, I must admit, but incredible for the time you did it in. Really incredible. Again, I say that I am amazed no one has picked you up for employment sooner. You do what every employer dreams of: Exceptional work in a limited deadline, and under budget!:p

Can we possibly squeeze you into the START of a challenge next time? :D

MikaelPersson

10-20-2002, 01:13 PM

You made it. I like the way you´ve used colours. The background grey works really well together with the front splash.

:wavey:

Apt Pupil

10-20-2002, 01:47 PM

Erilaz --> ya, I know what you mean. I missed out on a lot of stuff on this pic, I needed just a little more time. But, it was good practice:) Maybe in the next contest, since there is going to be a break this time, I can start on it right away.

Mikael P. --> Thanks, I see you just made it too:p

Jeffo --> Thanks.

Well guys, looks like it's over :sad: This contest has certainly been fun. I guess now it's time to relax for awhile and perhaps, I'll see you all once again in the next one . . .

until then, take care :beer: