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Joel Hooks
02-15-2002, 02:14 PM
I just found this sight while searching up information on subD modeling. I've been missing out apparently! Lots of familiar names from over the years, and so much amazing 3d.

I've been working on this figure for a couple weeks in my free time. It one of my first attempts at polygonal/subD style modeling. I've done 3d for a number of years, but mostly boring stuff - I am a forensic animator currently :)

Anyway, on to the interesting part, right? 3dsMax 4.26 using Brazil

http://www.lowdowndigital.com/images/cgtalk/upperbody_d.jpg

http://www.lowdowndigital.com/images/cgtalk/head_d.jpg

There's a damn crease on the lip that refuses to cooperate, and the eyeballs lack any sort of luster :/ I just started on the torso this evening, and I am lacking reference. I am bringing an anatomy book home tomorrow so i can correct some issues there.

Here's the sketches for my mask ideas. I notice a lot of other folks are using the gas mask theme, but hey, its my first go at a challenge :D

http://www.lowdowndigital.com/images/cgtalk/sketch.jpg

Anyhow, thanks for looking! Hopefully I can get a considerable amount done towards the goal in the next couple weeks. Comments, suggestions, and outright flames are welcome and appreciated!

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Joel
Joel Hooks
02-16-2002, 03:14 AM
http://www.lowdowndigital.com/images/cgtalk/head_gog.jpg

Ugg. I am horribly uncreative. i wish i could sketch up the cool toon characters :) I am a good reproduction artist, but original concepts are my arch nemisis!

:(

*gets back to the sketchpad*
Joel Hooks
02-17-2002, 12:48 AM
Just fleshing in more details. I decided he was insane. That is a metal mixing bowl on his head fastened by the ever helpful chinstrap. I have some other various household items in the works. I am thinking about a toaster strapped to a stick with its own cord as a weapon.

I am gonna use the ducktape too I think.

http://www.lowdowndigital.com/images/cgtalk/head_gear_a.jpg
lildragon
02-19-2002, 09:14 AM
not a bad character and start, but I dun think the hinges will work in their present state ;) he won't be able to bring his arms to his side :) and even if they did work the joint would be sticking out very far from the armor, actally no they'll snap because there's no flexiblity at the bases...

keep it up
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