DimitrisLiatsos
11-09-2005, 11:21 PM
Now i don't which entry of yours i like the most ..this ?..or the one before (M&S)?....:thumbsup:
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alexichabane
11-10-2005, 03:21 PM
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Here are the low rezolution towns folk. I've done a male, female and child version of various poses. They are all built from the same mesh and share the same u.v. map, so texturing them was easy. I did a few other planes for the air strip as well, to conect the main character to the town.
Here are the low rezolution towns folk. I've done a male, female and child version of various poses. They are all built from the same mesh and share the same u.v. map, so texturing them was easy. I did a few other planes for the air strip as well, to conect the main character to the town.
Strannik
11-10-2005, 04:23 PM
Great textures. The village - great and spectacular.:thumbsup:
alexichabane
11-13-2005, 05:46 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1131907564_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1131907564_large.jpg)
I've been working on the character poses a bit, and trying renders from various angles. It's hard finding one that shows everything well (so if you see one that you think is the best, let me know). The pose will have to fit with the rest of the composition, so it's hard to say which is best without the backgound. I'll post a render of everything together soon.
I've been working on the character poses a bit, and trying renders from various angles. It's hard finding one that shows everything well (so if you see one that you think is the best, let me know). The pose will have to fit with the rest of the composition, so it's hard to say which is best without the backgound. I'll post a render of everything together soon.
DaddyMack
11-13-2005, 05:54 PM
Hi Alexi, You've made some great progress of late... I like the 4th pos way better than the others... I know it doesn't show much of the work you've done but for me it works better to have this machine flying toward us... Good luck with the final comp mate;)
Lemog
11-14-2005, 06:24 AM
#1 or #4... but as you said, not easy without the background... I'm waiting that impatiently...
Nice little guys :thumbsup:
Nice little guys :thumbsup:
(o)ne
11-14-2005, 07:02 AM
Agree with Laurent, 1 or 4 :) looks pretty :bounce:
Strannik
11-14-2005, 08:31 AM
Agree with all, 1 or 4 look good.
ChrisThatGuy
11-14-2005, 02:11 PM
#4! Most dynamic of them all, IMHO.
alexichabane
11-15-2005, 08:30 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1132090249_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1132090249_large.jpg)
Here is an image of the town and character together. I went with a pose that was half way between no.1 and 4 (from my last posting). I'm not sure if the image is working just yet. Once I'm happy with the position of the kid and background I'll fix up the crappy cloud effects and do some proper lighting. I'm working on a texture for the ocean, rather then using a shader because I'll be able to customize it to the shoreline. Crits are welcome, (there is still a lot of time for me to play around with the composition).
Here is an image of the town and character together. I went with a pose that was half way between no.1 and 4 (from my last posting). I'm not sure if the image is working just yet. Once I'm happy with the position of the kid and background I'll fix up the crappy cloud effects and do some proper lighting. I'm working on a texture for the ocean, rather then using a shader because I'll be able to customize it to the shoreline. Crits are welcome, (there is still a lot of time for me to play around with the composition).
JamesMK
11-15-2005, 08:36 PM
Looks really nice at this point.
The composition really works well IMHO, though it might be worth exploring if it could be a good idea to have the right wing overlap some of the city below. Right now there is a slight chance that the scale is less readable since the plane and the city occupy separate spaces so to speak. An overlap might prevent that.
And I guess the city as such needs some subtle distance haze, to further accentuate how far away it is compared to the flying kid.
Very good and admirably clean work here!
.
The composition really works well IMHO, though it might be worth exploring if it could be a good idea to have the right wing overlap some of the city below. Right now there is a slight chance that the scale is less readable since the plane and the city occupy separate spaces so to speak. An overlap might prevent that.
And I guess the city as such needs some subtle distance haze, to further accentuate how far away it is compared to the flying kid.
Very good and admirably clean work here!
.
ChrisThatGuy
11-15-2005, 08:37 PM
Nice.
I'd suggest putting an overall gradient on the water, making it darker near the top, which would help the composition.
I'd suggest putting an overall gradient on the water, making it darker near the top, which would help the composition.
authentic
11-16-2005, 07:53 AM
I was very impetient to see it assebled and I'm really happy of the result. It's really great. Now waiting for clouds and sea.
Strannik
11-16-2005, 08:23 AM
Great Work. :drool:
Dodgeas3d
11-16-2005, 08:37 AM
Very nice models and comp! I just saw small misstake on scale ;) not sure about that...but u see these stairs going up into village, comparing to building scale they r pretty big :) people would have to climb to get on top :)
Anyway keep up with good work!
Anyway keep up with good work!
Lemog
11-16-2005, 09:00 AM
Nice first test of composition... already very pleasant...
...concerning the remark of Dodgeas3d about stairs, that really don't disturb me... long stairs like that exists in outdoor, that give to people a large way to access...
Go Alexi... you rocks man :cool:
...concerning the remark of Dodgeas3d about stairs, that really don't disturb me... long stairs like that exists in outdoor, that give to people a large way to access...
Go Alexi... you rocks man :cool:
metalspring
11-16-2005, 09:10 AM
good work...
Dodgeas3d
11-16-2005, 09:17 AM
Lemog > yes lenght is ok but i mean height ;) anyway that coud be passed....
alexichabane
11-16-2005, 12:26 PM
Thanks everyone for your comments. I see that the stairs leading down the hill side are a bit too big, so I'll add another in between each existing one. I'm also going to add a vapour trail behind the airplane, (perhaps one that spirals back to the runway). There are lots of little things to fix also, like the characters skin and eye colours and some of the decals on the plane. I think I'll widden the composition as well, showing more empty space ahead of the character, right now everything feels a bit crowded, when it is supposed to feel vast and free. Alexi.
alancamara
11-16-2005, 12:35 PM
Very nice scene Alexi, the enviromment and character are very good. Great work mate :applause:
melkao
11-16-2005, 01:13 PM
hey man...you have an excellent composition, and the agle of the camera is great....good work:bounce:
mmoir
11-16-2005, 04:50 PM
Hey Alexi,
Nice job on this it is really looking superb.:wip: A couple of small comments, the propeller seems kind of small and the water looks too much like a sky at first glance. Keep up the great job on this.
Nice job on this it is really looking superb.:wip: A couple of small comments, the propeller seems kind of small and the water looks too much like a sky at first glance. Keep up the great job on this.
RonP
11-21-2005, 04:55 PM
Im liking the the town, very nice texturing and lighting...
I cant wait for the final render
I cant wait for the final render
alexichabane
11-28-2005, 01:42 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133188938_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133188938_large.jpg)
Well, I spent a whole weekend rendering out layers for the character and the background. I kept doing full rez renders and discovering little things I wanted to change or improve, and I changed my mind on the camera placement a few times as well. But I'm done now, and I'm adding in the effects and painting out some mistakes. Here is the character render, which still needs the propellor effects added in, some reflectivity on the gogles and touch-ups on the hair.
Well, I spent a whole weekend rendering out layers for the character and the background. I kept doing full rez renders and discovering little things I wanted to change or improve, and I changed my mind on the camera placement a few times as well. But I'm done now, and I'm adding in the effects and painting out some mistakes. Here is the character render, which still needs the propellor effects added in, some reflectivity on the gogles and touch-ups on the hair.
ChrisThatGuy
11-28-2005, 01:46 PM
Looks good. THe character looks more lifelike now. So how's it look in the composition?
funkyboss
11-28-2005, 01:53 PM
An excellent work here! I have followed tour thread and it is very close your concept, there is a lot of work here and a good feeling. It is very clean,and lovely character too.Nothing to crits!! damn it!!!
Good luck till the end!
Cya
Good luck till the end!
Cya
alexichabane
11-28-2005, 07:55 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133211324_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133211324_large.jpg)
Here is a view of the town with all the render layers composited together. I'm still working on a better ocean texture (I used the ocean shader from maya, but it looks a bit repetative and unnatural). Where the sea meets the shore I'm going to add in waves and surf from photos, and I'll paint in the myst and splashes from the waterfall by hand in photoshop.
Here is a view of the town with all the render layers composited together. I'm still working on a better ocean texture (I used the ocean shader from maya, but it looks a bit repetative and unnatural). Where the sea meets the shore I'm going to add in waves and surf from photos, and I'll paint in the myst and splashes from the waterfall by hand in photoshop.
zman
11-28-2005, 08:04 PM
man.
its looking really awsome !
my respect to you for working on all the small details (and keeping it nicely affordable) ! :bounce:
2 quick things -
I think the biggest weakness besides the ocean shader is the grass. I think you should try a bit more variation in the colors and maybe more bumpiness.
try rendering a good occlusion pass over night. I think it could do wonders to your (allready really good) render (by better showing all the details you made) !
its looking really awsome !
my respect to you for working on all the small details (and keeping it nicely affordable) ! :bounce:
2 quick things -
I think the biggest weakness besides the ocean shader is the grass. I think you should try a bit more variation in the colors and maybe more bumpiness.
try rendering a good occlusion pass over night. I think it could do wonders to your (allready really good) render (by better showing all the details you made) !
alexichabane
11-29-2005, 01:33 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133274787_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133274787_large.jpg)
I've been adding some waves and myst on top of the sea the waterfall. I used maya ocean shader as a base, and added waves from images in photoshop. My concern now is that they look too real compared to the town model (which had sort of a cartoony feel to it). The falls and river may need to be a bit more transparent as well.
I've been adding some waves and myst on top of the sea the waterfall. I used maya ocean shader as a base, and added waves from images in photoshop. My concern now is that they look too real compared to the town model (which had sort of a cartoony feel to it). The falls and river may need to be a bit more transparent as well.
ChrisThatGuy
11-29-2005, 02:02 PM
Keep them realistic, it makes them quickly readable. I'd suggest darkening the water near the top of the composition, to help the silhouette of the town.
DimitrisLiatsos
11-29-2005, 02:11 PM
very beautifull work..the only thing that in my humble opinion needs some work is the point where water leaves from the edge of cliff to fall down...u need a smoother transition there between the blue water to the white foam of water.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: ....beautifull work...:)
melkao
11-29-2005, 03:34 PM
wow man ...thats a lot of work!:buttrock:
ihamid
11-29-2005, 03:41 PM
hi... the waters coming out great man! :thumbsup: ...
DaddyMack
11-29-2005, 05:18 PM
WOW Alexi... I think the waves and mist really add to the atmosphere of this piece... Nearly there mate:buttrock:
khaleghi
11-29-2005, 09:50 PM
great work.I like your modeling and details are so beautiful.good job at all.:eek:
Lemog
11-30-2005, 03:43 AM
Same remark than Dimi about the falling water... for the rest... all is great and all is okay for me... :thumbsup:
alexichabane
11-30-2005, 12:59 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133359179_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133359179_large.jpg)
Thanks for the comments about the top of the waterfall. I tried to blend the end of the river and the start of the falls with a bit of rapids, and I made the edge less straight. I'm still no sure about the base of the falls, where it meets the sea, that may need some more work. Overall I have to make the falls less white so it does not stand out so much.
Thanks for the comments about the top of the waterfall. I tried to blend the end of the river and the start of the falls with a bit of rapids, and I made the edge less straight. I'm still no sure about the base of the falls, where it meets the sea, that may need some more work. Overall I have to make the falls less white so it does not stand out so much.
kreuz
11-30-2005, 01:01 PM
good sketch , how do you make the waterfalls??by painting?
alexichabane
11-30-2005, 02:02 PM
I made the waterfalls with geometery and a texture in the maya (see some of the earlier posts), but it did't look so great so I overlayed some waterfall imagery (of the rapids and falling water) in photoshop, and painted everything them together. So it's a mix of 3d, photoshop trickery and digital painting. Alexi.
DimitrisLiatsos
11-30-2005, 02:05 PM
That's much better Alexi....white is good there ..don't low that down i think...concerning the end of fall (where it meets the sea)..u just need a white cloud there...and u are ready ..i think :thumbsup:
(o)ne
11-30-2005, 02:23 PM
what a great view :thumbsup:
WesleyTack
11-30-2005, 03:29 PM
When I saw this last image i knodded and said "very nice.. very nice"
heh
Yes, it's really that good! The water is very nice and the waterfall aswell, and the details on the town, dear O dear.. Spectacular!! :p
heh
Yes, it's really that good! The water is very nice and the waterfall aswell, and the details on the town, dear O dear.. Spectacular!! :p
sergioKomic
11-30-2005, 03:48 PM
I like the image so far but I think, composition wise the whiteness (as youve allready said) will ''hit'' the image, so IMHO tone the white down (more blueish?)
some nice post trickery there!
some nice post trickery there!
Zongo
11-30-2005, 04:37 PM
i dont think sergiokomic is right (no offense ment :))
you should leave the white as it is, its just the right amount. but you should add that cloud of water at the bottom of the waterfall, i think that would make it really good!
cool view anyway :cool:
you should leave the white as it is, its just the right amount. but you should add that cloud of water at the bottom of the waterfall, i think that would make it really good!
cool view anyway :cool:
Nomad
11-30-2005, 04:59 PM
Yes now the top of the waterfall looks exellent. Great work :thumbsup:
Lemog
12-01-2005, 04:51 AM
I understand the point of view of Sergio... but here, it's really a affair of personal tast... I think that Alexi is working with a particular design... not realistic of course... anf that kind of interpretation can be really adapted to his concept. And personally, I really appreciate :thumbsup:
alexichabane
12-01-2005, 01:05 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133445921_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133445921_large.jpg)
Here is a view of eveything together. I've added in the spinning propellor and some cloud effects (thought I'm still playing around with the blur effect). I extended the canvas to be longer, and have more open space in front of the character, and I have the wing overlapping the town slightly. All the elements on separate layers and is still easy to move around, do let me know if you any suggestions or comments regarding this composition.
Here is a view of eveything together. I've added in the spinning propellor and some cloud effects (thought I'm still playing around with the blur effect). I extended the canvas to be longer, and have more open space in front of the character, and I have the wing overlapping the town slightly. All the elements on separate layers and is still easy to move around, do let me know if you any suggestions or comments regarding this composition.
funkyboss
12-01-2005, 01:13 PM
Er... wow...er... no words sorry....:applause: great great great want to see the final, it s better and better!!!
Good luck
Good luck
Dbeyond
12-01-2005, 01:13 PM
It reminds me the dreams in my childhood.:applause:
zman
12-01-2005, 01:24 PM
Great man
Seeing it all togheter is what I've been waiting for since I came across your thread :)
VERY GOOD WORK :applause:
Seeing it all togheter is what I've been waiting for since I came across your thread :)
VERY GOOD WORK :applause:
Synthesizer
12-01-2005, 04:11 PM
WOW! Looking great. My only comments would be to maybe have the white extend a bit more up the waterfall. Also, maybe darken the water a bit. Keep up the great work :D
Climax
12-01-2005, 04:46 PM
Cool! it reminds me of the Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky" Great job I'/ll be waiting for the final :applause:
gpepper
12-01-2005, 04:52 PM
Bah c'est vraiment beau ! Vivement l'image finale !
Nomad
12-02-2005, 07:09 AM
Magnifique !
One crit, the transition between water and clouds is too visible... especially on the bottom middle of the image.
Great work :thumbsup:
One crit, the transition between water and clouds is too visible... especially on the bottom middle of the image.
Great work :thumbsup:
(o)ne
12-02-2005, 08:03 AM
c'mon, just a few little steps to final left :thumbsup:
jddog
12-02-2005, 10:03 AM
waiting for the final post here Alexi... :thumbsup: ...
jdd
jdd
alexichabane
12-02-2005, 03:23 PM
http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133540591_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8240/8240_1133540591_large.jpg)
So here is the final image, it is fairly close to the original sketch, minus the second character of course. The story or subject is more about the experience of the character rather then a specific narrative. I wanted to capture a sense of wonder and excitment, and the thrill if flying high above a fantastical landscape. The character, I imagined, is part of some type of flight school, and this is her first solo flight. Down in the city I included more planes and other pilots preparing to take off. Originally there where to be two characters, just racing and having fun in the skies, but I think the image works with just one. Thanks to everyone who gave me feed back and suggestions, it was really helpful and allowed me to create the best possible image within the deadline. Over all I'm happy with the final work (and unlike my master and challange entry,which I didn't really finish in time), there is not too much I'd change. Alexi.
So here is the final image, it is fairly close to the original sketch, minus the second character of course. The story or subject is more about the experience of the character rather then a specific narrative. I wanted to capture a sense of wonder and excitment, and the thrill if flying high above a fantastical landscape. The character, I imagined, is part of some type of flight school, and this is her first solo flight. Down in the city I included more planes and other pilots preparing to take off. Originally there where to be two characters, just racing and having fun in the skies, but I think the image works with just one. Thanks to everyone who gave me feed back and suggestions, it was really helpful and allowed me to create the best possible image within the deadline. Over all I'm happy with the final work (and unlike my master and challange entry,which I didn't really finish in time), there is not too much I'd change. Alexi.
ChrisThatGuy
12-02-2005, 03:27 PM
Yay! Looks good. Best of luck.
sergioKomic
12-02-2005, 03:33 PM
Looking good, now good luck:beer:
melkao
12-02-2005, 03:40 PM
Congratulations for finish and have this cool final image:wip:
authentic
12-02-2005, 03:45 PM
Congratulations on final picture. you can be proud you made a huge job. Specially ike the composition.
mmoir
12-02-2005, 03:56 PM
Hey Alexi,
I really like your image. I like the water surface much better now and the clouds work too. Great job on this.:cool: :cool: Good luck.
I really like your image. I like the water surface much better now and the clouds work too. Great job on this.:cool: :cool: Good luck.
tuck
12-02-2005, 04:46 PM
Wow!! That is just wonderful!
Congratulations for finish.
Good luck with the contest.:thumbsup:
Congratulations for finish.
Good luck with the contest.:thumbsup:
DaddyMack
12-02-2005, 08:30 PM
Absolutely gorgeous final Alexi:eek: All that work paid off royally for you
The composition contrasts and balance of elements really tickle my circuits
Congratulations!!!
The composition contrasts and balance of elements really tickle my circuits
Congratulations!!!
bwong
12-05-2005, 01:26 PM
hey alexi,
awesome work, nice finish! I love it! great work! no crits other than the other stuff i've told you over and over again.
:applause:
awesome work, nice finish! I love it! great work! no crits other than the other stuff i've told you over and over again.
:applause:
Lemog
12-05-2005, 02:46 PM
Your little universe is perfect for me... a real dream... and head in the skies... CONGRATULATIONS Alexi... I love your picture... certainly an easy place in the judges votes... I wish you the best mate :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
gunslingerblack
12-05-2005, 08:49 PM
hey alexi what did u use for the clouds?
u didn't use fluid fx by any chance did u?
great job btw it is quite well done.
u didn't use fluid fx by any chance did u?
great job btw it is quite well done.
alexichabane
12-06-2005, 12:56 PM
I didn't use any fancy effects for my clouds, though i would have liked to. I used about five or six photographic images and then did alot of painting and layering in photoshop. I added a bit of a radial blur on the clouds to create a speed-line effect, which is kind of cheesy, but it adds more life into the composition. I'm not sure if the clouds look too "real" compared to the more cartoony style of the character and town, but i didn't have time to experiment with maya rendered clouds. Alexi.
TedTerranova
12-06-2005, 05:16 PM
It's exciting to see this one done. I love architecture and the city is just great. You have created a really awesome place for your image to take place. Maybe someday soon they will start making those flying backpacks :) Great work, Alexi!
jddog
12-07-2005, 09:49 AM
Congratulations Alexi... wonderul colros on the final... excellent image :applause: :thumbsup:
jdd
jdd
monks
12-07-2005, 10:49 AM
cool final picture, very good work ! Congrats ! :) Good luck !
walrus
12-07-2005, 06:09 PM
Just a beautiful image, Alexi, my favorite of all the 3D ones I've seen so far. Well done, I hope you win a prize!
-mike
-mike
sergioKomic
12-07-2005, 06:23 PM
I didn't use any fancy effects for my clouds, though i would have liked to. I used about five or six photographic images and then did alot of painting and layering in photoshop. I added a bit of a radial blur on the clouds to create a speed-line effect, which is kind of cheesy, but it adds more life into the composition. I'm not sure if the clouds look too "real" compared to the more cartoony style of the character and town, but i didn't have time to experiment with maya rendered clouds. Alexi.
yep, and if you dont win anything it will be cause of that you know....
I guess you grew tired from the image in the end right?
Anyway I LOOOOOOve the town , like the character and comp. and I hope for the best!:thumbsup:
yep, and if you dont win anything it will be cause of that you know....
I guess you grew tired from the image in the end right?
Anyway I LOOOOOOve the town , like the character and comp. and I hope for the best!:thumbsup:
Nomad
12-08-2005, 01:34 PM
Great final image :applause:
Good luck for the final vote :bounce:
Good luck for the final vote :bounce:
Digital_Rebellion
12-09-2005, 04:56 AM
Top stuff, Alexi! very very impressive output! Congratulations! :thumbsup:
Deankovitch
12-13-2005, 12:14 PM
Congratulations Alexi, you did a very detailed image, with great color and composition, puting together and making very harmonic the artisticīs and the technicalīs sides.
alexichabane
01-09-2006, 07:47 PM
Still waiting to hear an anouncement about the contest . . does anyone know know when the judging is supposed to be finished? Seems like a month should be enough time to pick a bunch of images.
Strannik
01-09-2006, 08:08 PM
after 13 jan/ will be result
SirPhilip
01-13-2006, 11:49 AM
Beautifully realized and rendered. I think everyone in some way can relate to these free, fresh and adventurous worlds, and this captures that essence perfectly.
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