Spectacular 3D Entry: Sabrina Bott

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126469029_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126469029_large.jpg)

Perhaps you know the short-story, that's behind my concept.
It is "The Foghorn" by Ray Bradbury and in short words it is the story of some kind of seabeast
from deep down the sea, perhaps the last of his species, being lonely for many thousand of years and he hears the sound
of a foghorn. A voice like his own voice. And he comes to look for this lighthouse with the foghorn, may be it's a compagnion.
The monster cried out at the tower. The foghorn blew. The monster roared again...

I wish all participants the best luck and fun and I hope
that I'm able to bring my concept to a reasonable picture...

[CrackleWax]

nice one!


that's gonna be hard doing all the water...

Obi

[Grin3d]

nice sketch. i like it.
good luck with your concept. :bounce:
grin3d

[Micro26]

This looks spectacular allready.Great concept and cant wait to see more :thumbsup:

[Zongo]

yeah, looks good, but good luck with the water :)

[daWinky]

Thank's for your nice replies!
And yes, I'm already afraid of the water, all water I made before was in a glass... so I'm only sure of one thing: I will learn a lot and I need all help I can get!
So to calm myself, I will begin modeling the lighthouse - a quite save terrain.

-sabrina

[Lemog]

Very cool idea for a nice drawing... I really like that... Best wishes for the continuation... I impatient to discover the first polygons... :thumbsup:

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126630555_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126630555_large.jpg)

To scale my scene - and to show you some polys - I made a rough model of my lighthouse.
Not so spectacular yet...but, hey, here is my first wire!

-sabrina

[mmoir]

Hi Sabrina,

That's a nice story and it will make a good image when done. The model of the light house looks great so far. Good luck .

[alancamara]

Wow, i not had seen still his concept, very nice. I'm impatient to see more. Good luck

[Grin3d]

good model. i'm curious what's coming next ... :rolleyes:
the monster is definitely harder to model, but you will manage it. :thumbsup:
grin3d.

[daWinky]

Thank's for the motivation. To tell you the truth: I'm afraid of monsters,
especially of modeling monsters:scream: . But I give it a try!

-sabrina

[xric7]

nice sketch an modeling.:thumbsup: cheers.

[Lemog]

First part of modeling comes nicely... about the monster... difficult to model it ? yes and no... the final quality of your picture really depend of the moond you build around your elements, mood, lights, effects and so... the compositing. Finally, when you think to these details, this monster is nothing than a detail of your scene :scream: good continuation :thumbsup:

[daWinky]

@Lemog: That's a good point. I think I will continue with working on the environment and than see how the overall look comes out.

-sabrina

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126783428_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126783428_large.jpg)

I have made a basic scene setup to get a feeling for scale and perspective of the image and to see how it will look with some calm water.
All suggestions for improvement are very welcome.
-sabrina

[ihamid]

wow what a calm dreamy render thats is!:thumbsup:no crits so far! let the monster come and rave havoc!
cheers!

[Lemog]

Sweet work... and beautiful see... just a thought about the lighthouse... if you keep this framing, maybe there will be judicious to force the perspective view by putting right more the lighthouse, a little with the manner of the monuments of ancient Greece.
If you keep like that, you risk to close the vision... but for sure, also depend of the other elements...

[daWinky]

@Lemog: Dont know if I understand your suggestion. You think it would be good to put the focus more on the lighthouse?

-sabrina

[Lemog]

@Lemog: Dont know if I understand your suggestion. You think it would be good to put the focus more on the lighthouse?

-sabrina
No, you must lets place for your monster... just speak about to modify a little the perspective, to have less deformation, less distortion...

I think a pic exprim better what I think...


http://lemog.club.fr/wip/trick.jpg

[daWinky]

No, you must lets place for your monster... just speak about to modify a little the perspective, to have less deformation, less distortion...

I think a pic exprim better what I think...




Oh, yes, I can see what you mean. Well, I have to add the monster (sooner or later:eek: ) and see then how it comes out. Thank's for your advice!

-sabrina

[CrackleWax]

looking good!

lets see the monster now! ;o)

Obi

[daWinky]

looking good!

lets see the monster now! ;o)

Obi

Mercy! A good monster will take a while...and I like to make it suspenseful :) !

-sabrina

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126890555_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1126890555_large.jpg)

Added some interim textures, more foggy atmosphere and reworked the water.
I think the turbulent sea looks more like a monster is breaking through the surface - soon...

-sabrina

[gardogg]

That is looking incredible already! How did you manage to pull off such realistic water? Wow!

[raultabajara]

Now you will have a big job: creat the monster!
the water falls will be easy...
Good luck!

[Jaba153]

Sabrina your pic is comin' very nice!!congrats!
(it is your cat in the avatar? i've got almost the same...)

[daWinky]

Sabrina your pic is comin' very nice!!congrats!
(it is your cat in the avatar? i've got almost the same...)

Hehe, yes, this is Marvin, always watching my progress nestled on my knees if not going to bring me a mouse...

-sabrina

[Grin3d]

:thumbsup:
wow, what a nice update. I like the mood.
Grin3d.

[Digital_Rebellion]

Hey Sabrina, awesome water in the making there. Love the lighthouse. Can't wait to see the monster... anything like Nessie? Wish you all the best :)

[uiron]

not afraid of such a closeup of water? this is a nice angle, but it can be hard to create a clean-looking water, as you cannot fake anything. though, looking at your progress, it looks like you're capable of doing it. now, get us the monsterrrr!

[mmoir]

Hi Sabrina,

The water looks very good and the image is coming together great. Maybe some mist would help out a bit to give the water a better look. Nice job on this.:thumbsup:

[daWinky]

not afraid of such a closeup of water? this is a nice angle, but it can be hard to create a clean-looking water, as you cannot fake anything. though, looking at your progress, it looks like you're capable of doing it. now, get us the monsterrrr!

If something is looking strange, I can always add a lot of fog...as part of the story:wise: . Perhaps I can even hide the monster...:) .

-sabrina

[alancamara]

Hi Sabrina. Great work, i liked also of the atmosphere, is very interesting.

[JeroenDStout]

It's coming along neatly, but I think you got better contrast in the concept sketch; now you've got a bit of a grey-ish lighthouse, making the image low on contrast and (for me) less exciting.
Still, .. sea monster! I'll look forward to it.

[madshooter]

Very nice concept, scene looks awesome already:thumbsup: Maybe you can cutdown the fog by 10to15%, it will add more contrast to the scene as suggested by The parrot Just a suggestion:) dont worry too much about the fog rightnow, it also depends on how are you going to light up your scene. Light house looks great.

Waiting for the monster to arise:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

This scene is gonna look great, I am subscribing this one:thumbsup:

Keep up the good work:)

[Lemog]

That's come really better... better camera angle now... for the fog, I thing you must wait after you put the monster and all details in the scene.

The sea is beautiful, just the point of each waves appear a little bit too smoothed... but it's minor.

In any case, good changement in you scene... mood begin to comes... congrats :thumbsup:

[ThierryS]

This is interesting and the mood is very dramatic. Should come out very nicely.
All my best to you Sabrina. :thumbsup:
I'll be waiting to see the monster hehe!

[(o)ne]

it's ccolddd outt there :thumbsup: I like it, want to see how moster will show up :)

[daWinky]

Thank's for your comments and motivation!

For the fog: Yes, there must be a balance between fog and contrast. As Lemog said, I have to fix this later. I think of a more layered kind of fog, but this is a task for post processing...

And it seems that all you people are only waiting for one thing: the monster! So I think I can't get around to start modeling it...next week :) !

-sabrina

[jddog]

Very nice concept here Sabrina and your wips here looking very good! :wip:
jdd

[Goul]

Cool conept, it could be very spectacular. I like the "seaserpent-like" monster there is on the first concept, could be interesting :)

[2xbo]

Hi daWinky. I like your concept. Just one thing. I think you need another light from the left side from your picture. The Tower looks for me a little bit plane. Don't looks the Tower really like a 3D. Just put a little more contrast. In my opinion :shrug:.

Good luck daWinky.
xbo :scream:

[daWinky]

@ jdd, Nico, and xbo : Thank you for looking here. I need always comments and critics!:)

I think you need another light from the left side from your picture. The Tower looks for me a little bit plane. Don't looks the Tower really like a 3D. Just put a little more contrast. In my opinion :shrug:.
xbo :scream:

Yes, the lighting is far away from final and will be an important aspect of the final image. Thank's for the reminder!

-sabrina

[suk-grigorij]

Yap, I read this story too. Very sad one, I'd say. Srange, but it's the only story of Ray Bradbury I liked. And even stranger, image similar to yours was on the cover of the book, maybe artist had the same oppinion.

Anyway I gonna keep an eye on this thread. I'm very interrested. For now I like everything I see here. I really hope you'll be one of the finalists.

[daWinky]

@ suk-grigorij: Glad that you like my concept!:)
You said you've seen some illustrated edition of "The foghorn"? I would be very interested in this. Perhaps you have a web-source for a picture of this? I googled befor drawing my concept and found just one illustrated edition that I didn't like. Also quite different to mine. Of course I didn't looked in russian bookshops...:sad: !

I still have to make up my mind, if the monster is more pure fantasy, dragonlike, or if I try to base it on real animals, like sea serpents or dinosaurs. Recently I prefer the sea serpent version... we will see.

-sabrina

[suk-grigorij]

Unfortunately I can't give you a link. I read this book very long time ago. Sorry mate.

What about the design of monster, I'd say that it should look as realistic as possible. I don't think that U need som fantasy elements here. Well, it's just my opinion. And I think, that sea serpent is optimal option.

And I also think that the best idea for your image is to consentrate attention on atmosphere itself. Otherwise there is a danger that all attention will be attracted by monster, while all over elements has the same value for the image.

Terrible sorry for my english.

See ya.

[madshooter]

Waiting for updates:bounce: :bounce:

[SONIC-X]

Looks great ,love your ocean .Keep it up.

[daWinky]

Waiting for updates:bounce: :bounce:

And I'm waiting for some spare time:scream: !

But seriously, I made up my mind for the monster and I think I can make a little update today.

So stay tuned...:)

-sabrina

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1127303333_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1127303333_large.jpg)

I found a little time for modeling and rigging of a lowpoly sea creature to test scale and poses. So here are the first early WIPs for those who can't wait...
-sabrina

[SONIC-X]

Good looking sea creature.

Awaiting your updates.

[Lemog]

Marvellous piece and very inspired... it seem to an Plesausiorus... anyway... it was fantastic... I'm waiting impatienty its textures, good job :thumbsup:

[gpepper]

Hey nice idea here ! And the lighthouse and the monster look cool and well created ! Continue ! :thumbsup:

[madshooter]

Hey sabrina sea creature looks great, very nice job:thumbsup: . Clean geometry and wireframe.
Now I am hungry for even more updates:scream: hehe just kiding, take your own time and continue giving more cool updates:)

[CrackleWax]

I agree,


the creature looks very promising but textures and materials are still gonna make a big difference I guess.... have fun painting!

Obi

[icedeyes]

the sea looks very nice now and the creature is shaping up nicely... the textures will give it the character the creature needs though... have fun and good luck... i'll be watching your thread...

[suk-grigorij]

Yap, this monster is exactly I was talking about.

And one more thing. (If you remember the story from the book) the lighthouse should look similar to monster somehow. Well, as I remember, the monster thought that lighthouse is the same kind of monster.

[daWinky]

@ all: Glad that you like it! :bounce:

@ Lemog:
I have to admit that I had no special animal as a model for my creature -so I don't know if it looks like a Plesausio...whatever. The main thing is, that you like it! :)

I wanted to make something that is obviously living in the sea, strange but not to fantastic and very important for me: on one hand is has to look large and frightening, on the other hand I want it to look confused and lonely.

So we will see how it fits in the scene...

@ Obi: Yes, textures and materials will be important and still a lot of work. But for my creature I have a quite clear idea of the material - I want to give it a shiny, wet look and show it is an organic part of the ocean...the other question is to create this material...

@ suk-grigorij: I'm happy that you read the story and have the same idea of the monster:) . The question of the similar shape is a good point. I already thought of that by putting the lighthouse on this little round island - similar to the thicker part of the creatures corpus. And that they both have a long "neck" must be enough because I need this pose of the creature...And I think that especially the similar voice - the foghorn - is the main attraction for the creature.

Again thank's to all of you for the motivation and the feedback!

-sabrina

[2xbo]

Hi daWinky. HM! Looks pretty good so far. I'm interested in the textures for your Animal. Looks great. Glad to see some Wire Frames around.

Keep posting. I hope will see your updates soon.

xbo :scream:

[soapy]

Hey really nice work so far! The plesiosaur or whatever it is and the rest of the modeling is looking great. cheers, good luck.

[alancamara]

Hi Sabrina. I liked the modeling of the sea creature, exactly how the concept and the mesh is very clean.Good work so far.

[Lemog]

@ Lemog:
I have to admit that I had no special animal as a model for my creature -so I don't know if it looks like a Plesausio...whatever. The main thing is, that you like it! :)

I wanted to make something that is obviously living in the sea, strange but not to fantastic and very important for me: on one hand is has to look large and frightening, on the other hand I want it to look confused and lonely.

So we will see how it fits in the scene...
For sure, I'm so curious to see it uner your scene, well, I think you have made the good choice about its design... it looks "possible", and not as a sci-fi monster... it's finally a monster of our planet... as Nessie :)

[dkHamburg]

Hi Sabrina,
thanks for the Reply.
Yeah, ure right the concept seems challenging to say the least. So, I am workin on a "simpler" Version, where I can include all my Modelling Ideas without having to work through the nights till December. Nice Idea with the bird rest :)
Now to you, that Concept seems great, nicely framed, and your Modelling, clean and neat.
No Crits at the moment.
P.S. If ure using Firefox the link might not work, but if u copy it in the Adress it should work.

[daWinky]

@ 2xbo, soapy, denverbz, lemog, dkHamburg: Thank's again for your motivation!:)

As soon as I have the time to make the necessary adjustments I will put the creature in the scene, to show a quick shot of the lowpoly version...I'm curious myself!

-sabrina

[Jaba153]

really wonderfool job sabrina! nice and clean wire & super render too, very impressive:thumbsup: keep go!

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1127501183_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1127501183_large.jpg)

I promised to show soon the creature in the scene, so here are 3 possible perspectives.
Remember that this is all lowpoly and with interim textures...just to show were the scene could go.
It would help me a lot to know wether you like the creature and which version you would prefer!

-sabrina

[gardogg]

I don't like how the creature is having to face backwards in the first one - although compositionally, it is the most effective. It fills the space the best of the 3. In the other two, the monster is too small so we can't see its details and the giant gap between the two objects makes the picture dull and flat. So I would take the first one but reposition the animal so that it is facing the tower like it is in the 3rd one. Hope that helps. I would also make this scene moonlit with the lighthouse light illuminating the creature as well as the moonlight. It would make it more dramatic that way and the lighting would be much more interesting. Just a thought.

[claudiojordao]

Hello daWinky, thank you for your comment on my thread, and I'm sorry for not coming to yours sonner, I can see that I really should, you have a beautiful concept and your work is going great.
I agree with the comments of gardogg... and I don't know if you're going to like my suggestion or not, but... I felt that your monster is kind of young, like a child! So... what if he was playing with the lighthouse?... well, not exactly with the lighthouse, but with the light that comes out from there?
Imagine that he comes out from the water every night to play with light... to "eat" the light... he opens his BIG mouth and enjoys to see himself iluminated every time the light passes by him.
I don't know... it's just an idea... That's what I felt. :) Thanks.

[Mikeface]

You certainly have your work cut out for you. I like the lighthouse and the fog - I think you've done a great job capturing the mood there. I would certainly opt for the lighthouse and creature to be background/foreground, since having them at the same distance removes depth and makes the composition weaker. I prefer the lighthouse distant + creature close, but it ultimately depends on what your creature looks like.

[daWinky]

@ garddog: Thank's for your reply:) . Of course the light will be another and there will be fog and the lighthouse illumination and so on. As I said this is just an early wip to here some opinions about the perspective. And if it seems, that creature is not facing the lighthouse I've made a mistake: this should be so in every version. I will take care of this point!:hmm:

@ claudio_jordao: Thank's:) ! What you said is very interesting, because I think you haven't read of my initial idea and what I want to show. If you see that there is a kind of communication between the lighthouse and the creature, then I think the picture works in a particular way...Thinking the creature is young is not so good for me and tells me that there is still a lot of work to do... (and only 70 days left:rolleyes: )!

[madshooter]

I like the first camera angle, cause we can see both lighthouse and the sea creature, but for the creature's pose I like the third image, it really looks good the way his tail is coming up on the left side, only thing is if you can rotate the head little bit so that his eyes and jaws will be properly scene and will add more dramma to your final composition, just a suggestion:)

Otherwise every thing looks cool to me, very nice progress
and cheers to your sea creature hehehehe:beer:
Keep up the good work:thumbsup:

[2xbo]

Moiiiiiiiinnnn daWinky,
na wie laeuft?. Also. I think the 3 Camera works ok, but your Dino you need to pull down because i have the feelling that your Dino is in the Baby's swimming pool, oder?.

Don't show the whole Dino. Just put inside in the watter. Try it.

Viel Spass. Weiter so.

xbo :scream:

[nandlaskar]

good work on water

[ThierryS]

Hi Sabrina, cool work on water and on the monster. I tend to prefer the setup of the first one as it's putting more depth in the picture with a foreground element. But I find disturbing the 'V' shape the neck is forming with the tail. You probably can improve this aspect of your posing.
Keep up the great work:thumbsup:
All my best

[daWinky]

@ Mikeface, 2xbo,Cubisis and Thierry: Thank's for the comments! @ madshooter: a cheers from the creature...:)


@ 2xbo: selber moin! I will adjust the thing with the water, the surface will not stay so calm where the creature is and I hope that it will have a more dynamic look. Thank's for the reminder.

I'm still collecting different opinions to make my mind up about the perspective.
If somebody has a totally other idea about this, I'm always glad to hear it!:bounce:

-sabrina

[gpepper]

Nice ! I think You should do something more dynamic...
Keep the faith !

[madshooter]

May be this image helps you:) , not very much similar to your image but might help you in setting your scenes perspective.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Madshooter/dragon02.jpg

[Jaba153]

hi sab' wonderfull work.. i prefer the first one but i think it would be better with a more dramatic sky , more heavy and with big violent waves like in your concept sketch ..:shrug:

[Grin3d]

Hello,
I would prefer the first one, but the lighthouse should be closer (or bigger) to the cam and monster. Nice work. :)

Roman.

[Digital_Rebellion]

Hi Sabrina, I've been a fan of monster myths all my life, including Nessie from Loch Ness . It's great to see a Plesiosaur coming to life :) Excellent work overall so far... Can't wait to see the finished piece.

[belseth]

Definately like the third one best. I'd even consider putting the sea serpent closer to the viewer. It'd be nice to see it framing the right side of the frame.

[Nakary]

Hello, very nicve image, i like the overall mood, I still have to say I like better the water movement in yout concept sketch...


good luck

[coCoKNIght]

Hi there! I've seen some great images here and am therefore subscribing to see more of it :)
It's funny 'cause ~10 years ago i've drawn a lighthouse that looked just like yours in school.
It's cool to see that thing modelled :)
btw. i liked the calm water (can get hectic near the beast)
cheers!

[daWinky]

@ gpepper, madshooter, jaba153, Roman, Digital_Rebellion, belseth, Nakary, coCoKNight:

Thank's for your support and the nice words!

Well, I think there are quite different opinions about the versions, except that most of you agreed that it is not looking so spectacular yet...:sad:
I have to admit that I agree with this myself. I'm not really happy with any of these versions. :blush: Perhaps it is too early to put the creature in there, I think first I have to do some further modeling work and painting of textures - and hope that inspiration will come to me:arteest:
...Fortunately there is enough time to work without a hurry!
Stay tuned...

-sabrina

[CrackleWax]

Hiya!


I like the third option best because it resembles the concept sketch best. Speaking of the concept sketch, the thing I like in there a lot is the fact that your monster is much closer to the lighthouse which in my opinion adds to the impact of the image and the size of the beast. Also the wild water would add a lot, the wild water would be from the monster monster splashing out from the watersurface I guess, not from stormy wheather because fog and wind do not really go together I think. So the fog and the lighthouse lights will set more mood...

Anyways, I like where you're going with this image!

Obi

[SONIC-X]

Yes I think you should finnish the inviroment first and then see where the creature would fit in the best.Make the inviroment more dramatic.Good luck.

[suk-grigorij]

Hello, Sabrina. Lightning speed work! I got some crits for your last update.

First. Look, I can't see any relations between kighthouse and monster.
Second. I don't like the compositions, non of them.
Third. Whole scene is kinda grey and boring.

Now what I can sujest.
First and second. If I were on your place, I'd prefer monster attaking the lighthouse.
Third. I'd prefer night lighted scene.

Sorry for crit, but I think It may come in handy.

Bye. And Good luck, Sabrina.

[soapy]

It sounds like you are not quite settled on the creature pose/position. Maybe just try a whole bunch of tests of different poses etc. Is your creature boned? I would like to see his tail moved around to try different things. Maybe the creature is coming a bit too far out of the water? I know it would be a shame not to see all that fine modeling... Perhaps you could put it closer to the camera so we could see a bit into the water near it? Just some thoughts. cheers

[daWinky]

@ Obi, Sonic-x, Grigorij and soapy : Thank's again for your replies and your crits!

I don't mind critics at all. I need different opinions and good suggestions to make up my mind, this is because I posted this very, very early wip. (And because you all wanted a first view of the creature :twisted: ) It is not more than a posing, and materials, lighting, water, and even the lowpoly models are far away from final. Cause it has been said several times: sure is that there will be fog, illumination from the lighthouse and troubled water round the creature...and perhaps a pale shining moon...:) !

@ Obi: The thing with the more calm water and the fog is exactly what I want to do later, of course the creature will generate waves and splashes!

@sonic-x: Thank's, I will take the time to work on other things first...

@ Grigorij : I want to catch the moment before the creature is going to attack the lighthouse and I'm trying to show the loneliness, confusion and the increasing frustration - and I see, that it is not working yet. I hope I'm able at all to bring it in the picture...:shrug: !

@ soapy: Some good points! The monster is rigged (the quick and dirty way), so I can play around a little...:bounce:

I try to get the right point of view during the refining of the models and now I'm busy making some shaders and painting the first textures. As soon as I have some nice things I'll show them...

Meanwhile I'm glad to hear of every good idea.:)

-sabrina

[suk-grigorij]

@ Grigorij : I want to catch the moment before the creature is going to attack the lighthouse and I'm trying to show the loneliness, confusion and the increasing frustration - and I see, that it is not working yet. I hope I'm able at all to bring it in the picture...:shrug: !


Well, Sabrina I am sure, that you are able to bring to picture any emotion you want. Have no doubts. Remeber, there are plenty of time left.

Good luck and update.

[Digital_Rebellion]

Hi Sabrina, I was wondering what sort of texture you want for the monster... is it gonna have big scaly sort of skin, or something smoother? And we've been callling this 'spectacular' thing a MONSTER for long enough. Maybe u should come with a nice name for it? just a thought... :)

[dkHamburg]

Hi,
i like the third one as well, maybe the tail is just a bit to prominent. And I have to say as well that I liked the windy sea more. It made the Picture more interesting and edgy. And "Nessie" shouldnt be too visible, more like a coincidental Picture of it.
Great work though, again. ;)

[daWinky]

Hey Grigorij, thank's for this encouragement:wavey: , you make my day and I will paint textures now with more eagerness:arteest: !

@ digital_rebellion: What a nice idea:) . I already thought of it as the "creature" and not a monster. But until I hear a better suggestion, we can call it Flossy :D ! So all I know about Flossy now is that he will have a more smooth and glossy look. First I'm texturing the lighthouse...

@dk_hamburg : Thank's, I'll take care of this points!:)

[jddog]

cool progress here... :wip: continue like that !
jdd

[mmoir]

Hey Sabrina,

Somehow I think the Lighthouse should be much larger in the final image, so the camera should be closer to the lighthouse. Hopefully you can find the right camera angle and I look forward to where your image goes.

[aliasali]

This is looking HUGE! i think u must work more on the creature head,its yet early to put it into atmosphere! so start retouchin it! to get that really SPECTACULAR! i expect this image as i watched the final scene,i saY"AWWW!!"u know?/
kep itup,u have everything to do it! the most important is TALENT!"Dwhich u have it all!
'Good luck,mate!:thumbsup:

[daWinky]

@ jddog, mmoir and Madlight: Thank's for your nice words!:)

I'm still here and actually found the time to do some texturing work on the lighthouse. Flossy must wait, but I hope to show you some lighthouse progress today! So stay tuned...:wavey:

-sabrina

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128000190_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128000190_large.jpg)

Nothing spectacular yet, but a little update to show that I'm still working!

To get a reasonable high resolution brickmap for the lighthouse I experimented with some default maps, doing a lot of photoshop work. Now I have two different colored clean versions of the lighthouse, cause I'm still not sure of the final lighting, camera position and so on.
Next I'm adding more details and paint some dirt maps. So still making some unspectacular basic work...

-sabrina

[soapy]

Next texture work! I like both versions, you know it might be cool if you mixed them. As if the paintwork were peeling and you could start to see the brick underneath in places. More work is probably the last thing you want to hear. hahah. cheers

[alancamara]

Nicework on the textures and the lights looks good, keep going. :thumbsup:

[suk-grigorij]

S#it on me:eek: !!! Sabrina, that's one tought work on the texturing! I love it:thumbsup: . Looks very realistic. Everything is like it should be for the lighthouse.

Just one note. You could make the area betwean breaks a little darker, it may show relief better. And also you could add some micro damage to the lower part of lighthouse, because the lower part is closer to water.

Give us more updates.

Sorry for my bad english.

[(o)ne]

I like first version more. The only thing I'd add is some dirt or salt marks - you know, that white stuff on bricks - you can use some masks to achieve nice result.

And I agree with Grigory about lower part.

[ihamid]

hi Sabrina
nice and cool texturing there! and the light house look cool up this close!!:thumbsup:
and keep the creative ideas flossin ... ;)!
cheers!

[madshooter]

First version looks cool sabrina:thumbsup:

[mmoir]

Hey Sabrina,

The texture for the lighthouse looks great:thumbsup: , I think I like the brown better but the white one may be more practical for a lighthouse. Keep up the good work.

[JensDenker]

yea the textures of the lighthouse are quite nice. wish you all the best.

grüsse.

[daWinky]

Thank's for the replies!:wavey:

@ soapy: That's a good idea. If I use the white-red version I'll try to blend the textures, so that some bricks are visible...thank you!!:)

@ Thank's Alan. But I'm afraid the light is just for testing...:D

@ Grigorij: I'm glad that you like it:) . To add variations and damage is the next part...and I also think the lower part needs some extra work.

@ one: Yes, this is just the clean version, the dirt will come soon! Thank's for the reminder:) !

@yunisirees:
hi Sabrina ...:thumbsup:and keep the creative ideas flossin ... ;)! cheers!
Hehe, I try to do this! Thank's!:)

@ madshooter and mmoir: Thank's for your kind replies:) . And it seems to be a clear vote for the brown version here. I also think this might be the better contrast in a foggy atmosphere...

@ Jed D: Thank's for the good wishes!:)

-sabrina

[SONIC-X]

Sabrina your lighthouse looks great from close,nice textures.I like the white and red one,reminds me of the one where I grew up.

[Lemog]

Very nice textures for your lighthouse...

for sure... for your picture contrast, the brick version is better... but you paint version seem too clean... as a very new young lighthouse.
I think you will gain much for your moond in it growing old, with a mix of the both... an old white paint... where we see a lot of touches of these olds bricks and of the dark run-outs.
Wind and sea are often very corrosive, it's the test of time and of the elements, it's what gives a heart to this building. :thumbsup:

[daWinky]

...Next I'm adding more details and paint some dirt maps. So still making some unspectacular basic work...

-sabrina

@ Lemog: Thank`s for your reply:) . As I wrote before details and dirt maps will follow!
Though I'm painting very eager I'm not as quick as some other people here ...and I need my beauty-sleep...:blush:

-sabrina

[Lemog]

...and I need my beauty-sleep...:blush:


...and girls shouldn't lose the most important, I will be patient then ;)

[CrackleWax]

Hey Sabrina,


Nice goin' with the lighthouse!

Obi

[daWinky]

...and girls shouldn't lose the most important, I will be patient then ;)

@ Lemog: Autsch! That was a hard lefthanded return! I also should sleep more to get less irritable:banghead: ...friends again!:beer: !


@ ObiGert: Thank's for your nice support!

[Lemog]

...friends again!:beer: !
sure :scream: hahahahaha :beer:

[icedeyes]

hey Sabrina.. Nice update... waiting to see how the dirtied up map will look.. i also think that the rough sea looked better for this... You can also break some bits of the tower to add to the effect in case you decide to go with the rough sea...

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Forgive me for not posting earlier..too many threads....your concept is most amazing...

Lighthouse looks great. Tottaly love it....i am curious about your water solution, can't wait to see what u are going to do with it...


Have fun...


Subscription MODE ON :bounce:

[jddog]

very nice texture :thumbsup: + :wip:
jdd

[daWinky]

And thank's again for the great support!

@ lemog: :wavey:

@ icedeyes: Thank's! Concerning the water: I have to see this later, but I think a rough sea is not really compatible with fog...:shrug:

@ Dimitris: Better late than never:wise: ! And for sure much work just answering all the posts in your spectacular thread! Thank's for looking in here...!:)

@ Julien: Always glad to here some compliments!:)

-sabrina

[Spin99]

Love it :)

Something about lighthouses and the sea.
Oh and big monster creatures.
Painting the sea should be quite a challenge?

Wonderful atmosphere.
Why am I thinking of Enid Blighton?

Good luck :buttrock:

[Gunilla]

Hi Sabrina - some great work going on here, I see!
The concept is really interesting and you already captured a lot of the mood. :thumbsup:
So... have you Unwrapped the seamonster yet? :D

I'll be back for sure.

[daWinky]

@ spin99: This reminds you of Enid Blighton??? Books from my childhood!! :) Don't remember one with lighthouses, but I considered them all as spectacular when I was 10 years old...so I take it as a nice compliment. Thank's!!

@ Gunilla: Thank's for coming by and I'm glad you like this:) ! I haven't unwrapped Flossy yet, but this will be my next step, so it's good to hear about your experiences...

-sabrina

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128330759_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128330759_large.jpg)

Back again with some work on the lighthouse! This should be enough on it for a while cause Flossy is waiting for a general revision and textures...

-sabrina

[steno70]

Great texture I like it so much . The dirthmap works well .
Compliments.
Cioa,Stefano.

[Lemog]

Your update looks very nice... but I must acknowledge that I was very impatient to discover your test with some old white painting touches... and finally not ? is it your new choice or you it's not finish ?
In any case... your lighthouse ist wunderschönes :thumbsup:

[Texlon]

Very nice concept mate, and good job on the modeling as well as the textures. The lighthouse looks quite real. I am curious how you'll manage to create all the water with all it's details. I got nothing to critique right know.

[SONIC-X]

Nice textures-it looks realy good.

[gpepper]

Great update Sabrina !
The texture look cool !
Now the monster ! :bounce:

[mmoir]

Hey Sabrina,

The dirt maps look great on the lighthouse, nice job.:thumbsup: You have a very convincing lighthouse model .

[suk-grigorij]

I see the lighthouse is getting better and better. I guse If you put a propper lightning to the scene it's gonna be as real as it can possibly be.

[Micro26]

Hi daWinky,
The texturing and modeling of the lighthouse is really amazing.The dirt and brick transition is very reallistic.
Go on:bounce:

[CrackleWax]

Hiya Sabrina,


Really neat texturing on the lighthouse! I'm wondering, will the lighthouse be wet at the base from water splashing? And what'll it look like when you fire up the light ;o)

Nice goin'!

Obi

[gardogg]

WOW! That is a fantastic job on that tower. I'm very impressed. A+++!

[daWinky]

Wow, I'm very glad to have this great support:bounce: !

@ steno70: Thank's for the compliment! :)

@ Lemog: Merci Lemog pour le compliment, très gentil!
You're right, I think it will be this version because I need more saturated colors in the fog, but I've also tested variations of the white one. With some adjustments on the dirt and bump maps this should also work quite good...sorry, but I have no saved renders of this!

@ Texlon: I'm curious how to manage the water myself!! But I do it all step by step...still time enough. Thank's for your nice comment!:)

@ sonic-x: Thank's!:)

@ gpepper: Glad that you like it! There is still a lot of work with Flossy. I'm not happy with the very smooth look and there are also so "nice" things like rigging, unwrapping...But I'll start with it tomorrow!;)

@ mmoir, Grigorij and Mr Micro: Thank's for the kind words.:) I hope that I can continue with this realistic look when I work on the other objects...

@ ObiGert: Thank's! Mmh, switching on the light might be a surprise, for me too. With wet textures...I will see, if there is time enough, I can do all these details.

@ gardogg: A great thank's to you!!

-sabrina

[alancamara]

Wow, one more good update, good work Sabrina. Congrats. :bounce:

[Grin3d]

:thumbsup:
Nothing to criticize at the lighthouse. It's great ! :applause:

Roman.

[Eumel]

Hi daWinky, great lighthouse.


Looks really realistic.

Let me be your lighthousekeeper. :wavey:


Eager for the light.

[daWinky]

@ denverbz and Roman: Nothing to criticize? Wow, thank's to both of you!:)

@ Martin: Thank's and no problem to be my lighthouse keeper, after the appearance of Flossy this job will be free for sure! No danger bonus possible...:wavey:

-sabrina

[RocketBoy]

Amazing job on the lighthouse textures. It's a shame that lighthouse isn't the focus on your image. Did you decide which compostion you are going to use? I think it could be nice to see the lighthouse a little bigger in the foreground of the image, and the creature about the same size and in the same place it is in the third composition test you posted earlier. It would kind of be like the point of view of someone standing on the island with the lighthouse, looking out to sea at the creature. Just another compositional idea i thought I would toss out there, because I really like what you have done with the lighthouse.

[ihamid]

...If you put a propper lightning to the scene it's gonna be as real as it can possibly be.

yesss 100% agreed ! :bounce::bounce::bounce:

cheers Sabrina! waiting for the new creative output on flossy :)!

[Goul]

Exellent lighthouse, looks real to me :)

Keep up the good work :bounce:

[ChrisD01]

Very beautiful work of texture, the lighthouse is magnificent in more, I like lighthouses.

On the other hand I find that is missing a little of dynamism in the composition of the image, I think that that will come later.

Very good continuation

[Versiden]

that's looking solid, great work. Textures are very believable too

[ThierryS]

Hello Sabrina, great model and texture work. 'Not surprised after all hehe! :thumbsup: :)
It looks very real to me.

[madshooter]

Hey sabrina texturing looks spectacular to me:thumbsup: very nice and realistic.
waiting for your next rocking update:)

[daWinky]

@ RocketBoy: I haven't made up my mind about the final camera position yet, so it's very good to hear some suggestions. Yours seems to be interesting, I'll keep it in mind, thank you!:)

@ yunisirees: Thank's for your ongoing support and I'm working hard on Flossy...!:arteest:

@ goul: Thank's!:)

@ Chris: Thank you and I hope to get a more dynamic composition when I've finished the detail work...I'm not glad with the before posted versions myself!

@ versiden: Thank's for coming by and I'm glad you like it! :bowdown:

@ Thierry: That's a nice compliment, thank's! :wavey:

@ madshooter: So kind of you, thank's!:)


I think Flossy needs my attention now...

-sabrina

[Silgrin]

Great model and great sketch. I hope you will have much fun with it. Good luck!

[Eumel]

Hi daWinky,

posts ago you asked for different points of view.

I think, you should set the loneliness in the center of your scene.
This means in my opinion to place the monster and the lighthouse at opposite sides of the scene.
They should balance out the set around a big bunch of nothing. Meaning fog and water in movement with dramatic lights shining on it.
But next I wait for your announced monster update. At least a wireframe. At it's best a skinned wet old and scary monster direct from the deep.

@daWinky: not afraid of monsters. Give me a hammer and some wire and I build you a frame for flossy (But I'm so sorry, only math calculated curves and structs, I'm an engineer not a 3d-Artist)
:bounce:

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128583229_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128583229_large.jpg)

The proportions of the previous version changed a little, and I've done some work on the head.
More details will follow after unwrapping. I hope to start this today and to be back soon with some nice and clean maps...

-sabrina

[Micro26]

Hi, sabrina
You re doing great.I like flossy a lot:). She looks like she can be pretty scary(or big):thumbsup: .
Cant wait for those nice clean textures to show up, go on...:scream:

[CrackleWax]

Hiya Sabrina,


Flossy looks very promising, even without texturing!

Obi

[ihamid]

yeah at last!... it's looking great!
hehe it looks very happy ;) ! nice and clean wire's there!
cheers!

[Gunilla]

Great work on Flossie! ... and good luck with the Unwrapping! :thumbsup:

Are you going to use SSS for her?

[Lemog]

Very nice work on Flossy... very cute... just waiting wild teeth :scream: haha Just one suggestion... bigger nostrils will give her more malicious and wild aspect... maybe :shrug: :)

[SONIC-X]

Your doing great Sabrina,keep it up.

[daWinky]

@ Mr Micro: Thank's! I'm impatient myself and I hate unwrapping...:D

@ ObiGert: Nice to hear this!:)

@ yunisirees: Thank's:) !She's looking happy? Oooh, then I have to do some additional work...But is was fun to model her - my first creature!:cool:

@ Gunilla: Thank you!! Especially for the luck with unwrapping...:D I need it or I have to be more patient.Flossy will have a thick, wet skin, so no need of SSS I think.

@ Lemog: Glad that you like Flossy, but I'm afraid you're right with the quite cute look. So I have to work on this. Of course there will be teeth (and even eyes:D ), but you have a good point with the nostrils, I'll try this! This is also a good method to avoid unwrapping now...:)

@ sonic-x: Thank you!!:)

-sabrina

[CG-AvangarD]

nice work with the flossy man!!! ur idea seems very interesting,will be definately following this thread!

[gpepper]

nice work with the flossy man!!! ur idea seems very interesting,will be definately following this thread!

Just, Sabrina is "She"...

[daWinky]

:eek:
Hahah, thank's gpepper for this correction!! :D

In the majority of cases I insist on this "little difference"!

But anyways: also thank's to CG-AvangarD!:)


-sabrina, female

[suk-grigorij]

It was a good idea to rig the monster.

[madshooter]

Flossy looks cute and awesome:thumbsup: Nice update, waiting to see her getting wild:scream:

[Eumel]

Hi daWinky,

great monster! :applause:

The tail fin ist much better than in your previous uploads.

But take a close look at flossy's face. I think, the muzzle is to roundish. It looks a little bit like a baby face. Try to stretch it. Particularly with regard to the upper maxilla. Some teeth could help.

Waiting for her eyes. :bounce:

[Zapan]

Hi Sabrina

Love your concept and all your work done by now is excellent.
yep I don't think the flossy need some sss , I guess will more a leather aspect.

In fact If I would have one crit , I guess it should be a more stylish monster , with a big jaw and big teeth well something a little bit more breathtaking.Don't get me wrong he's really well done by now , but I would have seen a more terrifying monster ... well just a thoughts.

Sorry for suscribing here a little late I guess it would have been better to give you that crit before but I will follow now ...

Keep up the great work :bounce:

[gpepper]

Nice... Is it time for texturing job ?

[Lemog]

I think that before, Sabrina will try to make her more malicious, not ? :)

[daWinky]

Again thank you all for the great support!!:love:

@ Grigorij: Yes, not knowing yet the final pose and so I'm a little more flexible and can decide this later...:)

@ madshooter and Eumel: Thank's!:wavey:

@ Zapan: Thank you for coming by and your nice words:) . I think you (and the others who

have mentioned this before) are right, that Flossy is still looking too nice and handsome. :curious:

Adding teeth and eyes will hopefully improve it, but I will think of remodeling the face (before

unwrapping:twisted: ).

I'm a little unhappy with the balance between a terrifying monster and a desolate, lonesome

creature:shrug: . Because this is a very important point of my scene I should take my time to

think it over. Perhaps inspiration ( or some good suggestions) will come during weekend!


@ gpepper: Thank's:) ! No texturing before next week I guess...


Stay tuned!


-sabrina

[daWinky]

I think that before, Sabrina will try to make her more malicious, not ? :)

You've been faster with posting than me:) , Lemog, haven't seen yours before I answered.

But you bring it to the crucial point: Flossy needs some additional work...but not too much...:curious:

If someone can show me a terrifying monster which looks lonely and confused at the same

time...any suggestions are welcome!


-sabrina, waiting for inspiration...

[Lemog]

Some ideas :

lonely confuse -> one larger eye than the other, and not at the same height... head slightly leaning on the side.

terrific -> an open and twisted mouth in which we sees the teeth... red throat...and strongly opened nostrils, the sign of anger.

[Zapan]

Ouh yeah I see your really hard choice you have...really difficult...

Ok Lemog ideas are good , and could surely work, adding some ideas :
If you can get him closer to the camera , focusing on his head , wild open mouth, with a bigger jaw and teeth I think you can have a frightening , spectacular look. Plus with some waves , water particles etc... it should be very impressive...
And just put on the eyes expression some sadness and lonely look... As well we would see a scary monster at first , and then looking more carefully hie eyes a lonely sad animal...

Woooaaaa , I just realise the awesome difficult job it will be to get those feelings just in his eyes ... Well it's just a suggestion.

I will try to help you as much as possible...:bounce: :bounce:

[alancamara]

Hi Sabrina. Great stuff here:bounce:. I liked the creature and the anatomy looks good. The rig process is well explained and the pose looks good too. I'm impatient to see the textures. Congrats :thumbsup:

[LAURO_MX]

Hi Sabrina
I am liking your work a lot! The modelling and the textures are great! congrats.
I will be waching here. Best Luck and keep posting:thumbsup:

[daWinky]

Hi Lemog and Zapan, thank's for the help and the additional ideas! My intentions are going mainly in the same direction, so I see that I can improve Flossy a little...:)

Thank's denverbz and Lauro_MX for the nice words!!:wavey:

-sabrina

[gardogg]

That is really a fantastic model! All it needs now is teeth and skin with lots of wrinkles which will add realism to it. You should also set up the shaders so that it looks wet and slimy. Here is a picture that might be helpful to you if you are intending to put in wrinkles.

http://www.duiops.net/dinos/images/alobrachi.jpg

[Eumel]

hi daWinky,

I disagree with gardogg. He asked for to much wrinkles. His picture shows a land living beast, not ocean living animal. The skin should be pretty sleek. The power of evolution would penalize additional flow resistance with extinction. Due to this, a ocean living animal with lot of wrinkles is pretty unrealistic.

I thing Lemog's idea will work, but be carefully not drift into comic style!

[CrackleWax]

Hey Sabrina,


busy weekend then? No updates?

Just a thought on wrinkled land-creatures and smooth skinned sea-monsters, flossy could be inbetween those two like that Godzilla thing in the movies....

Obi

[daWinky]

@ gardogg: Thank's for your reference picture! I've taken a close look and it helped to make up my mind...:)

@ Eumel: That's a very good point and one of the reasons for my intention to give it a more smooth look.:)

@ ObiGert: Yes! A very busy weekend! :scream:

And I'm afraid that it will be an even more busy Monday, so only with a little luck I can show some progress this evening.

So I hurry now to be back soon!! :bounce:

-sabrina, always struggling with Mondays

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128959810_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1128959810_large.jpg)

Ok, here is a little update of Flossy.
I decided to give here a more smooth look and not building such a terrifying monster. The basic message of the story is, that a lonely creature is coming to the lighthouse,
attracted by the foghorn, to find another creature of it's species, a compagnion, a mate. I think Flossy should impress just through the huge size, the sudden appearance and the troubled water...

Still to do (as soon as I find the time):

- reworking the eye region
- adding some teeth (but more the vegeterian kind)
- adjusting the maps ( a little more bump, some scars ...)

and then I start with the water, the sea around Flossy should be turbulent...


-sabrina

[gu]

wonderful scene! but you´ve finished the modelling?

[madshooter]

Oh my god this is simply Awesome:thumbsup: You have achieved very nice wet feel on her skin:)

I'm really impressed, this is truly spectacular:thumbsup:

[Gunilla]

Indeed very nice texturing here - you've done a great job with her :thumbsup:

[CrackleWax]

Hiya Sabrina,


great skin and wetlook!

awaiting the turbulent waterwork, which should add a lot to the image!

Obi

[Zapan]

Oh my :eek: :eek:

That's truely awesome :applause:
Veeeery good work on textures and all the the rendering is spectacular
Congratulations... Can't wait to see more

Respect Sabrina :bounce: :bounce:

[suk-grigorij]

Don't listen to Zapan (no offemce, mate) abou the eyes and teeth. Keep your modell geometry as it is. You don't any extra stuff here. Like your textures.:thumbsup:

[adel3d]

Hey,
good progress and nice job so far!

[alancamara]

Amazing update Sabrina,:bounce: I really liked so much. Congrats :thumbsup:

[ihamid]

hei Sabrina
i really like the WET texture on it :thumbsup:! very cool! hmm i think i like the over all expression on it face ..like crying out of loneliness! if u make its eye sadder ;) i think it will heighten the emotion!! well done ..and cheers!

[Lemog]

I can't imagine better for her... texturing P.E.R.F.E.C.T. :thumbsup:

I really love the wet material... really good... very realistic...

CONGRATULATIONS... CONGRATULATIONS... CONGRATULATIONS... CONGRATULATIONS... :buttrock:

[madshooter]

Believe me I cannot stop myself watching textured flossy again and again:)

Once again congragulations:thumbsup: very nice job

[Grin3d]

Awesome texturing work, Sabrina :bounce:
What's next (?) ... uff :eek:

[eddieellis]

what a great render man.. the texturing is supurb

[coCoKNIght]

magnificent! how did you achieve that wet look on it's skin, totally cool.
i think the rear fin should be thinner, other than that, that thing's REAL! :eek:

[Goul]

nice rendering/shading work :thumbsup:

[Gangstashers]

AWSOME MAN!

I wont ever go and swim again!



sheherryar

[gardogg]

Wow, that is looking incredibly realistic! Great job. The only thing that I would suggest is making the tail fin thinner and more "fin-like."

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Beautifull render..waaaa! ... As if it's there :thumbsup:.


:bounce:

[Grin3d]

Wow, that is looking incredibly realistic! Great job. The only thing that I would suggest is making the tail fin thinner and more "fin-like."

I'm agree with that :wip: ... think about this suggest, Sabrina.
Roman.

[bobzilla]

First, very nice work. I love this kind of stuff!

Second, I appologize for not reading every post, so I hope I'm not repeating anyone.

There was a movie (loosely) based on this story, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. Effects done by Ray Harryhausen. He had a different take on it because his animal had to move on land.

One thing he did in the movie that I thought was a good idea, was the scene with the lighthouse took place at night, so most of the animal was in silohoutte. Just an idea...

The animal's skin is looking nice, too. As others have said, I wouldn't add any wrinkles. I might add some barnacle/algae discoloration like you see on whales. That might break up the texture a bit and make him (her) blend into the environment more naturally.

Look forward to more updates...

[gardogg]

Seeing this now, I'm glad you didn't add wrinkles like I had suggested earlier. I was wrong on that one.

[(o)ne]

yes, looks great :)

[daWinky]

:eek: uuuups, so many replies - that's really great :bounce: :bounce:



@ Gus_clifton: Thank's Gus! There are still some adjustments necessary for Flossy's face and then I go to "model" the turbulent water...

@ madshooter: Wow, that's a great compliment, thank's!

@ Gunilla: Thank's! I'm happy that the unwrapping part is done!

@ ObiGert: Glad that you like it! I should begin with the water soon, cause it's really important for the mood of the scene and first I have to familiarize myself with some particle flow setups...

@ Zapan: Wow, thank's for these nice words!

@ Grigorij: I'm very eased that you like this interpretation of Flossy cause I know that you are familiar with Bradbury's story! Thank's a lot!

@ adel3d: Thank's for dropping by and your nice comment!

@ denverbz: Thank's for your ongoing support!!

@ yunisirees: Yes, I still have to do some work on the eyes. Thank's for your reply!

@ Lemog: Merci beaucoup !

@ Grin3d: Thank's! After some adjustments of Flossy I want to start with the water...

@ eddieellis: Thank's for dropping by!

@ coCoKNIght: You're right, I will take the fin to my list of things that needs additional work...

@ Goul: Thank's!

@ Gangstashers: Haha, thank you!

@ gardogg: Cheers!

@ DimitrisLiatsos: Glad that you like it!

@ bobzilla: You mentioned some good points, I'm already thinking of a nightshot and give it a try when I come to lighting...

@ (o)ne: Thank's for your reply!


I'm really happy about this great support and eased that you like the look of Flossy!:love:

-sabrina

[gpepper]

great job on the monster ! very nice update ! :thumbsup: :bounce: :thumbsup:

[makaron]

Flossy really seems to cry out of loneliness... I feel with her... :cry: *sobbing* a bit... the mood and the calm sea are reinforce that sadness...
but I´m looking forward to see the wild sea later on... :bounce:

[SONIC-X]

Your creature is looking wonderfull.Very nice texturing,it is looking great.

[Eumel]

Hi daWinky,


great update, frightening monster. :thumbsup:

I agree to the preposters, the fin is to thick. The very last end of flossy should be very thin.

[daWinky]

@ gpepper, makaron, Sonic-X and Eumel: Thank's for your nice comments!!!:) :)

I'm a little busy now but I hope I can work on some details - as the mentioned fin - and show the result soon.

Stay tuned!:wavey:

-sabrina

[][ndy]

Impressive work you have done there Sabrina. Especially the wet shader you put on "Flossy" looks very nice.
The whole scenario reminds me of a photo I have seen once: A man is coming out of a lighthouse and in the background is a giant wave coming towards to him...

Keep up the good work and good luck for the challenge!

[fiftyfive]

awsome shader, really nice, looking , i think the only thing that looks a tad off is that back fin as some one allready said. but asides from that its great work. keep it up

[CGAngel(3d)]

I like your water :thumbsup: !!!

[daWinky]

@ Daniel, fiftyfive and CGAngel: Thank's for dropping by and your kind support!:wavey:

Daniel, I've seen this really spectacular photo too:eek: , I think it's one of these once-in-a-lifetime pictures that goes around the world...and best of all is for me that the man closed the door just in time...:)

-sabrina

[aliasali]

wouuff! its turning out really good,beutiful render!:thumbsup:

[][ndy]

Yes, that is the photo I am speaking of... poor guy!

[Eumel]

[ndy']Yes, that is the photo I am speaking of... poor guy!


][ndy, do you mean this photo http://www.leuchtturm-info.de/ss_sturm.htm ?

Take a look to the story of the photo, written on this linked page.

Language: German!
For all other a very short and lazy translation:

...
The photographer Jean Guichard chartered a heli to shoot a picture of a lighthouse in stormy water.
The lighthousekeeper Theodore Malgorn heard the heli and went out to check what happened.
Right now the monster wave arose. He could not see it. not until he saw the spray, he turned and gets back into the lighthouse and smashed the door back into the frame in the very last moment.
He survived.

For Guichard it was the shot of his Life. For Malgorn it was only another storm with the additionally event of getting close up to hell (to death) as possible.

Please take notice: The observer changed the objekt!!

....

I beg you pardon, the translation is pretty free style. More a renarration than a translation.

[ChristianHammer]

This is going to be great. Feel like it needs some human interaction, like maybe a lighthouse keeper taking photos or something. But it is great!

[daWinky]

@ Eumel: Thank's for this link:) . It's really a spectacular photograph!


This is going to be great. Feel like it needs some human interaction, like maybe a lighthouse keeper taking photos or something. But it is great!

@ HammaJamma: Thank's for the nice words:) . I've already thought of a lighthouse keeper in the scene, but I'm afraid he will not be very visible due to the scale of the scene. Perhaps I can add a little boat on the run...we will see. Thank's for this suggestion!:wavey:

-sabrina

[Climax]

• Es sieth sehr gut aus! :D shÖn lange keine wÖrt auf deuth gescriben, hoffenlich mache ich mir verstenbar! :scream:
Good progress, i have been following this thread for a while now, but somehow i hadn't subscribed, now I am! nice to meet you Sabrina, good work! i'll stick around to see more!
Tcshüß! :beer:

[ThierryS]

Very nice render and shading Sabrina, this is looking like a picture.
You can tell us all now, where did you take this snapshot? :scream: hehe. You're one of the lucky to have seen Nessie hey?

Good work:bounce:

[ali-rahimi-shahmirzadi]

Hi. Nice work, very cool and creative style. keep on rocking. good luck.:thumbsup:

[claudiojordao]

Ahhhhh! What a beautiful image Sabrina! It feels so good looking at it... thanks!

[SoniaNotRed]

Oh! :eek:
Great texturing! :applause:

*anxiously waiting for crashing waves*
Er... You're still gonna make them, right?

[daWinky]

@ Climax: Nice that you looked in here and glad that you like it:) .

And I can understand your German...with just a little fantasy:D ! Danke schön!


@ Thierry: No, it's a pity, but I've never seen Nessie...only sometimes having alive nightmares:scream: ...Thank's for the compliment!


@ ali_rahimi_3d: Thank's for dropping by and your support!:)


@ claudio_jordao: Oh, I have to thank you...!:wavey:


@ Sonia: Thank you, and I'm preparing to churn up the water! Just a question of spare time...So stay tuned!:bounce:


-sabrina

[CrackleWax]

errrr,


it's just that...

page fifteen looks empty without your update...

Obi

[daWinky]

errrr,


it's just that...

page fifteen looks empty without your update...

Obi

I see, you want to put the screws on me:scream: !

So I think I have to make a little 'before-weekend' update just for you.:)

Of course I will send then all the crits for overhasting update and improper work directly to you.:twisted:


-sabrina

[keetmun]

Holy crap...this is the first time I'm looking at your thread, and although I don't know what your concept is I like what I see...very nice render, I envy people who can do fluids so well!

Cheers, I'm subscribed to see more!
:buttrock:

[CrackleWax]

I see, you want to put the screws on me:scream: !

So I think I have to make a little 'before-weekend' update just for you.:)

Of course I will send then all the crits for overhasting update and improper work directly to you.:twisted:


-sabrina

judging by your work on this challenge and the support you're getting I'll take my chances and will gladly share some of those crits ;o)

ObiImpatient, ObiApologize

[daWinky]

Hi Keetmun,

thank's for dropping by and you don't know what a great compliment you made concerning the water:) ! It's my first big water and I needed almost a week just to make a shader reacting reasonable to the lighting and the later coming fog. And with the major work on the water I'm just starting now:scream: . So I'm very glad about your positive feedback!


judging by your work on this challenge and the support you're getting I'll take my chances and will gladly share some of those crits ;o)

ObiImpatient, ObiApologize

:D :D OK, I understand, no way to come out of this, so you will have your update today! :) Have a nice weekend!

-sabrina

[Versiden]

that's so realistic.. great job on the water. I like the "wet" feel to the skin also.. well done

[daWinky]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1129310217_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/8733/8733_1129310217_large.jpg)

So here is a little 'before-weekend-wip'update. I've made some minor changes at Flossy, still something to do, but this should work for now.
The next steps are more changes on the water, I need some waves, splashes and foam...

-sabrina

[alancamara]

How i said during the contest, i think that you are going to the great scene:bounce:. Are you thinking to do the water like the concept? :thumbsup:

[makaron]

just spectacular... :applause:

[gardogg]

Nice improvement on the tail. I would rotate and position the tail so that it catches the light like the body is in order to make it look wet. Right now, it looks dry. This update looks almost photoreal! The least realistic looking thing in the shot is the terrain. Maybe you can add some big boulders or grass or something to make the terrain look more realistic. Great work so far!

One more thing: I think it could be cool if you give the tail some sss and/or transparency to get across the idea that it is a slightly translucent fin. You could have some viens and fibers showing through the skin of the tail like a real fin would look.

Here's an image to describe what I'm trying to explain in words

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/sep02/k9948-1i.jpg

Hope these crits help!

[Zapan]

Clap clap clap :applause:

Really gorgeous Sabrina , every time I look these pics I almost fall from my chair...

The background fog gives a really nice atmosphere like a rainy morning ... :eek: stunning !
About that in fact , it could be cool to add some fog clouds just above the water... well just something poping in my mind.

Continue this incredible work Sabrina :)

[Digital_Rebellion]

Hey, me visiting again. And as usual, your updates never disappoint me :thumbsup: Great to see Flossy heading straight towards Spectacularity :D Thanks heaps for visiting my thread.

[vampeta]

Hi Sabrina,

I just found this Thread :eek:!

You are doing some relay awesome work here!
Great skills in modeling and texturing and the scene is set up perfect.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

P.s. Viel Glück und viele Grüße aus Düsseldorf.
Cheers :beer: Alex

[MD.Tangir]

hay.. bott,Nice concept.wish u good luck.:thumbsup:

[mmoir]

Hey Sabrina,

I haven't been to the cg talk site in a while, and I see your see creature is looking excellent:thumbsup: . Great job on this,looks very convincing.

[CrackleWax]

daWinky,

thnx for saving my weekend!

the sky has a kinda foggy look to it, which is really good, but shouldn't the horizon be more blurry then? On the other hand, I like the sharp horizon in this image a lot and we're not talking about real life scenes here, are we?

Obi

[velascodearmas]

I like the water a lot. Nice turbulent/erratic effect. Maybe make a more dramatic sky in the background?

[Gunilla]

I like the mood in this sky - it emphasis the loneliness feel - really great. Coloring is superb also :)

[phildog]

First of great work.
i have some crits too.

1. i agree with gardogg the first thing i noticed straight away is that it looks real and good
but a real and good/nicely textured statue. So it needs some sub surface effects on the skin.
just some ambient texture. not to make it lighter as such because its light enough, but darker in some areas, just especially the 'contact' areas near the water need to be darker,and where the body is thickest which is the same for....

2. ...some translucency in the skin. Brightening up the thinner parts of the creature and
darkening the thicker parts with some nice warm (blood) like color to the terminator.

3. i'm a bit scared for your composition too. If you try to include too much you will make
a common error i have seen in these competitions and that is a big flat 'landscape' picture
taken from far away to show everything. if done like that it will look flat and boring. It would be nice to place the viewer 'inside' the picture with a shorter lens (say atleast 25 or less)
which would enhance the size/effect of your creature. but may need some more effort to place your lighthouse and whatever else you have worked on (and no doubt are attached to) into the scene.
hope this helps. good luck
nice work
Phil

[daWinky]

I'm still hooked to have this great support!:bounce:


@ Versiden: Thank's for your kind words!

@ denverbz: That's very nice,thank's:wavey: ! And yes, I think the water should come nearer to the concept, I hope it will give all this a more dynamic look...

@ makaron: Thank's!!:)

@ gardogg: Good reference picture and I will keep it in mind for the final touch of Flossy concerning the bone structure...but no trancparency I think, Flossy is not a Guppy...

@ zapan: Thank's for your nice words:) . And good point with the fog. The overall fog takes a lot of the contrast, so more seperate fog clouds are a good idea...

@ Digital_Rebellion: Thank's for the visit...!!

@ vampeta: Hi Alex, nice to see you here and thank's for the kind words!! Danke für die guten Wünsche aus Düsseldorf, ich bekomme sofort Lust auf einen Altstadtbummel...:beer: ich grüsse zurück aus Erkelenz!!!

@ MD.Tangir: Thank's for the good wishes!

@ mmoir: Nice to see that you are back!:bounce:

@ ObiGert: Hope you had a good weekend:) ! Hmm, the fog is still very wip, but of course you're right with the horizon. I will struggle with this later...perhaps a thing to do in post...

@ dvelasco: Thank's for dropping by! Yes, a more dramatic look would be fine, not only for the background. I work on it...

@ Gunilla: Thank's Gunilla, it's good to hear that you see something of the loneliness...:)


@ phildog: Thank's for your comments. I agree that Flossy needs some additional work, but don't think to use SSS:curious: ...Your absolutly right with the composition, looks to flat to me too and I'm still struggling to find a good point of view. So suggestions are very welcome...!



I have to start my week with the acquisition of a new monitor - the old one resigned this weekend and I'm going crazy with the current flickering one...hope to be back at work soon:wavey:

-sabrina

[monsitj]

arhh! man! your water is awesome! how long does it take for render? I like your mood of image , cloudy day! some point is the pose of monster can go better , it's tail can have more curve? don't know but there are time time to improve! good luck mate! great render!

[Eumel]

Hi daWinky,

great update. :thumbsup:

I can imagine.....
All but I hear flossy crying on loneliness.

Come on, daWinky, give us the lighthouse.

As pronounced, the water needs some modify to look more dramatic.
I think, add a groundswell with a really long wavelenth, and some reflections and deffractions caused from the land's end.

[phildog]

@ phildog: Thank's for your comments. I agree that Flossy needs some additional work, but don't think to use SSS:curious: .

why not? too much time/epensive? . maybe use a fake then? the last time i did that i used
a Stahlberg like fake .. but i'm sure there are heaps more out there now

trust me it needs it
(but its still excellent)

[daWinky]

@ Eumel: Glad that you like it:) . Of course I can put the lighthouse in the scene, but still not very dramatic...I'm working on the water eagerly...! Stay tuned:wavey:


@ phildog: :D :D ok, ok, I'll give it a try! It's not because of the rendertimes, I just thought this is not the kind of skin (and shader) that will need SSS...but of cause I can try it, you are quite convincing...but let me work on the water first...! Thank's for your support!:)


-sabrina

[madshooter]

Sabrina go go go... waiting for your next step:thumbsup:

[darkjedi1929]

Wow...nice composition. Just one piece of advice....tail is looking real stiff. Bend it slightly....

[SONIC-X]

Sibrina that looks realy great-so real ,your flossy texture is just great.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi Sabrina...u know i like very much your shading and feel. I 've noticed that u are trying to find a good persp angle. A humble idea is to put all in scene ..add boxes for what it still misses ..and the experiment with many cam angles...forget render for awhile and try to find that angle whichis perfect for u..(i don't know why but when i saw your concept PORTRAIT image came in my mind ..have u experimented at all with that kind of frame ?:bounce:

[daWinky]

@ monsitj and dark_jedi: Thank's for dropping by and you are both right about the tail, I will fix this later...:)

@ madshooter and Sonic-X: Thank's for your nice words!!:)

@ Dimitris: Hey, thank's for your suggestion. Struggling with a mad monitor I can not work now on details, so I'm looking for the right perspective...you're right:) ! I'm thinking of this portrait variation, I can upload this to show what I've tried so far...

-sabrina