Spectacular 3D Entry: Stanislaw Marek

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133287553_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133287553_large.jpg)

first concepts for all characters in the scene

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133296605_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133296605_large.jpg)

3 steps of modeling: low poly modeling+texturing for displace map+rigginng and then i was collapse the elements with torbosmooth. 3 step-detalied modeling

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133296854_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133296854_large.jpg)

3 steps of modeling: low poly modeling+texturing for displace map+rigginng and then i was collapse the elements with torbosmooth. 3 step-detalied modeling + external objects like details on the skin

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133298746_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133298746_large.jpg)

very detailed texture for difuse and bump map in 6000px x 6000px resolution.
i was making samples in external files - for final render i will use bigger texture

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133299019_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133299019_large.jpg)

for first plane character i use textures in 4000x4000 resolution, for far plan characters in 2000 rsolution.

for enviroment i use many textures and procedural maps

for background matepainting

[SILMAETH]

Very good modeling and texturing;
Though I think you could have optimized the UV layout of your 6k texture so you get even more details, too many lost pixels.
Anyway the result is really beautiful, good luck

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133299742_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133299742_large.jpg)

just a test :)

[al assiri]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
good luck

[3dmiao]

:thumbsup: wow really great job!, I like the crocodile, and the color of the sketch, amazing detail! cann't wait to see more~ good luck Staszek!

[alvin-cgi]

same as above.:)

[rattlesnake]

oh my god..this one is going amazing!! wow, cant wait man...simply rocks!:bounce::applause:

[Staszek]

thanks all:)

yes i could take more place on this texture but i dont have time now because is so much to doo :)

[dannyfalch]

WOW!

Fantastic job!
progress, modeling and textures are excelent!
congrats and good luck!

[Zongo]

damn it, i wish i could use zbrush!
simply amazing work.... :applause:

[ilusiondigital]

O - U - T - S - T - A - N - D - I - N - G

[jddog]

impressive... looks very impressive !
jdd

[eddieellis]

dude, that is awsome.. if you can get it finished in time i think you got a great chance of running of with 1st prize. :bowdown:

Do you use max ?... if so when doing the displacement, what sub div do you use in Turbosmooth ?.... and how much is relient on bump mapping ?

[tuck]

looking good so far... sure that they are gonna look great at the finishline...:bowdown:

[Gunilla]

Great work! Have you done all this since yesterday!? :eek:
Looking really good so far!

[Climax]

• Wonderfull modeling and texturing, many artist entered the challenge in this last days to blast, but i guess it is also strategy :) keep it up pal, it promises a great final image!

[Staszek]

thank you all.

its shame but i was just worry that sombody can make slimar crocodille or scene etc.. it wasnt tactics move :)

Yes i was use z brush but not for final details...its too many pollygons. most of details i was made on the textures.

but the finish its very far for me ... day and night work(fun):)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133530650_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133530650_large.jpg)

i have to render it with default renderer, no raytrace, no global illumination, no mentalray, my comp cannot stand it.. shame :(

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133530913_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133530913_large.jpg)

i was use most of 1-2 spot lights with couple omni for feake better light effect

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531075_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531075_large.jpg)

couple funny layers for better colors and contrast and integration of elemnts

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531197_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531197_large.jpg)

first plan render

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531284_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531284_large.jpg)

second plan renders1

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531409_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531409_large.jpg)

3rd plan rendering

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531701_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531701_large.jpg)

exited little boy - good position for obserwation

[Wytze]

You are a Freaking texturegod man:drool:

i am simply stunned by your beautiful textures
and the models are exellent as well:thumbsup:

can't wait to see the Final

Spectacular 3d (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?threadid=283168)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531884_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133531884_large.jpg)

chracters in the trees - hide and wach

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532011_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532011_large.jpg)

legion etrangere

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532160_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532160_large.jpg)

water splash!!!!!

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532417_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133532417_large.jpg)

its not what i expect but i just can make it better in 2 days.. i dindt sleep 3 last days - working on this...rendering, fatal errors :)etc.. - i just have to finish this.

Most important to me is the emotions of the characters in the scene - i hope i made it!

[Staszek]

the final image will be in 2000x3000 px resolution. story is not finished because i dont have talent to write especially in english:) so i ask my friend Przemyslaw Radziszewski to help me out. :) biiig thx Przemek

[GI-JOe2k]

just... I.M.P.R.E.S.S.I.V.E! :bowdown: great picture!

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133533980_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133533980_large.jpg)

i just have to render the refractions :)

[eddieellis]

its awsome mate, but i don think there is alittle too much water, it kindda distracts you from what is going on and all that lovely detail

[Staszek]

that true! i just wake up and now i see how many mistakes i have made - water i 1st what i have to work with. composition on right side needs more work to.

[eddieellis]

why not try reduceing the water and using a DOF shot

[(o)ne]

Staszek, that's awesome :applause:

[mmoir]

Stanislaw,

Very impressive image, the character is very well done:thumbsup: :thumbsup: . I find it a little to busy to see things cleary but the struggle in the image is portrayed well . Good job and good luck.

[revoltkid]

I'm used to high quality of Staszek's work, he's such talented artist. This one is no exception. Crocodile for the win! :)

Good luck, mate!

Srogi pokaz talentu i umiejetnosci, wygrasz to, chlopaku! :P

[fgdf]

Great job so far Stan!!
Narazie nie ma co krytykować i oby tak pozostało Powodzenia!

[beelow]

Wow, I am just shocked, to see this image! you may want to lessen the water your focus gets kinda lost with all of them elements going on it this guy wrestling a crock. Cool stuff! Hope to see this one finished!:thumbsup:

[jdsb]

WHAT? holy S$##$, wtf !thats wrong:scream:
thats hmm....STUNNING:scream::eek:

[Staszek]

OH DAM...i left rendering of water for night and i wake up and its rendered only 20% of image...dam i have to render this with minimum quality.. it is too bad - i have to hurry up

[idflood]

Wow, last pict is just awsome. :thumbsup:
I hope you will have enough time to finish it how you want :)

[Jaba153]

stass! great work !! there's maybe too much information everywhere maybe too much water...the expression on that guy is really good!! also the croc' on the background but the sky looks too saturated.. in any case ther's a really spectacular accion! you almost finish ..go!!:beer:
jaba

[raultabajara]

te textuire of the alligator is very good
but the wather hide the scene... use less wather.. (can be better) :)

[Staszek]

- error -

[Staszek]

almost 100% zoom (but the quality of this jpg is low)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740243_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740243_large.jpg)

sorry ..2 before was old images..
almost 100% zoom (but the quality of this jpg is low)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740300_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740300_large.jpg)

almost 100% zoom (but the quality of this jpg is low)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740405_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740405_large.jpg)

almost 100% zoom (but the quality of this jpg is low)

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740470_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133740470_large.jpg)

almost 100% zoom (but the quality of this jpg is low)

its final image shots

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133741500_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133741500_large.jpg)

for the las minutes i was work on this very hard..

i was work on it about 3 weeks - because i had to work on trial version of max and z brush.
i wish i could use full xsi for water ( normaly im work in xsi foundain)

I had lot of time for thinking about history and details and emotions what i want to show. I spend whole days for studing crocodile anatomy, waching animal movies, how the water is behave in situations like this.

i hope you like it.

[Staszek]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133741777_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/11/9161/9161_1133741777_large.jpg)

I have never thought that I , as a human being, could explode with such a unbelievable, spectacular power. I am very simple man, so I will tell it simple words. Some years ago I had to run away from my sweet Scotland and hide in Africa. That was tough time for brave people. European armies were fighting against each other to still from primitive Africans their lands.
I joined La Légion étrangère. You could find there worst jailbirds from entire Europe. No fear, no mercy, that was our philosophy, simple but enough to survive. We had to fight against English, German, Spanish and Dutch armies, but danger were hidden everywhere. Scorpios, snakes, wild cats and local , black cruel warriors.
It was December, last month I had a contact with civilisation of white people. We were preparing ourselves to the next battle against German army. We had some Africans in our troops. They used to guide us across a jungle. We were walking during dark night to surround enemies camp and suddenly first shots from nowhere killed tens of our soldiers. It was a trap. We tried to defend but it was to late. I was injured and lost consciousness. I remember that Germans appear to check if all of us are killed. And than the darkness change into the day. Arrows carrying a fire killed Germans. Nobody should trust Africans during those times.
I am not aware how many days I laid there. When I woke up, I were naked. Everything around were terribly stinking. I run away from this hell before hyena from voracious pod ate my body. I were hunting for small insects to survive. Next day I found dead body of other legionary and took his clothes.
I am not aware how many weeks I spent there, in the jungle. Walking like a blind , trying to find somebody who could help me to come back to civilisation . Most of my time in jungle I had to be concentrated on watching all, living creatures. Like a judge I divided them into two groups. First one consist of those, that I could easily change into
the food, whatever it means. Next group is an organisation of killers that
would like to eat me.
I went east. One day I reached a river and decided to swim across. I went of water and realize how lucky I were. River were full of crocodiles. It was strange all them were just watching me, like they were waiting for something, for some kind of sign from someone. But from whom? This answer appear immediately, together with a huge crocodile that moved out from bushes. All sounds of jungle just disappeared. Not even one bird were enough brave to sing. Total silence. I could here only sounds of little waves on the
river, wives that were caused by tens of hungry crocodiles. I met most dangerous king of crocodiles. I have heard about him before.
I thought that is again the end. Alone in wild jungle surrounded by crocodiles.
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. And than those bushes started to shake.
That was like another light of hope that flashed in the dark of black scenario.
Silent warriors of Kukurbba tribe step on crocodiles land. I thought that I was safe, but than I realize that this tribe hate white skin soldiers. The one with a sword, tall black warrior ask me if I want to die before or after crocodile. What could I say. I said that I would like to fight against crocodile. And that the winner of this duel should be set free.
Kukurbba warriors were discussing but finally agreed. I moved and the crocodile started to run. I were following him till it jumped to the small lake. Than I realise my self that I am armless. Warriors took place around the lake like audience in ancient colloseum waiting for blood. The crocodile turn to me and looked at me the way someone hungry is looking at the food on a plate, that was brought by lazy waiter.
Any way I had no choice. I shouted „No fear, no mercy” and jumped into the lake. Crocodile opened its mouth and moved to me. But it was too late for him. I received for this moment spectacular, huge power. I jumped on crocodile back and strike my fingers in to its hard skin. I pulled and took apart huge piece of its skin.
Crocodile turned its body up site down and pressed me to a bottom of the lake. I could not breathe. I thought this is the end. Once more I discover in me those unbelievable power and again strike my hand into crocodiles body. My fingers touched its heart. So I squeezed them and pulled. I had its heart in my right hand.
That was my most spectacular battle in my entire live, my friends.

[revoltkid]

Finally you did it Staszek, well done! :-)

Now you've got to survive the voting ;) Good luck, fingers crossed!

[jdsb]

OH man, you have my vote and utmost respect.this is brutal:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Staszek]

big thx :)

[maurodelia]

the aligator are amazing ! Excelent texture !

[Fahrija]

THIS definetely looks spectacular!

Congrats for finishing and good luck, dude!





regards
fahrija


.

[GonzaloGolpe]

Spectacular image!:thumbsup: Good luck to you!

[authentic]

Impressive work. Good luck for judging.

[Agent Quinn]

I had to register to say that:

This
is
SPECTACULAR.

[parasolarz]

Excellent job, Stachu!!! I see huge piece of really hard work. Texturing & modelling are great, like always. There are so many details which we found zooming the picture... i like it ;) Very dynamic composition and interesting color palette.
Only really great artists can freeze dynamic motion, feelings and atmosphere in once ...and You did it :) I feel threat of that place and determination of the soldier in his survival fight.
This is the most spectacular scen i ever seen. This is for sure the first prize.
GOOD LUCK!

[Luk77]

You did it Stachu! Congratulations! I like that scene very much, especially the soldier's face. Looks very realistic for me. Good luck with judges! I hope You win! :)

[gpepper]

http://www.americanicon.com/images1/swolf.jpg

amazing great !

[claudiojordao]

Ok Staszek, I'm gonna cry now.
In fact, I'm gonna jump off the first brigde I see.
My God... I... I... man... what have you done? You've completely ruin my career.
I'm not gonna tell you how good your work is and things like that... no... I won't... no... live me alone... I'm gonna leave now... I'm crying... and I'm leaving.
Just one more thing: You have my vote, but I hate you.

[eddieellis]

Hey Man that is so much better with less water... its looking awsome dude :bowdown:

[herq]

Wow great job Staszek, its very spectacular image,excelent modeling and details, very

tableau, realy very very good. Action, so many details, tension all thats makes that history

is so interesting.
Pozdrwienia z Krakowa Stachu :) Obraz naprawde super !! Good Luck !

[mosconariz]

Another WOW!
really

[Staszek]

thx all! i have a big problem on 100% of upload final image i had error.. i have to upload from beginning...

[gardogg]

Oh wow, how did I not see this entry? Amazing! So much detail. Just wow. Nice work!

[Steve-h]

That's a kick arse alligator dude! and a very nice render.....well done.

:applause:

[SILMAETH]

Very good image! I like a lot the illustration look.
Congratulation and good luck!

[vampeta]

Dam... :banghead:I totaly missed this thread:banghead::banghead:

The end result of all your work ist just Awesome!

Congratulations!
:beer: Alex

[makaron]

just a spectacular image... :applause:
and a good story to it...

[beelow]

This has the goodness, very impressive image, best of luck to you!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bern_20]

cool job dynamic scene

Powodzenia

[theuni]

Hi,

congrats.... this is really a masterpiece... you got my vote for sure!!!

[ThierryS]

So full of energy, incredible details, just wonderful man:applause: Congrats on a stunning piece!!:thumbsup: :bounce:

Good luck for the judging!

[arturro]

What to say...
pelen szacuneczek... na prawde great:)

[Gunilla]

Wow - your final turned out just amazing! Good luck with the jury and good luck with the awaited baby :thumbsup: :)

[adel3d]

wow masterpieces work:applause: :thumbsup:
Congrats for the final !
Good luck!!!

[rept0r]

Thats a fine piece of work, outstanding compostion and details in this one, congrats man :thumbsup:
Best luck mate :)

[Vencedor]

The power of nature is presented the way I can feel pain of both participants of the duel. It is not fantasy it looks like real fight and passion. It looks like baroque paintings:applause:

[Vencedor]

I love that passion of both participants of this duel. Nature at its best. Your work looks like baroque paintings in case of dynamics but much more realistic. It could be good to have on the wall in proper ! size.

[Staszek]

Thx Premek you are the man. Big thx for help with the story!

[Atris]

Hi! Your work astounds by its realism! That makes a powerful impression on me. Really great job! Congratulations on your final image! I wish you good luck in the next stage! :)

[Hynol]

Gratz Stachu. I knew you can do it.

[Staszek]

Thx,

but i believe i could make it better :)

[chlywly]

This is simply amazing, I have to give you admiration for a very well executed concept, and although its busy I really enjoy the composition.

One thing thats most definitely lacking at this point, is a sense of real space though.
Everything, lighting/texture wise seems to be too bland.

I think if you work on bringing out darker darks and better dark-midtown-highlight ratios, this piece will really come alive. At this point it kind of all seems too blurry and light.

[Staszek]

thats true.
i have made many technical mistakes.
i was tired, even before picture was better than finalimage in some ways.
lightening and contrast and perspective are the worse side of my illustration.

Background. In the left uper side of composition i want to show the hope and something positive in this horrible situation!:) he must survive! He remember his home.

The foreground. I want to show the tension and dark side of this place. He is almost closed in the cage... nature want to keep him and eat! Its not a fantasy - the junge is dangerous place -- nature killer instinct not sleep. :)

[soapy]

Wow super good work. Congratulations on a strong finish. Good luck!

[Vencedor]

I see Stachu, that there are people that look at your work with serious , technical criticism. That can give a lot of help for future. Any way its still the best picture.

[Deankovitch]

Staszek, Gratulacje !

Nice modeling great textures and very expressive moviments.
Good luck I hope you win some of the prizes.

[bern_20]

nice job
kiedy beda wyniki - wiesz może???
thx for opinion on my forum

[OmeN2501]

Staaaary - swieeetna praca - masakrycznie mi sie podoba :D Jak dla mnie zdecydowanie jestes na podium

[Staszek]

Big thx for my 4th runner up!! im so happy!!

Congratulations for all winners!!

[evanfotis]

Kudos for this awesome piece man!

I thought it was 2d initially....
What action and stimung...

[Gunilla]

Congrats, well done! :thumbsup:

[monsitj]

Congratulations ! very nice work!

[SirPhilip]

This is one of the most impressive and professionally executed examples of CG still art on here. I always love to see how people push tools past their assumed limits, but too bad ZBrush isn't part of his workflow. Good show!

[OmeN2501]

Jak dla mnie powinienes byc wyzej ;] Ale i tak serce rosnie ze az tylu Polakow punktuje w konkursie

Szczere gratulacje stary - swietna scenka

[Tranchefeux]

Hi, Congratulation for your price and your great image.
E.T :cool:

[Maxter]

Hi man, this is amazing...:thumbsup: Congratulations!!! :applause:

[fgdf]

SUPER gratulacje!! Polska górą jak dla mnie mogłeś być wyżej ,moze w następnym challange ?!!..czego Tobie i sobie zyczę ;) W.J.!!

[TedTerranova]

Love the action. Great idea and great image. Congratulations.

[GonzaloGolpe]

Congrats dude!:thumbsup:

[Climax]

CONGRATULATIONS STANISLAW!
good work! and surely a piece wich deserves to be among the best!
:applause::applause::applause:

[Staszek]

Big thx all and contgratulations too!!

It was pleasure to be in the challenge with you!
I hope we will see at next edition!! :)
:thumbsup:

Good luck!

[bern_20]

nice job staszek - one for all... all for one - good job

[Leonard]

Hi Stanislaw,

Can you please contact me (leonard@ballisticmedia.net) about your prize.

I have emailed you using the email you registered on CGTalk with and had the email bounced back. Please contact me immediately.

Thanks,

Leo

[evanfotis]

Hi Leo,
I bet a whole bunch of cgtalkers would promptly want to contact you for that:) :bounce:

And BTW, Get the new challenge ready soon!!!
WE need some new deadlnines to get us going...

[Staszek]

I send email to you Leonard, sorry for problem

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