The Journey Begins Challenge (3D) Entry: Eric Truong

[ecura]

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I'm going to keep this concept very simple. The story behind this image is about little Teo (a baby whale) set free to the big ocean. He's lost its way at birth and ended up at the coast of an island. Ever since the incident the local people have looked after this cute little friend. Unfortunately a new season is fast approaching, which means riding the high tides in the area is no longer possible. To save him, the locals help drive Teo out to the unforeseen big ocean, this set the beginning of a new adventure. Free to go find and reunite with his family, free to meet new friends and free to discover about the many unknowns throughout the journey.

[Genesisa]

i like your concept.. very cool and the style of drawing is great, but remember you gotta use sub surface scatering effects and all that stuff on the image ..

that will look awesome on whater, the light coming behind it. ill be looking at this thread. good luck :) and have lot of fun

[ecura]

Thanks Genesisa, yep I had a similar thought as what you had in mind. SSS seems to be the way to go. I'm thinking of having a mix of soft and hard plastic look and feel to this work. Much is required experimenting. Hopefully it'll turn out as to what I visualise in my head.

[ecura]

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Just some quick backdrop landscape sketches to setup the environment. Still think the bottom middle one (also represented in the original concept) works best. A bold island that shows the water level decrease as mentioned from the story. Feel free to shout out your thoughts.

[ecura]

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A few concept of a small house which sits on the top of the hill.

[claudiojordao]

Hello ecura, I like very much your drawings... keep it on.

[Nomad]

This looks lovely :love: I like alot the small houses :thumbsup:
Good luck to you :bounce:

[Selina42]

You know what? I love these drawings and this world! -I want to go and live there! I'll be watching the development of this closely!

[arte-i45]

Hey I really like the building concepts you have here, they all have a unique feel while staying in the same style. Keep up the good work. :applause:

Matt :)

[Kjello]

I Really love the building and island concept you've got here, a very original and appealing style.

[ecura]

claudio_jordao: Thanks Claudio_jordao, apart from the 3D stuff, I do enjoy conceptual sketching, its fun nutting out what I visualise with my imagination and applying it onto paper. There will be more of it til its enough to get me started with the modelling side.

Nomad: My favourite small house concept sits on the top left hand. Is there one the you like in particular amongest the rest?

Selina42: Thanks, your thoughts and comments is very valuable. Keep an eye on it cause there will be a little bit more of these sketches floating around.

mmbenya: Will try my best while having fun. Thanks.

Kjello: Thanks.... that is the way I think and draw... hee hee.

[ecura]

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Don't know if I will be using any of these water vessel as a backdrop, but if I do then its there as a reference when I come to the modelling phase.

[mmoir]

Hey Eric,

You have some nice sketches going on here:thumbsup: . I like the story and look forward to the wip's on this. The image has a happy feel to it.

[ecura]

Hi mmoir, I'm glad to mention the image has a happy feel to it and that is exactly what I'm trying to achieve. A happy journey with lots of laughter's and smiles.

[ecura]

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Playing around to make little Teo as cute as possible. Quiet satisfied with the one in the middle. Anyone got any suggestion to make this whale more cute? Happy to hear from you.

[vfxluc]

very nice story. i like the whale... it's inocent and cute.

[oceanbluesky]

Hey like your island concept sketches, especially those in the lower corners -- particularly the left side, which looks like a twisted tree. Very funky.

[Nikolay]

Good sketch! Good luck to you!:)

[ecura]

vfxluc: I'm no story teller but at least I'm glad you like it. Thanks.

ceanbluesky: Yep that is a twisted tree. I've tried to push for an ancient oriental look with a small house sitting on the branch. Thanks.

Nikolay: Thanks, I like sketch but I think the next focus will be on modelling. Good luck too you as well.

[ecura]

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This is little Teo in shaded wireframe. Still have yet to position the flaps.

[makaron]

very cute little whale... :bounce:

[MVDB]

hey Eric!
very cute model, looks much better than the sketch! :thumbsup:

keep going!

[mahmoud_ouf]

hi Eric ,
I really like this thread ..
the idea , the sketches and the model ..
very good .. GOOD LUCK

[luigithekid]

Cute images!
I like the top left island and top middle house. As for the boat, I like the middle left.
The whale model is really good!

[Nakary]

Hi Erik, simple but very appelaing concept, I really like it, reminds me a little of Nemo, go for it. Clean and neat modeling too, best of lucks.

Richard.

[ecura]

makaron: Did I hear the word VERY CUTE? Looks like I'm on track. Thanks!



MichaelMotion: VERY CUTE? I’m hearing things again, hee hee. Thanks.



mahmoud_ouf: Thanks, the progress seems to be working very well. So far so good. Probably will hit a brick wall somewhere and somehow along way, and when that happens I’m sure the comments I get will be very valuable.



luigithekid: Thanks for the feedback on the ideas you like, very helpful in making my choices.



Nakary: Trying to keep it all simple. Thanks!

[ecura]

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Here is little Teo without the wireframe.

[theodoru]

Ohh so cute! You have some wonderful drawing skills and it looks like your modeling skils are as good as well. Great job on little Teo!

[arte-i45]

Hey Eric, great start on the modeling, Teo is looking great! :thumbsup:

Matt :)

[ecura]

apocryph: It would be good to master both illustration and modelling. Its along the lines of what I want to achieve (among with many other artist around here as well, that is why its so good to be here). hee :)

mmbenya: Teo is winning a lot of fame! Thanks.

[ecura]

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This is the 3D wireframe version of a small house that sits on top of the island. I like the form of this one from my sketches and decided to stick with it. Slight structural changes here and there and this is what it looks like in 3D.

[ecura]

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And this is the non wireframe for a better look.

[Selina42]

Really lovely model! I really think youre getting the style of the illustration across which is great! Keep up the good work!

[megabytes2004]

thats a cute whale. Nice house model u got there, im sure it would look great with textures.

cheers!!!
megabytes2004

[ecura]

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I pull all the elements apart to showcase how this model was done. Hopefully this breakup will help anyone who wants to understand more of the modeling side. It's really basic bits and pieces which makes up the model.

[ecura]

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And here is the complete look of the model put together.

[luigithekid]

That house is looking awesome! Great modeling!
Waiting for the island...

[oceanbluesky]

neat ship Eric, can't wait to see textures...like its unorthodox design good luck!

[ecura]

Selina42: The illustrated sketches helps a lot. hee

megabytes2004: Hopefully my texturemap skills can live upto my modelling standard. Thanks!

luigithekid: Thanks, the island is coming... keep an eye on it.

oceanbluesky: ha ha ha, with those roof top and strings attached to it this house does certainly look like a ship.

[ecura]

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Here is the basic shape of the island. Possibly will add a tree to give it a little bit of life.

[ecura]

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And here is the non wireframe.

[Selina42]

I have nothing but praise! Soooo looking forward to seeing your texturing! If its up to the standard of your modelling its going to be pretty sweet!

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