The Journey Begins Challenge (3D) Entry: Stefan Gura

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141737980_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141737980_large.jpg)

I just try to thing about the topic. Do not know if this is the way I shoud go. But if yes please write me what U think about this two compositions. Which one U like and why.

[MVDB]

can you give us some kind of explanation of what is happening here exactly..

seems obvious there's gonna be a funeral, but what the story and where are they going..
I'm interested yes! right away! Catched my eye!

maybe try some more angles and show us what ya got, think there are more possibility's here..

Good job!
Best of luck on your challenge! :thumbsup:

[cgoz]

sad but true concept...nice idea.

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141750038_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141750038_large.jpg)

Just test for one of characters.

[hobo]

I think b. Why? Hard to say, but maybe because there is more contrast between the characters and the sky as opposed characters and the ground, and it sort of looks like you are looking to the direction that the deceased is traditionally better off to go to !!
Nice head btw, though you could look at the ear.

[tuck]

I love your style really original and beautiful!
looking forward to see your worlk!:thumbsup:

[authentic]

Oh what a head. Don't tell me you've just done it !! Impresive. So much personnality.
congrats.

[MVDB]

Indeed!
fantastic char! very cool
:thumbsup:

[Selina42]

Lovely character modelling - lovely concept! I was wondering if anyone would cover the idea of entering the afterlife as beginning of a journey and i have to say this idea is a really well thought out one -sad -yet due to the concept -also uplifting!

Have you decided which composition you'll go for? I think i like 'B' best...

[gpepper]

excellent modeling ! The character looks very expressive ! :thumbsup:

[cgoz]

wow.great modeling and face expression...

[mmoir]

Hey Stefan ,


Great looking model of your character he has great emotion to him although he maybe a little to waxy looking . I look forward to mor updates.

[JurajMolcak]

Very cinematic concept Stefan. With your skills this should work more than Honourable Mentions. And your character - oh my God... could we see your mesh? What is it, Zbrush all the way? Keep it up :thumbsup:

[metamesh]

yeah nice idea there, i would go with the second angle...much more dramatic to me... :) good luck!

[turner]

I like the character. Looking ancient Rome.

I prefer composition 'B' as a more of an intresting and vast background can be added.

turner

[Larsen]

Hey man, loved your spectacular entry all the way !

Can't wait to see more work from u with this challenge...well, about the concept i like it actually but the compo looks too flat to me, the second one is a lot better but it miss some background, you could try to put the camera more in front of the characters to make some kind of environnement behind them... just an idea, can't wait to see more....the modeling is really interesting here ;)

[monks]

very good modeling and rendering, ! :thumbsup: good style

[newellteapot]

The head is beautiful! I also find the concept very uplifting.
Good luck!

[glenn23]

wonderfully sad character. His expression is so natural and filled with restrained emotion. There's a whole story just in his face.
Beautiful.

[Geteken]

Like your idea

[ziriguidum]

wow! excelent start. see you later, man. good luck

[DimitrisLiatsos]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141750038_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141750038_large.jpg)

Just test for one of characters.


TEST?....:drool: :drool: :drool: ...test u say?....how will he look in final...?

[agou]

very nice rendering and good concept.

Keep it up!:thumbsup:

[AndreiSzasz]

nice work !
i prefer the B sketch :).
so ... keep up yhe good work

si bafta!

[kreuz]

i like your ideas , and models & textures are so marvelous so far , post some progress of making them here , i 'll be glad to learn:thumbsup:

[burpy]

Wow great modelling and shader so far! Awesome style, he looks really like an ancient greek or roman. Was this what you were going for?

I also prefer concept B, there's a lot more room for depth and contrast as you can see the background as well as some of the ground coming very close to the camera.

Keep it up!:)

[Lemog]

Nice to see you here another time Stefan... always beautiful work mate... for a test, it's already incredible of beauty... best of luck for you... I really like your idea... just GOOOOOO :thumbsup:


and continue to give us this kind of test-quality :scream: less will be not accepted... hahahaha

[alshakno]

WoW
i like this way
i will follow this one
good luck

[se7enthcin]

The character's face is very somber. I am liking the direction. I think the only thing that bothers me is the ear. I know this is a WIP so I will leave it at that.

Keep it up though! :thumbsup:

[marciowski]

Good!
Another very good Idea here! I love when I find one...
The model looks very good too.
I hope you finish!

Good Luck!

[rodrigoessinger]

The character is very good. Nice style.
About the composition, I prefer the second one. It's more on the mood.
The first one is nice, but there are those two characters on the right side... They are calling too much atention.

Your idea is very good!

Good Luck!

[Gnimmel]

I like the concept on this one, I had a similar idea before I settled on a much happier subject. As for your concept question, like everyone else, I also prefere concept B.
The head is looking very nice, my only crits would be the ear and waxy look, but both of these have been mentioned in previous posts.

Looking nice so far, good luck on this one.

Richard

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141995262_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1141995262_large.jpg)

Thanks all for nice words.I am happy to participate once again. Lot of names which I already have seen. Good luck to everybody. So this is test of second character. Hope U like it. It shoud be a Gipsy violin player / :o violin player-sounds familiar? :) / He plays the last song for dead body on his journey. If enybody has any doubts about my antry pleas write me. Thanks
Special Hallo to Oweron. Not lot of peoples here are from Slovakia. And congra to first place in pixel.

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142012145_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142012145_large.jpg)

positioning
Hej Hola!

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142340354_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142340354_large.jpg)

Player. Without mustache.

[MVDB]

Wow!
very cool model :thumbsup:
*waits for more*

[mahmoud_ouf]

your style is very coool ..
i like it ..keep going
GOOD LUCK

[Nothingness]

hey, sweet concept!

i love the first character!

But only about the second: are his eyes closed? Because they look funny!
cheers

::my entry:: (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?threadid=328661)

[lostcat]

Ahoj !

it's getting pretty moody already! I think you have a very solid start and the characters boots are simply gorgeously modelled... The guys face has a little slavish style wich is great! The whole idea is great ... keep up with the good work Stefan!

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142349919_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142349919_large.jpg)

first three heads together.
lostcat- Ahoj! Thanks. I happy U like his boots I played a lot with them.
Nothingness- His eyes are closed for now. But they woud not be opened wery wide on final /As I think about it now./ He is not sad, He is concentrated on musik in his head and ignores all around. So I tried to express it may be I am wrong.

Thanks And good luck to all.

[monks]

very good characters, good shapes, perhaps there's something wrong with the ear of the fat one on the right...as well, very good work :cool:

[JurajMolcak]

Ahoj stefan,
ha ha, there should be something around here in SVK. We both go for death theme with rainy mood. Something strange around here :beer: Your characters looks promissing. Don´t be too selfish and show us some wires... ha ha, just kidding, I am curious about topology. Cheers. Keep up good work!

[shahabp]

these characters are awesome,

my only problem is the concept which has not something special,

[BrianC]

NICE WORK!
I like the concept and I like more the characters...

between the two compositions (on your fist post) I like more the second...the idea its more clear

its looking great

good luck!

[D1S4ST3R]

I really like the characters. Fantastic personality. The two on the left look a little to happy to be a part of a funeral. But it must be one of those bitter sweet emotions that people who are trying to be strong in a time of pain have. I'll be checkin back. Also when will this be taking place. 1940s wartime, or maybe members of an oppressed ghetto somewhere, something like that? Because your violin player isn't dressed in the the nicest threads. Very nicely modeled threads but they aren't the best fit. Baggy jacket, high-water pants. So it appears he's strapped for cash. Nice hat though. Interesting story you've got goin on here.

[bkeiser3d]

Awesome style on the characters, they have a lot of personalitity. :thumbsup:

[sergioKomic]

IMHO , Every challenge, you have the most original charecter models:thumbsup:

[alshakno]

wow wow wow
you are realy artist
amazing fast nice modelling
i like the idea and the way u are going on
nice render and shader
the light is fantastic too
but if it is a previw what it would be at last?!?

[wesa]

Great concept! I really like the characters to! Keep it up and enjoy!

[ziriguidum]

excelent texture and models... I like it

[FalseEye]

This is coming along great. I agree with the others, great texturing and modeling.

There is a story in each of their faces.

[rawwad]

Excellent heads with great faces, most I like one on left with cool melancholic expresion. :)
Looking foward to see final image :D

Som zvedavý na tvoj další skvelý image, tie ksichty sú fakt fantastické, vyrazy, textury, vlasy, proste úžasné. Vela štastia, len tak ďalej Pišta :thumbsup:

[se7enthcin]

Great characters, great style, nice job!

[Hynol]

Very nice characters indeed. And great concept also. Good luck.

[stefan]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142883765_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10043/10043_1142883765_large.jpg)

The priest. Max8, Cloth and Zbrush with a little help of photoshop liqufy for sader look. I have problems with hands as allways.

[fgdf]

Wow i'm impressed great update! I must say what a great lighting. You're using HDR image as source for GI or just raw light?

[simovici]

Very nice models? and alos the textures are awsome. Well done!!!

[varma]

That's beautiful man, I like the clothing very much!
Keep up and good luck!
:)

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