The Journey Begins Challenge (3D) Entry: David J. Russell

[rasamaya]

Today I am workin my magic. I have managed to stick my pencil far enough in my ear to get a few Ideas...
But first, I wish everyone good luck. You will need it, cuz I know the best coffee shop in town!

I Love this place.

Ideas:
Young lads imagination
-Rocket in backyard
-Bug in small rocket in boys hand
-Feiry person that lives in wall, inviting you into a magic entrance

Woman passing away in a hospital bed, family is there(majority of the image is her happy soul begining her journey).

Finding a Hole
-To the center of the earth
-or a civilization in the center of the earth finds a hole to the surface.

Under Water divers stubbling across an ancient water city, deciding to take the challenge.

A deer saying goodbye, to travel the road to the city and fullfill her dream of wearing nice clothes.

Bugs strapped to a stick pulled over and locked down(catapult) Ready for launch.

Some crazy bugs saying good by as they and supplies are taped to some fireworks.

The journey of man in meditation, travelling through all stages of his life.



Well I look forward to what grows from this....

[rasamaya]

Finally,
I have decided.:beer:


I was going to create the bugs launching off on firworks, but I have decided to go with the amazing story of Noah's Arc.

I will explore the idea of the Arc being a flying machine. Now that references have been gathered it is time to work on some concept sketches.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141340325_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141340325_large.jpg)

Noahs Arc as an oceon bound vehicle, I would like to experiment with an airship version Next.

[rasamaya]

double post, ill be back

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141355922_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141355922_large.jpg)

This is an airship version. I could use some help with my perspective, Im having some difficulty balancing 3rds.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141356185_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141356185_large.jpg)

hmm I dont know if I like this yet.
Its hard to tell its in the air, more details...

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141484804_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141484804_large.jpg)

I did do some modeling of Noah, and I worked on some low rez atmosperic skys.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141488396_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141488396_large.jpg)

A basic model,Incorporated into my concept sketch.
I want emotion to be clear, lots of time lots of time. :0

[rasamaya]

So... I am for sure missing a few things,
My concept sketches, do not include animals, emotion, and possibly some people begging for there life-As a few storys tell, Also I want to create the perspective of a huge Arc floating above the cliffs.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141500545_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141500545_large.jpg)

I like options, I dont know If I should have God-Rays coming out of the clouds, ...or God would be a challenge.
I'm really having fun exploring.

[Vedic-kings]

Wow, nice variety of colors!

And good luck!:)

[rasamaya]

Ya, I like them too. I wish they had alpha, so I could layer them better.

Know any good maya cloud tutorials?

Good luck to all... and great sketches Vedic King are you in 2d aswell?

Cheers

[Vedic-kings]

Ya, I like them too. I wish they had alpha, so I could layer them better.

Know any good maya cloud tutorials?

Good luck to all... and great sketches Vedic King are you in 2d aswell?

Cheers

What maya are you using, complete or unlimited?

No im not in the 2d challenge, but I have thought about it. It would be very hard to paint in photoshop with a mouse! So I think I should wait tell I get one of drawing pad things.

Maybe next challenge ill join the 2d as well:)

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141506263_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141506263_large.jpg)

And a few more.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141520711_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141520711_large.jpg)

I need to work on wrinkles, and some blend shapes to get better emotion.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141524291_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141524291_large.jpg)

Noahs Face -Cloud Bound
An aged face of strength and weakness.
Turning to God as man begs for his Mercy. I havnt felt this emotion, and now I dare...

[velascodearmas]

Nice zbrushing on those temples! I think that maybe he´s covering too much of the background, where the animals would be? What software are you using for those clouds? Very nice!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141539914_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141539914_large.jpg)

More options, but at least eye decided on this one! I hope were all having fun.

[Vedic-kings]

Wow nice eye!

[rasamaya]

My Lady agrees with you. Then I could have more sky and a larger Arc. Thx for your advice Diego! I like your Galactic Concept, I want to see more. I must admit I am afraid to make Noah smaller - loosing emotion?? Only one way to tell. Im not sure if its apropriate to show the people begging for there lives; I need to research a few more perspectives...

Sky=Terragen

Cheers

[rasamaya]

Hi all!

I had a request for more info on a 'how too' with my eyes. So Im going to share some references. I have seen many tutorials and some do work better than others

Cons:
This design is not the best for animated pupils as I use a still image; but hey, make a sequenced map and that fixes that.
I am also using IBL HDRI image for reflections etc so heavy scene changes may require special care.
Also you need to take care with reflections and Ambient Occlusion from the eye lidz etc.

Pros:
Easy to set up. And easy to import into scenes.
Once you have made one Eye you can replace the Iris very easily, to make a new eye.
Soon you get to choose from a library of you eyes!!!

This tutorial is the basics
http://www.andrew-whitehurst.net/eyeTut.html

So... your eyes are painted in your favorite paint program- I love painting new eyes!!!


Then it gets a little more complicated as a FacingRatio helps make your lense look better(fresnel falloff for transparency) Steves tutorial helps with missing details in Andrews tutorial:
http://stevenchan.us/publications/mayafacingratio

Then you will want to use ambient Occlusion on the Outer Lense(outer sphere).
So If your rendering with MR:
Go to Ambient colour of your Material Shader and add a mib_amb_occlusion from the mental ray tab. Defaults are usually fine but if its too ruff I will up the samples to 32

I am very happy people share there knowledge. Send me a sample of your eyes.
And if you have other techniques, I would love to hear!
Good Luck

[Pete2003]

Hey thanks for sharing your techniques and posting links to the tutorials! Great Z-brush work too so far!

Terragens a great little program but when you do decide on your landscape Id do some photoshop work to try and get rid of that 'Terragen look'. Im sure you know what I mean :) (I think it mainly comes down to the 'noisy' look of the textures that terragen creates)

Good luck and keep it up!

Pete.

[rasamaya]

THx for the tips, I plan to add GodRays in Maya, And the landscape will probably be maya-Zbrush Geometry with some post.

[oceanbluesky]

nice eye models...thanks for sharing your workflow so thoroughly good luck

[carlsden]

Hey,

this is a very nice idea. I too was hoping to do Noah's arc but then I had a doubt that someone might have already thought of it.

but all the best and i'm waiting to see this finished......... :thumbsup:

[mmoir]

Hey David,

Great idea for the challenge and a great start to the model . :thumbsup: Sounds like you are having fun with the challenge, thats nice to hear.

[rasamaya]

Hey Carlton, You should do Noahs Arc aswell if thats what you want; Its not like you saw what I was doing first, besides there are so many perspectives, for example.. . Im exploring the Arc as a flying Ship and there are a million possibilities for the emotion and feel at the beginning of this journey. Wish ya Luck

[rasamaya]

I want to share this especially with Carlton

http://www.worldwideflood.com/default.htm

Its an amazing, very cool, indepth, crazy example of Noahs Arc

it has Structural analysis, Modern and ancient comparisons, fluid dynamic simulations, history

Its the Best site I have seen yet. The Noahs Arc of References!!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141683630_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141683630_large.jpg)

Oh my...
The Arc is Huge, this is going to be great.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141699243_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141699243_large.jpg)

I worked on Noahs Arc a little today

[rasamaya]

Fictional interpretation:
One day in the late 20th century a man by the name of Robert Ballard, made an amazing discovery. He is an oceanographer who is famous for finding the Titanic, among other things.
On this day, at a depth of 450FT in the Black Sea he found an ancient shoreline and an anoxic abyss. Soon after this moment he was gifted a vision.

Brought back to a time before Babel, He saw the last surviving descendent of Seth. This was an early-mid aged man, around the age of 300 years old. The sky's spoke to this man, and called him Noah; while Noah spoke to him as God. God spoke of unhappy things he had seen of man. He considered these things to be irreversable. He did not, and would not allow this to continue and said the fountains of the great deep are breaking up and the windows of the heavens will open. After time Noah came to understand there would be a great flood covering all that is living and he was to spend the next 300 years building a giant ship to carry his family, two of each animal and supplies to last over 40 days and 40 nights of horror.
Durring this time, Noah and his growing barn of animals was almost totally ignored by his neighboring ante-diluvians. They could not see the big picture. There lives and memories were shortened by sin, and the fact that the Messianic line had been defeated, making the average life span go from 950 to 120 years. So many generations passed by, only seeing a giant barn of animals.
When the Arc was finished construction, it was time to leave. The Journey Begins, by saying a last goodbye to the world as they know it. An emotion not clear with words.

Robert wakes up, sleeping face down on the keyboard of his computer. He looks for more information about the Abyss, realizing it is the only one of its kind in the world. He comes to understand how there is no oxygen down there and 100% preservation can be found. Shaking the keyboard dents off his face, he wonders if the Arc could be found!!

Robert doesn't know this yet, but he is going to find the Arc; It's just something nobody suspected- A fully preserved aquatic-flying ship! Shhhh Don't tell.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141788090_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141788090_large.jpg)

Its only one brick (brick two, to be excact) I will make 4 or 5 bricks with a similar workflow as I am happy with this one.

[wsanyi]

Your sketches is NOT terrible! :)
nice start.. don't give up! :thumbsup:

[GaryHaus]

Great start! I do LOVE the concept. Keep plugging away this one shows some promise my friend.

Cheers,

G

[rasamaya]

Thanx Gary and Sandor, I am a little shy, being my first challenge and all.

To tell you the truth I am afraid about loosing points with the judges for having a religious theme. But I love it! I am having so much fun. Ill share my most recent concept sketches soon!!

[a-papantoniou]

I loved the Noe idea! The concept seems to be shaping nicely through your modeling developments

[cheez]

heh noe idea its very nice...
i was thinking about doing something with noe tho...but finnaly i chosed something else :)
w8ing to see more....good luck!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141869805_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1141869805_large.jpg)

Perhaps some of these will be needed to anchor our ship!

Some test rocks made from one original.
Different textures and displacements on the same instance, gives a lot of flexibility in the poly-count department.

[genbod]

Dude, I like your rocks! What did you use for the texture? I like how the boat idea is coming along as well. Are you going to incorporate storm clouds in the atomosphere, or is the scene going to be pre-danger? Thanks for you ideas by the way.

[se7enthcin]

nice rocks :)

[rasamaya]

Thanx, So rocks how too.... Your trying to distract me! Ha I am not telling... ok ok

1.A simple poly soccer primitive ruffed into the shape of a generic rock, I used Maya.
2.I finish UVs and export for Zbrush.
3.In Zbrush I do real-time bumpmapping in the wonderful projection master, and then hand painted texturing.
4.In this case I created two different textures.
5.Once this is done I can use Zbrushes modeling tools to reshape the rocks, saving diff versions as displacements.
Back in Maya I have my original stone instanced up to thousands of times... instances are freindly.
6.The key is mixing up the assorted bumps,textures and displacement maps, to randomize the mix.
7. Now render... I used MR w ambient occlusion on the rock materials ambient color, the main render above doesnt even have a light in the scene.
8. Ask for more info on the type of bump and textures I painted, then I will post a few images and the brushes so you will get the idea.

Cheers

[jasondesigns]

thanks for your response to my concepts, I think you have a good concept. It is definately a journey of epic proportions... Good luck, I'll keep checking out your progress.

[Zycho]

Wow, that's some very nice work!! I really dig the eyeballs!! Great job.

The idea is also very familiar, but still a really good idea for a challenge like this!!

[rasamaya]

But did you like the story...

I know the story has been heard for a long time, and flying ships are almost a cliche, But I liked it way more than anything else I thought of. And oh my Im having fun, really exited. The Challenge! I have to get back to work... Chow!

[Falcorr]

Thanx for the feedback :thumbsup:

I wish you luck on your epic journey! I havent read your story yet, but i want it to be readable from the finished picture.

Its hard work doing 3D i hope you will have the positive energy needed :bounce:

[Mikeeey]

This is coming along very nicely, good stuff Dave. i'm glad you're having fun :]

[melkao]

wow...thats a lot of ideas!, i'm impressed!...i like the final idea. i will wait for the 3d skeches and progress.....good work:scream:

[luigithekid]

Roberts' story seem cool! Your textures are just fantastic! Keep it up!

[Joblh]

Very nice work so far! The eyeshader looks really confincing, and nice concepts too, keep up! :)

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142035131_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142035131_large.jpg)

Ok Im struggling with my perspective,
I want to portray Noah, almost in tears having to leave mankind to die.
I want to include his wife, animals, showing its a flying ship.. and godrays.
I like the Idea of the ship being loaded from the side of a mountain or this one. the side of the mountain may be easier, but I really like the idea of a barn that had been built for a few hundred years, growing plants off the side, then rising out of the ground, a little each day as debris gradualy falls off, and leaving a hole behind.
Sometimes I like options, now its killin me!
I am totally open to advice...

[adr]

Hello David , you have an strong concept here and a nice progress. About your doubts in the perspective maybe you can try with more Noes poses (maybe in his knees touching the ground or looking down with his wife next to him and the animals ) and moving away a little more the camera to have more space.

You can put some animals running around the flying arc cause they didnt got room in the journey .

Hope its help a bit , Keep the good work man and have fun:)

[sandfish]

sorry if i took your idea, actually it's Dante's idea;)
i like the Noah story u choose ,and the "flying arc" twist to it. Also, nice progress:thumbsup:

looking forward for more !

[rasamaya]

No.. you took it ha ha. I love this challenge, and challenged I am. My perspective options are growing, but nothing worthy, tic toc

Hey Daniel, I dig your avatar... I bet you could cast some great shadows...

Cheers!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142042763_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142042763_large.jpg)

I will find a perspective I will find a perspective I will find a perspective

Perhaps from the Arc, observing Noahs tear onlooking the near by village.

People begging him to get on...

If I build it.. perspective will come.

I have gone through many books and gallerys looking for inspiration...

And I apreciate any info

Cheers!

[emajedi]

I really like the bottom lower left corner one. It has a lot of *drama* :)



http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142042763_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142042763_large.jpg)

I will find a perspective I will find a perspective I will find a perspective

Perhaps from the Arc, observing Noahs tear onlooking the near by village.

People begging him to get on...

If I build it.. perspective will come.

I have gone through many books and gallerys looking for inspiration...

And I apreciate any info

Cheers!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142047266_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142047266_large.jpg)

All fish eye type renders, to give some randomness to more perspectives.

[rasamaya]

I like that one too, I am in a battle with giving Noah a close up or not.

Im starting to think double exposer.. oh my.

I have also been eyeing, ground shots, having the Arc as background allowing me to have a close up with Noah and perhaps some begging on-lookers...

[Epopisces]

Well, my take on this is that you will want to show that it is, in fact, a flying ark, so the lower right and center ones are prob not your best choice. For the same reason, a flat ground level shot (upper left) won't work so well, as it makes the ark appear very awkward (sp?).

Also, depending on how much sky you want to see, how much emphasis you want placed on God's-rays or approaching storm, vs animals loading or surrounding villages. How 'widescreen' a look are you going for? That will decide a lot of the content you have: wider = more on the ground, ark, and characters, less of the sky the way I see it (unless you choose an angle like #3).

Based on labeling them 1-11 (including the fish eye one) from left to right, top to bottom, my favs are
#2 if you make the ark even more elevated, otherwise it may not be apparent enough that it is airborne. If you do, however, this might be the best one for having detail in both the sky and on the ground: the ark itself woud create a nice separation between earth and sky, and leave lots of room for both. May be harder to realistically/believably work a character into the foreground.

#6 kinda a halfway between #2 and #8-9, with some of hte benefits of both. I would have the camera be a little more elevated tho, if you choose this one (maybe with the ground sloping upwards to provide an explanation for noah standing near the camera.)

#8, 9 I'll lump these two together, they are pretty close to the same. The best for close up details on boarding animals, and easier to work a foreground character into.


That's the way I see it. Good luck!

EDIT: oops, lol you posted new ones as I wrote this. This is in reference to the first set of images, 3 postss back. Sry!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142052890_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142052890_large.jpg)

As a scene develops its easier to find good perspectives!

[davezak]

hey great constant updates. big vision for this you have! at least your excited about the idea then itl get done! i picture it looking very painterly. noah in the foreground, upangle on that floating arc. epic. storm clouds rolling in far corner?

we all need to find a good coffee shop like you! increase productivity. good stuff

[thepineman]

Noah and the ark? this is a great story, I wonder why i never thought of that. I'm definitely keep an eye for the developments of this image.

and just an idea why not include people on the ground looking at the ark sort of like an audience.

[3dan3]

This is a really cool idea. this is a real story of The Journey Begins. Wish your good luck ;)

[rasamaya]

Thanks-Everyone, I wish I had more time for this reply, but today is heavy.

On the other hand I will have my sketchbook with me :)

On anothe note... I found another Theory for Dinosour Extinction:
Noah said "smallest to largest 2x2, until the ship is full"

See you all later!

[Ordibble-Plop]

Many of your shots are from above the ark, which to me lessens the impact somewhat. You've modelled the whole ark and maybe want to show it all but this might not be best for the impact of your picture.

The ark itself is fairly static and ground level is where the action will take place so maybe how about a shot from the point of view of a villager looking up one of the ramps past Noah, who faces the crowd and blocks their way, to the ark, which will have clear air beneath.

Having some animals being loaded and villagers clamouring over each other trying to get up the ramp past Noah should convey the story adequately and not need you to show the whole ark. It would also cut down on the number of people and animals you would have to show - I would find doing a widescreen of that within the time limit completely daunting.

EDIT: just seen page 5 and others suggesting a similar view.

[Elentor]

I like the concept, looks awesome.

You should stick with the POV of the last concept, showing the arc from below as big, huge, massive ship, coming from the horizon in perspective. I think you should make it taller, too.

One thing that is bothering me are the eyes. The reflection is too strong in the lens. I saw the tutorial but I didn't get very well the model of your own eye, it seems very spheric, but anyway.

The reflection should be stronger in the blue area than in the lens. The reflection is caused to filter the full light from touching our lens instead of getting fully absorbed. This happens on the "outer" shell, not the inner model. Because our lens absorb the light, they should be very, very dark because not only they are not a reflective surface, but as they are black in natural color.

The way is right now is looking the opposite. They look like they are the source of reflection.
Overall I would reduce the global reflection, but keep in mind that the lens should be the darkest spot in the eyes.

Good luck on the contest

[rasamaya]

I love a good critique, Thank you. You are right about the eyes. I should master them...
Today I am going to arrive at my goal of a perspective I like. This seems to have become a hard milestone to arrive at. It feels good to be learning this skill. Oh I saw a great painting at the Irish Heather in Vancouver, it had just the right amount of fish-eye, you know the giant one!
It feels good to be able to do this today as my weekend could not allow.
Again...

Best of Luck to all!

[noob-saibot]

hehehe, this is a funny thread!:applause:

Great work too :eek:

:beer:

Good luck!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142303516_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142303516_large.jpg)

This is a ruff cut and paste of different ideas to explore more perspectives.
I feel something growing from this, perhaps Noah waist high in mud pushing a cow and pulling a goat, while looking up to God... In this perspective, or close of, I could have a closer door to the arc revealing stalls etc; Its also nice to be able to show a village, perhaps already flooding!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142351209_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142351209_large.jpg)

This Version has a filter and is only grayscale, as my previous mix was distracting from being able to focus on perspective. I do like this angle.
Now I can start modeling again!

[rasamaya]

The best article I found on perspective was by Phillip Straub, here is his gift:

link (http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=3275&page=) or http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=3275&page=

Now I will be landscaping my scene!

[melkao]

nice drawings there...and the concept is getting better:thumbsup:

[alancamara]

Interesting concept, I'm waiting to see more. :thumbsup:

Alan

[Elentor]

Try expanding your image horizontally, perhaps using a 16:9 ratio, just so we can see the full ship.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142470333_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142470333_large.jpg)

This is the same perspective with Noah knee high in mud. I will find a few other poses but, I like this one, especially him looking down on the flooding village.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142477181_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142477181_large.jpg)

Some more Poses for exploring options.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142560978_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142560978_large.jpg)

I had a chance to model some Noah Rope, made from his hemp farm, well whats left of it that is.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142726874_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142726874_large.jpg)

Air Arks require anchors...
Here is a test shot

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142883492_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142883492_large.jpg)

Giving myself a few more options, the horn is using bump and texture map. The concept sketch looks way better with this cow vs a rope going to nowhere-land. I thank everyone for there feedback! Especially for helping with my perspective! GoodLuck!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142895887_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1142895887_large.jpg)

These are a few render test for feeling out the type of fur I want for Noahs bull.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143081309_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143081309_large.jpg)

In the mid left of my concept sketch you will see some water falls coming out of the forest. This is the best I could get after 6 hours and a good coffee!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143176053_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143176053_large.jpg)

This is a sample render of the village Noah lived closest to. The village is about to be hit by a massive rush of water.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143508487_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143508487_large.jpg)

This is only a test, I need to tweak my camera angle on Noah and more than half of the image is still Conceptual.
I have almost finished the Modeling of Noah and I am preparing the turntable to be submitted soon! I feel happy things are coming along, for one month is down and only two to go.
Thanks for the challenge, I am learning a lot.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143557232_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143557232_large.jpg)

This is a sample from my turntable.
It is not my final camera angle and I am exploring MORE OPTIONS for the beard.
This is my main character Noah.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143598826_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143598826_large.jpg)

I am feeling better about Noah, here is a resolution test made for the final comp, I cant wait to see it finished!

[Elfo]

Wow man!!
Thats amazing so far!!
Keep on the good work..
I'll keep an eye on you..
C ya.

[melkao]

Cool update!..i like the pose...keep going!:thumbsup:

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143854837_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1143854837_large.jpg)

The major milestone here is Noahs sky, it is a blend of fluid clouds and post lightning. It may seem like a lot of lightning but it feels good with full resolution... we will see.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144109116_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144109116_large.jpg)

Image Quality: size 50% of original, jpeg at 39% quality with optimization.

I have been working with forground renders and comps. This snap is an intigration of Noahs Anchor we saw earlier.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144294034_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144294034_large.jpg)

This is another sample of the entire image, please note this is very much in need of love. But I will update more soon!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144460464_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144460464_large.jpg)

Ha! I told you I would be back.
OK, this is a low rez head shot of Noah, my main character. I am going to leave it- as is, for now. I have a lot more work ahead of me if Im going to finish in time. mmm excuse for more coffee.

[Bonedaddy]

Is the boat floating in the sky?

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144570806_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144570806_large.jpg)

Java Java, These are some samples of my main character Noah at 100% size and a jpeg resolution of 80%.Poof!

[rasamaya]

Yes, absolutely, Noahs Ark is a flaoting ship. It sounded like a good challenge. I beleive anything is possible; and there are so many different storys about the Ark. I liked this version the best, Air Ship. The ships modeling and texturing has been left for next week. It will be a challenge to intigrate the animals, loading area, air ship look, yet still have people think Great Journey- or Noahs Ark. I wanted to slip in a rainbow, but most story versions have this happen at the end of the flood.
For now, I begin work on the flooding village!! This will be fun.

Thanks for your C&C, all is apreciated!
mmm

[amz23]

Nice! However I think that if those ropes are preventing the arc to float away, they should be completely straight instead of somehow loose

Good work, seems very epic ;)!

[melkao]

amazing hair and very cool the expression...is a really nice progress!:thumbsup:

[rasamaya]

Amz23: Ya, perhaps the ropes should be really tight, snapping and twisting, with that crazy wind!

Thanks for the feedback!, I will try that aswell, I like options. I know large and long ropes and cables also sag, but perhaps not that much. Ready to snap! sounds better.

Melkao: Thanks, but what about yours?, you have not been updating. Are you busy? I like your focus on style. Like I said before, your house does scare me, just a wee bit. I like your Tree a lot!, but I think I said that in your thread.

Today was a mental health day for me! It is good to have at least one day off a month!
Cheers

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144719310_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144719310_large.jpg)

This is a sample(aprox 60% of original at about 75% jpeg quality)
I decided to have a flooding village!
People will be running for shelter and begining a Journey to the after life.
I used paintfx water and foliage, but I did so much post work that I will have to call it a partial matte painting. The buildings were modeled.

I plan to model some low resolution village characters, but first I want to work on the Ark!

Aaaah! only 46days41min and 12 secs Left! Aaah!
For my first try at a CG challenge, I already find it highly addictive!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144879496_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144879496_large.jpg)

Ok, I may have missed something, in PS while I have the hand tool selected, you can right click, one option says print size and drops my image to about 24%- That means I wont even be able to see my villagers if I were to print? They are specs.
I still had fun.
Next check list is:
Rope, Noahs river, halter, ark!

[Womgoose]

You have chosen the most epic of all possible concepts and yet you seem to be breezing through it with no trouble at all.
Great job ;)

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144892180_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1144892180_large.jpg)

hello, I tried the straight rope snapping and it looks way better, plus Noah now sees that too! It is very stormy. The river was 3D but a lot of post and color correction was done to continue my style LOL. I still need to work with the halter, ad some greenery in the forground, Ark, animals(including elephant helping to save the ark!) And a tone of colour correcting and lightning touchups are still needed.

[rjsmal]

hi rasamaya,


the only comment i can give is to look more at your main character his face can have a little more detail and his beard but the overall concept looks good and i think that the body of the main character looks very good in my eyes.

by the way i have given a little explanation on my thread about my concept.

cheers friend.

[thepineman]

i didnt notice it before but now it really is the flying ark. that is unique, at least seeing it from a different point of view. theres significant progress now since i visited this thread.

but you know from what i remember in the time of Noah it only started to rain after Noah, his family and the animals (by pairs) was inside the ark. God shut the ark and only then the rain, flood came.

that is why i did mention before- for some audience looking at the ark knowing that they were watching Noah building this ship/ark for a very long time (more or less 100 years) and so they think Noah was crazy. But Noah did persevere, remained faithful. The focal point was while the rest of the world was under the spell of unbelief/unrepentant; probably they scrutinize, criticize him and then all of a sudden the rain fell as it never rained before in the history of the world. that was the first time it rained, people could have been shocked and surprised but felt sorry because Noah was right and they didnt believe him. Imagine the look on their faces as the rain fell and the flood started to rise and regrets sets in as they stare at the Noahs ark wishing they were inside but it was too late.

i am also planning to make a movie about this so i dont want mention other details about Noahs flood. but from what you are doing it is definitely great epic image. i've heard some news from the americans that they were now open to the idea that some of the geographic landscape particularly in the area of Washington state and Montana, they now believe have been formed by a global flood. As seen from space that there was a time in the past that there was a big bodies of water on top of this canyons. it was a moving ocean flooded the area and not just glaciel meltdown as suggested by some. because further studies suggest that if it was from glaciel waters it wont be as huge to create the slopes that was seen today in the area. for more than seven decades geologist dismissed the concept of a biblical flood. they thought it was developed very very gradual (millions of years) but now modern science reveals the answer, an ocean on top of the states once flooded the area.

[rasamaya]

I know, when the door was closed, but I almost put a rainbow in too. I wanted a bit more of a punch, or the Ark would have been in the water. Have you watched the BBC Noahs Ark special, It has a few jewels of interest! I personally think the Earth could be flooded today, and dry tomorrow, knowing anything is possible.

I read so many different interpretations of the noah story, The man building a ship for the great flood is seen in many different scriptures, a lot of people in different religions have there own version. Or maybe there were a few ships scattered around the globe? My point is anything could have happend and to narrow things down to a few particular perspectives would limit my imagination.

I did see one version, where the villagers dont even know whats being built, they see it as a big barn thats been there for generations, as it took hundreds of years to build. If that was the case, the most people would say is, "Crazy man on the hill, isnt that barn big enough" .

I dont like getting caught up in silly details, unless I was working on a documentory or an image for someone else.

I hope I dont offend anyone. As I said earlier this is a Fictional interpretation.

Thanks for the C&C, I would love to get more!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145229361_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145229361_large.jpg)

This is the full image at 25% and a jpeg quality of 20%. I have been working more on the Ark and playing with the last few additions. I want to include as many animals as possible, so when the Ark is finished I will do a few key animals like the deer, sheep and Elephant. Yes an elephant. I know, its almost a 3d cliche but hes the only one big enough to save the Ark!

[amz23]

Nice! That straight rope look way better, and it being about to snap is a nice touch ;).

Talking about tight, I think the rope that Noah is pulling should be straight too, also I think his right forearm (or the one left of the image) is a little thin in that view, and I know this is preliminary but maybe you could show more strength in Noah if you show more his tense tendons (like in his left forearm, the forearm tendons that are below the palm of the hand) and bulging muscles (yeah he's not a bodybuilder, but they don't have to be big to appear ripped, specially since he's pulling such a big beast ;))

Well, nice work and GL!

[rjsmal]

great job on the ark david

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145486009_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145486009_large.jpg)

As you can see, I have been working on the Texturing of the Ark. I have intigrated the air ship into the scene, and have a rope layer and an innership layer to be added soon. There will be a dock and a draw bridge style door. Lifes Good.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145663073_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145663073_large.jpg)

This is a shot at a size of 73% and quality of jpeg 49%.

Noahs Ark is comming along. I will have to pace myself to complete my main concept ideas. I already have a list of at least 20 things I already could tweek more. I am keeping the list, but it will have to wait until closer to our deadline! I am setting this weekend aside for family! so.. I will be updating more next week! Cheers

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145770657_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1145770657_large.jpg)

Hi there,
I had a little time to start the dock/ramp. Texturing will wait until the animals have been started. For this update, you will also notice additional textures on the anchor.
Sorry if my updates sound redundant but its all I have time to share as I am stuck doing 7 days a week at my day job. Things are good. Cheers.

[oceanbluesky]

Seven days a week David! --Hope it's 3D, that's an admirable work ethic...really enjoy the slight variation on your theme (with the flying arc and such). Like the sense of tension you've created with the raging waters and pose. Looking forward to seeing more! Good luck!

[Womgoose]

This is really looking great now.
I like the slight shift in colours across the scene.
Sorry to hear about work though, I hope you get some more free time soon.

[rasamaya]

No need to be sorry, its not as bad as it seems. Its 7 days a week but only 4 hrs a day are labor. I help train race horses. I managed a chocolate factory and wharehouses and an electronic store in the past, and I dont want that kind of work. I regret majoring in business. Cuz I turn 30 this year and have a deep passion for CG. Fortunately I am in a position to quit. I mean, I am looking for an intern position in the Vancouver area(but willing to travel if living expenses were paid). So my Job is rather temp now. It feels pretty good. I do get some CG work, designing chocolate bars, I did a Safeway Chocolate Truffle Bag, Posters like one for the Fringe Festival, business cards, corporate logos, I am doing a music video(on my own time for a friend-just started). I end up doing a lot of advertisments. So I do get some work where I can use CG, but I dream of getting work in the film industry. I train everyday! And I am willing to work for free to learn more in a production environment. Thanks for your support


:)

[melkao]

ohhh yeah ...now i can see the progress!...the arc is amazing...:wavey:

PD: a stupid question: why is the arc flying, and not on ground?:curious:

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146004723_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146004723_large.jpg)

Hi!
Here are some weights, to help build the image of a floating Ark.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146104805_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146104805_large.jpg)

Hi, here are a few models, one I did yesterday and the other today :).
I will upload a sample of my comp next.

[Womball]

This looks great. Your animals look awesome and the colors are great! The only crit I have is that Noah's proportions are off. It doesn't look like he has a body underneath the tunic and his arms look kind of small.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146105890_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146105890_large.jpg)

And here is a composition of a couple giraffe and camels. I am very excited to be creating all of these great models. I almost fell over the other night, when I realized how much I had left. Now I am just laughin!! Cheers

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146192580_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146192580_large.jpg)

And today I was working my day job- helping to train horses. There is a lot of time to study there form. Later at home I had a chance to work on another background animal- a Horse!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146285352_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146285352_large.jpg)

Here is a sample of more animals Im working on. I have to choose a Zebra to Xnay.

[webwings]

You have done such a lot of work on your art work....it is paying off! I like the water coming through the foliage. keep it up!

[coochaki]

i like the concept !:)
nice work!
keep going--->... .. .

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146369363_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146369363_large.jpg)

Today I modelled and textured our 2 beloved deer. 27 Days left.. I feel on schedule.

[Dironik]

Very interesting. Really you globally think.
I like it. Good luck and have fun

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146406247_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146406247_large.jpg)

I thought I should also post the deer model. Since my animals are all background, I am able to get away with using the same base mesh. So... they have the same vertex order, which means Im going to have a fun time morphing from animal to animal! and blending from different textures! This will help my demo reel. Thanks

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146455712_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146455712_large.jpg)

Hi. Ok, I was going to do two models today. I ran into a problem that took me a while to figure out. Basically, projection master would crash with even a small stroke. So I had to triangulate. And delete a mirror copy I some how created?? Any way, its only a background character.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146503831_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146503831_large.jpg)

Today Im going to model sheep and attempt a few birds. This image has the intigrated bears and a few tweaks.
I thought it would be a good Idea to share the whole composition again.

Chow

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146525520_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146525520_large.jpg)

Good! It looks like I will still have time to get a bird or two done :)
Here is a sheep. We will see if there's enough detail for the composition.

[rasamaya]

Hey all, If there are any Noah fans out there... I found an amazing song, well I didnt, but a friend showed me. Its by CocoRosie -the Noahs Ark album, song called : Noahs Ark

Great Song, I have been listening to it over and over and over, feels like Im making a music video.

Thank You for your C+C

See Ya Poof!

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146529209_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146529209_large.jpg)

And this is were I think the sheep will go. Yup, Im still listening to Coco Rosie, over and over and over...
Great song called Noahs Ark. Noahs Ark came to my house one day... with all his animals and took me away...

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146550403_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146550403_large.jpg)

wow, I did it. Long Day! I like doing at least two models a day. Im happy.
Cheers

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146575092_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146575092_large.jpg)

The Dove birds are going to be here.
I did a little post motion blur.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146616597_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146616597_large.jpg)

I had a chance to work with the monkeys today. Bottom left is the mesh for those who are interested. All these background animals have let me know I like working with lowres too.
See y'all Tomorrow.

[mmoir]

Hey David,


Lots of progress here as I havent been on the challenge threads for quite a while. Great job on the animals:thumbsup: :thumbsup: . The foreground grass color and the middleground grass colors could be improved I think. Maybe lighten up the middleground grass and add some dark green to the foregroung grass, just a thought.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146688842_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146688842_large.jpg)

I made some changes to the left hanging monkey and added a different one on the right.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146695780_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146695780_large.jpg)

I worked on some Gull and Eagle Background Birds this afternoon.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146780757_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146780757_large.jpg)

Today I finished my ostrich, here is a sample. Its not the best modeling, but its good enough for a quick background character.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146796197_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146796197_large.jpg)

Here are the ostrich's textured and in my scene.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146852600_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146852600_large.jpg)

Here is the elephant, it may be hard to see on the final image, but he is helping hold the Ark from the winds

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146860582_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146860582_large.jpg)

Here is a snap shot, how does it look?
Some C&C would be great. Cheers

[soapy]

Holy shmokes! Wow, you set yourself quite a task to build all this stuff, and it looks like you are meeting the challenge quite handily. That is a lot of models. Nice work, looking good!

[rasamaya]

Thanks Soapy, I see you made another update on yours to :)

Now I need a game plan...

I know I need to tweek Noahs arms and hair, Work on my grass and greens, but most of all decide on the last model (maybe second to last)- I need to model what Noah is pulling, I think a mule? with its teeth out and its lips up, legs straight ahead? I also want to model a few peacocks dancing in the storm? Then I want some leaves and debris floating and flying around to help show the winds. Then perhaps, sneaking in a few godrays. And finally I get to bring it all together, perhaps by slightly shifting the hue on the whole image etc.

My only but uh what ifs... are a mule? Am I sure I want that. what else would be so stubborn, when all the other animals seem to be volunteers. I like options. Does anyone know other stubborn animals.... I like options. Perhaps a big Lhama or a rope around a rhinos horn.... oo ooo I kinda like that. Thanks guys

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146929132_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1146929132_large.jpg)

playing with rhino idea. It would be great if I can get away with Noah pulling a rhino with his rope wrapped around the horn.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147058069_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147058069_large.jpg)

Hey yal.
I hope you had a great weekend. For me I hiked Golden Ears, 1500-1700 metres. 10 feet of snow, very wet, but amazing visuals. I find hiking for a few days, getting away, is very inspiring.

I know my texturing is not even close to being finished. Noahs rhino will be a stubborn forground character.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147119157_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147119157_large.jpg)

I did some work with the rope wrapped around Mr Rhino's horn.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147122100_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147122100_large.jpg)

I like it better than the original creature. I played with a stubborn mule, but I already have Zebra's and horse's; a little much.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147128314_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147128314_large.jpg)

I felt it was time for a full image.
I treaked the grass's, Noahs arm, and the Rhino.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147191616_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147191616_large.jpg)

Ok, I know I have some time left, so I want to finish my turntable, Noahs hair, maybe a Rhinos foot, wood work on the ramp, create some bedrock comming out of the mountain side, fix the rope colours, to start.
I would apreciate any other advice too.
Thanks to Everyone.

[rasamaya]

http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/icons/icon10.gif Working on story
Fictional interpretation:
One day in the late 20th century a man by the name of Robert Ballard, made an amazing discovery. He is an oceanographer who is famous for finding the Titanic, among other things.
On this day, at a depth of 450FT in the Black Sea he found an ancient shoreline and an anoxic abyss. Soon after this moment he was gifted a vision.

Brought back to a time before Babel, He saw the last surviving descendent of Seth. This was an early-mid aged man, around the age of 300 years old. The sky's spoke to this man, and called him Noah; while Noah spoke to him as God. God spoke of unhappy things he had seen of man. He considered these things to be irreversable. He did not, and would not allow this to continue and said the fountains of the great deep are breaking up and the windows of the heavens will open. After time Noah came to understand there would be a great flood covering all that is living and he was to spend the next 300 years building a giant ship to carry his family, two of each animal and supplies to last over 40 days and 40 nights of horror.
Durring this time, Noah and his growing barn of animals was almost totally ignored by his neighboring ante-diluvians. They could not see the big picture. There lives and memories were shortened by sin, and the fact that the Messianic line had been defeated, making the average life span go from 950 to 120 years. So many generations passed by, only seeing a giant barn of animals.
When the Arc was finished construction, it was time to leave. The Journey Begins, by saying a last goodbye to the world as they know it. An emotion not clear with words.

Robert wakes up, sleeping face down on the keyboard of his computer. He looks for more information about the Abyss, realizing it is the only one of its kind in the world. He comes to understand how there is no oxygen down there and 100% preservation can be found. Shaking the keyboard dents off his face, he wonders if the Arc could be found!!

Robert doesn't know this yet, but he is going to find the Arc; It's just something nobody suspected- A fully preserved aquatic-flying ship! Shhhh Don't tell.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147215650_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147215650_large.jpg)

Working on fixing Noahs hair. Doing good hair is hard, I will rely on post work, unless I find a good tutorial.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147220953_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147220953_large.jpg)

Here is a little more work on Noah's Hair. That's it for today. Now Im off to play Ultimate.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147305461_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147305461_large.jpg)

Today I have been looking at my image from different perspectives, flipping, black and white etc. I have been fixing little things, and trying to see what I can do with the time left. For the rest of the evening I will be working on animated lightning with paint effects.

[rasamaya]

http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147391643_medium.jpg (http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/13/10107/10107_1147391643_large.jpg)

Background
While storming up ideas at the begining of this challenge, Noah's Ark, crossed my mind. I wasn't set on it, as most of my roots are ancient east indian. I researched a bit and found the story to be amazing. I was intrigued. There are many treasures in this story, for everyone. Some are burried deep, but they are there.

Noah's Journey Begins

Fictional interpretation:
One day in the late 20th century a man by the name of Robert Ballard, made an amazing discovery. He is an oceanographer who is famous for finding the Titanic, among other things.
On this day, at a depth of 450FT in the Black Sea he found an ancient shoreline and an anoxic abyss. Soon after this moment he was gifted a vision.

Brought back to a time before Babel, He saw the last surviving descendent of Seth. This was an early-mid aged man, around the age of 300 years old. The sky's spoke to this man, and called him Noah; while Noah spoke to him as God. God spoke of unhappy things he had seen of man. He considered these things to be irreversable. He did not, and would not allow this to continue and said the fountains of the great deep are breaking up and the windows of the heavens will open. After time Noah came to understand there would be a great flood covering all that is living and he was to spend the next 300 years building a giant ship to carry his family, two of each animal and supplies to last over 40 days and 40 nights of horror.
Durring this time, Noah and his giant growing barn of animals was almost totally ignored by his neighboring ante-diluvians. They could not see the big picture. There lives and memories were shortened by sin. So many generations passed by, only seeing a giant barn of animals.
When the Arc was finished construction, it began to levitate; it was time to leave. The Journey Begins, with a last goodbye to the world as they know it. An emotion not clear with words.

Robert wakes up, sleeping face down on the keyboard of his computer. He looks for more information about the Abyss, realizing it is the only one of its kind in the world. He comes to understand how there is no oxygen down there and 100% preservation can be found. Shaking the keyboard dents off his face, he wonders if the Ark could be found!

Special Thanks
To my beloved Dove
To everyone who helped with there C&C's
To CG Talk and all the sponsors
And to all the other challangers.

Thanks
And may we learn as much next time.

And here is a link to my site, where I made the image available at a higher resolution than available at CGTalk. Please Click parts of the image to zoom 100%(almost)

http://rasamaya.sitesled.com/main/index.html (http://rasamaya.sitesled.com/main/index.html)

[badre]

Very interesting. good work
I like it. Good luck and have fun

[melkao]

Congratulations for finish!....it looks like a really Bible image...good work and good luck:twisted:

[soapy]

Congratulations, great finish! The rain and lightning really add a lot of drama. Super image. Cheers, good luck with the judges!

[rasamaya]

Badre, that was an interesting read, but it only allowed me to page 3.

I like to hear all different versions of Noah's Ark Story. A lot of them don't call him Noah.

Thanks for your support soapy and Melkao.

Here is a nice Gift I put together:

****If you like the image please check out the larger quality renders at my website
Click on parts of the image to zoom into 100%(almost)
Not recomended for dial up.

http://rasamaya.sitesled.com/main/index.html (http://rasamaya.sitesled.com/main/index.html)

[mmoir]

Hey David,

Congrats on finishing this, I agree the added driving rain and lightning really add alot to the mood of the image:thumbsup: :thumbsup: You really do a great job on the animals and I like the close ups of the rhino :thumbsup: :thumbsup: . Good luck.

[coochaki]

Gerat details man!

love the story! all animals & all characters in your image!
best of luck to you in this challenge!
... .. .

[rasamaya]

I love details, wish I was better at them. I feel Im learning, but I will probably say that for the rest of my life! The jpg final image doesnt really do any justice for details. Make sure to check out my link below- the yellow one.
Thanks for your support guys. CG isn't much without a community. Remember how things looked before we worked together and had places like this. Now Im off to hike The Chief in Squamish. Cheers

[Womball]

This came out really good! Congrats on finishing!

[Joblh]

congrats on finishing this piece! Looks awesome, very nice details and story too! :) (pity you can't see those details in such a compressed image) good luck for your future renders and see ya in the next challenge :thumbsup:

[rasamaya]

Oh my gosh, the next challenge... what will it be?

Now you've done it... the next challenge hmmm

Thanks Gals and Guys!

Next time I hope I get to go Sci-Fi. Cheers. Yup my girlfriend says this sounds like a geek.

Ya, Ok now she says Im a geek.

I still kicked her but at hiking the Chief!

Any C&C for next time?

[Nothingness]

ok, now i've been looking here a lot, but never posted anything! sorry.

Could you give me a quick overview of the app you're using? I thought it was zbrush in the beginning but i'm not sure anymore :banghead:

You got so many models and animals, i wouldn't even have the courage to start this.
Also i saw the character in a 180degree rotation and it looks great. I was just wondering how many of those you can upload? I have 5 characters so either i should pick one, or i should do them all.

some suggestions : don't know how you fixed the textures, but how about making the arc somewhat dirty at the bottom. Like it's been lying in water waiting for the right moment or something else.
I also don't know what's going to happen to the lighting (cause i don't know what app you're using) but you could use some darker clouds in the back, and some more shadows to give it some drama.

Keep it up, we don't have long. I'll get back to it myself.

cheers

[rasamaya]

Thanks for your support. Software maya-zbrush-PS. As far as I know you can only submit one turntable? But you could do a large multi model turntable? Thanks for the further insight into your image. I dont think I can tweak mine anymore, as I have submited my final image. I feel I did well, but still, so far from master. I look forward to watching the masters with the next challenge :)

[rjsmal]

hi david thnx for your kind words i like the outcome it looks great nice detail good luck i think you will get a lot of votes :).

cheers friend

[thepineman]

very good work. looking around theres a lot of details to see in this image. looks like theres some potential - good luck.

[rasamaya]

Thanks Friends.

the next challenge.... Hope to see you there. Maybe we will be gifted more time for that one!

[rasamaya]

test to see why my thread has vanished

[Anatoli]

Hi,
Greater work :thumbsup: , but in your picture, the same mistake, as in my work is done...
There is no effect of volume and despite of execution in 3D to the program, your work looks as 2D picture.:sad:
Forgive, if I have offended you. I have only expressed the opinion.
Thanks,

my Journey begins
(http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=350690)

[rasamaya]

Thanks for not giving a fluffy comment!
Part of my challenge was to make my image look like an old bible book painting. I received a lot of good feedback for this but also... bad bad Rasa. I think I would have been better off doing a traditional portrait. I do still want to master a painterly style, so you will prob see my next challenge looking similar. I really like feed back. Thanks

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