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beansmith

12-19-2002, 01:53 AM

Just done an animation test on my model and would like to share. It's a Mospeada (Robotech: New Generation) Alpha fighter transforming into guardian mode (jet to robot).
Critic and comment are welcome.Here is the link for animation test (divx).
http://68.81.7.186/B/transformation.avi
Spec: Maya, polygon model, IK linked.http://68.81.7.186/B/alpha_guardian.jpg

TemperalVision

12-19-2002, 02:01 AM

Well, It's pretty nice allthough I think some of the animation is just a little jerky. (yes even robots can be to jerky) I'd wouldn't mind seeing it a little faster & textured.

Keep up the good work.:thumbsup:

Daidalus

12-20-2002, 04:17 PM

I love it. I´m a Robotech fan specially a New Generation one. New Generation inspirated stuff is what is coming in Robotech 04.

beansmith

12-24-2002, 03:03 AM

TemperalVision: the jerkyness might be due to the connection or players. I view it in Window Media Player and it seems fine.
The transformation would look better, if slightly faster, even though my RPG manual specifies it as 5 second/ tranformation.

Daidalus: my favorite Robotech series is also the New Gerneration. I like the small group camaraderie formed by the characters, and the cyclones (they rock).

I updated with a walk cycle.

http://68.81.7.186/B/walk_cycle.avi

vorlon

12-24-2002, 05:13 AM

I love it, I watch the robot genre growing up, from Gundam to Robotech. Does it really take 5 seconds to transform though? Because on the series, it seems like they just transform in a flash, otherwise if it's too long, enemy can shoot them silly during transformation.

Keep updating this, love to see more!

:buttrock:

lordmachuca

12-24-2002, 06:24 AM

i also agree on the trans. it seemed alittle slow. but other than that its good.

beansmith

12-30-2002, 04:42 AM

http://68.81.7.186/B/armed_tf.jpg

I did another transforming animation. In this one I want to emphasize the style aspect of transformation.

http://68.81.7.186/B/armed_tf.avi

vorlon

12-30-2002, 05:21 AM

That is way cool!

:bounce:

Look forward to seeing more.

Daidalus

12-30-2002, 04:20 PM

Cool.. :applause:
I cant wait to see it with its texture.. you should do it link up with the Beta when you finished it :D

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