Triceratops, Joel L. Anderson (3D)

[Thr35h0ld]

hard core mega cool.

I'd expect a thicker neck, but you might know better than I. Also, you're missing some muscles from the back... unless those muscles are just for the purpose of rigging (looks like they are.)


I can't quite tell from the given size, but it looks like a very clean mesh, except for the flat plane-like connection of the mid-torso to the rear legs.

THUMBSUP

[JBoskma]

The head does look a bit big, and a bigger neck to support all that bone mass could be an option. I'd shrink it down a bit. I don't really like the black boney parts on the hood / face. I never saw it that way, so it might be a personal thing. I think the skeleton and muscles renders are way awesome. sweet stuff dude :)

[Eclectic]

Well... dunno much 'bout triceratops anatomy, but I like what I see here. Good work, dude.

[joel3d]

Thanks for the comments! Here is a couple other renders, wireframe and bumpmap. And a quick test showing the muscle rig...Animation with rig. (http://www.joel3d.com/Movies2006/TriceratopsTest_01_032406.mov)
http://www.joel3d.com/Images2006/TriceratopsSkinWire032406.jpg
http://www.joel3d.com/Images2006/TriceratopsSkinBump032106.jpg

[EyeAmYou]

absolutely love it. beautiful job! i agree with Jboskma tho. i think he should probably have athicker neck to support his head, and also any impact. other than that i love it.

[chrisrw]

That looks great Joel. The bump mapped version is gorgeous! I can't wait to see more animation with this.

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