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[kissb]

I'm using Lightwave and XSI for the modeling, and of course Zbrush for the details.

http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/full_shaded_low.jpg

HIGHRES :
http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/full_shaded_high.jpg

Some part of the scene is way older than the rest, because I used some of my first models when I built the scene ( the guy on the left ).The newest object is the guy on the right side.Here is the wire of the older version of the scene :

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/wire.jpg

[kissb]

Some test with the Zbrushed geometry :

http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/ork1.jpg

HIGHRES :
http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/orks1_high.jpg

There is no bump on this one, and the armor isn't displaced.I used mental ray for these and the following images.

http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/gs1_low.jpg

HIGHRES :
http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/gs1_high.jpg

[kissb]

Here is the first character I started to render.Almost every texture was procedural on this one.The armor had a combination of PS painted displacements and procedural bump, and the face had a quick hand painted bump for the small wrinkles, the rest was generated with simbiont using the existing darktrees.
Actually I'm not really happy with this guy, but I don't want to do it again :)

http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/orc_low.jpg

HIGHRES :
http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/orc_high.jpg

[kissb]

The second guy have a bit better shading I think.The textures of this dude was done with simbiont and PS ( I only used it for the eyes ).I've made a tiny-viny "making of" about the rendering and comp of his ( her? ) face.

http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/gob_low.jpg

HIGHRES :
http://www.tofy.hu/cgtalk/gob_high.jpg

and yes, he supposed to be crosseyed.

[kissb]

Here are the layers I've rendered for the last one ( I believe all of them ).I've used an older version of MR when I worked on him I think..

image1 (A) :

1:color, generated with darktree
2:occlusion + color, just to show how the occlusion pass look like..
3:only FG
4:all together

image2 (B) :

1: sss samples from the environment map ( i changed the contrast of it, because this is usually much darker then the one that gathering samples from lights)
2: sss using scene lghts ( also added some extra contrast, so you can see what's happening)
3: sss together
4: sss combined with A/4

image3 (C) :

1: scpecular of the scene lights
2: reflection (environment, using different glossy values)
3: direct illum of the scene
4: together with B/4

image4 (D) :

1: eye only
2: hair + occlusion on the surface
3: painted layer in PS ( will be 3D )
4: together with C4

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/01.jpg

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/lightstuff.jpg

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/sssstuff.jpg

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/specstuff.jpg

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/otherstuff.jpg

[RO]

WOW

Could I see a texture flat just for the color and spec map. I just want to see how you have it laid out. I know it will be laid out awesome but I just want to see it for learning reasons. This is amazing stuff.

Did you model these posed?

Oh yeah 5stars well worth it !

[kissb]

Hi,

as I mentioned the textures are procedurals, generated in rendertime combining different components (fractals, perlin-noise, whatever).I can bake it to the UVmap, but I won't because I'm lazy.
But I'll show you the result :

http://www.tofy.hu/goblins/diffuse.jpg

This was the color pass for the guy on the middle.And I didn't use specular maps.
And yes, they are modeled like this...

[robo3687]

this is beyond awesome...i love it....absolutely nothing i can fault...

5 stars from me

[redsith]

Really cool man! :buttrock:
I can't wait to see it finished!

[Sully]

Holy mother! this looks amazing so far, you have really captured the moment with your composition and the characters, im looking forward to seeing you progress...

[AZULBLUE]

great.
I feel their angry mood.
It is　nice composition.

[JakeJK]

Hey kissb, really great work man.. your shading and lighting rocks! my only crit is the pose on the left character is a bit akward.. but I'll guess thats soon to my fixed.

I see your in denmark. what are you doing in Viking Country? :)

[SlayerCZ]

Really great stuff Balazs, good job. This is what I am calling complex scene:thumbsup: , superb details on characters and great texures.


I have some ideas about middle guy, I think, that his muscles/body should be more separate, all muscle group like shoulders, biceps etc. should be more separate, and I think that something is wrong with the knee of left guy (from anatomy angle) but only my two cents:)

I really like attention to detail and their poses, this will be great scene, keep it up
:bounce:

Hope to see more soon:applause:

[BilboX]

Unbelievable. I couldn't think it was only procedural texture...Modelling,pose,lighting, all nearly perfect. 5 stars is'nt enough and we'll have to find another system to reward such work.

Next step pleeeeease !

[coochaki]

i like it !
great work:thumbsup:

[taehoon]

Nice model. I can feel how much you spent time and effort.. It's simply amazing piece.

Keep going .....I'm encouraging you..

Taehoon.

[D-E-A-N]

hey Balazs, great to see your project here, i thought you put it aside, but it's nice to see that you get back to it and move on. i can't wait for some updates. :D

btw, could we see some screenshots of the lighting setup? :)

cheers,
dean

[Sercox]

Awesome characters. Stunned by the textures, great overall work :)

-Robert

[anostudio]

:surprised W o O o W :surprised

5 :surprised.

[hetsch]

Great work! Now, keep it up, and bring us updates :D

[Tartare]

....!

What to say?! Just absolutely awesome! Where is this 10 stars button?? :drool:

I just love the expressions you painted on their faces, the second guy looks so crazy, the poses are really lively. I'm amazed with the renders too...top notch.

This image got something very familiar, I was a big fan of those RPG in-a-book, I am sure I already saw the artwork you speak of, which book was it from?
And..uhh..do you plan to model a background? :deal:

[RedFish]

Nicely done, hats off to you man

[Amaan]

wow!... wow! this work has an amazing feel to it. am totally impressed! I am a fan!

[gra7]

wow man.. that is awsome.. wanna c the final !

5*

[mtd2004]

Absolutely impressive work so far mate :P

[Rambiert]

All about Maya, generic level (before Z Brushing) is possible to do with Blender and sculpturing with ESSPRESSO tools without any problem. Is it animation or static scene only? Dudes looks great. Just years of practice. Agreed with the rest. Masterpiece. I volted three times.

[FDPC]

Wow! i'm verry impressive!
Good continuation, i want to see the scene completed! :p

[FlexGiddy]

great work! Just posting to follow cause I don't have anything to say.

Ed

[SOE digital]

Holy mother of God.
That is some seriously photorealistic rendering going on there!
WOW!!!

[Wingless]

Wow... it instantly reminded me of Lord of the Rings. Quality work, very impressive! I'm really looking forward to the final render! :thumbsup:

[JackZhang]

shyt. speechless. super quality.extremely amazing... whatelse can i say....
this one has been booked marked and i smell choice gallery not far in the future.

[MatteoM]

wow!:bounce:

Fantastik model....


:thumbsup:

[pum]

amazing!
I have seen this work at other forum a while ago( ZBC?)

Thanks for sharing the tips on how you make the texture :)

cant wait to see more update!

[Traxx.org]

Great scene! Very unusal scene according to what is shown here. Looks like grabbed out of life! I really love it! This aint just some great models but a great idea built into a wonderful scene!

Go on!

Traxx

[FlaminGlow]

this is the first piece that i feeled it is the best of what i have alreay saw, realy so so great job you did on this one, you inspired me i'm about to create an animation and this work realy inspired me alot with the Lion model here in the WIP forum check it out -the lion- you will love it.
you gave great personalities to the three characters each has its unique one and because there poses are professional the image reminds me of the great fine art ages in europe like the realistic paintings.check this out:
http://www.codart.nl/Images/Publications/Brukenthal/0045HendrickterBrugghen.jpg
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/david/brutus.jpg
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/david/socrates.jpg


5 stars from me. you deserve a three babes girls for this work.:D

[kissb]

Hi everybody,

and thanks for the comments.

Iceblaster : I'm testing the Tuborg products and doing some stuff for IO in my sparetime...

SlayerCZ : there are some problems with that guy on the left, but I hope I'll fix them when I get there.When I built the guy in the middle I tried to avoid from the over-emphasized muscles, because it's one of my biggest problem with most 3d stuff on the net.Creatures have fat on their body, I can see it in the mirror every morning.

D-E-A-N : I can make you a screenshot I guess, but it's pretty simple.There are 4 "important" spotlight in the scene, and some weaker additional pointlights for a better specular.But I'll look into it..

Tartare : I don't think that this composition existing somewhere else, but there are some similar stuff for sure..

Rambiert : It's static and heavy...I don't have the force with me to move it.

[RO]

Hi,

as I mentioned the textures are procedurals, generated in rendertime combining different components (fractals, perlin-noise, whatever).I can bake it to the UVmap, but I won't because I'm lazy.
But I'll show you the result :

This was the color pass for the guy on the middle.And I didn't use specular maps.
And yes, they are modeled like this...

Insane procedurals.

That is damn awesome!

[Turri]

whaaaaaah this is a great piece of work !!! i hope you finished this great picture .. super idea !!

and the shading .. and the modeling whaaaah ;)

greetings turri


yes 5 stars !!!

[BilboX]

Oups, forgot to give all my stars ;)... here it is, but I think they were'nt needed. Soon in the CGchoice galleries? :D

[triping]

thats good!.....gotta be 5 stars

[hetsch]

What Tuborg products are we talking about here?

The only one that I know of, that they make, is beer...

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

I think I just had an orgasm *checks pants* and I pissed myself. 5x *s

[ScudzAlmighty]

absolutely beautiful piece,

here's a suggestion, add a beer mug or some type of glass on the table, and have the reflection of the poor sod who just opened the door in it. just a suggestion though

[younglion]

wow im astounded by the level of your work. keep it up.

[leishman]

That's very good drawing ,look forward to your 3D worked ...keep on

[webhead]

Great attention to detail - superb work. May I ask what parts were done in Lightwave and what was done in XSI?

[Helli]

Amazing piece of art. The modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering, expression. Every single part in this image is simply amazing.

This is one of the best 3D Images I've seen so far !!

[Lamster]

I love the look on that salacious crumb looking guy :D.

Terence

[TES]

I want to see it finished - im waiting for this stuff too long :) really awesome piece of work

[WhiteLynx]

Wow!! Incredible!! Hope to se some updates soon!!

[QuantumPixel]

Great work I cant wait to see a final composit of the hole thing.. Awsome really really inspiring.

XSI is a powerfull tool.

[dt3d]

Great, I saw your work in another forum and I wondering if you will finish it .
That's cool that you going back to this pic!!

[Satellite1984]

Absolutly stunning work man!
This when it's fully done could end up being one of my fav projects on cgtalk

[visionmaster2]

arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggg !


:scream: :eek: :buttrock: :applause:

[Emilio®]

Holly Batmans underpants !!! Dude you're crazy in ya head man..:eek: If I can achieve such render results in Lightwave like yours, Imma become a black ninja.
Kissb this is awsome man... much respect, it's out of this world. the way you've made those textures...the modeling..the lightning, do I need to continue ?
I bow down before ya man...awsome work 10 out of 5 stars from me.


Emilio®

[mahmoudcg]

wow, you've got Superb skills
just set your orc as my desktop wallpaper, and i guess i will c it soon in the choice gallery,
Love the renderlayers and hope you can share some tips about their compositing

keep it up

[alexwuwu]

:) Very nice,I looking forword to the final render

[learner88]

this is insane!!Lovely modeling and texturing!the lighting is fantastic!!

can you explain how to separate render channels in mental ray?

For the displaced models do you use displacement maps calculated in render time or directly the hi res models imported from zbrush in maya(i guess maya)..

[MissouriMedic]

Spectacular.

It's my new all-time favorite CG work.

Do you have a public portfolio? I'd love to see a collection of your other work.

[dagann]

Wow, great job.

Even the modelling is full of life.

[MrPositive]

Wow that could be my favorite CG ever. I'm serious. This is one of those pieces that if you don't finish you'll be a sad ogre for the rest of your days. However, there is no way in Mordor I would sit down to play texas hold em with that crew.

[XTitan]

I think the real question on everyone's mind is, How did you make that apple core back there on the ground? Great work, you work with a deep understanding of not only the software but also the elements of design and details that make things real.

[Tora_2097]

Ouch! That looks mighty impressive. I would love to see that one finished some time in the future.

Regards,

Tora_2097

[FlaminGlow]

O.K Kissb the man at the middle reminds me of the fighters (Big ones) in the Kong fo school Cartoon (it is one of my best cartoons i ever saw it realy inspire me i recommend you see it, it will add big collection to your animation skills and thoughts besides the directing) unortunatly the net is poor for this one and i didn't find a pic for the man i meant.
here are some small images of the cartoon:

Ooops
http://www.arabiatower.com/shop/images/kungfu9.jpg

[fabianloing]

wow, this is really so awesome! i really love the characteristic you give to each character.
It is amazing. Definitely one of the best and very inspirational!

-Fabian

[agnestudio]

That's awesome! Really Stunning
Looking forward to see the final piece :thumbsup:

[Revvels]

Hey!

I'm sort of on the verge of making the decision whether or not I'll seriously be pursuing a possible future career in CG.

This is very inspiring, thanks.

[curannon]

Well what can I say

Holy macaroni! One of the best I've seen.

[cgjie]

so greeeeeeeat!
I can't wait for it!

[essencedesign]

hope to see more of this would be a shame to not see 'er finished...Nice work indeed :)

[DaddyMack]

Umm... OUCH!


...


Congrats on some absolutely stunning work...

[FlaminGlow]

i'm thirsty for updates come on man.:thumbsup:

[ACantarel]

You are a very talented artist with an extraordinary sense of character design, modeling, lighting and setting up the colors. I´m curious to see the next steps.

Cheers
André

[BlackNull]

well...I've been a huge fan of this piece for super long now...I was so happy to see you start a thread here and finding out you were still pushing to complete it. I'm faaar from being the only one loving this piece, from character design to modeling/texturing, setting, atmosphere...all very interesting. Please keep us updated with updates! :)

pierre

[living_for_cg]

Incredible work:eek:. hope to see it in gallery page and it will soon be on frontpage.:thumbsup:

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