CGTalk - Sickly Horse Model

ReK0

10-21-2006, 07:38 AM

Hello there, This is one of my first real posts here on cgtalk. I thought I would make a WIP thread for one of my various projects.

I am using a concept that I found without permission, an email is in waiting. but since the project is for practice and nothing more I thought it wouldnt be a big issue. You can find the concept here --> http://www.keiththompsonart.com/pages/cart.html

I am taking ideas from it but more than not I am going on my own path for the idea.

This is my first organic modeling experience btw. So enjoy the trip. And please post your thoughts.

I will start by posting my progress thus far.

ReK0

10-21-2006, 07:43 AM

Day 1. Started a model for fun.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head1.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head2.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head3.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head4.jpg

ReK0

10-21-2006, 07:46 AM

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head6.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head7.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head8.jpg

ReK0

10-21-2006, 07:49 AM

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head9.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head10.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head11.jpg

ReK0

10-21-2006, 07:51 AM

Alright This is my latest Version. Plus a closeup of the texture

I think this is a good project for me, I dont normally do organic modeling. It opens me up to Pelt mapping and other tools and techniques requires for organic modeling.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head12.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head13.jpg

doylle

10-21-2006, 08:10 AM

The model looks pretty solid, although it's hard to tell without a wireframe... I like your texture to, but it still needs some more contrast imo.

ReK0

10-21-2006, 08:32 AM

ya thats true. I usually build up the contrast as I paint. I start with basic colors. Blocking in areas so i know where to paint. then build it up till its just right.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head14.jpg

aesir

10-21-2006, 09:47 AM

That kicks ass. An awesome surreal style you've got.

ReK0

10-21-2006, 10:48 AM

thanx a lot aesir. im sure its mostly due to the concept i used tho hehe.

This is more what its gonna look like. the hair needs a lot of work but i think it makes the horse look much sicker and depressed.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head15.jpg

Headless

10-21-2006, 02:03 PM

Amazing style! Loving the proportions and posture of the horse, and the textures are incredible.

Big thumbs up. Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:

glynnsmith

10-21-2006, 05:48 PM

That looks too cool. I really like it. The face texture is looking really nice. I hope that carries on with the rest of the model.

Don't forget about the protruding ribs and possibly the imprint where the saddle's sat.

Keep it up!

G

BurrowingDuck

10-21-2006, 07:14 PM

That texture work looks amazing,

ScudzAlmighty

10-21-2006, 07:19 PM

man that's excellent. this is your fist organic model? i hate you

GLandolina

10-21-2006, 08:42 PM

dear GOD thats amazing.

Junerahe

10-21-2006, 09:55 PM

dear GOD thats amazing.

Quite teh understatement. Wires!!!

ReK0

10-22-2006, 12:14 AM

well here are the wires so far. I collapsed and saved after the meshsmooth so there is no low poly version to show. But again since this project is for practice it shouldnt matter.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head16.jpg

mindrot

10-22-2006, 12:19 AM

Lovely!!

I really like the way you showed the progression of the horse. He seemed to grow a body...

Very nice attention to emotion you've portrayed.

~M~

ReK0

10-23-2006, 08:09 AM

I started building up the textures for the body. the hair is blocked in and its all a bit basic at the moment. once its just right i will start detailing it all, building up contrast, then in the end normal map it and specular map it.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head17.jpg

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head18.jpg

ReK0

10-24-2006, 03:47 AM

textures aside i expect this model to have some kickass normals. so i have been trying my hardest to find information on normals, how they work. and how to create them. photoshop nvidia filter just seems too lame. so i used zbrush to create a high poly test. The model is too high poly. kills my computer. and the normal didnt turn out at all so i need to look into figuring out the problem.

anyway. here is the test high poly.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head20.jpg

10-24-2006, 03:56 AM

amazing very top notch. Passed great work imo, and into Art. Feels like surealism.

Rion411

10-25-2006, 05:46 AM

Thats awesome! Cool idea and I really dig the style.

ReK0

10-26-2006, 12:38 AM

thanks so much for the comments!

I finally figured out how to successfully create normal maps using high poly models. These are my first renders.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head21.jpg
http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head22.jpg
http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head23.jpg

tofugorilla

11-02-2006, 07:59 AM

The style is very cool, are you going to do more characters in this style?

AND

You gave him a wang! Bravo! (I hate kendoll characters)
-Tofu

ReK0

11-06-2006, 05:06 PM

As he was mostly an experiment and meant for practice i will most likely do more characters for the same reason. As for the style, i just modeled and painted him how i saw fit. odds are that is my style and future projects like this will most likely turn out the same :)

im happy you like it, and thank you for the reply.

ReK0

11-07-2006, 08:13 PM

its not finished yet but its getting there. this project is one of many so i have to work on it when i get a chance. going to create the harnesses next.

http://www.bestofthebeast.com/horse/horse_head24.jpg

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