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nacire
02-10-2003, 01:24 AM
Here is my first 3d character, he is currently in NURBS despite the poly hands and feet. I just threw some base textures on to get a feel for his look. He design is influenced by the balrog creature as well as the terrasque from D&D. Any comments or opinions, as well as a direction for getting this guy converted for texturing and animation, are welcome. He has a rig with bones which i will try to post soon.

http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_face.jpg
http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_front.jpg
http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_full.jpg
nacire
02-10-2003, 01:45 AM
Here are some shots of the rig and the poly reference bones.

http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_rig.jpg

http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_skel_rig.jpg

http://www.trentity.com/images/forrest_skel_rig2.jpg
nacire
02-10-2003, 02:24 AM
Let me know if the images arent loading, Im linking through geocities so if you know of any problems that could arise plz help! Thx! They were loading for me earlier but not now!
gmask
02-10-2003, 02:27 AM
Originally posted by nacire
Let me know if the images arent loading, Im linking through geocities so if you know of any problems that could arise plz help! Thx! They were loading for me earlier but not now!

You can't link images this way.. not just upload them to the server.

I copy and pasted your links.. your creatur eis looking pretty good.. I have no specific comments though.
Maximus Groff
02-10-2003, 12:13 PM
Put some holes in the nose.. IMHO you will get even darker char this way.

Very very good... nice rigging..
Kralle
02-10-2003, 01:37 PM
the images arent working for me,
try to make a account at angelfire and use that to upload your pictures, thats what i do from now on since the forum only has 20MB
MDuffy
02-10-2003, 05:59 PM
Looks pretty cool! The procedural skin texture and dark lighting make it tough to see the actual anatomical details of your mesh though. The skeleton attached to the rig looks really cool though! Did you build that skeleton model or download it from somewhere?

Later,
Michael Duffy
mduffy@ionet.net
nacire
02-10-2003, 11:54 PM
All right people, I got the images uploaded to a friend's server so now they work! The skeleton was provided for me in the class I am taking so no credit on building it, however I did have to size the bones to fit the creature and the rig.
Trentity
02-13-2003, 05:11 AM
I really like it. Very impressive NURBS model. Keep up the good work, nacire!!!
Kralle
02-13-2003, 05:25 AM
looks great,
which program(s) are you using to make it?
nacire
02-13-2003, 05:34 AM
thx for the compliments as for the program Im using Maya 4.5 Unlimited.
NanoGator
02-13-2003, 05:41 AM
Very cool! :thumbsup:

You wanted tips on texturing it, here's what I'd do:

1.) Print a side view of the creature very lightly
2.) Draw the texture/scales on top of it in pencil
3.) Scan the drawing and use it as a texture.

From there, you can use Photoshop to touch up the texture and colorize it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the result. ;)
chase311
02-15-2003, 04:22 AM
This model is like a black steers tookus on a moonless night.
:buttrock: :thumbsup:
BabaYaga
02-15-2003, 04:32 AM
:bounce: Some men dont like hearing it and find the word hard to say ... Vagina!!!
NanoGator
02-15-2003, 10:11 PM
Originally posted by BabaYaga
:bounce: Some men dont like hearing it and find the word hard to say ... Vagina!!!

O_o
nacire
02-24-2003, 08:41 AM
Okay I got the hands and feet connected now that Ive been converting all of the NURBS over to polys so there wont be any seams. Im just about to bind the creature and ive done a few test binds just to check it out. Im going to be working on some custom texture maps too so I can scrap the procedurals! Ill try to post some pics soon!
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