Star Shell Tortoise

[Anuxinamoon]

hey wow thats pretty cool? what technique did you use? extude edges?

[Darakusan]

Some updates

did the hands ;) or legs? hmmm
nvm about that

here's how it looks

http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/inner.jpg

C&C pls

[Darakusan]

Sorry about the red x....
I just tried out a new host.. hopes this wan works well ;)

Are u able to view the pic on the previous post?:thumbsup:
or are u seeing the infamous 'red x' :thumbsdow

[GrandCherub]

looks great, just show us some more views :D

[wgreenlee1]

I agree,looks great...cant wait to see the texturing.

[Darakusan]

OMG!
I'm in deep trouble ;(
i think i can no longer continue this work.....
i just can't get the shell i wanted...

-look at this crap-
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/120603_1.jpg

newbie me is hopeless in organic...
i dare not show this side view... it just sucks big big time:banghead: but got to get help....
- crappy -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/crap.jpg

[Darakusan]

:cry: did some tweaking here and there.... could only get this result :cry: :cry: :banghead:

I need advice and help!! :bounce:

http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/120603_2.jpg
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/crap2.jpg

i know the image sucks... but i really need C&C, advice

[elmasfeo]

head and arms are veeeery good job, i think, so don't get depressed... :D
the shell seems too long and heavy for me, but i don't have any reference, maybe you could post the photos you took so we can compare it with something...

[Remi]

Looks good...i'm thinking for the shell the bumps on the back shouldn't be so big...try reducing the size and then using a tool..not sure which program you're using.......to make the lines in the shell a little more prominent and not so spread apart....like the one below:thumbsup:

[Remi]

Or you could just paint a bump map

[Darakusan]

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[elmasfeo]

I think that the problem is the union between one bump and another, in the real tortoise the unions are very abrupt, and in your model are smoother... maybe you could try to make the bumps as individual objects each one, like you did with the border of the shell... just an idea

[Darakusan]

OK.. thanks for the idea..
that's wat i had in mind too....
cos i'm afraid it may look too abrupt.. that's y i choose to do all in 1 piece...

[Darakusan]

Well been playing too much gamez....
nvm that, erhm i tried redoing the shell with every bump as an object..... dun like it.. went back to the old shell and did more tweaking... kind of settle down with it now, will be working on the base real soon..


- here's a preview -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/newshell.jpg

:bowdown: C&C pls:bowdown:

[Darakusan]

:cry: I know my tortoise is not that nice:cry: ... at least give me some comments so i can make it better.....

so sad.. no reply at all...

anyway here's the latest updates... did the hind of the tortoise. The base is still temporary and i'm still working on it.

- Give this tortoise some chance! -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/beta.jpg

Shall give myself some encouragements.. :beer:

[Darakusan]

Well... still no replys.. :cry: :cry:
nvm here's some texturing in progress...

do tell me if i'm on the right track.
the below 2 are real photos....
seems like i still have a long way to go..
currently working on the pattern first before getting the colors and bumps.

- Looks LIke a lump of poo?? -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/shelltext1.jpg

[Darakusan]

Still no comments...:shrug:

http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/2906_01.jpg

[Strezz]

@Darakusan

Well... Your textures could need a bump map.... to make the shell a little more rough....

Just an idea though...

Cheers

[Darakusan]

i applied bumps already... seems like it don't like really obvious under GI

Thanks for your comments. After so long.. finally 1 :cry: Thanks

[Darakusan]

Ok did some lightings..
played around.. the bump i'm using now is temp, just the wireframe as bumps ;)

- How it looks now -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/3006_01.jpg

[Darakusan]

- Another -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/3006_02.jpg

[Remi]

I had no idea what a real star shells tortoises shell looked like...I envision something completely different...my previous comments should just be deleted....you're doing an excellent job bud...keep going would love to see the texture on the turtle....great job:thumbsup:

[Darakusan]

Remi - Hey thanks! u seems to be the only wan that will post reply to this thread... i'm so touch...

BTW i've seen your head tutorial and it's totally awesome!

[Remi]

Hey no problem...now get to work on your tortoise...I want to see it finished..so update..hehe...i'll be back.:)

[MaxParticle]

Looks like you're steadily getting there! Just a comment about the texture - in the photograph, the tortoise shell seems far more black than the brown you've used so far? Also from the photograph, the shell itself - the lumps on the top, should they be a bit more pointy? Keep going, I'm certain this will keep on getting better! :thumbsup:

[Meka]

hey Darakusan
I think you're doing rather fine! I'm a learning noob si I can't really help ya out much. Not sure but it looks as though the center row of shell scales is too spaced apart from the side ones.

I think you'll get more replys if you post bigger pics showing more detail as the ones you have posted seem kinda small for really looking at your work. you should also post non-rendered wires.

keep up the good work :)

[Darakusan]

Max Particle : Yup, indeed i'm using a little brown now, but fear not, that's my base color and can be changed anytime in photoshop, and thanks for your comments!

Meka - it won't look so spaced apart after i added the texture. And thanks for the advice!

:applause:

[KolbyJukes]

Tis looking very nice, I love the face. Let's see some more texturing :)

[Darakusan]

KWAK - Thanks, liked your rhino :thumbsup:

- Anyway here's some update -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/0607_1.jpg
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/0607_2.jpg


Forgive me, i'm very slow, new to this.
Finally finish the basic texture for the shell, scratches/tones/bumps etc will be still work on.
Thanks

[Darakusan]

- One More -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/0607_3.jpg

[Darakusan]

- Added the edge -
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/0607_4.jpg

PLs give comments

[Soulstorm]

on the pics the shell looks more like black instead of brown and they have a red dot under those yellow lines at the end of each "spike". the modelling is excellent btw

[Darakusan]

Originally posted by Soulstorm
on the pics the shell looks more like black instead of brown and they have a red dot under those yellow lines at the end of each "spike". the modelling is excellent btw

hehe seems that my brown is still not dark enough ^^ it's almost reaching black.

Anyway about the reddish spots, i intended to add it when i'm adding more details such as scratches etc.

Thanks for your comments:applause:

[Meka]

coming along just fine! can't wait to see the good stuff on the textures.... grime, dust, scratches, spec and so forth. Anyway you're doing a fine job, keep it up :)

[Darakusan]

Oh boy... i think i'm hopeless in texturing :cry:

Here's the update which take me years.... terrible!

http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/130703_1.jpg
http://darakusan.simplehost.com/tortoise/130703_2.jpg

[tummy]

Hey, that is a really great model of a tortoise, mate.

Perhaps I can help with your problem with the shell. It seems that your bumps (scales) are rather too rounded. If you could lessen the curvature of the bumps, to make it more flatter so that the bumps would be more like flat cones, that may help your model look more like your pet. What i mean is keep the base of each scale as it is, lessen the roundness of the sides to be flatter, i have a diagram, but i cant add it here, if you would like it, pls send me an e-mail. I'm sure this would help your shell to look more like your real pet :)

[Downwrdspiral]

Looks awesome

[tummy]

Man, that head texture looks fantastic. I'm sure with everyone's help you will finish this project and have learned many new things :)

[tummy]

any more updates? just wondering if you've had time, hehe :)

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