Cinematic Game Icons - character/vehicle/environment - DimitrisLiatsos

[Erik]

Hi my friend ;)
i will try to do something too this time...
happy to see u again old cg
:beer: :beer: :beer:

[ofir3dvb]

good luck man.

[leigh]

Looking forward to seeing what you dish up for us this time round, Dimitris :D
Best of luck to you :thumbsup:

[Virtuoso]

Hi DimitrisLiatsos.....:wavey:


I anticipate another very well rounded entry from you,looking forward to what you have up your sleeves with this one. Good luck,and have fun as always.:thumbsup: :beer:

[coCoKNIght]

:bounce: :applause:

[Gremlin]

heheh.... dimitris....
this is gonna be good.
maybe this time since its summer I'll actually have the time to COMPETE LOL... check out my thread everyonce and a while Dimitris :D

Cheers,
:beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:eek: Hi everybody...such a warm welcome from all of u.You make me very happy , i hope i will not dissapoint u with what i am going to do


@ Erik ...Hi my friend ... i was wondering where are u ? I hope u will enter omn this one!!!


@ ofir3dvb, coCoKNIght, Gremlin :wavey: :beer:


@ Leigh ...Thanks crazy Lightwave Girl :wavey:


@ Virtuoso ...thanks man!!!:wavey:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Ok ...here is my thought about the theme.

The hero is the trusty soldier of Drakeltar Senator...:surprised ...
who requested from our guy to enter the Phenubian Colony on the Dark Side of the third moon and take the plans of a new Phenubian BattleShip ...:surprised .

The frame i will end up will be like this ...The hero on his TurboPodBike is chased from Phenubians in the Phenubian BusPOD metro .....:surprised


Here is my crapy sketch!!! ( sorry i am not a painter).

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: :wip: :wip:

Comments and Crits are welcomed .

[OZ]

Good stat!

[Erik]

Yooo good begining dimitris... i wait for modeling ,)

[LEEBLEEB]

nice!

looks like a jetski.:p

[iC4]

looks good so far, I think with the right lightning and atmosphere this will kick ass :thumbsup:

[azazel]

I also agree, lights and materials may be crucial ;) :wip:

[akocan]

Hello dimitris. :wavey:

I've been seeing your posts in the last challange, with the hair styler ;) It was one of the best ones I believe. especially the vehicle. So I think you'll have a great challange this time as well.

Good start for now..

Sincerely

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi guys , thanks for the comments. OZ i hope u will be in the challenge..soon.

Erik the last pic is a Maya Vector render:bounce:

iC4 and azazel are correct ...lights and textures will be very critical on this one !!!!

akocan thanks man...such kind words are keeping me going!!!

LEEBLEEB ...thanks...but now that i see that it look like a jetski i redesigned in my mind the PodBike...here is the new start....insipred by FJR1300 and MUNCH Mammuth !!!

[antnik]

Hi Dimitri...as always you inspire us...Excellent job...keep going:applause:

[schmu_20mol]

great work dimitris.....perhaps sharpen it at the lower end so that you get some better wind flow....i'll be checking for updates later ;)

[Erik]

Great dimitris, i must really begin my modeling now...
that a beautiful job as always ;)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wip: Polygon exhcausts will be replaced with Nurbs for more detail and smoothness....sharp areas will be there ..soon


Thanks guys


comments and crits are welcomed .

[dominicqwek]

thats total sweetness. Love it. :thumbsup:

[Virtuoso]

Very nice curves,like a beautiful lady,you are headed in a very good direction.Now your hairdresser vessel can have a race with this machine in a future animation.:p

Design is spot on, no crits,just a comment............Very nice start.Keep ..........:wip:

:beer: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

dom Seeing your thread and clean modeling i take your words as a great compliment!!! thanx man!!!

Virtuoso thank u..i really like to ask u to try and enter this challenge :wavey:

Anyway here are the correct exhcausts as i have imagined them...


More to come ...C&C are welcomed always.

[BlueCougar]

Looking great! I still need to get some concept sketches and hopefully I'll be in the modeling-way soon!

Kenn

[Thekkur]

very cool model! Maybe add some more of those groovy Full Throttle like exhaust pipes? :rolleyes:

[Kozlov]

Hi there Dimitrisliatsos that is a great model you working on i like the idea keep on posting and good luck.

Kamil:beer: :thumbsup:

[Erik]

Hehe very nice Dimitris, is it something like your future motorbike after your varedo ??:thumbsup:

[spirogyro]

KAI GAMO!!!!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thanks guys...:bounce:

To Erik ..i think u know me too well...here is my next bike(10 months left) and inspiration for the PodBike..

[akocan]

hi dimitris. such fast modelling! :eek:
I don't look at the forum for one day and the other day you have everything figured out. I want to become to that stage... Uhh I imagine I have a loooong way...

Good work. I know it'll get better!

Sincerely:thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:beer: Thanks akocan !!!

Here is an update on the front of the PodBike :wip:


Comments and Crits are always welcomed !!!

[Clanger]

Starting to look very fine.

[antnik]

Incredible job :eek: I am Curious to see the final render... Keep going man...:thumbsup:

[schmu_20mol]

keep goin' ....this'll be a kick ass one

[Aearon]

niiice :applause:

some of the holes on in the front still look a little unclean (shading errors around the edges), but i guess i'm telling you stuff you already know... keep up the good work :D

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hey thanks Guys :bounce:


fist ..the wierd ..unclean shading around the edges is because i test render a mel script where i first call Mental Ray's Final Gather and then i ask Maya to rerender the rendered frame with Simple Maya vector Renderer in 40 % opacity...it's just a test so don't worry i will take care of all the wired stuff on the model and on rendering.

Here is some thoughts about Guns on PodBike....:wip:

[snorthul]

That bike is coming along very nicely. I am not too good when it comes to machinery. I don't know. It seems that I cannot get the detailing to look like machinery to me. I will add something and then say forget it because it doesn't look right. I don't know, I guess I need more practice.

Are you doing anything else besides this bike? maybe a rider, or something?

It looks awesome, I cannot wait to see it textured.

[dominicqwek]

:drool: :drool: :drool:

Is this bike up for grabs?? u're fast man.

[iC4]

wow, thats amazing! but better relax now, there are other challengers who want to win too :scream:

[janhath]

I think it's done very nicely,but, yes there is a but. I wish I could see something more original as well.It's all the same for the most part. Maybe something not so futuristic "all" the time. Something more off beat.I wish I had the time to enter,I would try it myself.
Still what you do have all be it not very original is still a professional piece of work already.:beer:

[Aearon]

mh, so are you saying the fact that it's futuristic like most entries means it's not a very original design? i don't think so :D

for me it's all about what i see in the pictures, and i think what i see is absolutely unique in this challenge:wip:

[LEEBLEEB]

WOW, THAT POD BIKE RULZ!!:drool:

[spirogyro]

siga thv malakia!! Kane kati tis prokopis!!! Just Kidding, wraio!! File' mou, Mavyia!!!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

dom, LEEBLEEB, spirogyro, iC4- thanks!...i hope u like it also when it will be finished..'cuase it has some way to go more and i have some thoughts :wip:


snorthul thanks...i will make the Character that will drive this PodBike and the Enviroment of the chase...u can read story on page 1 of this thread.


janhath thanks for your words ...and ...trust me ..i like "BUT" word. :cool:


Anyway ..i had to post this one ...no changes but FINAL GATHER....i think i am in love with Mental Ray :drool:

[hypercube]

Very sexy, this is coming out great..can't wait to see the rest of it :thumbsup:

One quesiton, which way do they ride on it? i.e. stretched on top, more sitting up? Not immediately apparent..will wait and see with the rider I guess :)


P.S. I love the way you sign your pics with your cartoon self peeking out the bottom, that cracks me up every time :D

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris....Good job man....use a hiden sphere (Light blue sky) for final gather and make a spot for GI.... (sun light) play a little and render the same picture..the result will be fantastic....
Nice job man...:bounce: :beer: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[akocan]

Hi dimitris.. At last, a great update!

The details on the front add a lot to the vehicle. By the way, the lighting and so on at the background is cool....

Cheers!
:beer:

[Aearon]

hm i'd really prefer a 3-point(or more) lighting setup, the gi just destroys a lot of detail, much harder to see things this way

at least give the light some direction

[Virtuoso]

I agree with you Fist.............. (Off-topic)

I think that even when objects are lit brightly many vital aspects of it's form can remain unseen due to in-effective shading from different angles,extreme uniform lighting can flatten objects,hiding the vital curvature. I like the idea of a brighter light from one side,with dimmer lights coming from other angles. This adds the shading needed to model with light.I always think of my work in different "Planes.......Just sections of a surface with there own angles.

Back on topic.................

OK enough school time, not that you need it Dimi............. ............I am waiting for an up-date Dimitris............So far very good,but more updates are needed,but you know that.:thumbsup: :beer::)

[spirogyro]

I honestlyl don't see anything "special," about his work. It doesn't even look that great, his final will show everything, so stop jocking his nuts.

[akocan]

Spirogyro, i didn't actually get what your aim is .. Are you trying to make a very very competetive mood?

I mean the idea in this forum should be to support people. I'm not saying that everyone should always say good things but even if you want to criticise, it should be in a proper way...

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: everybody...cool down!!! ..otherwise i ...i will make u drink OUZO:scream:


Net update soon
:wip: :wip: :wip:

[antnik]

OYZO man...yeaaahhhh coollll :bounce: :bounce: :beer: :bounce: :beer:

[Dr.Jones]

it looks like a bike, but what are you waiting for to make wheels? :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Wheels...what wheels...TURBINES!!!! :wip:


(Just in position...lots to do still :wip: )

[AJ]

Hot damn that's some luscious machinery! :eek:

A (tiny) bit off topic, but how do you find Mental Ray for speed? As a Max user I've been curious to get some speed comparisons for a while now...

*Cracks Whip* :scream:

MORE I SAY! MORE!



:D

[coCoKNIght]

Argh, you're a machine!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ antnik ..thanks for the tip ..i will try this steup For GI and FG...:beer:

@AJ_23 ...i really can't tell u if it's faster in Max than Maya (MentaRay)....all i know is that i am tending if without Gi and Cuastics and all that..to render with Mental RAy raytraced scenes ...they render 4-5 times faster and they look better...except some occasions!!!:bounce:

coCoKNIght ....lol ...:wavey:

[Dirk_P_Ho]

Oh man this is looking great, you sure have a knack for mechanical components and the like, keep it comming Dimitris! :thumbsup:

[Mentat7]

That is a really cool looking bike Dimitris!! Maybe when you get done you could send some of them to the local dealer in my town so I can get me one. :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ Dirk_P_Ho ..thanks man!!!

@ Mentat7 ...u got it....order is on the way!!!

5 days to completion and painting of PodBike....



:wip: ... Guidence system and rear miniguns!

[genesis max]

Nice bike Dimitris, really beautifull, but few critiques.
Try to break that pattern, pipes look too simiral, try to vary sizes, make some details (all your detail is this round cracks, excuse my english). Nice lighting too, what did you use?
Anyway really good model just keep going :airguitar

[goodlag]

wow

very nice bike !~ cool~

i wanna ride~:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:



keep up the great work

[Erik]

Yeah! cool dimitris, i hope i will try this beautiful varadero 2060 one day ;)

[iC4]

looks really good, I like the details you are putting into this model :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:beer: thanks guys...i really hope u will like it when it is finished...

Well here sthe Turbines and back MiniGun system almost finished (..they never are...lol) , before texturing and attached to the PodBike..

comments and crits are welcomed.:beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wip: And some wire of this...

[dominicqwek]

totally wicked! :buttrock: nice mesh work. optimized to the max. :thumbsup: will we see the main character soon? cmon dont keep us waitin.:D

[akocan]

Hello dimitris. Been a long time (2 days) since I visited and I see that you've made a great great progress..

Actually if you could send pics. from different angles, I'de be happier..

Still going great!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Neox]

thats a really nice model, makes me wanna see more!

[Pancreas]

Broooooorrrrrr... I can hear the noise from here, great vespa you´ve got. I dig all those little details (cables, rivets, miniguns) how can you model all those objects and leave the textures till the end? I couldn´t find the right piece between those wires (since I don´t change primitive´s names my object list often has cylinder0345asdfg and so on).

Mmmh I can´t see any blinker, so I´ll have to indent your vehicle sir. :cool:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Finished Tank...so here it is, and for u akocan i am postic progress on wire..not render


Neox ..thanks but i now with your team assebled ..i am feeling a little bit ..depressed...:beer:

Pancreas ...thanks man...about too many stuff to paint u said.... it's easy 'cuase from the beginning i use layers for everything.

..i talk too much..here is the wire with finished tank...

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/wireview.jpg

comments always welcomed!!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: PodBike 80% completed __ Next Update will be Complete Model and Texturing _2-3 Days:bounce:

Comments or coloring suggestions are very welcomed :bounce: http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/wippod09.jpg

[Xtronik]

You will make us BOLD ????? That's what you want?
(8es na mas karafliaseis??????)

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!. :applause: :applause: With all the meaning!

I could suggest to you, add some lights ...its not supposed to be a daylight airBike, right?
Also.....The Rider must have somewhere his feet stable.....

Keep on good work Salsa-Man! :bounce:

[Poju]

Thats one cool bike u got there:buttrock:

[coCoKNIght]

:cry: depressing work as always

[zzzrByte]

Holy cowabunga! :eek:
That's one sweet ride!

[Kozlov]

Dimitri i like it a lot a great model. Waiting for the last step-textures and cant wait.
Take care
Kamil:beer: :thumbsup:

[visualboo]

Starting to look very cool D.

[antnik]

Hey Dimitri...This is amazing:bounce: :bounce: ...I was looking for a bike to buy, but i decided to wait for some decades!!!!:eek: :eek: :bounce: :bounce: :beer: I cant imagine an animation from your rider's seat....WARP SPEED...Way to go Dimitris...:wavey:

[swag]

wau what a monster bike :insane:

[alx]

NICE WERK MAN!!!!

GO GO GO... I ALLREADY CAN FEEL THE SPEED .... KEEP IT UP!!!!


sincerely
alx

[Erik]

What can i say Dimitris :eek: except : call me when you will work on the futur Ducati or Harley Design, i will certainly buy one ;)
Super job!!!:beer:

[KotsVlok]

Wow, that is really amazing!...Great work so far!! :applause: :applause:

But errr...aren't people gonna burn there legs against the exhaust? :D

[SpooX]

:bounce: :bounce: :scream: :bounce:

Woah! (as Neo would put it...)

I dare not to try this bike.....it looks way too fast for me. :argh:

I guess you would have to need some bullet-proof-goggles when you wanna ride it....:cool: :banghead:

and what about the rearview-mirrors? I think might fall of when in light speed....but then again, what's the use of rearview mirrors when in light speed one might wonder....:hmm:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ all ...wow, thank u guys!! :bounce:

KotsVlok, SpooX ..rear view mirrors are already on, pedals for feet and excaust shields will be attached on when thw caharacter is on position 'cuase i am not sure yet about Character's height...lol ...and ....before texturing here u are..

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/wippod10.jpg

[Thekkur]

:eek:

that's awesome dude! I really like the detail you put into this... can't wait to see the textured model! :)

[Hexodam]

textures? you dont need no stinking textures when you got this detail :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thekkur , Hexodam ...thx guys !!!

Here a first approach to the painted look of PodBike


Comment as much as u like ....ideas are welcomed !!!


http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/wippod11a.jpg

[visualboo]

VERY awesome heat discoloration effect you got on the pipes. I love that about metal.

[Virtuoso]

hey Dimi........Looking coooooooooooooool.Sweet curves,heavy fire power,overall a very nice design.Your doing a great job,keep it up,all sure is great to see.No crits,or suggestions for now,it's looking ready to go.:thumbsup: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thanks guys!!!
...fixed more texture and front wind shield...
here weeeeee go!!!


http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/wippod11b1.jpg


Shoot if don't like something in the coloring...:wip: :wip: :wip:

[Craneb]

I think it looks very nice,but the colors seem cold,to machine steel cold. They do look good,and well done,but just not very appealing.I know not everything has to be warm and fuzzy,but I think this needs some more warmth,originality.
Don't get me wrong,it's done great,but just missing the warmth.:)

[LEEBLEEB]

bikes look cool in red, or is that my personal apinion, who knows.:shrug:

looks cool tho.:)

[mv]

Great bike Dimitris! nothing to crit!:beer:

[visualboo]

Why does everything have to be warm? I think it looks bad ass so far.

That last image is a bit confusing tho. I thought it was a 'side pod' at first. I think it's just the angle.

[Aearon]

roooaaarrr.. i want to drive this baby :bounce:

i agree to boo though.. i also think the only downside right now is that it's a little confusing.

besides the angle i think the reason is the lighting, which makes it hard to immedietly "get" the shape. it doesn't look uniform because of the many different colors and because some parts are very shiny and reflective. I'd only give some small chrome parts such high reflectivity.

Maybe also try giving the lighting some more direction (-> turn down the brightness of the fill lights / skylight) so you get some darker areas.

Just some tips, not sure if this will help, or if it is what you want...EVERYTHING is up to you :D

[spirogyro]

You did all this while drinking ouzo????? I give up

[schmu_20mol]

it's really nice to have a look at how your progress flows.....acn you show us a pic with a lesser confusing compo? ;)

[dominicqwek]

:drool: :drool: :drool:

arghh!!! keyboard's wet again. gosh this always happens when i open your thread. :buttrock: sweet render dude. looks a bit blurry though, but i know this is just temporary. Im still waiting for the main character. :thumbsup:

[Dave Black]

Look'n killer, dude!

I remembered seeing your first screenshot awhile ago, and then checked back today and !BLAM! - Awsome fully-realised render.

VERY cool concept, design, and modeling.

Looking forward to seeing where you take this.

Oh yeah, and when do these go into production? I'd like to order one. :D

-3DZ

:D

[dominicqwek]

Make that two! :scream:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:beer: :bounce: Guys thank u for all words..i will try to answer to all ..sorry if i forget anyone:bounce:

First of all , i will stay in this color mood 'cuase it a Killer spy's Bike...it can't be Orange or Red ..at least not in my mind. So i agree with visualboo ..and thank u m@. ...i really liked The Apes Of your Lord Of the Ring Challenge entry!

dom, 3DZealot ..and Anyone interested... ...here is the final POdBike ..just came out of Factory (upper pic ) ..and u can order yours anytime.

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/factory.jpg

Now i think i am off for the Pilot- spy and main hero of my Game which is a third person Shooter and RPG...(Don't remember if i have said that in my story.)

Thanks up to now for your comments and i hope u like my PodBike.

[Aearon]

woohoo... the upper one looks amazing... afterall i think it was just the angle that caused all the confusion. :D what's the waiting time on one of these? you better put me on the list immediately!!

[antnik]

:eek: :eek: :eek: WOOWWWWWWW Incredible...... i want it i want it i want............. at least for background... :eek: :beer: :thumbsup: :buttrock: Excellent work Dimitris.

[Xtronik]

It s amazing when someone knows how to express an awesome model with great choice of shaders and lights :)

Well done Dimitris!!! :thumbsup:

[Dancing Monkey]

Definately awesome! If this doesn't win something... then something else will!

[schmu_20mol]

great work dimitris.....well is it just me or is the lighting in both setups for the cannon which is most away from the viewer (each time the upper one) a bit off?
somehow it looks like is a bit too illuminated compared to the rest of the shots....keep it up:thumbsup:

[visualboo]

Apes? :surprised

:beer:

[Colin de bink]

....:surprised
why did I try to compete again? :eek:

[Erik]

ARRRGHH!!! BEAUTILFUL work Dimitris, you're the best this time ;)
certainly your best job i ever seen on cgt:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :beer:

[iC4]

looking really nice :eek:

just one thing I don't like so much is the indicator, it could be better integrated into the model.....just a thought :shrug:

[muckywetnoodle]

Wow! Nice looking ride.

[Dr.Jones]

VRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM
VRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
KRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Mentat7]

Damn awesome! I'm not worthy....


Here's my 5 million bucks....when can I expect it to arrive? :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:beer: Hi guys....thank you for your kind words...this is keeping me going:bounce:


Erik,Mentat7,antnik ORDERS of your new PODBIKE are placed..here from SANTORINI where i drink OUZO the last 2 days...lol


iC4-...now that i see it, yes it could be better addapted on the model....let me see what i can do:thumbsup:

Dr.Jones, Xtronik,muckywetnoodle, visualboo, schmu_20mol ,
Colin de bink ...thank u guys....let's see what u will think about the Pilot of the PodBike..:wip: :wip: :wip:

[ChrRambow]

Hi Dimitris,

Good looking bike! ... i wish i could buy this :buttrock:

it seems that the living toon dimitris wants to ride that bike ;)

Cannot wait to see what you plan for the pilot. :bounce:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Hi KoRn_ART ...Cinema4D crazy man:wavey:


Starting head....:wip:


comments and crit always welcomed!!!

[Kozlov]

HI thera @DimitrisLiatsos,
shaping good but its just the beggining. Im waiting foe more some special equip. outfit whatever your phantasy will brig up to us. :thumbsup:
Take care
Kamil

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wip: :wip: ...still moving vertices around!!!

C&C are welcomed!!!

hi Jelwa !!! ,,,your elf rocks man!!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi again ...it's your friendly neighbour with an 80% finished head...i think ..lol....but now u can comment and crit...:wip: :bounce:



http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/headwip03.jpg

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Fixed lips definition a little bit more..

C&C are welcomed!!!

[Colin de bink]

hi
the head is realy nice, I have some comments though.
the upperlip is kind of funny, like it is injected whit silicon or something?
and that hole under the cheekbone is a little too deep I think, oh and he has bumb on the back of his head.
well that's all I guess It is realy great but these are some things I notised

It's gonna be wonderful I'm sure of that

take care

[akocan]

Hi there dimitris..

I haven't been around here for a while and I see that you've finished the vehicle and moved on to the character...

Vehicle: perfect...

But I think that you should work on the head a little more.. I agree colin de bink about the upper lip and the hole under the cheekbone. they need to be adjusted. also I don't know why but the char. looks a bit cold to me. could have more facials...

Thats it so far...

Cheers.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[jmcalpin]

your bike is amazing work!

the top lip has a problem. The cleft in the top goes down and out not in. It forms kind of a point. The top lip is usually the same size or smaller than the lower lip so it seems a bit wonky.

Otherwise it looks good.

Jay

[BladeFX]

The bike is pure quality, nothing to crit there :thumbsup:

With the head I'd make some suggestions.
As mentioned by others, the upperlip is kinda funny.
The lower lip has also a problem, but it's less visible.
Normally, pulling out the lip, and giving an extra loop a the tip of the lips, usually does the trick.

The hole in his jaws is a bit to deep I think. Perhaps making it less deep, and making his jaws less wider, will give the same effect, but more human. plus, the head won't look so square.

Also, I thing the jawline, bach at the neck, ends to low.
It looks like you have some skin from the neck overlapping the jaw. Instead it should go a bit more up, untill it's just below the ears.

But... The head is already looking great, and I'm sure he will be a great podbike racer :beer:

Awaiting your updates ;)

[dominicqwek]

woah mama...you're fast! :bowdown:

[Poju]

That bike is just incredible:bounce:

And about head u have already good crit so i just say that i like smaller chins. Keep em coming:wip:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:thumbsup: Thanks guys...u should also see my girlfriend how she was looking at my Racer Head...and saying.." ..but ..but ... he..is a little bit gay..and under that cheekbone i can store the rain water(too deep)...:scream: ..." and then she was saying

about u guys...that...

Colin de bink,akocan, jmcalpin,BladeFX, Poju are correct ...here them......lol :scream: :bounce:


dom ..thanks man , fast but a little bit insufficent..but i will improve :wip:


Thanks again:wavey:

[ChrRambow]

the head ... looking reallygo so far :thumbsup:

Lips need a lil bit more tweaking.

You are really fast ... nearly finished and i am most time just working on my concepts.

Keep up the great work Dimitris! :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Hi KoRn_ART , thanks......i did some tweaking on the lips ..also i fixed , i think, the hole under the cheek bone..
i got a little bit dizzy with the lips tweaking so i started also the helmet..:shrug: ...so here it so far...Crit as much as u like, u have been most helpfull so far.:wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facewip05.jpg

[BladeFX]

Helmet is looking nice.
So is the head. It has already improved a whole lot.

Keep on :wip: :thumbsup:

[Hexodam]

the lips still need work, could you post a unsmoothed wire?

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris..Nice Helmet..i cant imagine the suit :thumbsup: go on..:bounce:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi guys ..thanks for your thoughts!!! :wavey:

@ Hexodam here is a close up wire to the lips..and an idea about a plexiglass helmet.

[dominicqwek]

Is he gonna be bald??! :scream:

[Virtuoso]

looking very good Dimi....:applause:

Nice sleek design,I am proud of you,the head too is coming very well.:applause:

It's really turning out very well in all aspects,really enjoyng seeing your progress. Once all together and textured it will be a treat to see for everyone.:thumbsup:

Keep up with the very nice effort and style..............My fav word.

:beer: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ Virtuoso ..thank u Sir!!!...although i am not very happy with my progress , your words are most encouraging!!!:wavey:


@ dom ... lol...no..no he will have short hair according to the rules...last time i was a bit off on that one..(hairdresser).

Anyway i fixed lips and tweaked more the jaw area...C&C are welcomed.
Tell me also if u like the glasses or should i skeep that in order to show more his face?

:wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facewip07.jpg

[Erik]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Hey he look very nice Dimitris, i like a lot this helmet, he will be very well looking with the futuristic bike...
Good job my friend ;)

[antnik]

Hey Dimitri...Great progress...keep on man.. :thumbsup: i am curious for the suit.. :bounce: :bounce:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ Erik and Antnik ..:bounce: thanks guys..suit is on the way...i ...redesigned a little bit the helmet...C&C are welcomed..

:wip: :wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facewip07d.jpg

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris...this is a GREAT UPGRADE...:bounce: :bounce: keep on the great work :beer:

[Hexodam]

lips looking so much better now :)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thx guys..i am happy if u see lips look better!!!
Updating helmet..also QUESTION : Isn't he better without the glasses? ....help 'cuase i can't decide...lol

Here is the pic...comments and crits are welcomed!!!

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facewip07e.jpg


:beer:

[Aearon]

coming along very well dimitris, i hope the rest of the character will be this detailed too :thumbsup:

i think the lips still need some work, and the lower lid looks a bit loose, both look a little thick. and the area around the nose could be cleaner.. make sure you have an edgeloop running around the nostrils

minor crits.. everything else is top notch :cool:

[Hexodam]

yeah I think so, doesnt look like a rollerblade guy anymore :P

what about hair? what are you going to do about that part?

[Hellwolve]

For what it's worth, I like him better without the glasses :bounce:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wavey: hi...

@ fist ..yup!!! u are right, it needs a little more tweaking on the lips and he needs also an edge loop more in the nose area...i just couldn't focus anymore and i took a brake and worked a little more on the helmet...but i will fix them today or tommorow!!!..thanks man!!!

@ Hexodam and Hellwolve ...:wavey: Ok he will be without glasses..i didn't like them too much also! As for hair ..yes he will have only it won't be long hair but short of marine type haircut!

thanks for your comments guys..

:wip: :wip:

[BladeFX]

The head has realy imporved with your tweaks.
Besides the nose and lips, I thing the top of your helmet needs to be a bit wider.
I'ts like it's a bit too small for his head. (Could be the render viewpoint also)

Besides this, it's comming along nicely :thumbsup: :beer:

[swag]

hey Dimitris very nice head so far - the lips need some work -
the helmet details are great - show us some other views
u used maya for this iam right? is this subd ->poly or cps (proxy)
very nice challenge :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wavey: BladeFX ..thanks..i am studying Burne Hogarth for a better guide on the lips..but thank u 'cuase u gave me an idea about the helmet when u said that it needs to be wider :thumbsup:

swag :wavey: ...yes ..i know those lips are killing me but i will make them right...as far for the modeling...Head ---> Cps and when i am satisfied with the low poly i convert to SubD's....helmet ---> poly and Nurbs:wavey:..ohh and yes it's Maya:love:

[nickRX]

i think the cheek bone area looks weird


under the eyes there are too diagonal lines sticking out a bit that move in towards the nose, coming off the cheek bone.....know what im talkin about ??

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Hi nickRX ..i saw diagonal lines ..u were right...fixed that thanks .
Fixed also more lips and eye bridge...added some stuff also on Helmet and made it a little wider as BladeFX suggested !

:wip:

Comments And Crits are welcomed..

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facewip08.jpg

[Hexodam]

how about adding this lcd see through monitor for one of the eyes :)

[Aearon]

hm dimitris, i think that last addition might be a little too much, i think it's too repetitive and makes it look overloaded.. doesn't fit the slick look of the rest :shrug:

just my humble opinion as always ;)

[BladeFX]

Fist might have a point.
However, I think it's the hemlet itself that look too confusing.
I think removing the upper part completely, but keeping the wires, will creat a much nicer effect.
That way, you'd be able to tatoo his head :bounce:

Nice job on the lips :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thanks guys...i will give it a thought:wip: ...but up to now i am keeping the wires, i was thinking of them from the start..lol..and here is a texturing attempt in the same thinking i had with bike.....comments - crits are welcomed.

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/helm01.jpg


:wip: :wip:

[Hexodam]

wow, fantastic texturing!! :D


on a second thought, if he is on a fast moving bike.. he realy needs some cover for his face otherwise wind will be in his face and he wont be able to see a thing

[Erik]

Wow great job dimitris...:bounce: :bounce: :thumbsup:
but what can i view your pics and i can't see mine on cgtalk?

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:bounce: Thx...!!!

@ Erik...it's becuase i link them to my server where i have my small site...i don't upload them on CGtalk:wavey:

[Erik]

Ok Dimitris thanks i will try this ;)

[zzzrByte]

Wow!:eek:

[jaraldo90210]

Horrible job!!!
hehe i couldnt resist!!!

freakin awsome man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dude u R THE BEST 3D MODELLING DUDE THAT IS OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
:drool:
:bowdown:
U R MY IDOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :love: :love: :applause:

again that stuff is freakin awsome! I am now giving up and throwing away my modeler!!!!!!!! :banghead:

[Xtronik]

At least!!! Someone's design that don't remind any influence at all to me!!! Nice style....Great Job....Wonderful shaders!!!!

I wonder with this design what do u have in ur kinky mind for the uniform!!!!
Watiting to see......:airguitar


:applause:

[Joebount]

I really like the appearence of your mechanical items, but I think the organic needs more work. Anyway, good work ! :thumbsup:

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris...you are unplayable...GREAT DESIGN...GREAT TEXTURING... :eek: wow man...Incredible work :applause: :applause:

[stenarts]

Abolut interesting design and great 3d modeling, looking forward for the next steps. Great work here have to come back to your thread more often.

STEN ;)

[Dirk_P_Ho]

Now that is some serious headgear!, I love the continuity in shaders from the bike to this. Definately good stuff!

[Ionized]

Holy shit. Nice work Dimitri. Last time I checked you were doing a bike... and ka-pow... now this. Get some rest man.

I love the design of the visor. Very unconventional and hi-tech looking. It kinda has a TRON like feeling to it. I think it must be the open face nature of it. I love it.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

...what can i say guys...thank u for all your kind words and observations...i still need to improve some things on the character's look and design but with some attention i think iwill make it!!


You keep my motor running ..thank u!

P.S Next update will be BOOTS and Pants ....( argghhh now i have make them to look very cool...:banghead: :banghead: )

:wavey:

[KolbyJukes]

Really brilliant texturing!

I'm impressed, let's see some more.

-Kol.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Thanks KWAK...:wip:


Well here is a first attempt on Boots and Legs...Lots of things are still missing in boots and trousers but i had to so proportion and general idea ...keep in mind that i go for the classic ideal model of 7 1/2 heads tall....
Comments and crit are welcomed !!!!

:wip: :wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/legwip01.jpg

[Xtronik]

anatomically perfect!:)
i like the design of the boots.....but i m not saying anything yet...I m waiting to see what do u got in mind -as I can see ur the helmet- boots and uniform will suprise us again!:applause: :applause: :applause:

Give us M O R E !!!

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris... Very good start as always... :thumbsup: more more more images....and more detail . :beer: :beer:

[Erik]

That a beautiful job Dimitris, i always keep a eyes on my favorite Greek job ;)
keep a eyes on the dead-line too, cause i absolutly want to see this job finish and textured as all your fan club ;)
:beer:

[Ionized]

Very nice work. Only comment would be that the folds on his leggings seem too uniformed. But you probably know that and are fixing it just as I write this.

Good muscle definition, they look very powerful but not overly emphasised. Nice design on the straps too.

Waiting for more :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Erik, Ionized !!!..thanks guys fro your comments...

Here is where i am so far with lower body of the PodBike Pilot..


Model ....NURBS 90% ...Polygon 10%
http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/trousers.jpg

Comments and crits are always welcomed!

[Neox]

these legs are looking really fine, good work man :thumbsup:

[BladeFX]

Yep, great legs. :thumbsup:
Waiting on the upper body clothing :p

[DimitrisLiatsos]

@ Neox, BladeFX, Gregwid ..thanks guys ...your words are most encouraging...

here is also the base and some detail on the jacket...

100% NURBS :wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/jacketbase.jpg


Comments and crit always welcomed!

[antnik]

I like it a lot man.. :thumbsup: Very good work and design..:thumbsup: Keep on the perfect job. :beer:

[Erik]

that a great job Dimitris, i particulary like the top of the body "star trek" style, but i think the
folds of the trousers seem to regulars for my taste ,) looking like a greek statue

:p

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:beer: Thamks guys...as for the folds Erik ...xaxa..never thought of that...they are supposed to be leather pillows as a small protection ...but if u guys don't like it much i will think also of something else...:wavey:

here is the entire suit so far


http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/jacketbase2.jpg

[dominicqwek]

great work dimi! yeah i feel the creases on the trousers are too regular as well. The lower body looks too small,but that might be because of the perspective.

Looking forward to more updates:p

[Joebount]

My only critics would come to the sex region that is way to high and to small (height), the thighs are too long too. Except that, it looks nice :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi!...
dom...i have to make more obvious, i think , in my model that these are not folds but rubber enhancement on the suit...rubber like thing to protect him...not cloth folds..i will make it more obvious ..thanks!!!



Virtuoso..u are to kind although i have a long way to make it as i have imagined him to be..the challenge also here is make as more as possible with nurbs...lol..crazy ..i know..but it's a personal bet involved here...thank u again for your kind words.:wavey:

Joebount ...man Thank u 'cuase really u hit on all of those things that i was suspicious that are wrong...yes u are right, all of them must be corrected...and they will...: U see long the upper part of the legs 'cuase ..simply i made the Genitalia are too small...and too high..lol...lol..beer:

thank u!

[KolbyJukes]

I love the last update, the little wrinkly lines around the hips and knees add a lot of detail.

Wonderful modelling on the legs.

-Kol.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Thanks man...!

:wip: Still tweaking and adding stuff...

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/sofar.jpg


comments and crits are always welcomed.

[dominicqwek]

Hi dimi. very expedient modelling.:applause:

nice details. just a point to take note though, that u dont always need details all over the body. I guess u should know this. Some areas that are detailed, others keep them plain. it adds a contrast to the design of the character as well which is important. There's nothing wrong with your update, i know u're still tweaking some stuff

Just wanted to share some thoughts.;)

[antnik]

:thumbsup: Hey dimitris...Very good job as always..i like it.. I am waiting more images... ;) Keep up the good work :applause:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

dom ..i know what u mean and you are probably right..but it's my 5th character and am overexcited with this...but i will remember wht u said 'cuase..u really have a point there...i mean it!

antnik ..thanks man..i hope u like this....

Texturing attempt.....Comments and crits are welcomed!!!
:wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/suitexwipfr.jpg

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/suitexwipbk.jpg


.........

[Ionized]

Hey Dimitri. Nice work so far. It really does look like a futuristic suit of bike leather, with a twist of fantasy.

Theres something I'm not quite sure about around the lower leg area. I think the feet may be too small, or the knee joint too low. I can't figure out which.

Great work though. A huge leap from your previous characters I think.

[Erik]

That's coming along very nice Dimitris, i can understand better what you mean about the folds ;) :beer:

[Virtuoso]

Hi Dimi.... Well it's coming along well.Overall a very nice addition. I can start to see a certain style that is your own with this character.Which is a good thing.
The rider looks to fit the bike quite well.Together they will make a very nice looking shot.

The outfit looks well designed.At first I was thinking you probably could have cut some of the extra designs.But in this state in black it comes together well.

Perhaps you could tone down on the reflection pieces a little,but that's just a minor crit and really more of a taste thing.

My only real suggestion from this point would be to create a little havoc,get it a little off-balanced.A dent,or scratch here and there.A slight bend,A little wear and tear. Perhaps create a symbol with a more earthly color,you know a scroll or rune type pattern.I think a little more warmth with something such as this could really add vibrancy to the overall look.

Well just some added ideas,minor thoughts.But what you do have in overall aspects is really one of the best entries.It's quite impressive.It will be very interesting to see it come together in the end.

Keep up the very nice work.:thumbsup: :beer:

[KolbyJukes]

I love the textures, but the proportions are bothering me, his crotch seems very high, and his hips could be wider.

Regardless, it's looking very nice!

-Kol.

[antnik]

Hey Dimitri... Good work man as always.. i don't have to say anything because on every post you surprise me.. Go on man. :thumbsup: :beer: :thumbsup:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Thanks guys...got to run ..and work for a living..i will answer to all later tonight...but here is also a wip on Boots :wavey:


:wip:


http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/bootswip.jpg

C&C are welcome!!!

[swag]

i didnt here for some days and what i see now is really cool - hard-working :beer:

[Kozlov]

Dimitris, hey there, i see you moving fats:). Tha character developing in your own style im sure about that. Its realy your way of making things and its a good way. Ypuv added quite a lot of detail on the outfit, i was wondering if you could perhaps make it a bit more natural, im thinking of scratches dirt here and there, like in the real world, but thats me, maybe you are going in the other direction i would go. Enyway i realy like your work so dont stop and keep going.
:beer: :thumbsup:
Take care
kamil

[Electrofirma]

All I can say is... Wow! :cool:

[antnik]

:thumbsup: As i said before.. you suprise me on every post.. :applause: Excellent work. :beer:

[Dirk_P_Ho]

Wow, those boots look great, I believe it! :thumbsup:

[KolbyJukes]

Nice stuff man, very nice stuff. I'm looking forward to further updates.

-Kol

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Argghh ..working for a living and at the same posting here...sorry for not aswering much yet...argghhh!!

here u are..Scale Comparison ..Bike _ Pilot...only!! ah ..and Gloves
Got to post them closer...but later ...sorry..got to run..thanks for your comments...later..:wip: :wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/comparison.jpg


P.S .. don't mind the color scheme here..i was just playing in photoshop ....

[FredSpeaks]

Lookig Great. The bike is really hot, and I bet it can really move! :beer:

[Dirk_P_Ho]

I dont know if its the pose or what, but the arms, forearms especially look unnatural. maybe its the sleeve thats so bulky thats doing it. Anyways, looks great Dimitris!

[Erik]

Arrrgh! i really like this beautiful last picture Dimitris, really good job, i will be back for you're next update ;)

[Fetus23]

Hey Dimitris!! Good too see you doing so well in the challenge. You have come up with a great peice here, Your best yet in my opinion. I Like the bike alot, the details on the back end are really nice! The rider is looking nice too...Wonderful little details on his suit. As for some crits...I think the riders arms are a little too cylindrical, maybe some wrinkles or some slight muscle detail would help change this...I also think the torso could use some more shaping and possibly a few wrinkles. If you wanna go into more detail on the bike you could model the seat to have a rippled cusion look and add some more nutz and bolts to some of the seams....A close up of the handle bars would be really neat too. You've got a fantastic peice here dimitris...Keep at it! I'm excited to see your final images...

:wavey:
fetus

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Ok ..now i can answer to your thoughts, by the way thank u again for finding the time to write some comments,...let's see..

Jelwa, Dirk_P_Ho, Martypt, Vladvrz,Fetus23, Virtuoso ...guys thanks ..first of all the colors on last pic are wrong ..i was fulling around with photoshop...it is a post only for the related size between Bike and Biker. Hands are scaled for a guy of 71/2 heads tall..classic adult height..but maybe i must check it again..sorry first time that i am really trying for realistic proportions...as for the wrinkles on Jacket and some muscle definition...i will if only i will finish this monster...if i don't make it for the challenge i will surely will do it when i will post it again in the Finished Work section of CGtalk!...also and some scratches on bike color ......i really want to make it all..i just hope i will have the time...i have to make the arm guns ..face texure and the Enviroment..lol :wip:


Erik. Antnik, KWAK, swag and everybody that i am forgetting ..thanks...i hope u will also like it when it's finished!!!
...got to go and make arm guns and face texturing and also some small changes on trousers..lol and enviroment:surprised

cya!!!

[DimitrisLiatsos]

:wip: Argghhh!!... some additions on legs....

comments and crits always welcomed !

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/trousersaddition.jpg

:wip:

[Lordrych]

Hey what did you use for texturing, do you think maybe you can send me the bitmap you used to texture or tell me what you did use to simulate it. Amazing detail you have there, is most of that bump mapped or did you actually model all the wrinkles? Just amazing i must say again. I would love to see a wire.

Rych

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi Lordrych ..all wrinkles modeled..the small dots on leather is a procedural leather texture in Maya. The complete shader has only leather procedural texture on bump and specular...the rest is plain color and adjustments on highlight and specular falloff of a PhongE Shader.

same on black leather only here the small dots are produced again with a procedural texture
called rock. .. in bottom of this post is a screen grab..hope it helps!

Pilot ...finished modeling...i hope !!!
http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/pilotf01.jpg

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/pilotf02.jpg

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/pilotf03.jpg

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hit refresh to see pic in previous post....Just uploaded new one's

I scaled up a little the Helmet and made the Hand Gun ..also a small try on texturing the face...


Comments and crits are welcomed!

[RobertoOrtiz]

Nice work!
Your speed puts all of us to shame.

-R

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Martypt ...thanks ...i fix size of arms and made the sleeves closing closer to the wrist...sized a little hands too..



RobertoOrtiz ...thanks man !!!...although speed sometimes is not a good ally !!!

P.S...u should see what is happening in the Rigging Process...lol

my pc will explode...lol

here is the final Pilot size ref...front view - orthografic

[antnik]

This is very good man... :applause: watch out the skin shader.... Excellent job... as always :applause:

[McFly]

Very nice model indeed! :thumbsup:

I really like the helmet, great details there!

The leather texture is also well done.

There is one little thing that annoys me a bit though when I look at your character: his legs. They seem to be a bit too short compared to the body. It was kinda the same with your previous challenge.

Well, it is no big deal, you have another great entry again!
Congrats! :beer:

[Virtuoso]

Hi Dimi.........It's all come along very nicely.You have poured a lot of time into these creations and given a great deal of effort.And it has paid off very nicely. I look for details and I can see them everywhere.Plus it's done with quality,not there just for the sake of it.

It will be great to see your creations together posed and really ripping away on that Bike.

My only suggestion at this point would be to play around a little more with the shaders.Perhaps go into some deeper layers of textures. It's done nice,don't get me wrong.I still think you can get more out of it however.

Well anyways this is certanly one of the best entries,I really enjoy your passion and your talent is there to back it up.Keep it going,it's something to be proud of already.

:thumbsup: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

McFly ..thanks man...i checked on the legs again ..this time they measured by the inch...Classic height model 7 1/2 heads tall..thanks anyway!


Virtuoso, Antnik ..thanks guys .. i know that i should work more on face shaders and clothes and bike shaders aswell ..and i promise i will ..and if i won't make it for the Challenge..i will for the finished work section...thanks again!!! ...and don't worry Virtuoso my friend i will never misunterstand your good will!!!
....and ..between rigging the character and thinking shaders..here is a start on the enviroment of the Phenubian Metro...MIxed pic wire-render!!

c&c are welcomed

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/enviroment01.jpg

[Aearon]

wow you've gone a long way while i was gone! :beer:

what can i say... great idea, very good execution start to (almost) finish. i really like your entry dimitris :thumbsup:

[Wilson-3d]

This is looking great! Super realistic and it is following your original sketches good. I can't think of anything to crit. Keep it up.:beer:

[PhilOsirus]

Really nice, almost like a painting! I like the blurry/glowing touch.

[Erik]

NOM D'UN PTIT BONHOMME ! i realy like this last update Dimitris, i can't wait to see all the picture finish! :thumbsup:

[Xtronik]

One of the most complicated posts here... I m waiting to see the final touch of all in one .....Good job Jim

[Kozlov]

Hey there @Dimitris,
nice update, it has an atmosphere of a dark and modern scifi. Keep growing your vision of that world underground. I would like to see some disorder, cans, dirt, signs, on the wall maybe a graffiti and so on, something that will put more life to your scene more of our human underground behaviour - but thats only me :)
Me like it thumb up :thumbsup:
Take care
Kamil

[DimitrisLiatsos]

..wow guys i didn't expect so many comments ..i was working on my day job up to now...and now i come ..and...and ..this is so encouraging..thank u !!!

Updating now also the first real progress on face texturing ...comments definitelly are needed now..thank u guys..u make me blash !!!:wavey:

:wip:
http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/facetexwip01.jpg

..shoot me please..i am making 3 three things together..and my day job...lol

[Wilson-3d]

Hi. I would just get the red of the upper lip to stop a little sooner. Right now it looks like it is going over the lip and on to the skin. I like the eyebrows and the shade around the eyes a lot. :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Wilson 3d ...thanks..u are right !!!.. i thing i fixed it now..take a look



http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/pilot04.jpg

:wip: :wip:

Comments and crits... always welcomed!!

[Wilson-3d]

Yea that got it. Looks great in the gear!:thumbsup:

[nickRX]

i dont really like the guys head =\ but since the helmet will cover alot of it, its not that big a deal

still putting the visor on or no?

[antnik]

Hey Dimitris... Great improvment... :thumbsup: Go on man :beer: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Hi guys .. i am still :wip: tweaking a lot of stuff but i can't help it..here is one PREFINAL...a lot of thing are changing all the time...more to come

Comments and crits are welcomed


http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/prefinalgame01.jpg

[swag]

the underground pic is fantastic the prefinal need some lighning work and the background (texture) please change it
very nice updates Dimitri :beer:

[Electrofirma]

Nice work Dimitris! :cool:

I hope you are still planning on using the subway tunnel you posted earlier. The background in the latest image detracts from the model.

Also, I feel the layout, of the most recent image, doesn't contain the 'action' that it could if the character was facing the same direction as the cycle. I think that the bike will have the best subliminal impact 3/4 from the front, with the character alongside facing the same direction (preferable toward the right side).

If the Agent is going to be standing, with his hand on the bike in the final image, having the hand on, or near, the handlebars would add a very strong sense of impending action.

Anyhow, I think what I'm trying to say is, I think you've got a winner here. Compose your showcase shot to give that "Wow, He's about to pop someone!" feel, then rely on detail images to show off the full extent of your handywork.

Just my thoughts. Keep up the fine work. :beer:

[antnik]

Where can i buy this game?:eek: Excellent job Dimitris...:applause: :beer:

[DimitrisLiatsos]

swag ..:wavey: thanks for your words for the underground...and ...lol ...don't worry this is not by background..i just was very happy when i finished with the rigging of the character ...and i must say that i just made a back plate ..loaded the bike ...and rendered with what soever lights i had on the scene for just the character..in his final two images he will be in the underground scene..thx!


Electrofirma :wavey: ...sounds good idea to pay much attention to final pose so that it gives this strength u are saying..thanks man!

Antnik ...lol thanks man.. i would also love a copy of Choco's adventures when they are out !!!!!

[Erik]

Hi Dimi, like electrofirma, i m waiting for a picture of the bike and biker on the subway you show us before...
in all the case this one was a good picture too ;)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Thanks Erik ..yes ..of 'course the two final images will be in the underground ..i promise!!

here is another test...he rides ..yes ...he is going to shoot somebody...

:wip: :wip:

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/onbiketest.jpg

c&c are welcomed!

[Aearon]

hey the guy looks great on the bike! awesome dimitris :D

now give us an idea of your final scene!! one thing i noticed in your last two renders: you have very bright highlights that distract from the subject (the guy and his bike)... don't do that in the final!! find a way to make them stand out

[swag]

yehhh - he looks great on the bike
fist the highlights are maya glow and too much :)

[DimitrisLiatsos]

fist, swag, Scottosh ..thx guys for your comments...and don't worry these last pics were just tests.....i will refine everything.. :wavey:

Now ..to be concluded...according to rules..and while i am working on the enviroment, since it's the last week i start posting finals.


So ..image 01 - the model Pilot and Pod Bike in an iron miniature version.

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/modelagenfinal01.jpg

[antnik]

Hey Dimitri...i would like one piece for me to put it over my monitor.!!! You are to fast man. :applause: As always.... excelent job. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Ionized]

Hey Dimitri, cool work from you again. That statue looks very cute... but menacing at the same time ofcourse!

Check this out. I really liked this shot from akira... it has it all.. speed and tension while still showing off the main features of both rider and bike. Just thought you might be able to draw inspiration from it.

http://www.ionization.net/akira.jpg

[Electrofirma]

Great Work Dimitris! :cool:

I like your foresight! Since 'the Agent' could easily become the next cinematic game icon, the statuette's will make a fine entry into the merchandising arena.

I retract my previous comments about the need to show action in the final pose. It looks like you've got everything under control :)

[Pancreas]

:eek:

Bike and biker, terrific modelling! I love the last image, the miniature on the paean, cuz i can see all the details.

About a textured image with an environment you should go for a very forced perspective, background blurred, lights with ghost trail, you know, show the speed, the action, the movement, the overvelocity in residential area fine...

Have you tried with different colors for the machine? Red would be cool, as the akira image posted by Ionized, and stickers perhaps, although it wouldn´t look as a secret agent bike, more as a competition motorbike.

[DimitrisLiatsos]

Thanks guys...Ionized ..thanks..that's one cool idea from AKIRA...but i wouldn't even try to imitate AKIRA:drool: :drool:...but it is a good idea...i will see what i can do

Electrofirma, Pancreas ..thanks guys..and i will try to give this emotion of speed and stress in the final scene...

...which will take place in here


Image 02 ...The Enviroment

http://www.integra.gr/images/cgtalkimages/enviroment02.jpg

complete and final scene is coming soon....

[antnik]

Very good environment and very good atmosphere too. :thumbsup: I am curious for the final image Dimitris. Keep it up :thumbsup: :beer:

[Virtuoso]

Hi Dimi.... I think the pose is excellent.The final set piece looks to be a very good one for your praticular creations as well.
My only suggestions would be to give the bike more vibrant colors deep reds,or yellows,somthing with real pop to them.Not that yours are bad because they do look good but just seem a little too much purple/black.They seem to take away from the excellent detailed modeling.This of course is just one guys thoughts,nothing more than that.

I would tone down the glow and give more brilliance to the overall bike and gear/clothes,just some added depth and rich colors,nothing overdone,but just some added pop.

Anyways just some minor thoughts,nothing earth-shattering,just another guys opinion on some minor nit-picks really.

Anyways this is one of the best entries without doubt,well done clean modeling,textures are nice,scene is looking good,detailed in many ways,fun to look at.I think a very nice addition to you ever-growing portfolio.Well done,lot's of work,but you did it,and did it very well.




:thumbsup: :beer:

[dominicqwek]

Just wanted to come in to give a lil support. You're doing fine, im wondering whether u even have a day job! LOL. All the best dimi, it was fun while it lasted. Deadline in a week's time dude. Press on!:beer: