Cinematic Game Icons - Character - genesis max

[genesis max]

Ok, here is the character and his story.
His name is Big Tom ( You get why they call him Big, Ok maybe I will change it later ). He works for government on secret projects.
He is not very intelligent, but hey, he's got big muscles. He loves cuban cigars and lovely ladies and he lives for action.If he is not on duty you can find him in gym or club.
The Aliens atacked Earth, and want to conquer it. They are funny little green, slimy creatures with big eyes (will post sketches later), actually most of them are like that, but the bosses are really nasty, ugly and fat son's of b*tches and that's where Big Tom will have difficulties, but that's nothing for him because he loves destroying aliens that came to conquer his planet, and he is really pissed. But the most important alien is one who controls all other alien is this big, fat, ugly alien with big brain who is "the brain of the operation". Tom must kill him before it's to late. Ok, there is a little bit of comedy in all of this in case you haven't notice.
Tom's favorite sentence : "Asta la vista you green piece of shit!"
nuf talking here is the first sketch :
(btw, sorry for my english)
If you have any comment please post it, thank you!
:)

[genesis max]

Ok, no reply :hmm:
I know big muscled guy is not very original concept, but I promise I will make him look unique. I think i will go for some sci-fi theme, and give him cool outfit, cool guns and maybe some bike.I will post sketches later, I started modeling his torso.

[genesis max]

Ok this just rough model of his torso.Ok, back to modeling.
Here is pic:

[Colin de bink]

yeah :buttrock:
always fun to kill some aliens
need some big miscles for that. :cool:

im sure you will do great for a first time ;)

[genesis max]

Ok i made some more progress today. I have exams this this month but i will finish this, that's for sure. Ok here is the pic: (btw c&c welcome)

[genesis max]

Ok, no reply :shrug: .
I guess my concept is not very original, that's why i will redesign it heavy. I am working on new sketches and i will spend more time on concept. Will post sketches soon. Anyway body will probably stay, that's why I worked more on it.
(Will some body post some comments please, i'm feeling a bit lonely here):rolleyes:

[genesis max]

Ok, here is the progress:

[genesis max]

Ok, i redesigned the character, but i am still not satisfied with him.
Now he looks too robotish. I think i will take his helmet off, gun will probably stay. I am still thinking about jet exhausts. Any opinions? :shrug:

[Gremlin]

well dont give up on it... a concept sketch really helps! because you can look at it, and plan and think of methods to model it before you model it (it really helps, even if you have it in your head, you should draw it)

keep tryin' you'll get a concept you'll like...
Cheers,
:beer:

[Virtuoso]

That's a very nice concept/design. The modeling too is a good beginning for this character.I prefer the second concept personally.Keep going with this,it looks like it has potential to be quite good.:thumbsup:

By the way............Does YU stand for Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro?):)

I'll check up on you after another up-date or two.So good luck and have fun.:beer:

[genesis max]

Thanks for replies Gremlin and Virtuoso.
To Gremlin : Thanks for advice, yes concept sketches really helps, i will certainly make more. I will probably stick with second design, but will make certain changes.
To Virtouso : By the way............Does YU stand for Yugoslavia (Serbia/Montenegro?)
Yes YU stands for formerly Yugoslavia and now Serbia and Montenegro. To be more precise i am from Belgrade.:)

I am working on model and sketches, hopefully i will post updates soon. See you later :beer:

[genesis max]

Ok, made more progress today. I am also working on concept sketches for his suit, guns etc., but i'll post something when i have it clear.Hopefully i'll finish the body in next 1-2 days.
Things to fix:
Abdominals (has to be sharper), shoulders (more definition), legs (calves), groin area.If you notice something please let me know.
Ok, nuff talk here is the pic:
(If you have comments please post it now) :wip:

[genesis max]

and back view:

[SEL]

Looks great! I see something that may help it out, I dont know what platform you are using, but it seems like your working on one side then mirroring it. Try scaleing it where the character looks a little slimer, the frame seems a little wide from under the chest and above the hips, also smooth a little under the lats for they are a little pointy. Thats all i could see for now. Keep the updates coming

SEL

:thumbsup:

[genesis max]

Thanks SEL, I totaly agree with you. But nuff talk i haven't been here for a whole week because i had exams, and in last 4 days i made a lot of progress, i improved body, started hands and head. This has been a hard week, so i will just post the pics and will tell what i have decided to change in concept later.
C&C very welcome. First pic:

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next:

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head:

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head side:

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hand:

[antnik]

Hi..:wavey: Interesting story, and you are doing good job. Keep going.;)

[Amir]

Welcome aboard from a fellow first timer :beer:
I think youre doing great, dont you DARE stop now:D
And of course - good luck:thumbsup:

[Virtuoso]

Very nice detailing to the muscles,clean and smooth.I have lifted for many years now,you got some extra tips on creating even more definition?;)

I think the body is clean and very well done.It is too early to comment on the rest,but if done like the body,I can see a very nice piece of work here. Great start,really nice job.

The only early thought would be to keep in mind the main idea for this challenge..............It is an ICON,add something more memorable to your final piece.I am sure you have that in mind,but I just wanted to remind you.;) :)

Looking very nice Genesis Max,good job.:thumbsup: :beer:

Edit: Check your PM box.:beer:

[genesis max]

Thanks Antnik, i'll keep working. See you :beer:
Thanks Amir , i welcome you too, you also have nice entry.And i will not stop now. I will go even harder. ;)
Virtuoso, i couldn't reply you on your PM cuz your mailbox is full :shame:
Yeah i lift too, so i know few things about musculature, and yes i will add even more definition, but not to much, it will be subtle.
Yes, thak you for reminding me i will something more memorable you will see ;) . See you later my friend. Srecno prijatelju :beer:

[genesis max]

Hello to everybody again, i haven't been able to work on my challenge entry last two weeks, cuz i'v been sick.It's really to bad cuz i'v been really determined to finish this, but now i don't know.But anyway i'll finish this later, maybe in WIP forum :shrug: .
I am now healthy, and i'v been working on this last two days.
Small progress but OK, i still plan to work more on musculature,but i'll give it a rest for a day or two, work on armor, gadgets,etc. and get back to it later, cuz i want to be really good and i also plan to use his body for my next character.
Also i want to thank you Virtuoso, for suportive words, and once again you prove to be not only great artist but a great man too.
Thanks mate :thumbsup: , and i expect to see you here soon to comment model. Also everybody else is invited to comment it please. Ok enough babling here is the pic:

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Also the back view:
Ok people i would love to hear some comments (bad or good, i don't care,just keep it coming)
Thanks in advance:beer:

[genesis max]

I plan to add a lot more detail in this model especially on hamstrings, calves, knee, forearm, triceps and abdominals.
And also i will clean everything cuz i like to keep it nice and clean especially for animation later on.But now i am working on armor, jetpacks and some gadgets to make my character more iconic,that's about all in my plan for now.
See you all soon everybody, until then :beer:

[genesis max]

Common guys, some comments please, i need support here.
I worked hard on this, i know it's not perfect but that's why i need critiques even more. I am still working on it, but i need some outside comments cuz i'v been staring at this too much.
thanks, genesis max :beer:

[Virtuoso]

genesis Max,I just wrote you a long comment very long,and quess what?the server crashed and lost all my words.:hmm:

But I will try again..............You have now a model that has gone past the potential level,it is already very nice,smooth.I like the ideas of gadgets,toys,jetpacks, that will be very cool on this very nice modeled character.

I want to see this in WIP,I want to follow your progress there,I think maybe I can give you an extra pair of eyes there as well.Just add some tweaks as you mentioned you will do,it is on it's way to a very high profile character.With more toys etc,etc...and a very solid base foundation of a character such as you already have it could be great.

I also like the idea of adding fun gadgets,interesting toys,this will take it to even higher levels,and be even more fun to do and to look upon.

Make sure to PM me when you get this to WIP.I want to follow the progress.

For now your plans sound good,the modeling too is very good.Just remember to always taper the muscles into the skin,let them flow gradually into the skin/body.smooth starts and finishes,with tapering muscles that increase and decrease as they move from place to place.

Go for it and go for it hard,it looks very nice,and has potential to be a standout piece.I'll await your PM for the WIP section,just let me know.

OK go for it,and in time many people will come in and give this work it's just do,you shall see.

See you soon genesis Max........excellent start now get it going to the higest level.

ZIVELI

:thumbsup: :applause:

[RavenX]

I think its absolutely awesome! Can we get some wireframes? And if you're feeling generous, could you tell a poor schlep how you went about making that?

[genesis max]

Thanks RavenX, you are absolutly generous, i will show you wires and tell you about the making of it later, if you need any help just ask, and i'll tell you ;) .
Once again thank you RavenX and everybody who helped me along the way of making this which by the way is not finished ( will finish it in WIP forum) :beer:

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