Secret Agent Entry: Jose Ricardo de Freitas Guimaraes

[RicGuimm]

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This is the first basic idea for the composition. After lots of doodling I came to this. Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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Over the first B&W sketch I worked out some (very) rough colors, just to have a color scheme and overall mood (dominant will be blue). Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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This is the beginning of tha Agent's car model. Done in Maya.

[RicGuimm]

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Well, this is the final version of my Secret Agent's car model. I decided to title my work "Escapade". Done in Maya/Hypershot. Now for the WIP's!

[RicGuimm]

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Painting of the Sky/ Background to set the tone for the image. Done in Photoshop

[RicGuimm]

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Initial Lay-In for the burning platform. I intend to make a small matte painting out of it. Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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Matte-Painting of the platform. Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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The scene with the platform and the model in position. Done in Photoshop (Model done in Maya and rendered in Hypershot).

[RicGuimm]

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Now the foreground with some water effects and highlights on the vehicle. Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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More work on the texture, lights and colors on the foreground. Now for the figure and some minor tweeks. Done in Photoshop

[RicGuimm]

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The first spots in order to place the Agent's figure. Now I will begin to refine and correct. Done in Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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The finished Agent's Figure. Now for the final tweeks! Done in Painter/Photoshop.

[RicGuimm]

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The Story: in a not too distant retro-future, our agent manages to get into an oil platform in order to steal his enemy's database of oil prospection, which would generate him enough money to finance his own private little war. After successfully stealing the data, our best Agent manages to contact via remote his jet-vehicle and escapes, but not before planting some very powerful synthetic explosives strategically placed... And when he reaches a safe distance from the facility... Boooom!

The background: well, this is a first in many aspects. It's the first time I enter on a contest; it's the first time I model an object using a 3D package and I can honestly say that I truly learned many things during the making of this illustration. I only wish I had more time since I only discovered the Secret Agent's Challenge a few days ago, so I was in a bit of a rush, and unfortunately didn't have the time to participate so actively on the forums threads. But for all I could see so far, I think there are really awesome challengers around. I would like to wish everyone all of the best luck (and a bit of it for me too :) ).

[RicGuimm]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249717949_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249717949_medium.jpg)

Software: Maya,Painter,Photoshop

The Story: in a not too distant retro-future, our agent manages to get into an oil platform in order to steal his enemy's database of oil prospection, which would generate him enough money to finance his own private little war. After successfully stealing the data, our best Agent manages to contact via remote his jet-vehicle and escapes, but not before planting some very powerful synthetic explosives strategically placed... And when he reaches a safe distance from the facility... Boooom!

The background: well, this is a first in many aspects. It's the first time I enter on a contest; it's the first time I model an object using a 3D package and I can honestly say that I truly learned many things during the making of this illustration. I only wish I had more time since I only discovered the Secret Agent's Challenge a few days ago, so I was in a bit of a rush, and unfortunately didn't have the time to participate so actively on the forums threads. But for all I could see so far, I think there are really awesome challengers around. I would like to wish everyone all of the best luck (and a bit of it for me too :) ).

[RicGuimm]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249733492_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249733492_medium.jpg)

Same Story, with minor textures updates.

The Story: in a not too distant retro-future, our agent manages to get into an oil platform in order to steal his enemy's database of oil prospection, which would generate him enough money to finance his own private little war. After successfully stealing the data, our best Agent manages to contact via remote his jet-vehicle and escapes, but not before planting some very powerful synthetic explosives strategically placed... And when he reaches a safe distance from the facility... Boooom!

The background: well, this is a first in many aspects. It's the first time I enter on a contest; it's the first time I model an object using a 3D package and I can honestly say that I truly learned many things during the making of this illustration. I only wish I had more time since I only discovered the Secret Agent's Challenge a few days ago, so I was in a bit of a rush, and unfortunately didn't have the time to participate so actively on the forums threads. But for all I could see so far, I think there are really awesome challengers around. I would like to wish everyone all of the best luck (and a bit of it for me too :) ).

[RicGuimm]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249733784_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/24/18738/18738_1249733784_medium.jpg)

Software: Maya,Painter,Photoshop

The Story: in a not too distant retro-future, our agent manages to get into an oil platform in order to steal his enemy's database of oil prospection, which would generate him enough money to finance his own private little war. After successfully stealing the data, our best Agent manages to contact via remote his jet-vehicle and escapes, but not before planting some very powerful synthetic explosives strategically placed... And when he reaches a safe distance from the facility... Boooom!

The background: well, this is a first in many aspects. It's the first time I enter on a contest; it's the first time I model an object using a 3D package and I can honestly say that I truly learned many things during the making of this illustration. I only wish I had more time since I only discovered the Secret Agent's Challenge a few days ago, so I was in a bit of a rush, and unfortunately didn't have the time to participate so actively on the forums threads. But for all I could see so far, I think there are really awesome challengers around. I would like to wish everyone all of the best luck (and a bit of it for me too :) ).

[Timdigit90210]

Really good ricardo, I just wish everything was a bit closer, but that's my taste, great work!

[RicGuimm]

Thanks Tim! Yeah I shoud have posted some details.. The image is about 3500px wide, but it appears really small here...

[DarwinsMishap]

Wow...I love his "Gee-lala" expression on his face as the 'city' blows to kingdom come. Great idea, and I love, LOVE the concept of his get away vehicle. XD Nicely done and I can say you're rather talented yourself!

Good luck, and thanks for stopping into my humble thread! :beer:

Barrios

[RicGuimm]

Thanks Darwins! Your thread is great! One of my favorites man! Oh, I forgot to post some details of the painting. I have them posted on my blog: www.ricardoguimaraes.blogspot.com (http://www.ricardoguimaraes.blogspot.com) in case you want to see. Thanks for stopping by!

[DarwinsMishap]

:D Thank you! I’m honored to know that my thread is one of yours, greatly. Yours is counted among one of mine as well. I’m surprised, actually, that a few others have told me the same. The programs I use are not up to the professional standards of many that are used regularly within this forum-which is a challenge in of itself. I learned so much in this challenge, though, that I’m quite happy that I decided to try.


I’ll look into the blog when I get home! Thanks for the link, too!

:beer:

[asela]

i love it!

[RicGuimm]

Hi Friends!


Darwins: I'm not surprised that many people like your work. Your work is top notch my friend! Regarding the programs, it's the same with me. Looks like we are swimming among the sharks here, haha.. I'm happy you decided to try too. Thanks for sharing!
Asela: Thanks!! I'm really glad you like it!! Your comment is very valuable to me! Cheers!

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