HCR MINI-Challenge #20: 15 Expressions ONE Model FAQ

#15

hi guys.

so my question:

may i use a pre-done basemesh to do the final model in Zbrush??

  • if have mistakes in my english, sorry- :smiley:

bye!

#16

Do you best
If you cant post reference becuase it is copyrightted material, that is fine.
Just state your reasons for not posting them.

Your english is just fine.

but I am sorry to say that you
[color=white]Cant use a pre-done base mesh since we require all models to be done from scratch.[/color]

-R

#17

i think posting a photo of the book (obviously a picture and not a scan) can’t harm at all. Consider it promotional.

#18

Just wanted to ask. Yes I understand that people that have knowledge of facial rigging
might just go that way about deforming a base head.

Knowing about that, is there a point in manually sculpting 15 expressions off a base head?
It seems to me that you can also use sculpted heads as blend shapes for animation?
They only have to share the same topology as the base head?

So, can you consider manual sculpting of expressions for use as blend shapes
a reasonable/professional real work approach?
Or would it rather make this HMC project simply a sculpting exercise.

Something people just wouldn’t do professionally?

#19

Nothing states about HOW you need to do this challenge. So if you wanna sculpt all of those expression, then go ahead i would say. I’m not a rigger but i will go for it.

For example: you could just use a few bones, do a little skinning so that you can open the mouth, lift or lower eyebrows and maybe the nose. Then pose them 15 times as close as it get’s, and then start sculpting on them. Or just start sculpting right away on the base mesh.

Either way: it’s the result that counts.

I think i rigger will have much more work setting up the rig to make it be able to do anything. Even way more then 15 expressions. But posing them will be super fast and flexible.
Sculpting on the other hand for an experienced sculptor, will take little time to sculpt the expression, but more time to do 15 of them. So in all ways i don’t think there is an easy way, but only a choice in path according to your skills.

so relax and enjoy

#20

Thanks Nothingness. Yes making a lot of sense.

Maybe doing a basic rig for starting expressions is a pretty good idea.
So you can open close/mouth move neck move/direct eyes kind of.
Ok see if I can get myself to that stage :\

See how much hampering the power blackouts going to be.
Yes still in Africa hehe.

#21

Hi Roberto,
I have a question regarding my entry, when you say “from scratch”, does it mean from scratch for this contest ?

I’m using a model I did from scratch, (began the modeling on may 6 2009), at the moment no facial shapes nor rigging are done, do you consider this is taking advantage over other contestants, or is it okay with the rules and am I allowed to compete ?

Thanks for your answer.

Regards,
Stephan

#22

Basically you have to start modeling without using something you or someone else made or started before.
If in case you started the model may 6th, and you worked on it for a couple of hard days, then you are ahead of the other in a certain way. So that’s not really fair play. :beer:

#23

In a way you’re right, but considering that I’ll have some hard days rigging the model (adding a body is optional) and that I didn’t model any of the shapes for the moment, my advantage won’t count anymore … anyway, I’ll wait for Roberto’s answer.

#24

Can we do a caricature of a well known person?

#25

Hello, one question, Can I use my old model (which i never done/end) I must finish him (make mouth inside, tongue, teeth) and then create expressions. Is it animal (dog head in my avatar :slight_smile: mops)

thanks for answer.

#26

REZI, all models must be made from scratch for this competition

#27

Especialy for short hair in modeling part, is it require to create Fur or Texture?
Will it be consider for ranking?

Thanks.

#28

Hello littlebangs. When it comes to voting, only the mesh itself should be considered, but many people like to use hair/fur and textures to give a “Bump” to their final render.

-Rage

#29

hasn’t occured to me before but considering the categories: interpretation of a known person, cartoon, animal - which category do ‘quasi realistic’ fantasy characters fall into exactly?
thanks

#30

Sorry but all models have to be done from scratch, to be fair to all

I may add a best caricature cathegory

#31

In my late entry post of “HMC #20 Expressions : Barack Obama”, instead of thumbnail link display, need to display image directly.

Plz give suggestion.

#32

Welcome to the challenge, littlebangs.

1-You need to host your image somewhere. ie. photobucket, imageshack, etc.

2-in your reply, you click on the little icon that looks like a mountain. Type in your url. Or, when you host your image, there is often a code that is wrapped with an image tag. You can copy paste that link directly into your reply and your image should show up.

-Rage

#33

Thank you v.much, RageOfAges…
I’ll upload it asap…

#34

Hi, all…i am too late? I would like to participate…Please tell me…

Thx

PA