HMC #25 - The Oceans_ Sarcastic Fringehead diorama

#1

I hadn’t paid too much attention to the hardcore modeling forum until the WETA tribute, but wasn’t sure how the challenges played out so I mostly observed to see how it worked.

The oceans looks like it’s right up my alley so I would like to join in. Let me know if I goof something up.

My choice is a Sarcastic Fringehead diorama. These feisty fish have huge mouths that they open wide and attack each other in territorial disputes. Kind of amusing to watch.

A link to some videos to see them in action: http://www.oceanfootage.com/stockfootage/Sarcastic_Fringehead

#2

Cool, that’s quite a unique fish, can’t wait to see that one!

#3

Thanks. Apparently this little fish (max: 12 inches or 30 cm) will even attack divers. A whole lot of attitude in one place.

It will be interesting to work out the scene presentation. Sometimes it’s difficult to make things convey the drama of a video in a still image. Part of the challenge I guess.

P.S. found the instructions on properly uploading an image. Hope this makes things easier.

#4

Apparently there has been some objection to my choice of subject even though I had posted my selection over a day prior.

I will withdraw my selection and choose something else. No big deal.

Here are some images of what I had done so far.

#5

What are the objections, Talisen? I don’t see why the sarcastic fringehead would be an issue.
And nice progress so far. You captured the form quite well.

-rage

#6

Hey Talisen, don´t worry, i am the guy that will model this guy too, but now, i don´t see why both of us can´t model the same animal, i think we are fans of LIFE series. This is a challenge for educational and fun purposes, so let´s have fun.

 Great progress.

[B]EDIT: You know what? i wanna to model this guy, but i will do it in a near future out of this challenge, you keep it, you already begun working on the animal. I am working on the mudskipper now, so, for this challenge you model this beautiful animal and not lose the work you have done, and i will search for other one to join my mudskipper.

 Tell me what you think about this.[/B]

cheers.

#7

Ha, yeah, this challenge came at a perfect time. I’ve been watching the Life series as well. Seems like a lot of us have. And yes, Talisen, people have done similar subjects before but sometimes that’s more interesting, to see how both people handle it differently.

#8

Hi guy’s,

There’s no problem. It just seemed like it was creating an uncomfortable situation.
I don’t mind a bit of competition but I don’t want anyone to feel put off either.

Anyway I’m not going to have time for the challenge. I was hoping to do this one but other things take precedence.
So, mirrored, go ahead an do the fringehead. It will look great along with the mudskipper.

I’ll follow the challenge and hope things work out better for the next one. Good luck.

#9 
 Hi, you and me both, i think i will have time just for the mudskipper, so seems to be Mr. Fringehead is in limbo for now.

 Anyway, have a good one. :) and best wishes with the new events happening there.

cheers.

#10

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