Uplift Universe - Image Entry: Ryan Love

#21

Man… great work! The big alien is very well done. I think should be a human in the scene… bacause of competition’s rules to make an interection of aleins and humans . Congrats mate!!!

#22

nice work man! very interesting concept too, not sure I understand it but that’s probably part of why I like it. Look forward to the final image! Giver!

#23

This is really nice modeling. I take it he is a uplifted gorilla :slight_smile: very nice.

#24

Hi Ryan, I’ve been meaning to comment earlier. Sorry about that. The rendering of the work is nice. Maybe you would like to add a sense of gravity to the way the big alien is holding the smaller alien? When carrying a heavy object, the muscles will get tense, the biceps expanded from the lifting, the body will lean a bit to its left side because the centre of gravity has changed with the combined weight and form. Also try having the alien carry the victim on both of its palm, so that it can give a clear expression of being concern.

Another important thing to note is the role of human in this work. I suppose that the human is inside the victim’s armor, but it is not obvious at all and could be other aliens too. Are you going to give the victim a proper human identity?

All the best!

#25

That’s a really power_loaded imagery!
groovy, in other words!
:applause:

#26

Wow, this image really creeps me out in a good way. When my brother was 3 he found a dead rabbit and carried it’s limp body up to me in the same manner. Total flash back moment for me. The modelling and texturing look great. My only suggestion would be to tilt the head of the dead body further back.

#27

Thank you all for the kind words!

pegaoul – thanks, glad you like him so far.

dustbin1uk - hey dustin, thanks for the kind words. For this project I’m using Max to model all the base meshes, Zbrush to sculpt highpoly details and Maya for the final setup and rendering. I will explain more on my process when I have some time.

decosouza- thank you, actually there is a human in the scene :), if you look closely the hurt/dead/faking guy is actually a human in a suit. I agree though that this isn’t as clear as it could be. I have an idea for my final image that may tie it together.

BRUTICUS-thanks man, I’m ready, are you?

Abronxl- uplifted gorilla? maybe :), can you see the baboon on the top of his head? :wink: thanks for the words.

jeromoo- thanks for the critic man, I agree with pretty much everything you’ve said,my latest render here shows me I still have muscle form to develop on the big guy. The pose is a tricky one, I initially tried a 2 handed pose but found the human was far too small to fit that way, I could have scaled him up but I want their size different to be large.
I’m still tweaking it so I’ll try to add more weight to the one I’ve settled on. His shoulder could also be tilted a bit more to show the weight of the human. The feet need more planting too. Thanks again for the words!

varma- thanks! I’ve tried to make something with some feeling, I’m glad it’s translating for you.

Jay-Mo- haha creeepy man!! That’s a great image to use as inspiration.

I’ve added a bunch more small details in this latest render. I went for a flat b/w render to see all my mistakes and areas that need improving one last time before I jump into texturing full steam. I finally had a vision for my final scene, I think there will be many humans hiding in places in the background watching this scene unfold. Is it a trap? bait? The humans are dressed for battle in suits that resemble the mortal enemies of the Baboon race (big guys). Baboon man finds this human in the suit laying in the path.
He knows the humans have allied with…THEM! More to come on that.

-love

#28

Great Zbrush work and Idea!

You can feel sadness when looking at his expression … also the hanging and lifeless arms
add much to this feeling. It’s somehow cute and sad together. Very Good i like that much!

#29

Thanks for the nice words ChrRambow!
Some small changes and details added. Here’s a bunch of different angles, no renders this time, just screengrabs from the Maya viewport.

-love

#30

Hey Ryan,

Exceptional modeling skills. I love your concept.I think the humans head could be hanging a little lower, and tilted back to make him a little more limp.As for the big guy, looking at his physical stature I think the human ways about 3lbs to him. To make a long story short, the distribution of weight looks fine.The pose simply shows his strength.Hurry up and finish so you can help me with mineLOL. Fantastic work.
Brad

#31

Thanks Brad, going as fast as i can!

Ok, something a bit different here. I’m not too sure I like it. Maybe the expression or the head angle needs tweaking, looks likes he’s yawning…or taking his last breath. I can’t tell :). but at least he’s a human? hmm…

-love

#32

Hi, Ryan!

Great modeling! and i like the alien, where is the human? looking forward to see more of your art:beer:

#33

cool stuff here. i cant wait to see how this fits into your image. keep it up, ill be stalking.

#34

Great work, mate!

One thing though - if the human is dead, his head should (by force of gravity and no muscle power to resist it) hang down since there doesn’t seem to be anything upholding it. I’m glad you decided to show the face. Maybe the mouth should’t be quite as wide open as it is?

Keep up the great work :slight_smile:

Cheers,

Dimitrij.

#35

Thanks all! the human has arrived! I agree with your crits about his head and mouth Dimitrij I will work them into the final pose for sure. I still have to make some simple teeth and work on the model a bit, first pass color here.

-love

#36

Hey Ryan, great modeling and character design! Short character’s clothes is amazing. Good luck for final stage :thumbsup:

#37

Hey Ryan, that models are awesome , love the great deatils and shapes. The design for the human outfit and first color pass looks superb :buttrock: , really great work!! and cant wait to see your next update! Cheers mate!! :beer:

#38

Ferx and ahmetekn - thanks so much for the encouragment!! I was supposed to get alot done this weekend lets see if i can. I’ve been working on the bigguys gear and the little guys suit some more. Updates soon.

-love

#39

that last one with the texture really makes a diffrence. the characters are really comming allong now!

#40

That’s the human? Scary-cool costume ^^