HMC#23 Ansel Adams Tribute - ArchangelZero

#1

Hi everyone,

I’m new here and to the 3d graphics community in general. I thought this challenge might be a good way to introduce myself. I’m trying to stay away from nature scenes due to my lack of skill/time (I’m in France right now visiting family and I’m only going to be back after new year).

I’m a max modeler (student) though I want to use some Zbrush for this to get ahead of the curriculum.

I’m leaning towards this pic right now

http://www.artartworks.com/wp-content/gallery/artworks/ansel-adams-saint-francis-church.jpg

but I’m also interested in the following ones:

http://zeligbyzelig.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/sather-towers_branches.jpg (the branches might be a tad difficult to complete within the time limit though. Tips?)

I really like these last three as well, especially the 2nd one, but I don’t know whether or not they would be admissible as I’m having a bit of difficulty confirming Ansel Adams actually took them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/113813988/in/set-72057594083888984/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/113813672/in/set-72057594083888984/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/113813635/in/set-72057594083888984/

What do you ladies and gents think? Which of these would you like to see? Any tips?

Thanks in advance,

Happy Holidays!

P. Fouilloux
Character/Environment Modeler (Student)

#2

Hi!

Finished blocking out the basic layout of the photograph. I ended up choosing one of the Los Angeles set. Hopefully, it’s admissible, if not it’s still loads of fun.

Photo by Ansel Adams (~1941)

This article: http://americandigest.org/mt-archives/006189.php and a quick visit to the Los Angeles Public Library site (www.lapl.org) convinced me the photo was actually taken by Adams for a 1941 issue of Fortune Magazine.

This is where I am now:

Next up, the details!

Cheers!

#3

Hi!

This is the Lamppost with the Lockheed sign.

Cheers!

#4

The lamppost and the sign look great, if you keep that level of work with all the rest of the various parts in your reference you will have a cool model :slight_smile: Look forward to see more.

#5

Ok for those who want more time…
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=208&t=843644

-R

#6

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