ArenaNet Art Test : Female Norn

gamefactory

Hi guys! Actually this is my first thread on polycount forum
I saw arenanet art test from their blog few days ago.
I really liked the concept so I'm gonna give it a try.
I'm not sure this test is still going on or not,
but anyways I'm gonna finish this within 3weeks
I think it's really great challenge xD
here is a my material plan for female norn.
some parts are bit confusing so I might need research for them.
I'll upload base poly model soon

gamefactory

Here is a update.
Base model that I'm currently working so far.
Any comments or critiques are welcome!

silence44

looking nice, cannot wait to see the texture

gamefactory

silence44 : thank you

Hey guy! It's been a while.
I didn't get to work this for few days
But here is a more update!

nyx702

I know it's somewhat of an illusion because of where her skit thing sit on her hips but I still feel like her hips are crazy wide. Maybe check how low her shoulder blades are too?

I like the direction her face is going too. Some really clean sculpting all-around.

gamefactory

nyx702: Thanks for the tip!
I've checked her pelvis and reduced width bit.
but still looks wide tho

Hi guys! I just got back from vacation so I'm definitely behind schedule. (
I think I'm pretty much done with zbrush work.
I better start out retopology!

MrNinjutsu

Really nice progression so far gamefactory.

I think before continuing that you could make a few minute changes to the face.

Don't mind me and this paintover.



The nose at the moment is bugging me, looking at the concept there doesn't seem to be a step in the bridge of the nose and ears seems to be a tad big for her jaw. and here nostrils could be pulled in some more and nostril itself smaller and tighter.

Rockley Bonner

yo man could you post the geo for the face?

SuperFranky

...delete

gamefactory

MrNinjutsu : thx for the comment:)
I fixed her nose and ear. Now she looks more girly than before.
Thank you!

Hi guys! Here is more update kinda really really super late update
It's almost done I think. (finally..)
I didn't apply spec yet, now I'm working on it.
So render shots might look bit flat.
Soon I'll upload final render shots instead of her T pose.

BeatKitano

First time I see those with a nice color rendition and a face that doesn't look like... something bad.
My only crit so far is the lack of polies in some area that the player tends to look at, if you get my meaning. But it's probably to late to fix at this point.

Good job.

LRoy

This is really nice. Solid planning and execution. How many tris?

leslievdb

very nice outcome, probably the best female norn interpretation ive seen here

Aeze

Real nice!

Selaznog

Could just be me, but I feel like her head is too small. As for execution, best female Norn I've seen so far. Everything is super clean and good work with the gradients. I'd change the background colour and get rid of the glow though.

Torch

Incredible work, definitely one of the best I've seen!

EDIT: Just a nitpick, but I would recommend presenting her on an 'off-grey' rather than pure black, just provides a nicer contrast imo.

ablaine

Really digging the nice, painterly style you've got going on here! She looks great. My only complaint is that she looks a bit crosseyed. Maybe move that highlight directly above her pupil?

AimBiZ

The best of these I've seen so far. I particularly like how you've handled the blended muted purples and yellows.
The head is a bit small though I think.

gamefactory

BeatKitano wrote: »

First time I see those with a nice color rendition and a face that doesn't look like... something bad.
My only crit so far is the lack of polies in some area that the player tends to look at, if you get my meaning. But it's probably to late to fix at this point.

Good job.

Thank you for the comment
I wish I could use more poly but yeah like you said It's kinda late.
I'll keep it in mind when I work on next project

gamefactory

LRoy wrote: »

This is really nice. Solid planning and execution. How many tris?

Thank you
The rule was less than 6500 tris, but I use 7500 tris.
yeah basically I broke the rule xD

gamefactory

Ravenslayer wrote: »

very nice outcome, probably the best female norn interpretation ive seen here

Thank you for the compliment

gamefactory

Aeze wrote: »

Real nice!

Thank you Aeze

gamefactory

Selaznog wrote: »

Could just be me, but I feel like her head is too small. As for execution, best female Norn I've seen so far. Everything is super clean and good work with the gradients. I'd change the background colour and get rid of the glow though.

Thank you for the comment
I'll definitely check her head size and background color.

gamefactory

Torch wrote: »

Incredible work, definitely one of the best I've seen!

EDIT: Just a nitpick, but I would recommend presenting her on an 'off-grey' rather than pure black, just provides a nicer contrast imo.

Thank you for the tip torch
I'll definitely apply your tip!

gamefactory

ablaine wrote: »

Really digging the nice, painterly style you've got going on here! She looks great. My only complaint is that she looks a bit crosseyed. Maybe move that highlight directly above her pupil?

Thank you for the compliment
I didn't notice her eyes look a bit crossed xD
I'll check them. Thank you!

gamefactory

AimBiZ wrote: »

The best of these I've seen so far. I particularly like how you've handled the blended muted purples and yellows.
The head is a bit small though I think.

Thank you for the comment AimBiZ
I'll check her head Thank you!

gamefactory

Hey guys!
It's finally done yay!
Here are final render shots and texture sheets.
Hope you guys enjoy!
I always welcome comments and critiques