WIP - Sci Fi Gladiator

Jesse Moody

Started work on a Sci Fi type Gladiator. Need some tough feedback. I normally do environments and vehicles but I want to round out my portfolio a bit more so going with a character or two should help.


Let me know what you guys think so far. Whats good and what needs improvement.

Smirnoffka

The whole legs and the upper arms def need some lovin. Proportions look alright, though I do not see how he can see out of the helmet. If it is for a high poly mesh, just detail it a bit more.

Generally, looking very good though!

tremulant

like:shoulderpads
dislike:overall softness to the mesh. Arms are too long, his hands almost touch his knees.

Jesse Moody

Took your advice and shortened the arms up a bit. Also been working on how the armor all attaches to each other.

here is what I have so far.

EarthQuake

If you're gonig to render with a skylight dont ONLY use a skylight, it looks really bad. Try turning to to 25% or 50% and adding in a omni/point light or two and give the material some specular as well.

example: http://www.johnyontehspot.com/pix/dfactoguyrender01.jpg

Jesse Moody

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If you're gonig to render with a skylight dont ONLY use a skylight, it looks really bad. Try turning to to 25% or 50% and adding in a omni/point light or two and give the material some specular as well.

example: http://www.johnyontehspot.com/pix/dfactoguyrender01.jpg

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Thanks man. I'll be sure to do that from now on so it looks better. I usually just toss a skylight in for quick renders.

tremulant

skylight=Quick?? lol..Well, look basically EQ is sayin you look like a newb if u render with a skylight only.Thats True. Although I disagree on it looking really bad. It doesn't. Just add in one directional light like he said, and it will give you a consistant light source.

Back on topic. I think it is looking a lot better. Keep carving this out, and keep making more defined shapes.

Also, give us some renders from further back once you get that far.

Joao Sapiro

i would draw a concept instead of randomly adding stuff , then it might get inconsistent

Jesse Moody

Yeah I should have a concept but honestly I suck at drawing characters and other organic stuff. Mainly this character is a way for me to try new things and work in new directions.

So without further ado...I have started to texture a bit. Still a wip but i'm pushing it along.

Buddy of mine said it looks like a stormtrooper and warhammer space marine had a one night stand and this is the offspring.

tremulant

lengthen his arms, and legs....and yes ur buddy is right..

notman

yeah, looks like a direct rip-off of the stormtrooper helmet
I think the arms and legs might be fine if the helmet was smaller, but I agree with what you were getting at. It looks really top heavy.