Dino Model - Critique wanted please!

Chap1400

Hey Guys,

I'm working on an assignment and part of the criteria is to get some online feedback. So I thought PolyCount is a good place to get some criticism on my model.

The model is a low-poly, rigged skeletal mesh based on a Deinonychus (Velociraptor from Jurassic Park) which I've imported to UDK so any critique you might have at all is really helpful - thanks!

Mesh details:
- 3,134 Polys
- 5,814 Tris
- 3,223 Verts


Here's the low-poly model:



High Poly:




Texture Maps:





And finally, here's the finished model rendered in UDK with a run cycle too...


UDK Turntable:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKuLNMbrv50"]DinoTurntableHD - YouTube[/ame]

UDK Run Cycle:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXxhwmtc2E"]Dino RunCycle - YouTube[/ame]

DiegoTeran

i like it. not sure what kind ot critique ur looking for. only thing i see ( and thats because im no animal/dino expert ) the transition between the thigh and the foot is a bit harsh. same thing with the transition from his claws to his toes or what ever they are called lol

Chap1400

Any criticism at all

Yeah I agree with you on this, it seems to be a much harder transition in UDK than it did on my polypaint, perhaps I'll need to edit my diffuse a little. Thanks Turista.

DiegoTeran

You are welcome! im sorry i cant be of more help.

Nyan

Overall model looks good, but for the running animation, arms movement seems to be bit unnatural as if they were moved up and down by strings. Hope it helps

Chap1400

I agree on that too. Thank you Nyan

Jet_Pilot

your model feels very "smooth" to me. I don't see a lot of muscle/bone definition in the model. Look at the face and feet of this toy. The eye socket it pulled out and the nasal cavity is pushed in. You see more definition in the muscled and you see how the bones in the feet. You cant put everything into the normal map and expect it to look the same. Just what I think.

Chap1400

Yep, totally agree with you Jet_Pilot. Like you said I think that I should have defined muscular form better on this model that's definitely something I will aim to to in the future. Much appreciated