Hello everyone, i just finished the sculpt of the Legion Commander concepted by Ken.
On the side are the main weapon plus those she has on the back.
Also for everyone interested, i covered almost the whole process with videos, and you can find them on my youtube channel. The last video on detailing (sculpt-part 5) isn't up yet, should come today or tomorrow.
Sick as always. I really love the helmet, shoulders and bracers Fantastic work.
One thing that I actually don't like is the sword on her back. Its hard to explain why... something in its shape just bothers me, from front view handle looks like smaller javelin, from the back view we see the sword, however it is surprising how short it is compared to it thickness and weight. I know its not LC characteristic at all, however maybe shield would look better suited on her back hmm... that would create typical "duel" icon (two weapons crossed in front of a shield).
The textures on the back pieces turned out fantastic. Very nice. A little unsure about the color of the big blade though, seems super contrasty compared to the rest of the set. Nonetheless look forward to seeing this done, really like it so far.
The flags look great, the pattern you used on it is pretty eyecatching. It really fits with the set well. Gotta agree with oroboros on the main sword color - it feels a little too stark, since black is mainly an accent on the other pieces.
Thanks for the replies, i'll try to play a big with the contrasts in photoshop, but i'd like to keep it black in case i can make the particles (black smokey trails) work on it...otherwise i'll have to make a normal blade i think.
Can you show the color map with and without the overlay textures (if you poly painted)?
For a crit, maybe you should swap the spear / weapon colors. Making the spear into black and the polearm into a gray.
Mmm i'm not sure what you mean...it is not polypainted but it's just 1 layer made of bakes, and one layer of colors on top in Hard Light.
Anyway here is the difference with everything in order (bakes+color) and with only color. Everything is in flat lighting, so no normal maps and no specular
For the idea of switching colors on the spear, it's actually a good idea, i'll try the model like this before and then maybe i'll try to switch them and see which one i prefer.
Amazing DS set! Although, as I see it, pink spikes wold look better headed backwards, as DS represents speed and in that case it would look more speedish. However your way is more practical:D
besides the fact that ur work is stunning as allways, i found one little thing. the shoulder of the ds set: that shoulder armorslot is acting a littlebit liquid with the animation and deforms with the movement of the arm. i would prefer it to be a solid object. greez
Yeah, I noticed that as well, but I also noticed that with some of the other ingame DS items. I believe it's because the shoulder and the back has a wierd movement together, so that is the best solution.
the way the shoulders of DS are skinned is pure Voodoo...that's the only way i found to make them work without horrible clipping....i know it doesn't look too nice
np its still all very good. i just have a fine eye for such animation details
and if it is not solveable cause of any weird volvo bone mess, u dont have to feel bad about it.
Why did you stop making videos?
I LOVE your videos, they're awesome and really helpful
seriously please come back to making those videos
by the way, in some videos you said you're looking to make some tutorails, when will that happen?
Have a great weekend!
Thanks man!
Regarding the videos, i started making some for the Naga Siren set, but then i realized it was taking me too much time to cut them properly and i stopped.
At the moment i'm about to order a new internet connection plan, so that i can go back to stream live on Twitch.
I'm so very jealous of your sculpting skills man dat CK mount. Can I ask a question; roughly how long does a full set for a hero with no mount take you, concept to finish? I'm trying to get into doing it myself
I'm so very jealous of your sculpting skills man dat CK mount. Can I ask a question; roughly how long does a full set for a hero with no mount take you, concept to finish? I'm trying to get into doing it myself
I think something like 2 or 3 weeks usually, but there are many that are quicker than me...also i don't concept much, i usually explore shapes and volumes direclty in zbrush.
I think something like 2 or 3 weeks usually, but there are many that are quicker than me...also i don't concept much, i usually explore shapes and volumes direclty in zbrush.
Cheers man. 2 weeks seems pretty quick to me, but then I'm still rather sluggish using Blender; Zbrush and Maya etc all might as well be witchcraft to me. But I'm getting there.
Anyways, I look forward to seeing more of your work (do a treant set, you know you want to :L)
Nice sculpt! Though I'm not too fond of his feet. I know you made them that way to look like the default mounts hooves but the claws with no toes just looks weird IMO
I really like the way that open helm gives him a new characteristic. or makes him a new character. or makes him a unique one! I don't know how to put it it reveals who he is!
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On the side are the main weapon plus those she has on the back.
Also for everyone interested, i covered almost the whole process with videos, and you can find them on my youtube channel. The last video on detailing (sculpt-part 5) isn't up yet, should come today or tomorrow.
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One thing that I actually don't like is the sword on her back. Its hard to explain why... something in its shape just bothers me, from front view handle looks like smaller javelin, from the back view we see the sword, however it is surprising how short it is compared to it thickness and weight. I know its not LC characteristic at all, however maybe shield would look better suited on her back hmm... that would create typical "duel" icon (two weapons crossed in front of a shield).
For a crit, maybe you should swap the spear / weapon colors. Making the spear into black and the polearm into a gray.
I have watched through some of your videos for this and they make me equal parts inspired and depressed. :P
I will be taking a few days soon to really focus on your workflow and see how I can improve my own
Thank you for making it available and keep up the amazing work!
Mmm i'm not sure what you mean...it is not polypainted but it's just 1 layer made of bakes, and one layer of colors on top in Hard Light.
Anyway here is the difference with everything in order (bakes+color) and with only color. Everything is in flat lighting, so no normal maps and no specular
For the idea of switching colors on the spear, it's actually a good idea, i'll try the model like this before and then maybe i'll try to switch them and see which one i prefer.
Thanks, stay tuned cause soon i'll also add the texture videos
OBSIDIAN ARSENAL MASTER set for Legion Commander. Link on the first image.
Naga Siren for Arteezy, Treasure of the Deep.
Damathryx Legacy for Dark Seer is finally finished as well
and if it is not solveable cause of any weird volvo bone mess, u dont have to feel bad about it.
Why did you stop making videos?
I LOVE your videos, they're awesome and really helpful
seriously please come back to making those videos
by the way, in some videos you said you're looking to make some tutorails, when will that happen?
Have a great weekend!
Thanks man!
Regarding the videos, i started making some for the Naga Siren set, but then i realized it was taking me too much time to cut them properly and i stopped.
At the moment i'm about to order a new internet connection plan, so that i can go back to stream live on Twitch.
Fantastic stuff motenai!
I think something like 2 or 3 weeks usually, but there are many that are quicker than me...also i don't concept much, i usually explore shapes and volumes direclty in zbrush.
Cheers man. 2 weeks seems pretty quick to me, but then I'm still rather sluggish using Blender; Zbrush and Maya etc all might as well be witchcraft to me. But I'm getting there.
Anyways, I look forward to seeing more of your work (do a treant set, you know you want to :L)
thats all i can think of right now
Is this the special genuine set you get when you buy the upcomming Halo Master Chef collection?
In all seriousness, it looks awesome!
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