3D Sketchbook

Bunnirobotcat

just started about a week ago and am really digging 3D and texturing. Though I would love some critique as I'm kind of learning on my own how to do this right :P

I'll keep posting more as I learn, so intimidating to post stuff on here!

first two weapons made (the sword was first)

Cglewis

the models look pretty good for just starting
to make the stuff really pop start making spec and normal maps for the models
xnormal is a great tool for converting diffuse images into a normal map

also if you could post up the wire frames of the models that would help the community crit how you build your meshes

keep up the good work bubba

NegevPro

That sword looks great! You should try to create some more complicated weapons/props/etc. to get better faster.

Bunnirobotcat

Not sure if you wanted to see with wireframe and texture so I posted both
and I definitely want to get more into more complicated weapons. Very excited to learn more about maya and build more.

Cglewis

Thank you that is exactly it
The biggest thing i would say right now looking at this is try to work on combining your shapes into one "true" mesh for example you have 5 cylinders making up the bottom part of the handles you really only need 1 and then you can get rid of the cylinder running threw the middle of the hammer and then you can use one cylinder on top but its looking good so far bubba, trying playing with the extrude tool

Cglewis

oh also, try to keep everything quaded so for you cylinders i would delete every other edge on the top of the cylinder so itll make a quad instead of a triable

Bunnirobotcat

Thanks a bunch Cglewis! I'll keep messing with it and post it when I get further along

Wendy de Boer

Not a bad start!

On the head of the hammer, try doing some edge work. If you make the edges a bit lighter, it will read as worn off edges, or light hitting the edges, or a combination of both.

Steve Schulze

Cglewis wrote: »

oh also, try to keep everything quaded so for you cylinders i would delete every other edge on the top of the cylinder so itll make a quad instead of a triable

There's no reason to do that. Generally speaking when you're working this low poly, you're better off with all triangles so you can make sure you don't get any issues from the polygons folding along their diagonal centre-line the wrong way.

Bunnirobotcat

having a bit of a hard time with the texture of the blade of this axe. I just saw the response from DemonPrincess, and I'll definitely try that! thanks

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Shrike

Thats really good progress,the axe is a big step forward

If you want your metal to pop, make different faces (not poly faces) have different lightness, especially the big flat planar one should be vastly different than the actual blade edges, you kinda started on that, but exaggerate that more and it will be a lot more metal-y

Bunnirobotcat

thanks for the tip!
yay progress!

Bunnirobotcat

Been a little bit since Ive updated but I've been working

goofed around a bit and tried to make Super Meat Boy


Tried out create polygon tool from a reference image. Took quite a bit to figure out the top part.

Bunnirobotcat

Hi everyone ^-^ been lame and not updating cause work kept me so dang busy (lame excuses)

Here is what im working on now, recreating the Monsters University OK dorm room of Mike and Sully. Trying to stay lower polycount and keep a more stylized feel. All textures are hand painted and are taking me so long >.>
ANY and ALL critique, tips, advice is much appreciated. This is probably the biggest 3D challenge ive had so far.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/Laura_Shinra/2014-08-31_1809_001_zps4161fb4f.png

Bunnirobotcat

oops didnt link the last one properly

Bunnirobotcat

long time no post >.>
Been working on more environments. Finished the MU one as well a while ago.
Any C&C is MUCH appreciated!




also just finished this one up tonight.



based off this concept

zinogino

Good stuff ! Like the texturing

sziada

try learning how to make a high poly model and bake it for your next one man, definately getting a few more technical skills under your belt will definitely help you to keep improving your art!

Bunnirobotcat

Always struggled with zbrush but im finally diving into it with Shane Olson's online class.

Before: (when i would block out in Maya then move to zbrush)

After but still WIP (from scratch in zbrush):


concept from creaturebox ( 

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C&C appreciated. I've moved onto the detail phase and will update when i get to the render stage. 

Bunnirobotcat

lunch break practicing

Bunnirobotcat

lunch sculpt practice for eventual hand painted 
(concept: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/89Xb6 )