[Riot Art Contest] - Kelvin Huynh

huynhke

Hey guys! I'm joining this kind of 'late' but it's better than never!
I wanted to say that i'm super psyched for this contest, thanks to everyone who contributed to getting this contest ready! and I'm SO GLAD that there's a VFX section!!! There's so much talent here, and seeing other people's work is very inspiring. Here we go!


Here's the video! I'll keep posting my most recent video here.
Effect 1 Most Recent Version


Effect 2 Most Recent Version


Effect 1

Here are my sketches from the start!




Here's my reference page!


Effect 2
Here's my first sketch of this effect! It's a combination of kog'maw, xerath, and heimer's missile ults WITH ICE!!

Sirhaian

Yeah, fiiiire! \o/
It's really nice! You already have that cartoony feel I can't seem to achieve, good job!
Can't wait to see what you'll come up with! ^w^
Already have ideas for the second effect?

huynhke

Sirhaian wrote: »

Yeah, fiiiire! \o/
It's really nice! You already have that cartoony feel I can't seem to achieve, good job!
Can't wait to see what you'll come up with! ^w^
Already have ideas for the second effect?

I just came up with a 2nd idea! I'm going to do an ice effect that's a mix of xerath, kogmaw, and heimer's ult

And dude, your stuff does have the cartoony feel! Awesome awesome stuff

Sirhaian

Oh, ice! I don't think someone here is working on ice.
Gonna be interesting to see what you're gonna make!

And thanks! I'm trying my best. xp

huynhke

Here's a video update! Not sure how to post a video.. so i'll just have to provide a link for now.

Effect 1 v1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5W43z6V1g&feature=youtu.be

My next steps will be creating some fire aura while the 'charged up' version of the arrow is idle!

Sirhaian

You can use my favorite .gif program: ScreenToGif (https://screentogif.codeplex.com/).
Or you can put a picture inside a link in the BBCode. ^^

Anyway, nice start!

huynhke

Oh thanks! I'll check it out!

I also need to figure out my recording program and make my stuff HD

huynhke

Alright! Thanks to Sirhaian, I was able to post an image on my original post that links you to the most updated video! But if you don't want to scroll up, here's a video of my progress! The textures are def still WIP

Since the last time I polished some of the arrow charging by adding mesh emitters and animating the swirly auras around the arrow. I also started doing timing and speed movement sketches for the release and the hit!

Effect 1 v2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaIF4ikReG4&feature=youtu.be

Sirhaian

Niiice!
Glad I've been of some help. x)

Anyway, that's a good start! I like how the arrow gets "ready to be shot" at 00:02. It looks nice already.
Maybe give it a bit more impact. ^^
But yeah, just a WIP, and a good one. Keep it up!

huynhke

Yeah I can't wait to do the impact! The current stuff that is in there is just some holding spot for my timing so I don't have to input the correct timing later

huynhke

Thought it might be a good idea for me to put my references up also haha. Here's some references for my first effect.

Sirhaian

Annie Panda! My main champ! (a)
Good idea to use the Xerath as ref! Didn't think about him. ^^

huynhke

yeahh i'm so glad i thought of his skin, it has really cool effects

huynhke

Hey guys, I've definitely been MIA for a LONG time. Holidays are sooo busy at work and at home. Thank goodness for thanksgiving weekend and days off! I'm going to try to update as much as possible this weekend when time allows. Here's my update! Added colors and more things into the first effect.

Effect 1 v3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepwBTC8d4w&feature=youtu.be
VIMEO VIDEO for better quality!
https://vimeo.com/112957309

Lokii288

This looks really nice. Style is just right too, nice work man keep going!

THendersonVFX

I'd recommend cutting the initial build time, and increasing the transition time between the arrow's first stage and its second. From the video, it looks like the initial arrow sits there for about 1.75 seconds, then pops to the second form in about .25 seconds and pauses till it fires. Try and have equal time between when the arrow spawns, its transition to the second stage, then fires. With the extra time added to the second form, try and lengthen and smooth out the transition between the two arrow states. The "pop" from form one to two is a bit harsh, and a little too quick. Grow the arrow size, fade in the new lens flare (maybe add some slow rotation to it as well) and then shoot it off at the same time it fires right now.

EDIT: I'd also recommend adding more lighter yellows, or maybe even some white into your textures. With the dark background, it gives the deeper oranges of your effect an almost brown look at a glance. Some very fine white/yellows in the very center of your arrow and the firey parts of the texture will give it a bit more pop.

huynhke

Hey guys! YES I got more energy to work on FX

Thanks Lokii and THendersonVFX!

I'll definitely be looking into adjusting the timing in the phases, but I also kind of like the 'pop' of the arrow with the ember/sparks flying off it as it pops into its larger size. But it won't hurt to try other things out! I'm basing this FX off of Varus' piercing arrow.
Your comment on the colors is a good point! I will add more lighter yellows and whites! Thanks for helping out!

I also roughed out my 2nd effect! Gotta get the ball rolling and at least get 2 effects out for the contest! Then I will get back and polish them with the time left

Effect 2 v1 VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSNCi7aSiWw&feature=youtu.be
VIMEO VIDEO!
https://vimeo.com/113115196

kimnken

hey. goodLuck!

huynhke

Goodluck everyone! I saved my updates til the end of the competition!

huynhke

Haven't thrown an update here in awhile because it's been so crazy these past weeks! I noticed I forgot to put in my 2nd effect references! Here they are!

huynhke

AAAAAnd here's my final!

Effect 1 and 2, Final, VIDEO
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It's always so scary putting your work out there for people to see x|