Red Riding Hood

Mitchellangelo

I know it's been forever since I've posted a work in progress for a portfolio piece, but I've been a little tied down.  I saw this character concept, and I was very impressed with this sci-fi version of Red Riding Hood.  The back story blew me away even more, as it was a sci-fi take on the classic tale.  Here is the concept art:

[img]http://i.imgur.com/sadqGVk.jpg[/img]

Here is my progress.  This is my first model textured using Substance Painter.  Hopefully it's coming along.  Do you have any suggestions (aside from the pixelization on the edges of the helmet and seemingly stretched UVs on the front piece of the helmet)?

[img]http://i.imgur.com/v8yKwiz.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/1cRmQU3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/hPR9Uf0.jpg[/img]

Fradnor

I'm new, so I can't really suggest anything, but it's always cool to take a 2D concept and turn it 3D. Especially a futuristic Red Riding Hood.

Mitchellangelo

You're right, I love that idea.  It's always cool to see what their 3D translation turns out to be.  It's okay I'm new to this field too.  I graduated in 2014 and I'm still trying to find that first full time job.

Mitchellangelo

I've done some texture editing and I've added the helmet.  Do you have any further feedback?  Does the face look okay, and is there anything else I can do with the helmet?

[img]http://i.imgur.com/U4mt94m.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/74IdF6y.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.imgur.com/PGfg0KX.jpg[/img]

Mitchellangelo

Also, is there a new method of making the images show up in the forum?

RobeOmega

When posting you can use the attach image function which has the piece of paper with its corner folded about two the the right of the smiley face icon.

Mitchellangelo

Oh okay, thank you Robeomega.  

Mitchellangelo

Here we go, hopefully this makes things more convenient.

Mitchellangelo

Hey y'all.  I feel that this one is almost wrapped up.  I'm just trying to get the face right though.  I've gone back and re-sculpted it a little, as well as give her more polys in her face.  I feel that she is much cuter than she was before.  But I hear the mouth area is still a little off.  Any suggestions?

Catzcratch

it does look better than the previous image .
she doesnt have that " iv seen a ghost " look in her eyes anymore
although i still feel like you could bring the top eyelid down a little .
some very useful stuff here by hazardousarts :
http://hazardousarts.deviantart.com/art/Female-Face-Tutorial-326749829
scroll down to the eyes section . or read it all for some awesome tips

as for the mouth a quick touch that i feel would make much difference is to grab the dam standard brush and poke the corner of the mouth
also from what i can see the bottom lip seem to be in front of the top lip " away from the face " which is not appealing .
a good rule would be :


keep at it man

Mitchellangelo

That is a good point CatzScratch.  It kind of looks like she is sobbing a little with her bottom lip in front.  That will be an easy fix.  And I can poke the corners of the mouth too.  

You're right, bringing the upper eyelids down to avoid that "HUH!" look makes a huge difference.

Mitchellangelo

Thank you so much for your feedback by the way.  And for sending me a link to that article.  You're right it has very useful information on designing a female face.

Mitchellangelo

Does anyone still think her face looks a little off still, or am I worrying too much?...

BagelHero

Any chance we can get a shot of the wireframe for the face? I'm having trouble figuring out quite how you're getting the results you're getting. You're not wrong, this does look a bit odd still. You're getting there, but it would be easier to suggest changes with a side profile, a front view, and a wireframe shot. I tried to do a paintover, but I don't think it would be particularly helpful as it stands.

Mitchellangelo

Of course!  Here's a wireframe shot:

Mitchellangelo

In fact, I think it might be the placement of the nose