Critique on Critique: Assistance in Processing Feedback from a Professor
polycounter lvl 4
Hi, everyone.
This summer I'm doing some independent study with two professors. I honestly thought that it would be more involved with the teachers (I just finished the 3rd week with no responses to my weekly updates).
Until yesterday, that is.
I received the following e-mail (I included my initial message for clarity's sake):
The image I sent:
The sketch I based my model on (I designed all the armor before I know how much trouble hard surfaces in Zbrush would give me):
I guess I'm coming here for a second opinion, in addition to a helping of humble pie and/or feedback/guidance on this piece in general. I mentioned to my wife a couple days before the e-mail arrived that I thought the character was kinda "Same-y," (since she doesn't play games or know much about this sort of thing she suggested that she couldn't offer appropriate advice) so I agree with that comment from my professor. I'm also currently attempting to expand a belt out but am having difficulty (so I agree with that, too). I always hate the kids in class who think they know better than every professor, so I want to incorporate advice...
But I like the horns the way they are.
Here are some changes I scribbled up real quick. Beefed up his neck and shoulders, so they could hold up his horns:
Is the initial concept's armor interesting enough that I should just dump his current attire and hard surface the living daylights outta him?
Feedback would be greatly appreciated, and thank you for your time.
This summer I'm doing some independent study with two professors. I honestly thought that it would be more involved with the teachers (I just finished the 3rd week with no responses to my weekly updates).
Until yesterday, that is.
I received the following e-mail (I included my initial message for clarity's sake):
The image I sent:
The sketch I based my model on (I designed all the armor before I know how much trouble hard surfaces in Zbrush would give me):
I guess I'm coming here for a second opinion, in addition to a helping of humble pie and/or feedback/guidance on this piece in general. I mentioned to my wife a couple days before the e-mail arrived that I thought the character was kinda "Same-y," (since she doesn't play games or know much about this sort of thing she suggested that she couldn't offer appropriate advice) so I agree with that comment from my professor. I'm also currently attempting to expand a belt out but am having difficulty (so I agree with that, too). I always hate the kids in class who think they know better than every professor, so I want to incorporate advice...
But I like the horns the way they are.
Here are some changes I scribbled up real quick. Beefed up his neck and shoulders, so they could hold up his horns:
Is the initial concept's armor interesting enough that I should just dump his current attire and hard surface the living daylights outta him?
Feedback would be greatly appreciated, and thank you for your time.