Symmetro - Male Symmetra [Overwatch Fan Art] (Finished)

Magihat

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Like many others I have become very enamored by Overwatch both aesthetically and the addicting game itself. My favorite character is Symmetra so I wanted to do some kind of fan art, I did not simply want to recreate her though. What I came up with was a male version of her (this is her original incarnation for those who don't know) that still retains most of the bigger forms and overall slenderness with some changes to better fit a male character. 

As for style, I am going to go for as much as an authentic Overwatch-style as possible.

Comments and critique is greatly encouraged and appreciated! 




Sketchfab link to decimated sculpt: https://sketchfab.com/models/0bb7a290a8304d81a020652bc9092807

Magihat

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Sketchfab for the current WIP of the sculpt (if the embed breaks the link in is the OP).

Magihat

Made some changes to the design to be a bit more than just a genderswap since I got some advice to make his clothes more distinct. The form of the main garment is still basically the same but looked a bit at the sherwani adapted some details. 



I have been struggling to make the face more Indian, I think I am getting there but if anyone has any quick tips how to make him really read as Indian I would appreciate that!


Modelled the Photon Projector. Thinking about doing her whole kit for the final presentation but I don't wanna bloat the project so we will have to see how that goes.


Did some quick experimentation with some hairstyles. Since I added the sherwani 'flap' in the back I think that 2 may be the best fit but I would love to hear some inputs. I really like 4 but it really reads as female and gives me weird Valkyrie Profile flashbacks :P

Magihat

"Teleporter online. We move swiftly"

Just quickly knocking these out so I don't have to when I do the set dressing later.

Snakes

Wow I'm surprised nobody has replied and it sucks i'm replying so late, you're probably done with this project by now hah. Anywayy.. I love this project so much, its so fun seeing people genderbend characters. My small critique is about his costume which totally is just my personal opinion, take it with a grain of salt. His shorts and thigh high stockings. I don't really feel like the design is working for these two pieces, obviously the stockings are an adaption of symmetra's clothes but I feel like its just not really working for him. I'd play around with the pants. Possibly give him skintight pants? That's all the critique I really have, hope it helps man. 

As for the hair I think either 2 or 4 work, 4 is especially cool and you should totally go with that! 
Good luck with any future projects man.

Raane

Yeah, i have to agree, he feels almost like a crossdresser; the stockings, the double-slit dress the entire outfit is a straight reproduction on a male. Put the symmetra spin on something like a nehru suit, keep the sari cut on the chest to make it a diagonal double breasted jacket.
It's a great idea though!

Tectonic

I think snakes is right, skintight pants would work well and suit the design of symmetra (slender silhouette, dancer-like). I would drop the heel on the shoe as well to make it a flat boot.

Magihat

@Tectonic, @Raane & @Snakes Thanks for the feedback! I am actually not that far ahead of where I were last time I posted since I put him on the back burner. I got stuck with the design trying to balance a familliarity with the original design and something more male. Everything said here is very valuable for when I proceed!

Thanks again

Magihat

Content warning: bad handwriting and messy "concept" art.

Of course proportions will change when translate to 3D but this is what I am working with right now.

Magihat

Blocking out, getting a feel for the new design.

Also seems to be my lucky day with the massive image drops of the high-poly models, Symmetra included https://www.artstation.com/artwork/oB3Aw

I need to step up my game.

Magihat

Feel pretty finished with the design now. If anyone have any input before I start the polishing please let me know.

Featherstorm

Oh gosh, I really really love your male Symmetra design. Just made an account to say this. It's so different.Yet it keeps the silloutte of the character.And even better, you still were able to add some of the male Indian fashion style.It's so great! I'd love to see more genderbends of yours. Keep it up!

Magihat

@Featherstorm That is kind of you to say!

Addressed some final issues I had myself and when it comes to the design. Giving him shorts helps break up the bottom part and the knee guards adds something different compared to Symmetra.

Magihat

So I decided to finish up this boi. Texturing is still WIP.

Magihat

Almost forgot to post the final high-poly


...and low poly photon projector (again, texturing is still WIP)

Magihat

Can't believe it's been almost 4 years since I started but he is finally finished, check out the full lot of renders and other fun stuff at my artstation post: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Pml3YL

Neox

very nice work! i feel like its a bit too naturalistic to fit properly into the overwatch universe. but nice work nontheless

Torch

Very clean details and great presentation. Awesome man!

Magihat

Neox said:

very nice work! i feel like its a bit too naturalistic to fit properly into the overwatch universe. but nice work nontheless

Thank you, much appreciated! With naturalistic are you referring to the proportions?

Torch said:

Very clean details and great presentation. Awesome man!

Cheers dude, glad you like it

Magihat

For the animators out there the rig has been released for free non-commercial use and is part of this months animation challenge hosted by Agora Studio. Check it out here: https://agora.studio/animchallenge.html

GabrielCardinal

Love the Process of all this! Very Handsome!