Sketchbook: Oliver Hopley
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Hey there.
Here is a link to most of my work. https://oliverhopley.com
I'm really happy to receive crit on anything I post here. Just want to learn and improve
Here is a link to most of my work. https://oliverhopley.com
I'm really happy to receive crit on anything I post here. Just want to learn and improve
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https://youtu.be/MU-OvQEI0qw Update on the Dimetrodon.
This is my first turnaround so any crit on the presentation is appreciated.
And an environment!
So I've started a little project to keep me busy! The goal is to make the 3 main characters from my comic; Chef, Dr Walrus and Unclucky! The plan is to get them 3d printed, it should be fun!
Here is the block out of the first character Chef.
Easier to help with C&C
Here is a reference image and wireframe.
Some concept artwork that I was working on today. For a game idea called shrooms which is sort of Alice in wonderland meets mushrooms
C&C Welcome
One more to come tomorrow!
Looking much better with the update
It would be good to understand this and I could then give my photoreal head;
http://polycount.com/discussion/193709/photoreal-head-self-portraight#latest
a body!
Password: GA
Now I've got this ant model I might do a couple of other paintings with it to make a set.
I think this is a great start! The ant seems to have much less detail than the branch she's on, so that's a bit jarring. Also the shading on the ant is too bright... compare the black level on the moss vs on the ant.
However maybe the ant is meant to be translucent? If so, there's a different kind of shading needed to make it look so. Examine the abdomen on the right ant... bright sun on top, then deepest shading right below it, then transitioning to internal light bouncing, then finally at the bottom it's a little darker where the light is being scattered by thicker skin (because we're seeing through more layers of skin because our eye is parallel to the bottom of the abdomen). Hope that makes sense.
Another example, with sunlight from below, but same basic idea applies.
Keep going on this! I think you could really push it.
I was definitely aiming to have a translucent look to the ant but didn't feel like i was quite succeeding It definitely looks like a matt surface at the moment.
The way you have broken it down really helps, I will try to push it further!
A couple people mentioned the difference in the surface detail too (although it wasn't something that bothered me personally) so I'll make an effort to get some more texture in there.
It's a very good point out about the speed of production of concept art, I definitely think I need to produce a set of images here to justify the time spent in 3D. So expect some more updates here soon
This is the plan for my next piece, any C&C on what i've got is greatly appreciated
Cheers.
I've been doing some character designs for my 3rd year short film that i'd love to get some opinions on.
The story is a boy and his pet tortoise who are best of friends, however the boy is persuaded to use his tortoise to carry parcels in return for sweets. Its supposed to be a bit like the Lorax where the boy only realises what he's done when its too late.
Let us know what you think of the designs and what changes you might make!
If the tortoise-delivery state is meant to emphasize that it's a burden, you might try pushing it further. Make the straps more invasive, wrapping under his belly, across his front legs, up around his forehead, etc. Add packages stacked on his head. Change the tortoise's posture to communicate the burden he's undertaking for his friend
The happy state of the tortoise has a rain hat, maybe also give him some mini galoshes. Front feet only? Back only? More humorous.
What's the dream state all about?
More on the character and how it was made on my Artstation:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R8Nae
So, not sure if my topology is acceptable but the aim is for him to be like Zafari or the blue zoo christmas short where they're 3d animated film characters but rendered in unreal. At the moment my modelling is SubD as if for film. Some changes may needed to be made as i do more research as to what is appropriate for this kind of medium.
It will be the same for the tortoise tomorrow, and hopefully get started on texturing!
(Also the hair is currently proxy geo for where hair cards will go later.)
And this is the wireframe and UV's
I also had to submit my showreel today for uni, Please feel free to take a look, C&C always very welcome!
Done in time for the search for a star character art competition. Woo! They announce who is through to the finals at the beginning of March. There were some exceptionally strong submissions from the other students so it will be close!
To see my full submission you can visit the Itch.io website and on there is a playable demo, production document and the UE4 editor files as well.
https://oliver-hopley.itch.io/lonely-george
Hope you like it!
Concept art for this new character was done by Roberta Spalazzi.
I should mention that for this project i'm working with Roberta as well as Kelly Lai and Aria Hiraishi. They are primarily doing the animation but they have also been a huge help with me pushing the art direction.
CREDITS
Oliver Hopley - Modelling & Texturing
Aria Hirashi - Animation
Kelly Lai - Animation
Roberta Spallazzi - Animation
FREELANCE
Shahan Miah - Rigging
Jeremy Bridle - Music &SFX
Oscar Aldred - Music &SFX
Toby Ellis - Music &SFX
Wilson Yeung - Music &SFX