Character Design

mdaday

Hi,
I just joined the forums. Here is a character I have been working on. So far I am pleased with the result. All of the shaders are temporary until I get into texturing. Any comments and crits would be welcome. I am trying to get better here.
Thanks,
Matt

missberetta

this is great! are you going to rig him? submit wireframes for better crits! x

Omar_Nabiev

clean cartoonish style work!

Omar_Nabiev

However, I would add some teeth

aesir

the way the arms come out from the shoulders isn't working for me. I think the volume should be about the same the whole way rather than starting really wide and getting really thing. I doubt it would deform well too.

dolemite

"I think the volume should be about the same the whole way rather than starting really wide and getting really thing."

I second that.

mdaday

Thanks everone.

I will render out some wire frames and a few other views tonight. I do intend to rig him up, and I still need to add teeth and a tongue.

aesir & dolemite: I agree with you guys... I didn't really notice it until you mentioned it.

Matt

Taylor Hood

Meh, not a fan of the hardly textured - skylight look but it's great as your own style. I also agree on that the shoulder probably needs some extra mass.

The ear looks sort of weird to me.

mdaday

Here are some wire frame renders. I am definitely going to fix the shoulders and arms. Thanks everyone.
Matt

dolemite

Is the shoulder the same?


Let me add crotch to the list of things that need more definition. Lately I've come to the idea that 3D is really good at smoothing things over and creating curves. You have to fight against that or your stuff looks "blobby". Maybe I'm just rambling here... I shouldn't drink and post.... I like crotches....






So the incredibles are highly stylized but they are also very aware of anatomy. I think your guy could use some more attention to anatomy. Cut in some divisions, and suggest the muscles of the arms and legs. Does he have a pot belly? Suggest it just a little more.

Also, its kind of standard to post shots on a grey background. Easier to see what's going on.