[FIGHTER ]Blazblue/Hakumen/FirstKeeper

FirstKeeper

I couldn't rename my first tread, so here is a new one with correct character name in the title.
Hakumen from Blazblue game.
Idea is a restyling this character in classic blood elf design.
Rough concept and block out.





Hi-poly in progress, I spent a few days studying next-gen technology, so there is not too much done. I keep mesh in quads for future export and sculpting in Z-brush.



Normal map/sp/df test.

Artwarrior

Good choice! Love this character

JR

I didn't know that you use normal map on your models too, Ms. I don't know the original char, but I can say your concept is great, as always. I'm waiting for more of your awesome stuff. You're a great source of inspiration.

FirstKeeper

I'll make this character in next-gen, but usually I work with old-school.

TheWizard

Another BlazBlue fighter! Awesome I can't wait to see what you do.

The wheel of fate is turning!

areve

nice! can't wait to see how this will turn out, awesome I'm sure

AimBiZ

Concept is great for sure. Will be exciting to see how this turns out

WillMac

ah man, that is really good work so far. Not familiar with the character, but am liking this so far.. keep at!

Stinger88

Nice

Watching

FirstKeeper

I'm afraid, this time its gonna be next-gen and I won't paint texture as I usually do)

JR

FirstKeeper wrote: »

I'm afraid, this time its gonna be next-gen and I won't paint texture as I usually do)

So, why don't you make in diffuse only, like you always do? Have you made some gamble with someone? You're one of few people here that can win a game art comp just with color map...

FirstKeeper

Because I want to learn something new

locky10

Nice concept, its suits your work style. :thumbup:

beezul

if this was rogue armor in cata... then ide actually level to 85 as a rogue to get it.... bad assness

Ryan Hawkins

I VOTE stick to your guns and go diffuse only or if you plan on going the normal route you stylize it somewhat like sf4, but id rather see the beast diffuse work imo. Looking great Tamara keep on busting that texture sheet out.

gd6

Like the concept and how goes the character, looking forward to sculpting.

Zelenkov

You are pretty good with diffuse. In this day and age knowing normals is useful too. I say learn something new

JacqueChoi

Looks very intriguing.

I would almost suggest pushing the design elements some more.

Right now Hakumen looks... level 70 Burning Crusade.

Give him Uber Epic Tier 15 armour with extra stuff and spikes, and plates, and awesomeness. Chains, and belts, and the works.


Try to incorperate that Rhinocerous motif a little more. The horn on his head, and the horns on his shoulderpad look SO badass.


Maybe some oversized kneepads with tusks coming from it, with maybe another one on the belt.


Overall it's looking badass, and we know it's going to kick major ass.! but I think you can push the design some more. (Even if you do a quick paint over of your current mesh).




^_^

FirstKeeper

JacqueChoi - hey thanks! I'm gonna add additional elements and details later, I don't like how it simple looks like now too, gonna finish first pattern pass and after that make another overpaint.

Jeff Parrott

Love the head test you have up. It's reading really well for the amount of polygons in it.

Mrskullface

will there be a complimentary video tutorial on you paint all bad ass with this?

FirstKeeper

Nope and it's gonna be next-gen, no hand-paint texture this time.

FirstKeeper

Almost finish with base mesh and patterns. I'll make another over paint for new elements for next stage.

gd6

Basemech is very cool. It is interesting to look at the complete model. Good luck!

Nizza_waaarg

yay, really nice bsmeshing, dig the details. Concept paint was sweet, know this one's gonna be totes awsome when it's done ^^

leslievdb

this is going to look great. Also nice consistency with the original silhouette.
too bad i'm tired of seeing wow armors

anyway thats personal taste

Dan!

it certainly has cool aspects to it- I feel the silhouette could be pushed a bit harder though.

CapAmer1ca

Hi Tamara, nice start. But i think there is something wrong with proportions, i know that the pants are pretty loose, but i think that knee pads are too low.

Digital_3d

It seems like a MMORPG style character..
good progress Tamara.

YBourykina

Looks like your maps are working great, and your design and silhouette are looking awesome

JaxisaRobot

Wow this is turning out really awesome so far!

Erigo

Looking good ! I would add some "red button" to this guy

ceebee

Very nice to see you jumping into some normal mapping, looking super clean so far

yoyomon

Nice avatar

rv_el

Can't wait to see it!

Also i'm subsribed to this thread now.. I dont know any other way to do it. seriously. this is it.. post quick reply and i'm set.. cause I want to follow this one, But i don't really have much to say.. So i'll say this.

Form follows Function... and things.

FirstKeeper

Here is some progress. Base mesh ready for sculpting:

LRoy

that's the base mesh?

PaintTheFence

FirstKeeper don't play around, she quit school cause of recess.

FirstKeeper

Kind of. I'll sculpt organic jaws, fabric folds, metal textures and patterns based on this mesh.

Maph

Looks cool FirstKeeper!
Are you going to leave him this symmetrical or are you going to get some asymmetry in there as well?

gd6

Looks cool! I wish you successful sculpting

JacqueChoi

Damn, that looks really cool hirez!

FirstKeeper

Maph -It will be asymmetry for helm, belt and chest patterns and texture.

Thanks, guys!

Vorge

Lookin' ace.

FirstKeeper

Final sculpting. Low-poly in progress.

cmcisaac

Very nice character love the shoulder pads great job!

haikai

This is really looking great! I do wish his feet were bigger, but other than that the shapes look nice.

gd6

Good sculpt!

woogity

good stuff first! the armor is really well done! if you have time maybe take another pass at the hair, unless you are just planning on doing it with cards. lookin good tho! on to textures!

disanski

Amazing character Very strong silhouette. Great sculpt. Just a very very little detail- the folds on the back lower pants before the boots are just a bit flat- just an opinion Good luck

MissMaddyTaylor

He is perfect! I'm really liking the details