Battle Guy

Mind Traveler

Hello Polycount.

I would like to share with you a project I just finished entitled Battle Guy. This model is based on the late Clement Sauve's concept http://clementsauve.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d2irvdm.
He was created using 3ds Max, Zbrush, Uvlayout, Xnormal, Photoshop, and Marmoset. He is 15,000 tris total. He utilizes a 2k texture map for the body and a 1k texture map for the gun.
I had a spectacular experience working on this guy and I hope you like it. Feedback and comments are always welcome.

Also, check out my website:

http://mindtravelerdesign.com/

I am looking for new freelance work.
I am also looking into joining a new team on an awesome project.

Cheers. - Anwar Bey-Taylor

Piesandbombs

The model looks great, but the renders seem a bit iffy. Might want to work those out a tad, perhaps someone more experienced in that field than myself could offer some help.

As for the content, it wouldn't happen to have been inspired by one of 'boss' enemies from Army of Two: The 40th Day, eh? It looks great either way. The red detail scheme looks nice (Especially that spiffy beret!) but you might want to change the colour of the straps. That red colour alone doesn't look right. Maybe just try a black/dark coloured strap with red detailing?

Overall, nice work!

WSLaFleur

agree with the above post. the red straps sort of flatten the model, though i know nothing about rendering.

Mind Traveler

Piesandbombs: THank you for your feedback I really appreciate it, it was very insightful. I will keep these things in mind for future creations.
As for the concept, I posted a link to the original concept by the late Clement Sauve, he was amazing.
WSLaFleur: Thanks alot friend.


Peace Polycount,

I present to you: "Battle Guy: Game Ready Character Creation Tutorial"
I hope it is as informative and fun to read as it was for me to create it!
Cheers. -Anwar Bey-Taylor

Click this image on my website

Click this image on my website

chrisradsby

To me it feels like maybe you should work on the presentation a bit more, make sure that you render high-resolution shots and then scale them down if needed. Also nice lighting would make a big difference. Try to get some more depth in there. Other than that, good work! I'm gonna take a look at that tutorial


EDIT:
Checked out your portfolio as well, really nice sculpts in there.

SsSandu_C

Coool stuff! Nice workflow. I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing.

Impala88

Nice one! the character looks great. Things to point out: what the others have already said, renders need to be a bit better to bring out the character more and show off your great sculpts, maybe give it either better lighting or look at some of the textures a bit closer.

Last thing, is it possible for you to drop the eyes down by about an inch? (relative to the character) they're a bit high up compared to the concept, and i think bringing them down will make it look so much better.

sketch81

Thanks for sharing the tutorial, much appreciated. Your artwork rocks and so does Headus.

joesolo

Hey Mindtraveler

Great execution man. I'm really digging this piece. I think the red straps could use a little more texture work to make them feel a little less flat. crits and such aside, I think you really captured the flavor of the character from the concept art, which is the most important thing. keep the great works coming man.

Snader

1. sharp triangle
2. yours
3. this would look better

Mind Traveler

chrisradsby: Thanks man, great feedback
SsSandu_C: Thank you friend. I am glad you dig it!
Impala88: You've got solid points. Thank you!
sketch81: Thank you. I definitely agree with you fully man Headus is win .
joesolo: THanks amigo. Will definitely continue to rock!
Snader: Cool Diagram friend. Thank you!