Splash Damage Character Art Test (Warning Large Image)

jimmyjaba · Jan 2013

Hi guys. I've decided to undertake the SD character art test. Mostly to push myself and learn some new things, but if he comes out good enough I may send him in...see if I can get a job (I wish Ha!) Anyways this is my progress so far. The concept is of a bank robber, with some tights over his head. The brief is quite loose, but what they are looking for is realistic folds and clothing detail, something which I know I need to work on. I'm not 100% sure if I can post the concept image but I will once SB get back to me with a yes or a no. Anyways please give me your crits so I can make this guy really pop. Its early days yet but I'll be updating him regularly. Thanks for looking!

Tenchi · Jan 2013

I will also taking on SD's character test so it's good to see how you get on ^_^

I think all I can see now that sticks out would be that he seems a pretty slim guy, but his clothes look ill fitting. Perhaps give him a bit of a rotundness feel so the stretching makes sense? Unless that's what your intention was (the brief is loose so you can do what you feel).

Good luck!

Ravanna · Jan 2013

\FYI:

SD allow 10 days for this art test. Try UVing the clothing before you sculpt in zbrush. Also did you use the base mesh they linked on their page?

Your shirt looks way too small for a guy who is fairly thing. fatten him up or relax the shirt

Tenchi · Jan 2013

Ravanna wrote: »

\FYI:

SD allow 10 days for this art test.

I better get a move on then :O Although, I cannot see details of a deadline on the site? Do you guys know when the closing date is?

Ravanna · Jan 2013

Tenchi wrote: »

I better get a move on then :O Although, I cannot see details of a deadline on the site? Do you guys know when the closing date is?

No idea, asap really, I talked to someone from the company a few weeks back and 10 days is the standard. Good luck

jimmyjaba · Feb 2013

Unfortunately I've had some major computer issue the past week. Just my luck!! I'm probably way past the 10 day deadline by now, I'll keep going with him and send him in but nothing will come of it probably...o well.

I'm trying to go for a pot belly look, like a beer gut. I'm wanting to go for a British chav sort of look. Not quite sure what you guys would call it in the US. I'll post some more images tonight once I've got some more done.

Rav3 · Feb 2013

Good Luck with this character! Keep it up, it's going good :thumbup:

makecg · Feb 2013

You can do character art test now? interesting

jimmyjaba · Feb 2013

Hi guys here's an update. I've been taking my time to get the folds looking right on his shirt and got his glove finished off. I've altered his mouth as you can see. This is only temporary as I'm not sure how I want the mouth to look. Its difficult to get something to look realistic as he's got tights over his head. Anyways still got his jacket to do which I've been putting off, guess I'll have to tackle it sooner or later. As always please crit so I can make this guy kickass! Cheers!:)

mr_ace · Feb 2013

where is the concept?

jimmyjaba · Feb 2013

Not 100% sure if I'm allowed to post this but o well.

Neox · Feb 2013

i hope you realize that they want to see hyper realism here, not the brink style

jimmyjaba · Feb 2013

Yeah, the brink style mouth/nose are only place holders at the moment. I'm really not happy with the head. I'v just been focusing on his clothing so far.

jimmyjaba · Feb 2013

Right going to call this guy done. I'm pretty happy with the way he turned out although I'm not sure if I'll send him over to SD, but I have learnt alot which was the main point. Lots of new brushes and techniques that I've never used which I'll use on my next character. I'd like to know what you guys think so I can improve upon my next model. Thanks for looking guys!!

Splash Damage Character Art Test (Warning Large Image)

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