[Mixamo Contest] - Speed87- Zeak The Explorer

Speed87 · May 2013

Hello,

Some how I started coming with ideas for this teenager named Zeak. He's out on a journey for the Voynich Manuscript. Before he left for the journey he threw on whatever he could find to wear in his basement. So far I have him outfitted with a TMNT backpack, Barney Slippers and an orange vest.

For the basemesh I still have to add a shirt, ears, hair, a sony walkman, a bee bee gun, hands of course and some other interesting accessories. I'll then sculpt in Zbrush.

Latest Update:

Speed87 · May 2013

Created a few more objects such as bee bee gun and shovel. Still have to make hands and work on shorts.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Now I started sculpting on the kids face. Just moving around proportions.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Started to do a rough pass at the upper half of Zeak in Zbrush. I installed GOZ and used it for the first time which is cool. I am only like subdivision one or two for now till I get the rest of his base. Then I will detail. Also he is rocking a mullet. :poly142:

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Blocked in his shorts and TMNT weapons on his backpack.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Almost done with base mesh. Still have to add arms/hands, belt, buttons, bee bee gun and treasure map.

Then I can refine shapes and sculpt detail in Zbrush.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Importing a few more objects before I start sculpting. Setting up polygroups to make sculpting easier.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

About done with all of Zeaks items and the basemesh. Now I can really start on the highpoly in Zbrush. If I have enough time/ tris after the low poly I may make a bike for him to ride.

DiegoTeran · Jun 2013

his shoes have made my day

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Heh glad to hear that. Thanks.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Currently away from Zbrush so I got started on Zeaks electric Scooter.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Very early on sculpting. Mostly the face.

Stiffler · Jun 2013

He looks f'n sweet dude. Nice job!

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Thank you! Been working on the bike today. Still some more things I would like to add.

I have a question that I would greatly appreciate some help with.

When I make the bike low poly, how should I handle the spokes on the wheel? Do I retopoologize each spoke or can I use a double sided plane and bake the spokes onto it? How do people handle complex objects and making them low poly?

I would love some adivce. Thanks.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

And of course what kid can't go without his handy Etch a Sketch that is custom mounted onto his bike. He's sketched out a plan to capture the Voynich Manuscript on it. Also it acts as a primative navigational device and a place where he can draw boobies if hes bored.

Demomode · Jun 2013

Hi Speed normal maps is what you are looking for.

http://www.poopinmymouth.com/tutorial/normal_workflow.htm

keep it up.:)

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Thanks for that. I have used normal maps before and bake with XNormal. I was wondering how I would make the bike spokes low ploy. Can those be baked onto a plane? How does one handle complex, multiple objects? Thanks.

Demomode · Jun 2013

You can do it with a pair of planes.
this is a simple test with three maps:

the result:

hope it helps.

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Interesting. Thank you very much for showing this.

Anais · Jun 2013

Hey there! Quick reminder that you still need to fully register to the contest so that we may provide you with free access to Mixamo's Auto-Rigger and Motions Collection. (You will need to take a few minutes to Auto-Rig and animate your character before submitting your entry.)

Here's how to register: Simply send an email to contest@mixamo.com and provide the following info:

Name: Your First and Last Name
Login: Your Mixamo login or associated email address
Source: Where you heard about this contest
Tools: 3D software you will use to model your character
Polycount WIP Thread: Your email must include the URL to your work-in-progress thread on Polycount so we can follow your progress

That's it!

We'll then provide you with free Auto-Rigging and animating on Mixamo and send you a confirmation. Thanks!

Speed87 · Jun 2013

Been Slow lately

I did the low poly for Zeaks head and baked a mid res of the high poly just to test. Looks pretty decent I would say so far.

Anais · Jul 2013

Where's Zeak!!?? Haven't seen an update in so long!

Just a quick reminder that the deadline for your submission has been extended: you have until tonight (Monday July 8, 11:59:59 pm PST) to email us your entry.

If you have any issue with the Auto-Rigging or Animating, our awesome support team is here to help out so feel free to email support@mixamo.com and use the word "contest" in the subject of your email so that we get back to you before the end of the day.

Finger crossed that you'll submit!
Good luck!

[Mixamo Contest] - Speed87- Zeak The Explorer

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