Weapon X: CG Blocking out the Head
Woah, apparently I am a lazy Badstard. Lets talk Project Weapon X. I took a few hours to draw up some modeling sheets, for my own reference to model the head. Like any CG project, I take a few hours to block out a simple representation of the head.
This helps to get the form out quick and easy, especially when we have to go back and model in detail. Understanding how the form will work and flow with the skeleton tech inside.
Since Weapon X is pretty bulky in form, there is alot of cable management from the chest to neck. Organizing what source goes to what source is tedious, but needed. Like most of my projects, you got to Name your Shit! I need to know every part to change, the devil is in the details.
As the project goes, I’ll go over Organization, Linking, and Layers through the Schematic View, and how not to blow your head off when it comes to that.
Weapon X Project..Logan fans welcomed.
Paying homage to the Wolf man himself, I decided to mechanize the X Man. I decided to do a sketch in Sketch Book Pro, trying to pre visualize the scene, and prepare to start modeling the mechanical mayhem. That’s right a 3d scene.
Using 3dsmax 2012 and V-ray for the task, Logan is ready to bust out. Ready to follow the process and get down and dirty? Really? Ok..stay tuned. Like all projects, we will document and post on you-tube some tips and tricks. Don’t know the tools? Don’t worry. Don’t know where to start? No worries. All will be shown.
Like all projects, Resource is the king. We want to portray a fierce mech, the spirit of the Wolverine, and some beautiful art. Regressing and concepting will go a long way, even with the most complicated task, becomes a pleasing one. We even have a color palette in mind and mood setting.
Thanks for everything Creative Corner Team..
Autodesk University in Las Vegas came and went. The creative Corner saw the best of the best. I cant thank the Autodesk Team, CreativeStudio Team, and the Sketch Book Pro Team enough for the support.
On a personal note, I want to thank:
Kyle Runciman
Shaun Mullen(I love you mate)
Phil Noto
Veronica Casson
Benjamin Rabe(Possibly the greastest man on Earth)
Daniel Simon(Draws a nice Tron Bike in under 3 secs)
Chris Uminga (Damn Fine Illustrator)
John Halliday(I can hangout with this guy all day)
Mathieu Lesage
Spencer Nugent
Jay Shuster(you owe me a print dude, and yes classic Maserati’s are awesome)
Joseph Strachan
Eddie Murphy from Epson(Makes a good drink)
Matthew J. Fletcher
Candice Uyloan & Joel Enos from the VIZ team(2 Most Awesome Peeps)
Billy Fowler
Thomas Woode
Sal Navarro(Your wife and my GF are trouble together)
Susan Murtaugh(Be visiting you soon)
Chris Cheung(Knows how to throw a Party)
Mia Robinson ( Coolest Girl I ever Met)
Luis Peso(Next Time im in Barcelona, we are hanging out)
Matt Connors(Great man and likes a good Scotch)
and the rest of the creative corner gang. It was amazing seeing, hearing, and hanging out with you guys. If I missed anyone..sorry, I will send you free cupcakes in the mail.
Art for Hope
Hey Manga Fans alike. Put down your Narutos and give to a good cause by Purchasing the “ArtforHope” art book on the Vizmedia App for Ipad. I know all you guys have an Ipad, so why we talking, go get the damn thing. 4.99 gets you something that is beyond special. See the 4.99 button, press it, seriously, I don’t want to find out where you live and send Gundam robots to shoot your house into pieces.
Artist from all over the world contributed new pieces designed exclusively for the Art for hope, a joint charitable venture between Vizmedia and Autodesk to benefit Architecture for Humanity.
Why are you still here? Buy the Book support the cause, you wont regret it.
Autodesk 3ds Max Heros Competition
I want to congratulate the winners of the of the Autodesk 3ds Max Heros Competition. I was lucky enough to get 3rd and be aside 2 other astounding pieces of work.
Schootch on over to cg architect and check out the fun. http://www.cgarchitect.com/
And in case you want to see it again:
Bam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More bams coming soon.
Blog update 3dsmax Construction and Production
Even is the most uncharted, back waters of the galaxy, you need to plan accordignly. I’ve been working a few days incorporating a logo into a car engine, a super charged car engine.
Using 3dsmax to construct, piece by piece, a engine of monstrous porportion. The catch, is it encompasses the 3dsmax logo, a symbol of creation, power, and speed. So where do you start? Concept.The over arching problem, is it has to be unique. Planning accordingly is the key, know your subject and research. I use sketchbook pro to conceptualize, develop, and create all ideas. Iterating in the early concept stage, deciding the right design and idea. If its not fun and interesting, your doing it wrong.
I’m a car guy, so watching F1 racing, playing forza 4 inspired me to do this. But, this was not my first idea, just the most sensible one. Building the models in 3dsmax 2012, you needed a game plan for organization. I’m building a engine, there are almost thousands of pieces(not so in real life). Separating them into a naming category by section, for example. E_01, B_08, E= Engine B=Block, by layers of course and color coding. Plan accordingly.
We are still in early development for this image. Its a creative piece, things will evolve. Rendering out test shots in mid production, to preplan compositing, if any, and how much will it be involved. Its good to take breaks and actually play around with simple task that helps you plan for the future. Opportunity for iterations and to regress, and improve upon ideas, composition, and even concept.
So what do I know giving this round of iteration? Vray will be main renderer. I flushed out the passes I will need. I would love to add more details in the wiring of the Engine model. Add more color, and variations to the materials. Migrate more a connection from the logo to the engine. Add 2 secondary engineer characters who will interact with the engine. Develop a different studio lighting set, complimenting reflection, paint and chrome.
3d Max Design Hero PostWork
Building a logo creatively, into a scene is always a fun exploration. 3d Max Design hero Contest is currently being held, and I wanted to share some post work .
Ideas and Concepts. The love of Auto and engineering, thrives the concept. Max design is in the heart of all that.
Modeling the pieces, bit by bit. Engines have lots of intricate parts, thousands on thousands. But every little detail counts. It has to look, like it works.
Hand modeling hundreds of objects, can easily become thousands. 7 different screws were modeled, many different tubes, many vents. Its good to take your time and do not rush.When all the pieces of the puzzle are created, I will build the engine to complete the puzzle.
To be continued….
That 9 Dimensional kid is updating…
You ever had one of those days, your sitting at your computer, and then you like “FUKZOR” I need to update my website. Oh wait Jquery, wtf is that. What Google + button? “Fukzor again”, facebook shit, why is this getting complicated. Well its for your own good. You want people to press your buttons, then they like you, right? Ballz.
The truth of the matter is, its good for you. Let me people know you exist, and feel a little appreciated. So what, if I broke my main page 18 times so i can have a google + button, and in frustration stepped on my cat. So what. I got my google + button, oh wait…its not there..its broken…I forgot, I dont know shit about editing webpages…FUKZOR.
So, we are here, in the dead zone updating the site, cause I love you guys, I love my artist friends, I love all you. I sacrificed mt cat for you guys…your welcome. Btw stay tuned, Updating this MOFO.
UPDATE: My + works…thank you JEBUS! OH Lordy Lordy Lordy
