A new week

http://www.hippydrome.com/Skeleton.html

This week I'm taking a crack at the topology of my model. It's current;y hovering at 11,173 polys and I would very much like to bring it down to around 5 or 6 thousand.

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I've looked at and practiced more concept art processes with the guidance of Azam. The first concept art and photo reference process I have ever done. I have started another more complex one where I will focus more on the color correctness etc.

Texture site

Azam showed me this site along with CG textures. 

http://www.mayang.com/textures/Metal/html/Flat%20Metal%20Textures/index.html

The site linked has pretty useful references that when altered in Photoshop for tiling can be used for a range of models.

Update on projects

We are about half way through the trimester. I have almost completed the sea creature. I started of with the concepts in Photoshop and then imported the concept/model sheet into 3ds max to begin the modelling process. I finished the low poly model in 3ds max and passed my model onto Alicia you has created a high poly model in mud box.

In regards to the Chernobyl project, I have realized that I don't really need any concept art because there are numerous pictures that I could work off. However I am interested in making concept art for personal use so I will be watching some tutorials and digitally painting in Photoshop to pull of some concepts.

No progress yet on the client logo however I have learnt some interesting techniques that will help me when I start drawing it.

Concept art for chernobyl

3D Model

Independent Project

I've decided to changed my independent project to modelling the Chernobyl environment. I don't believe we have been giving enough time to do this project and yes I could of chosen something quicker and simpler BUT these projects are designed for us to learn new things and I will be using it in my portfolio so I want it to be polished and worth my time.

The creature model is coming together and I have made some progress on my friends/clients logo.

Model Sheet

Finished Model sheets for Immanis Potentum. The creature will become more defined within the modelling stage. Shout out to Azam who has been showing some techniques in regards to texturing and drawing in photoshop.

Individual Project

Focusing on creating an environment of Bran's castle which was supposedly the home of Vladimir Dracula. I also will be helping a friend out with his logo design which should be quick and not as time consuming as the environment. I have taken on some big projects but if I manage the time correctly and fully apply myself, I believe I will finish strongly this trimester. In the meantime I have found some reference material on Bran's castle.