Sentinel [Matrix]

[The Namek]

This is a wip I had laying around ... if you have any questions ask :)

121 and c&c appreciated.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200305/user_image-1054330042sbd.jpg

Modeling was done in Zbrush , Clouds were done with a fog texture and fog alpha. I left the whole scene untextured. Rendered it and imported it to photoshop , added textures , imported it back into Zbrush , added the beam , did some tweaking , back to photoshop , copied the sentinal and made 3 faded out copies of him in the back.
That's about it. I still have an image of the untextured version if anyone's interested ...

The modeling consists out of sphere , some deformed. The tentacles were made with the Ring3d tool , masking and inflating.

[Munch]

Awesome!! Those things in the movie were really neat. And its cool how you can only see part of the ones behind. Nice effects too. :tu:

[Soquili]

Where's that EMP switch when I need it?

Great looking image! I notice you say it is still a WIP. I look forward to seeing more as you continue your work.

Soquili

[The Namek]

actually it was a wip I still had on my hd and I finished it tonight. But seriously do I have to change/add some things?

[juandel]

terrifico! :tu:s galore!

the second from left suckerlight on mid-right-tentacle seems to be a bit off, but then, thats a minorissimost 121 for my pickiest part only. love the fog, dof, modelling, lights, material and all else, too! not to mention the royal ray :D

- juandel

[Frenchy Pilou]

It's a model in rapport with the Matrix Movie ?
Pilou

[Crisis]

Cool, real cool, made me feel my hair stand and eyes pOp :eek: .

is the backgrd txture, i mean the crack sharp edge ground or walls at the right side with blood made in Zbrush or Photoshop... or....?

[Soquili]

The Namek, my misunderstanding. It looks great, I assumed you had further plans by saying it was a WIP.

Soquili

[Jaycephus]

Excellent :tu: :)

My only suggestion would be to add a tentacle or two coming out of the fog from one or two of the background sentinels. It's slightly odd that none of the rear sentinels have visible tentacles. You could copy one or more of the tentacles, rotate and resize them, and then fade them in near one of the rear sentinels. Just a minor suggestion. It's fine as it is.

While we're on the subject of the Matrix, anyone got any guesses as to what happens next? Does Neo have some permanent connection to the Matrix that allowed him to kill the sentinels at the end, OR are they all STILL in the Matrix... Just another level of control. They thought they were in the real world, but Zion is really just another level within the Matrix. If you've read spoilers online, then don't tell us. I'm just speculating.

[The Namek]

Thank you all for the great comments, You're right Jaycephus , I'll add some tentacles in the background too.

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi Jay
Is this same "Neo" who speak in your Tires's Post ?
For Matrix fan :cool:
I am not "up to date" but I know this link :) (http://www.theanimatrix.com)
Have good surfing in the matrix (of rotation too :D :cool:
Pilou

[Jaycephus]

Yes, Pilou... You have never watched the Matrix?

[The Namek]

You really should see it frenchy pilou :)

Here's a small untextured version , to give you an idea what I added with photoshop.

i choose to work this way , because I find it faster and I have more control over the placement of textures. I dont have to worry about stretching sharpness , ...

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200305/user_image-1054378600ldo.jpg

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi Jay and all Matrix aficonado
I have seen the first Matrix :) and yes I have read Neuromancer by William Gibson :D
Neuro = Nero :D
But it's seems to me that Gattaca (http://www.angelfire.com/pq/siberia/gattaca.html) was more profound !
But I don't want begin a theologic war :D
Pilou old fashion :)

[Bastard76]

It's amazing,The Namek.
Nice rays FX.
:tu:

[The Namek]

you're probably getting bored with my updates by now :p
added some tentacles in the back , made the orange a bit more red. added a lil bit of texture.


http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/uploaded_from_zbc/200305/user_image-1054400806mhl.jpg

[zerobugetgamemaker]

not at all getting bored, awesome model and neat texturing :tu: :tu:


David

[HelgaPataki]

the eyes/sensors/portals look very much like spider eyes

[Jaycephus]

Very good, it's complete :tu:

[Reactor]

That's one great pic, with an excellent style! :)

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi The Namek
You have forced me to go to cinema for compare with the original :D
I must say that is true, you have realized a very good interpretation of the original model :cool:
Have happy Zbrushing :)
Pilou
Ps These creatures ? are very speedy indeed !

[Mentat7]

A Bio-Mechanical Insectapuss with an attitude for sure! These things are just evil incarnate!!

[The Namek]

hehe , so you went to see the movie frenchy ?
wasnt that bad now was it ? :p

mentat7:they sure are :)

[Frenchy Pilou]

Hi The namek
Are you stay sited at the cinema at the end of the generic and after ?
Because you should see some extracts of the third and last part of this Matrix trilogy :D
If not, you must reload :D
Have fun cinema movies interpretate :cool:
Pilou

[Jaycephus]

I plan to go see the Matrix Reloaded at the IMAX theater in Dallas this weekend!

:tu:

I saw X-Men 2 there a few weeks ago and it was great. I've seen both movies at a regular theater already.

Unfortunately, the IMAX that is showing these movies is NOT the best IMAX. The one in Ft. Worth is twice as big, and very high-quality, but they only show science or nature documentaries there.

[MrBraun]

Really cool image !! Great texturing !! :D :tu: