neander wip

[el_pix]

thought i'd post some wip too ...

actually i'm at a loss here and need some opinions, *before* i drop that mesh and close Z (you just need to reboot sometimes), and there's still some texturing to be done befor i do that.
especially i'd like to know, what'cha think of the ears, since those are my first ever.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1011911297xsf.jpg

and *yes* i do definitely want critique! and there's no need to make it 121 even, just bring it on, hehe.

[Mentat7]

Great character! Reminds me of an Alfred Hitch**** episode!! Everything looks great and will even better looking once you have textured/painted it. As far as the ears go the only thing I can see is that they could use a little beefing up. They appear paper-thin. But hey that just makes the face look all the more massive. Great work!

[Downwrdspiral]

Looks pretty good. Yeah I agree, the ears need to have a little more depth added to them. And I think, imho, the cheeks could use a little more depth as well, they too seem a little flat.

[Stonecutter]

This is a great start! :tu:
The best way to approach ears is to stand in front of a mirror and look at your own...
A mirror is a fundamental tool for animation, and also for 3D modelling. You should also use magazine photos, or anything else to give you guidance, and don't hurry it!
The more time you take, the closer you come to the vision you started with. Posting less than you wanted when you started, won't give you the same satisfaction you'll get from executing the exact thing you wanted to portray... :)

[robotalk]

Fabulous Sculpting :tu: :tu: :tu:

[el_pix]

hmm, they actually *are* paper thin, i'm running out of polygons there.
thanks for the critique, that didn't even hurt and those ears are looking much better already.
btw, you're right concerning the mirror, i only don't want him to have *my* ears, the poor guy has my eyebrows already, hehe.

[filament9]

:tu: :tu: :tu: on the modelling. Seeing this one textured will be a treat. What's been mentioned, as far as the ears go, I don't think I could add anything more. Other than this: From the side, they are really very well done. :tu: :tu:

[cneofotistos]

I agree 100% with Stonecutter on the modelling process. and indeed, DON't rush it.

it is already magificent, and with a little 2D retouching it can look great already.

ears are great.

I don't have to criticize a work if I don't want to, so don't push me :)
love.

[drjjwow]

excellent head tool.. i cant wait to see the final image.. and i wouldnt change anything on this model..

[DeeVee]

I would take SC's advice. He has not been too far off in his hints and tips. Very good modeling. Patience is the key. I have not got much experience modeling on the computer, but I have been modeling stone and black coral since Noah was a boy.

[Muvlo]

That is indeed looking great! :) Though the ears are not 100% realistic (but what is realism anyway?) I think they fit the character pretty well. I love his expression, the wrinkly nose and all... :tu:

[juandel]

ha! the jumbo i am i thought myself being something special to be able to see my ears when facing a mirror :D :D :D

great modelling, el_pix, and the lighting is simply wunderbar!

- juandel

[el_pix]

stage 2!

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1012106098tgz.jpg

guess i'm about halfway there. now all i need is a mammoth (ok, and an arm, a background, couple o'dinosaurs and one more week :)), not that easy to find some sample images.
thanks for all the tips and tricks on fibers, everyone. it's pretty hard to stop with them, once i started, that's why i want a mammoth too :)

[banez]

cool hair the hole body see how it looks LOL..
looks real good so far,
skin tone and eye color are perfect

[Stonecutter]

Hey El_Pix, this is fantastic work, and that is a totally believable character!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :cool:
Nice work on everything in this one, particularly the hair! Fine job!!

[DeeVee]

EP this is progressing very well, update 21 already,I think you got the body hair right on in this image.

[Muvlo]

The updated body looks great ElPix. :) Not just the hair, which btw is AWSOME!, but the skin you can see behind it, around the eyes and lips. :tu:

[drjjwow]

its a wonderful model... great image.. i love the fiber brush work..

[Mentat7]

Hey! Somebody give that guy a Norelco! That hair looks great! I haven't used the fibre brush much. One of these days.... Until then I'll just watch and learn... Can't wait to see the final image!!! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

fantastisch, El! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[s o u t h e r n]

materpiece warning! Exacuate the area!
materpiece warning! Exacuate the area!
materpiece warning! Exacuate the area!
materpiece warning! Exacuate the area!

Top class ZTool. Impressed.

Glen

[el_pix]

look what i found: i had him snaphot on a layer for reference purposes and forgot.
so here are some shaven views. nothing much of an update, but i discovered that torsos are fun too.

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1012177849mpq.jpg

thanks for all the comments, but they made me feel overestimated and now i just can't finish the pic, i'm afraid i'll spoil it!

hehe, nah, no mercy ..

this had to happen sometime, forgot to arrach the pic :)

[Ron Harris]

ditto on SC's comments...very nice...cant wait to see this one all put together :tu: :tu:

[DeeVee]

Nice work on those torso's. Quite a nice little assortment.

[neomecha]

wow it's amazing how detailed your grfx (neander) looks. i reall luv the expresion of the second post you have made. Also the torso and it's fur on it looks very realisitc. You're relly hanging in this one, huu?

greeting neomecha

ps:sorry don't take this on as critic. thnx :)

[el_pix]

stage 3!
didn't have time lately and all i added is the mammoth head, no hair on anything yet and a *lot* of stuff and scenery still missing, i'm *so* glad i about halfway understood the *layer-concept* .... nevertheless, here's an update :)

http://www2.zbrushcentral.com/zbc_uploads/user_image-1012775477gri.jpg

[DeeVee]

Interesting update, Looking forward to the next installment.

[jibberish]

wow, this is really coming along. great picture so far. terrific modeling on the mammoth. can't wait to see the hairy, finished version.

josh

[Muvlo]

Looking great! I love his "huh?" expression. :)

[Mentat7]

The suspense is getting a little tough to bear now!

[robotalk]

Noted the first one---just caught up on the progress--Absolutely knock out stuff here man! Just great--cant wait for the 'final' :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Ron Harris]

very intriguing...nice update and I anxiously await another progress report..looking good though :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[juandel]

:D + :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: mip mip mip!!! that pic is gonna tell a great story!!! super, el_Pix!

- juandel