Scared Silly Entry by Gregory Callahan

[sasquatchpoacher]

I'm not really into modeling monsters, but when you add "Silly" into the mix I'm in!

What do scary people do on the weekends?

My Idea: Dracula and Frankenstein watching sunday night football on the sofa.
Assets need: Two scary monsters and a bunch of silly props.

Concept: Dracula on the left sucking down iv bags of blood with gaint foam finger. Frank on the right celebrating his teams victory.
SundayNightFootball.jpg

[sasquatchpoacher]

think I'm done for the night. Here's what I got so far.

Dracula's head
As always started with my Zsphere base head.
01DrakulaHead.jpg

[moonlitmaverick]

Hi, i like the way you developed your head sculpt from ZSpheres. Could i request you to post your ZSphere layout without the adaptice skin turned on. Thanks.

[Slosh]

Ha ha...it looks like my buddy and me every weekend watching football. I'm very happy for this contest, because it is causing people to model more cartoonish images, which I prefer over the more realistic monster/ghoul images usually posted around here. I hope you finish this, I would like to save a copy on my PC...by the way, what is your favorite team?

[sasquatchpoacher]

Hi, i like the way you developed your head sculpt from ZSpheres. Could i request you to post your ZSphere layout without the adaptice skin turned on. Thanks.Pretty basic but here it is.
basehead.jpg

[marcus_civis]

Fun idea, good start and great to watch how you develop it.

[Guiescob]

love the concept and the expresion on the face of that Zspher based head is great.

Lookinf forward for updates ;)

[Nemoriko]

Nice Face and a good idea ;-) :D

[dustbin1_uk]

looking good! The vamps expression says it all! :tu:

[reminator]

can't wait to see the rest of it.

[sasquatchpoacher]

The Sofa:
I get a lot of people always telling me Zbrush is only good at making monsters, so here's a quick WIP of me make a sofa from a simple box I created in 3ds Max. I will add more detail later when I place Frank and Dracula on the sofa.
SofaAll.jpg

[sasquatchpoacher]

Dracula: here's my Zspheres and base mesh for the body. Drac_01.jpg
head detail
Drac_02.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2772226%27,%27Drac_02.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[Intervain]

awesome stuff! It's coming along real well - I really like the sofa :D

[elarcano]

Really really good modeling man! :tu: Awesome sofa!

Keep up the good work man! :tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

Started frankenstein head. I'm thinking of adding a football face mask screwed into his head.
Frank_head.jpg

[piz]

Very Good Work! :tu:

[hyper1]

I'm really getting a kick watching this one develop. The more detail going into this the funnier it gets. Hope it gets a prize. ;)

[Dondemaker]

Developing very fast and very well. Great stuff.

[Slosh]

I could cry...this is just awesome! You've already got my vote, I think. And I really don't want to lose this competition, but this is great. Your modeling skills are top notch. I'm gonna stop gushing now before I make a fool of myself.

I just check your ZB Gallery and found out you were the one that did Buckle Bunny, one of my favorites...do you have another gallery or URL with more of your work?

[Ariane]

Wow! That's all I could say after seeing that!
The idea's great and you work with Zbrush in a way I could never dream of! That's absolutely amazing, plus you're working very fast...!
I'll be happy if you win, so we'll have a tutorial to do this! :D

Can't wait to see more :)

[sasquatchpoacher]

Thanks all! For the kind comments.

Slosh: I don’t really have any other personal work online right now. I'm working on a website in the near future.

[aurick]

I personally prefer the idea of no headgear for Frank. Not adding it makes more of a contrast with Dracula's (who's blood pouches are a brilliant spoof of the classic beer cans). And as you drew him in the concept sketch, Frank looks like a classic frat boy jock-type. The extra headgear would be overkill, I think.

[AngelJ]

S.P.,

What can I say, terrific concept and execution so far. So many solid entrys its going to be soo hard to decide, that said regardless this piece is looking fantastic!!!! I tend to agree about the face mask for o'l frankie that even though the idea is interesting it seems to take away from the overall sculpt which rocks. Maybe just painting his face with team colors would be enough, just a thought. Keep the great work!! :tu: :tu:

[reminator]

I say let's see first how it looks with the mask screwed to Franky's bolts, because that's what is funny about it.

[GregV]

You've a real knack for moving quickly to a great result. :tu:

Cheers.

[dustbin1_uk]

That's really great work! I love the style. Yet again I find myself torn between so many great entries and seriously jealous ;).

CAN'T WAIT to see this finished, well done!

[sasquatchpoacher]

Beersteins body:
started with Zspheres then made new topo and broke him into 3 subtools.
FranksStart.jpg
Pants:
1. smooth mesh 2. add cloth folds 3. mask
4. delete masked geo 5. extract mesh 6. final detail
FranksPants.jpg

[sasquatchpoacher]

last update for the night.
Beerstein's Head:
Frank_wipHead.jpg

[reminator]

face mask is a cool addition, but it's too clean! you need some dents in there. and maybe the forehead part could reflect the face and act like a metal unibrow ?
nice green shader :)

[piz]

Very Cool! I love the Frankie expression! :D :tu:

[Nate Owens]

This is just too cool!!

What are your system specs?
OS, Ram, Processors, graphics, etc?

thanks--- hope you keep this going

[sasquatchpoacher]

This is just too cool!!

What are your system specs?
OS, Ram, Processors, graphics, etc?

Nothing special. Running XP, 3.something Pentium, 2 gigs of ram and a 512mb video card.

But I think I'm pushing it to its limits. Lately I've been getting this error everytime I save...
WTF01.jpg
WTF, anyone know why its doing this? I've lost a ton of work.

[ThaoLe]

welcome to my world.

:)
have it lots too
:)
your stuff getting very nice there Greg
Thao

[Neville]

I have gotten this as well. And usually when I sculpt a specific way. Were you using the pinch brush? With a pointy alpha (like #39)?. I found that when I was even using the standard brush, with #39 aplha and in Subtractive mode, this would happen. Or the software would crash. I, of course, have no solution for you, but if multiple users are having the same problem, we can pass it on to ZB for a review.

Your work is looking cool. Keep it up!

[AngelJ]

S.P.

I've seen some similiar things when 3.0 initially came out due to a subdivision corruption or when bringing in a model from 2.0, alternating the size helped going down in negative increments or positive ones depending though not sure it would help what you got here. Can you say when this actually occurred and how it came about for yourself? I've yet to play with 3.1 so not sure if this is something exclusive to it compared to 3.0. More info the better, thanks much.

[sasquatchpoacher]

Drac_03.jpg

[skulll_monster]

nice work !

[Intervain]

that's an awesome character :) :tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

Finished Beerstein! I decided to remove the bar across the top of his face mask. I think it really helps show off his expression. Thanks for the feedback!
Still planning on adding more beer cans at his feet.
Frank_wip03.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2773320%27,%27Frank_wip03.jpg%27,1,0%29)
Detail renders
Frank_wip04.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2773321%27,%27Frank_wip04.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[cannedmushrooms]

WOW very very cleanwork.
Love the expression. Wow Zbrush 3.1 is drawing out like a new talent pool thats for sure. I could not even imagine seeing this type of work a yr ago. Great job.
You must be retopoing every piece because your edges are so clean.

Sasq if your still getting your save error check you temp directory I bet its full.
Anytime you run out of virtual ram in the middle of a save you will get that crash thing. Also check your drive you saveing to make sure you dont run out in the middle of a save or you will loose everything with no warning.

[Sebcesoir]

Hahaha! Damn cool!

I love it!!

[monstermaker]

very funny and very well done

[Remib]

excellent :tu: :tu: :tu: , I really like the concept

[dustbin1_uk]

VERY WELL DONE! be good to see this in colour, can't wait! :D:tu:

[Nate Owens]

:tu: This is incredible work.:tu:

I feel out of place making a suggestion, but some food for thought:

I realize that it is implied they are watching a game on tv, but maybe it would unify the scene (and give Frankie a focus for his eye) if you showed a tv or the shape of one in the foreground... of course the low level bottom-lit effect tv-type lighting would enhance the spookiness. - - a spider web here and there and maybe even a bat - -

This would make a great perennial Halloween poster - I used to do work for a company that did the posters you see on the flip-racks in WalMarts, etc. They would have jumped on this one like chickens on corn! ;) With a little research you could probably find a sponsor like a college team or even an advertiser - that's where the real bucks are.

Looking forward to seeing more of this - it is great to get an inside look at your process.

[-WOODY-]

I like your modeling style, very well done. Can't wait to see everything textured and rendered.

Good luck.

[threetails]

Your modeling is superb. This is a great concept, love count drunkula.

[WoL_]

Simply 1 word: WOW! :eek:

[sasquatchpoacher]

cannedmushrooms: Yes a lot of retopo going on. Thanks for the crashing tip.

Sebcesoir: Thanks! I really enjoy your work.

monstermaker: Thanks. Where is your entry? :D

Remib: I have a few additions to the concept will post soon.

dustbin1_uk: love your Scared Silly idea!

Nate Owens: Feedback is always welcome. I am planning on lighting them bottom-lit and a TV will be added in the foreground. Spider web is a great idea! Maybe I'll try and add one to the TV antenna.

Woody: Thanks. Your piece is coming along nicely as well.

threetails: Thanks. The idea originally started with just "Count Drunkula" so he is my fav too.

WoL_: Thanks. Hope I won't disapoint. ;)

[sasquatchpoacher]

Poly paint time:
Frank_wip05.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2773565%27,%27Frank_wip05.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[-WOODY-]

That's looking really good sasquatchpoacher. Does the #48 stand for anything or is it just made up?

[Harmonic]

Looken sweet! I really like where this is going :tu:

[nightwoodwolf]

great models and beautiful texturing ... keep it up :tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

That's looking really good sasquatchpoacher. Does the #48 stand for anything or is it just made up?no reason. just made up.

[sasquatchpoacher]

So I came up with the idea of adding a kid in the background startled by the two monsters on the sofa as she was getting a late night snack. But after doing some tests and placing her in the scene I felt it took any from the main characters.

Anyway wasted a few hours on her but I figured I'd share my WIP of the sculpt.

Hope you like. Maybe I'll use her for another project. :confused:
ScaredKid_Wip01.jpg
ScaredKid_Wip02.jpg
ScaredKid_Wip03.jpg

[-WOODY-]

That's a shame that you wont use her cause that's a really good sketch and model.

Maybe having her peak around the main character wouldn't detract from him too much?

[piz]

Very nice character in you Wip! Bravo :cool: :tu: !

[Sigmund Hentze]

Great work, try and keep her in.... my money is on you winning this contest... good clean work and great concept...

Ziggy.

[Plakkie]

Very clean work on that girl. The rest is awesone too: on the tip of my chair! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[cinnamonstix]

I hope you can keep her in too. I'm in constant awe of your creativity.

If you think the girl would not work in the scene, I'd have to believe you know best! But she would work for me!

This has now become my coffee break--just enjoying this!
Waiting patiently for more! ;)

[Disco Stu]

hey there i want to congrat you on your entry! i love all your progress till now and as im no longer competing i hope you win! :lol: your characters got an great toon look they would fit into an animation film with ease. great work :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: five thumbs from me the only thing u need and probably have already changed is the eyes of the girl she looks real neat but they look kinda wrong

[Rastaman]

Beautifull modeling, especially the girl with her toys.
Very good. :tu:

[dustbin1_uk]

Nice Job! Frankie looks amazing! And the little girl is well made too!

[nightwoodwolf]

very nice modeling .. and pretty texturing .. keep it up :tu:

[threetails]

That kid makes me laugh, if you cant fit her into the scene as a full model, u should think about placing a mirror in the scene and have her reflection showing. i think its just to good a modal and idea to leave out.

[reminator]

teehee I like the bear very much...can you put it in the scene ?

[Nate Owens]

Kudos on "The Kid!" - she's priceless... the expressions on the rabbit feet... the toy... yazoo!

Oh.. thanks for adding in the step-by-step... very informative.

[KOSOVA]

It would be a mistake not to put the kid in this scene,I think ... you did wonderfull job here, so just find a good compositional spot for her ...and keep up the good work.

[Blaine91555]

Wonderful work. :tu: :tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

Here's Count Drunkula and Beerstein together for the first time. Had to put them on 3 seprate layers. Putting them on one layer was pushing 25mill polys (ahh!). Next I'll be doing a quick paint over to get idea of what props I want to add. Also almost done with Drunkula's paint will post soon.
wip05-1.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2773843%27,%27wip05-1.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[alexleia]

wow! great!!

Alex Oliver

[industripop]

wow---just so very cool. excellent concept and execution man. the football mask on beerstein is a great touch!

[willbrown1]

This is terrific. Looking forward to seeing the kid added. Hpe you're going to light it dramatically. That will really make it!

[LittleDedder]

really great work

[Dondemaker]

Looking very good indeed. Everybody seems to want the kid in there and I must admit I'm inclined to agree with them.
Jason

[adrock]

Great work Greg........Awesome execution

[iatriki]

nice clean work! :tu:

[slocik]

i cant imagine anyone beating that :D but then again, i didnt ever had a good imagination ;]

[piz]

Very cool characters Greg!:tu: :cool: :tu:

[nightwoodwolf]

very very good :tu:

[dustbin1_uk]

Hot damn that's good! no crits to offer, just..... great!!! :D:tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

As they say, "devils in the details". have a lot of props to build. here's what I'm planning
wip05-2.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774133%27,%27wip05-2.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[Nate Owens]

Whatta trip!

I just realized that the couch is lifting drunkula up because Frankie is squishing down his end... funneee!

The only suggestion I have (realizing this is not final art) is that the spider webs don't come off too well, kinda look more like thick string... maybe thinner and some structure like a web... my ol' horse here has webs between his back legs ('cause he hasn't moved in so long :rolleyes: )

http://www.nateowens.com/images/western/OldHorse.jpg

[camillo]

Great composition and very clean models!

I really like the whole concept and development :tu:

Cheers,

luca

[Slosh]

OK, I'm quitting the contest (not really)....this is too darn good. I want a copy of the final for my wallpaper, if you don't mind.

As for the spider webs, I don't think Nate realized that you drew them in just as a visual aid and that they are not in their final state.

[hyper1]

With the time constraints on this contest, and the number of components your adding, my hat is off to you! So...., I hope your having a blast while your doing it :lol: ! Your sure intertaining this ol' dude.
:tu:

[AngelJ]

S.P.,

This one's a definite TOUCHDOWN!! Love how its taking shape, way to work this concept and build it up. It's definite ending the 4th quarter and it appears your going for more points and not running out the clock with this one. Enough of my lame attempted football analogies. Just trying to say my hats off to you in a different way than before!! So many good entries, but yours is right with the best of them for sure!! Makes me proud to be a part of the forum definitely inspiring.:tu: :tu:

[shavedmonkey]

Awesome stuff.

Would love to see the girl in there somewhere if you can, reckon it would be fitting with the theme, but either way its top top quality.

Am just starting to try and get a foothold on the topology aspect of zbrush, the zsphere models you made with the little girl, such as the teddy bear and the girl, do you go straight for topologising them straight from spheres or create a skin first then top them? Or not top them at all?

Look forward to more! :cool: :tu:

[sasquatchpoacher]

Awesome stuff.

Would love to see the girl in there somewhere if you can, reckon it would be fitting with the theme, but either way its top top quality.

Am just starting to try and get a foothold on the topology aspect of zbrush, the zsphere models you made with the little girl, such as the teddy bear and the girl, do you go straight for topologising them straight from spheres or create a skin first then top them? Or not top them at all?

Look forward to more! :cool: :tu:First off thanks!

Yeah I would have liked to put the kid in, but I got to stay true to my original concept. She just didn’t work well with the two other characters. Its always hard to cut stuff, but its all about the final render not just one nice sculpt. :cry:

As for creating her. No retopo was used. Normally I would retopo the model. She was a rush job (made her in a few hours) and after doing some test renders I had a feeling I would not be using here in the final scene.

[cinnamonstix]

I'm feeling awful "pouty" about the girl, but I still love it. She seems to make the theme true to the scared silly part. However, you are a brilliant artist and I totally trust your decision.

The characters are so fun!! I love the ideas for props you have come up with. Can't wait to see the final. The scene is already alive-- in just your wips. I feel drawn inside the home to look at everything that's going on. I don't want to miss anything...as even the rubbish on the floor is very interesting to this scene!

[vincenzo]

Wow! Somehow I had missed this - it's really excellent work! Lots of character and just the right amount of detail.

[sasquatchpoacher]

Props are done. Came up with a fictional team for Count Drunkula and a few spoofs on snack foods.

The Counts foam finger. Go Fangs!
foamfingerWip.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774326%27,%27foamfingerWip.jpg%27,1,0%29)

Beer (blood) helmet with Transylvania Fangs logo.
beerhelmetWip.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774330%27,%27beerhelmetWip.jpg%27,1,0%29)

My personal favorite. Chesse Toes "the toes that go crunch"
chessetoesWip.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774328%27,%27chessetoesWip.jpg%27,1,0%29)

What kind of beer do scary people drink? Ghouls Light of course!
ghoulsLightWip.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774329%27,%27ghoulsLightWip.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[LittleDedder]

Great Textures

[Slosh]

I think you might be the wi....never mind I don't want to jynx you. This is soooo good. You already have my vote (I think I've said this before)

[3Point14]

The props are great......I thought they were lady fingers at first. :lol:

[piz]

Fantastic details! Bravo! ;)

[Arran J Lewis]

This is a wonderful thread. Your composition and characters are very good, with such a collection of prop details this is really a masterpiece. It is really good of you to take time out to share the process to, especially of the little girl character as it is great to see how you created her. Well I am maximally impressed, thanks.

[Cinderella]

awesome!!
cant wait to see the final job~:lol:

[animastur]

One of the best works presented here!!!. Awesome!!
:tu: :tu: :tu:

[Vexona]

great work

[threetails]

looking great, i like all the props, this is going to be super.

[WoL_]

... where can I found the "Cheese Toes"? :tu: :tu: :D

[Dondemaker]

Wonderful work. I have the feeling that these props will give this piece that cutting edge...

[-WOODY-]

Looks like a lot of work and it's looking pretty cool too. I like the play you did on the logos and in putting enough twist on things to stay out of trouble lol.

Oh yeah, A bag of Cheese Toes for ninety nine cents is pretty cheap. They're about a buck fifty where I live. :lol:

[sasquatchpoacher]

thanks all!

here's a few more props. will be done soooon.
Table:
table_wip01.jpg
Picture frame:
I'm thinking these will have family photos of Drunkula.
FrameWip01.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774463%27,%27FrameWip01.jpg%27,1,0%29)

[cinnamonstix]

You are amazing!! You MUST be really proud of this piece. It shows! So much attention to detail. Simply Monsterful!
:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Mahlikus The Black]

This is brilliant!
Can't wait to see this finished.
Bravo!

•MAH•

[LittleDedder]

Again great work!!!

[nightwoodwolf]

beautiful work ... wish you the best luck :tu:

[dustbin1_uk]

Those fingures in a bag are brilliant!! This is comming along well, I am itching with suspence to see the whole thing!!

[Rastaman]

Simply excellent. :tu:
Superb modelings.
Waiting impatiently for the final result :D

[sasquatchpoacher]

Here it is! Thanks to all for the feedback and keeping me going. This was a ton of work, but I learned a ton.

Final specs:
-Over 30 million polys. Had to be rendered in 3 different parts and multiple shader passes.
-Zbrush was used almost exclusively with the exception of a few primitive shapes for props made in 3dsMax (see Wip thread).
-Photoshop was used for color correction and textures (every object in final render is 3d).

Also I'm going to add a few close-ups because a 200k render doesn't show half the detail I put into this.
Enjoy!
SundayNightFright_sml.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774549%27,%27SundayNightFright_sml.jpg%27,1,0%29)
SundayNightFright_detail01.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774550%27,%27SundayNightFright_detail01.jpg%27,1,0%29)
SundayNightFright_detail02.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774551%27,%27SundayNightFright_detail02.jpg%27,1,0%29)
SundayNightFright_detail03.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774552%27,%27SundayNightFright_detail03.jpg%27,1,0%29)
SundayNightFright_detail04.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:zb_insimg%28%2774553%27,%27SundayNightFright_detail04.jpg%27,1,0%29)
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[marcus_civis]

Great work! Well done and good luck!

[Disco Stu]

the final composition doesnt come up to the models which are amazing. anyway five stars i hope u win it

[piz]

A W S O M E Work Man! :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:

[Chris Spade]

Great!

Wonderful ideas, and execution.

Would love to know more about the lighting and rendering setups you used.

[nightwoodwolf]

this concept is my favorite in the whole contest ... very good luck :tu:

[Harmonic]

Fantastic! Love the lighting and the background, :tu: solid image all around, not to mention really funny :lol:

[dustbin1_uk]

OMG this is an amzing picture, I cannot believe how quickely you got so much detail in this. Well done! :D:tu:

[reminator]

it's fantastic.
concept to render, it's all there.
bravo!

[threetails]

holy hell, thats great! good luck to you, this is a winning entry for sure.

[Plakkie]

Beautiful!! The lighting, the scene, the details. Really a very organic total image. One of my favorites indeed! :tu: :tu: :tu:

[KOSOVA]

Looking great. Good luck to you.

[Lucky_1]

Fanatasic work sasquatchpoacher !

Good luck !
Lucky

[It's Alive!]

Wow, Amazing all around! How do you make your cloth textures like the jersey, couch, and carpet?

[Marsyas]

Great job! Love all the clean details. :tu:

[-WOODY-]

Very cool. I like the blue hue in the lighting coming off of the TV, very convincing.

Still, it's a shame to see all of those Cheese Toes on the floor going to waste. :D

[cinnamonstix]

Greg,

I'm almost speechless but managed to conjure up a few words of praise :D

IMHO, you blew this one out of the water, guy! I'm so glad you posted the close-ups as well, because you are right--you put so much into this!
(I laughed when I saw the cheese toes residue on the couch), haha.
So many details. The baby monsters in the frame! YOU ROCK!

I'll chunk my copy of Zbrush out the window if you don't win. :lol: Kidding of course. I must learn so hopefully I can become as good as you someday! Inspiring is an understatement.

You have totally pulled this off and shows not only how amazingly talented and creative you are --but also how powerful of a tool Zbrush is for artists (and artists in tow).

The lighting is so believable! ..blah blah. I've rambled enough! Exhaling now. Good luck!! Had much fun watching.

[ravioli_rancher]

:eek:

Glorious work.

Instead of a write up, please consider a video tutorial series. You have a mastery of ZBrush (and illustration techniques in general) which are too valuable to be abbreviated by screenshots and captions.


Hopefully you'll post much more of your work at ZBC, if this image doesn't catapult you into a major hollywood, or games studio, and make you too busy. :D

Congratulations on your inspiring final render. :cool:

[chemeleon]

I'll be quite surprised if this one doesnt take first place, the details and style in it are perfect :)

[China Dave]

Wow. I'm glad I was too busy at work to complete my entry, cuz I wouldn't want to compete with THAT.

Amazing sculpts, but I'm most impressed by the textures and stuff...especially since I haven't really learned how to do those yet myself. Your final render was awesome. I hope you win the Cintiq!

[soulreaver]

OMG, Superbbbbb work.........

Good Luck:)

[AngelJ]

S.P.

Tremendous work and execution, what more can we all say!?! Seeing some of your other works well.. its par for the course. :tu: :tu:

[guti]

Not only the concept and the final image are really fantastic but also this thread is really fantastic!
I think that I will found very usefull all the information present here!
Thank you very much

[Atwooki]

GREAT work Greg :tu::tu::tu::tu::tu:

You've REALLY captured the essence of the 'Scared Silly' theme here :)

Loving all the little details you've put into this piece, and you must be justifiably proud of your efforts, what with all the retopo etc in this captivating image !!

cheers

Chris

[Dondemaker]

Great result. You are very good indeed. I've just been looking at your gallery, I didn't realize it was you that had done the cowgirl too. Good luck,
Jason

[dustbin1_uk]

Hey Grogory, congrats on your win, I thought this deserved first from effort, skill, and brilliant attention to detail. It was just too close at the end there with so many great images made.

I'd love to watch over your shoulder and see you work an image from start to finish.
Very well done!!

[piz]

Congratulation Greg!!! :cool: :tu:

[king_p]

amazing work, i also would love to see a video tutorial of u showing some of the techniques u use, e.g. retopo over zspheres, i didnt know u could do that. Plus rendering all these elements in zbrush and putting them together, anyways, ur probably exhausted from this great effort, congrats mate :tu:

[nightwoodwolf]

Congrats .. your image was my favorite and i am glad you won .. you deserve it

[Little Tiger]

Good inspiration work ,thank you. Do you rendered all in Zbrush?

[VenomBG]

Nothing special. Running XP, 3.something Pentium, 2 gigs of ram and a 512mb video card.

But I think I'm pushing it to its limits. Lately I've been getting this error everytime I save...
WTF01.jpg
WTF, anyone know why its doing this? I've lost a ton of work.
have you mannaged to fix this problem cause this is really getting on my nervs and i can't finish any of my projects... -_-

[dustbin1_uk]

I used to get this error when I exported to Blender 3D and then import again.

it was the fact that I did not store the morph target in blender on import so all the indexing was out.

Not sure if it's the same issue as you.

[VenomBG]

ok ,but any ideas how to fix it... i've been all over the internet and can't find any solution...

[ToxicAvenger]

Did u try to use the repair feature in ZBrush 3 and 3.1 installs ?
Solved many bugs and speed issues for me. Seem like the installation has been corrupted.;)