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M 12-06-2003 01:20 AM

)v('s miscellaneous models
 
Hey, this message has totally changed so some of the below messages wont make any sence. Anyways, I was going to do a 365 day marathon with 1 model a day.. but i sware, do not attempt that unless your dedicated! I just couldnt find time to do it every day. So i got to day 1 and that was that :(. Anyways, instead I may be able to get 1 or 2 models a week pumped out.. and that is what is going to go in here. Just my small side projects.

mtmckinley 12-06-2003 01:42 AM

looking forward to it

Vectorman 12-06-2003 05:25 AM

me too great idea, i love speedmodeling for some reason....

wchamlet 12-06-2003 09:15 PM

One piece of advice. Think of this as fun. Not as an obligation. Even if you don't finish the model, just go on to the next.

Have some fun with this!

Raull 13-06-2003 03:00 AM

wow everyday !!!!!!! eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..

mshoward82 21-06-2003 02:32 PM

I have a suggestion for you )V(.

If you have a strength in either using polys, sub-d, or NURBS, I recommend that you use whatever your weakest method is.

It sounds like you want to try new things to help you learn the program.

So maybe using a method your not very comfortable with will help you get better.

Or maybe you could even try to include particle effects
- or use a lot of mel scripting
- or use a lot of paint effects
(Just pick something you don't know how to use and try to learn.)

Then you can see how you progress through the days.

Just a thought. Can't wait to see your progress.

Good Luck. :beer:

M 22-06-2003 10:52 PM

Model #1 - Varuna
 
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Alright, one thing i just figured out about when i model. If i want to keep this exciting.. i gotta choose elements that i will like! I wont find it cool to model a flashlight! So, i have went to small things, that are cool! My first model that i will have done by today (my time - its only 4 here) is a mag off of Phantasy star online called "varuna". If i can find a place to hook up my scanner (I bought one, but forgot about desk space) then maybe i will be able to start drawing refrences. Anyways, for now.. no drawn refrences. Below are the details:

Model #1 - Varuna
Modelling type - Polygons or Sub-d's
Texturing - Yes.

Time for me to get to work! Heres an image of Varuna.

M 23-06-2003 03:14 AM

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Alright, after around half a hour of work. i have this. I chose polys for my first.. and then later on i will maybe do my 3rd or so model in sub-d's as i suck with those. Ok, well heres where i am so far and i should have updates later! :).

M 23-06-2003 04:25 AM

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alright, a bit farther now. Its a lot of tweaking from here on in, and then texturing will be a problem. I may not texture it as much as i like.. depends how i like the model. I need to be on the next model as of tommorow :).

M 23-06-2003 07:27 AM

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Alright, this is a few more hours in and I can call this the "final". Heres the Mag "Varuna" off of PSO. It was fully UV unwrapped, and textured through photoshop.

Time: 4 hours
Textured: Yes
Type: Polys

Let me know what you think :).

BabyDuck 23-06-2003 01:00 PM

what exactly is a varuna? it looks as your reference - if i only could figure out if that is something to wear, to eat, a weapon :confused:

keep it up - only 364 days left :)

M 23-06-2003 10:57 PM

Lol, :P.. yea babyduck... 364 days left. Some of the days will be really small. First off... "Varuna" is the name of a "Mag" off of the game "Phantasy Star Online". All he really is, is a accessory in the game, this small guy would evolve into a bigger companion once it gets stronger.. you neeed to feed it items for it to grow. It sounds like pokemon but it really isnt. Anyways, they add stuff like attack power to your guy and accuracy. depending on what lvl its at.. it basically hovers over your shoulder and thats about it :).

A question i have for anyone though.. how do you make your shadows go blurry when they hit the ground.. this shadow that was casted was so strong! Also, you cant really see it.. but inside that back part.. its textured as well... kinda like a old metal thing going on. Anyways.. time to start day 2 :). I wil have my object of choice in less than half a hour.

wicket 23-06-2003 11:44 PM

sweet idea mate! nice model!

BabyDuck 24-06-2003 02:29 AM

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Originally posted by M
Lol, :P.. yea babyduck... 364 days left. Some of the days will be really small. First off... "Varuna" is the name of a "Mag" off of the game "Phantasy Star Online". All he really is, is a accessory in the game, this small guy would evolve into a bigger companion once it gets stronger.. you neeed to feed it items for it to grow. It sounds like pokemon but it really isnt. Anyways, they add stuff like attack power to your guy and accuracy. depending on what lvl its at.. it basically hovers over your shoulder and thats about it :).

A question i have for anyone though.. how do you make your shadows go blurry when they hit the ground.. this shadow that was casted was so strong! Also, you cant really see it.. but inside that back part.. its textured as well... kinda like a old metal thing going on. Anyways.. time to start day 2 :). I wil have my object of choice in less than half a hour.

thanks - i guess you need be expert to understand it all - pokemon for me is just funny smileys - cute little round thingys with a face - see how uneducated i am about such stuff?

as for the shadows. it depends if you have raytrace or dmap shadows. raytrace shadows needs more shadow rays and bigger light radius for softer shadows. dmap shadows need a higher (about 3 is starting to be nice soft) filter size. but note that if you have (partly) (half) transparent objects, always go for raytrace shadows. they are the only way if you want the shadows to be softer the further away you are fom the shadow casting object - dmap is everywhere equally soft.

hope that gets you started to experiment with shadows

BabyDuck 24-06-2003 02:35 AM

oh and the render looks like that the shadow casting light is the only light in the scene. you could use a simple 3 point lighting (watch mikes tut) - or the quick fix is to have the one shadow casting light and add a ambient light with low intensity.

and that is also a good idea - on day you should spend and take a model (which you done before on another day) and just 3 point light it nice as excercise. if you want it a tough thing - do not use texturing, only a simple lambert and make it look good with 3 lights only ...


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