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# 46 22-04-2010 , 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by tweetytunes
NO NO NO - Just setting up s simple light set-up as I like to do that before texturing - Although it mostly bump they always look better with the lights setup. No where near finished yet.

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Ah, I see.... cool. Thought you were finishing up there.

So, you're going to texture yours? I wasn't really going to bother... being a modeling comp and all user added image

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"Your weapons are no match for ours! People of Mars, surrender!"
"Um, this isn't Mars. This is Earth."
"Earth? Earth-with-nuclear-weapons Earth?"
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# 47 22-04-2010 , 12:20 PM

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not so much texture - more bump map - which in a way mean texturing as I`ll have to set up the uv`s.

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# 48 22-04-2010 , 08:03 PM

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OK went way off on one and built the whole background. All the lighting I sorted out is now out the window and now back to work on the character - I have a few ideas - none Mayaniac have picked from my mind as of yet (errr).

So here is the final set up for the background - as you can see the skeleton is guarding a coffin - I have a story behind it but I`ll save that for the end of the battle.

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# 49 22-04-2010 , 08:55 PM

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Hi tweetytunes
Looking realy good, Isaid you would have a spurt.................dave

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# 50 22-04-2010 , 10:24 PM

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Nice update man. I hope I have time to set up an environment.

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# 51 26-04-2010 , 07:51 PM

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After taking in account the words of daverave I reworked the skull - ALOT. Poly count almost 300% more but it is a much better shape now, just need to do the jaw

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# 52 26-04-2010 , 08:45 PM

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Hi tweetytunes
I think that looks a lot better, sorry that I am not keeping up with you guys just changing my system hope to be back in the race soon and learning zbrush 3.5 uvs..............dave

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# 53 26-04-2010 , 09:36 PM

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Will be there a texture ?

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# 54 27-04-2010 , 08:09 AM

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Done skull - on with reworking the helmet.

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Yes and no - the challenge is for just the model, but I want to make this a finished piece so there will be textures. But for now I want some bump mapping going on so I am going to have to UV map this bugger.

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# 55 27-04-2010 , 04:11 PM

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First pass with the helmet and I`m pretty pleased with it.

Added some ageing to it but not a full old green to the bronze just yet as I don`t want it to look as if its present day, but don`t want to look as if he dies a week ago ivar.
Let me know what you think.

For final images I might just take the colour out - we see as we go.

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# 56 27-04-2010 , 07:36 PM

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Hi tweetytunes
I think the helmet looks great the texture has realy brought it to life, Your skull is looking great but maybe the chin could be moved into line with the jaw...............dave

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# 57 05-05-2010 , 05:55 PM

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OK Almost done - just a little to do like the weapon and some other bits and bobs - but want to get him in the final pose now.

Playing around with 3 ideas - not sure which one yet but thinking num 3 at mo.

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The first - him screaming at the intruder.
1) Missing weapon
2) Feet in floor - opps
3) Needs strap for shield
4) Glowing eyes - to give undead under spell look

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The Second - Resting on seat (much more like ref)
1) Again weapon missing - possibly on table
2) Hand would be placed on chair
3) Head angle aimed down alittle more so looks like dead/sleeping

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The final - Squatted down attack stance

1) Missing weapon
2) Feet floating above floor this time - opps again
3) Needs strap for shield
4) Glowing eyes - to give undead under spell look and head turned towards camera.

Once skeleton is sorted will redo background placements and light. Plz note - not final camera angles

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# 58 05-05-2010 , 06:09 PM

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Here is number 3 from diff angle - I`m really feeling this one now

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# 59 05-05-2010 , 08:30 PM

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Very nice. I like the latest pose and angle.

Like I said in another post I just moved house, i wasn't expecting it to happen until the end of this month, but I'm going to try and get my comp up and running so i can finish it on time.... I'm on my parents comps right now if you're wondering.

Nice work man!