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# 106 06-03-2010 , 09:55 PM

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A better angle

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# 107 07-03-2010 , 12:44 AM

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Very amazing work!! I don't do that sort of modeling, so can't be a critic! But it certainly looks very nice to me!! I think the reference for this would have be very proud!!

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# 108 07-03-2010 , 03:54 AM

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yes I agree this angle is better. The first seemed to be to much of a profile shot and was too tight.

I am not really a lighting or comp guy but I am not sure the lighting on the head matches the background lighting though. But I can't really be sure as I have not had much experience in that area.

Are you planning on adding any bioluminescence?

Very nice work Dave.

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# 109 07-03-2010 , 08:49 AM

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Thanks Tom
Thanks ctbram
I think you are wright about the background colour this is a first test to see if this is how I will end it. There are not a lot of photos out there of pandora with the light how I wanted it. I think what I will do it put it together in photoshop there I should have more control and yes I will add bioluminescence and more texture on the neck. As for the lighting I will soften the shadows.............dave

Edit: these are the things I see wrong with this
1 The back light scattering is affecting his cheek need to fix that?
2 Lighting shadows
3 specularty on the skin

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# 110 08-03-2010 , 11:58 PM

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Hi All
Just to let you know that my monitor is down will try one of my old ones ( this is wong time of the month for me money wise). if that does not work this will be my end result.................dave

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# 111 09-03-2010 , 01:36 AM

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Best of luck to you daverave, hope you can get back up. user added image

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# 112 09-03-2010 , 09:07 AM

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you've done a terrific job, i'm almost certain you'll win.

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# 113 09-03-2010 , 10:11 AM

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get a higher resolution of your backplate it seems abit blurry and also try and match up your lighting to fit your background other wise thumbc up user added image

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# 114 09-03-2010 , 05:42 PM

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Sorry now working on a 15" from a 19" this sucks, please let me know if I am on the wright track........dave

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# 115 09-03-2010 , 05:45 PM

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That looks really well done. It looks like the background lighting is coming from the side and almost backlit, whereas your avatar has light from the front/side. Also I'm not really a fan of the faded out neck, but that's just my opinion. You're really close, keep it up!

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# 116 09-03-2010 , 08:29 PM

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That looks very good Dave. You should be proud. You did a wonderful job!

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# 117 11-03-2010 , 12:48 AM

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looks fantastic daverave! I'd call it final render. Now all you have to do is wait till Jay hands out the first place prize. user added image

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# 118 11-03-2010 , 02:51 AM

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I think Dave is the only one left standing so he should get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd logos all in one contest! Gratz!!!! user added image

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# 119 11-03-2010 , 03:00 AM

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Very nice work Dave, you should be very pleased!!

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# 120 11-03-2010 , 09:19 AM

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Dave, i must say, i'm a right bit impressed by this creation of yours.

Even if everyone was still in the contest, you get my vote..
You also get 100,000,000 Points for seeing it through to the end.

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