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sub · 13-08-2007, 07:36

Okay, I have decided working in 3D is far too much of a specialist area
and will probably look into it again in more detail if I ever get a spare
couple of months!

So, I cracked on with the character illustrations in Illustrator using grads
and meshes. Not quite the effect I was looking for (will be 3D CG rendered
cartoon animation) but I think the concept suitably reflects this?

Still needs some polish here and there but thought I'd post for any
feedback from a fresh perspective.

Cheers.

Herr Kurm · 13-08-2007, 08:29

What are they all so happy about?

Love the bamboo.

sub · 13-08-2007, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr Kurm

What are they all so happy about?

They're (potentially) going to be made into a children's cartoon series for television and make their creator lots and lots of dollar.

mx · 13-08-2007, 08:57

I like them. The koala looks a bit weird though, bit too disproportioned maybe?

emil · 13-08-2007, 09:11

Yep, like them, they look 3d enough for me.
2 comments though. I am not too keen on the blur around the ears, I think they should be more defined. And I think their expression needs a bit more work, I mean I don't see them having a distinctive enough personality. But that's just nit-picky.

Good job. Like I said, I like them.

(PS Blends are far easier than meshes I find)

Alexanda · 13-08-2007, 09:19

white bear's eyes dont stand out and the brown bear looks like he's been wanked off by the panda.

Nice illy though

sleepingfish · 13-08-2007, 09:30

I believe that's the Lesser-Spotted Bamboo-Cocked Bear.

sub · 13-08-2007, 09:40

Dirty minds.

Cheers for the feedback so far.
I'll rearrange the characters and sort out some more detailed expressions.

Alexanda · 13-08-2007, 09:49

the fact the big brown bear has his eyes crossed doesn't help

Maerk · 14-08-2007, 06:47

Very nice illy's, pfft blends vs meshes, easier perhaps for basic stuff but I'd like to see you pull off that effect (er ... maybe use another phrase than pull off after cantona's comment) using blend.

emil · 14-08-2007, 07:45

Obviously in need of more work, but you get the point.

Maerk · 14-08-2007, 09:07

Thats blend? Hmm more than I thought it could do on this type of thing, prefer meshes myself though.

emil · 14-08-2007, 09:15

Yep blend (except for the purple shadows behind which I added in PS, but can be done with blends as well, although there's no point in doing that

)
I like blends because you can quickly adjust the colour of the illustration by changing the underlying layer colours or blend modes. I actually never used a mesh.

freelancr · 14-08-2007, 09:45

Loving the Panda Bear! Makes me want to learn 3D so I can help you make this!

Dusteh · 14-08-2007, 12:15

I am a bit stacked out with work at the moment, but I would love to model those in 3D. What kind of timescale is this job on?

Might have a bash at the panda for the hell of it.

sub · 14-08-2007, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

I am a bit stacked out with work at the moment, but I would love to model those in 3D. What kind of timescale is this job on?

Might have a bash at the panda for the hell of it.

Character concepts went over this morning.
Where was you lot a couple of weeks ago?
I was offering cash money to get these recreated as 3D models!

May call on your services again soon though - I've just finished hashing together the habitats.
Could definitely do with a hand with this. Let me know if you/anyone is up for this.

freelancr · 14-08-2007, 13:03

Might have a bash at the panda in blender if I ever get the time!

Please note I have never, ever, done any 3d work before, so don't hold out any hopes for me.

sub · 14-08-2007, 13:06

Nice one.
I'd be very interested to see how you get on.

amitavroy · 10-09-2007, 05:00

well best of luck for your concept
i think it does not matter how detailed your charector is
imp. is how good the story is
to attarct the viewer.
not all have the quality to think in detail.
Regards
Web Design Mumbai, Graphic Design Mumbai, Navi Mumbai - Pixel Groups

Heka1 · 11-09-2007, 07:44

Once i get back next week i will hash out a character for you in 3d of your choice if you would like. If you have more concept art such as a side and a flat front then it will be easier to re-create. and I can create ALL of the scenic area's in 3D as well.

Check out some of my work at Welcome to Heka - Interactive Media Design

If you like what you see then send me a email mail and i will work with you.

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,620	3D or not 3D. That is the question... Okay, I have decided working in 3D is far too much of a specialist area and will probably look into it again in more detail if I ever get a spare couple of months! So, I cracked on with the character illustrations in Illustrator using grads and meshes. Not quite the effect I was looking for (will be 3D CG rendered cartoon animation) but I think the concept suitably reflects this? Still needs some polish here and there but thought I'd post for any feedback from a fresh perspective. Cheers. __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin

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emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,474	Yep, like them, they look 3d enough for me. 2 comments though. I am not too keen on the blur around the ears, I think they should be more defined. And I think their expression needs a bit more work, I mean I don't see them having a distinctive enough personality. But that's just nit-picky. Good job. Like I said, I like them. (PS Blends are far easier than meshes I find) __________________ SECURITY Q X R

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,275	white bear's eyes dont stand out and the brown bear looks like he's been wanked off by the panda. Nice illy though __________________ whats facebook?

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sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,524	I believe that's the Lesser-Spotted Bamboo-Cocked Bear.

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,620	Dirty minds. Cheers for the feedback so far. I'll rearrange the characters and sort out some more detailed expressions. __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,275	the fact the big brown bear has his eyes crossed doesn't help __________________ whats facebook?

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Maerk Doodler. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,331	Very nice illy's, pfft blends vs meshes, easier perhaps for basic stuff but I'd like to see you pull off that effect (er ... maybe use another phrase than pull off after cantona's comment) using blend. __________________ sreski & scrapbook.sreski

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emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,474	Obviously in need of more work, but you get the point. Attached Thumbnails __________________ SECURITY Q X R

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Maerk Doodler. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,331	Thats blend? Hmm more than I thought it could do on this type of thing, prefer meshes myself though. __________________ sreski & scrapbook.sreski

14-08-2007, 09:15	#13 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,474	Yep blend (except for the purple shadows behind which I added in PS, but can be done with blends as well, although there's no point in doing that ) I like blends because you can quickly adjust the colour of the illustration by changing the underlying layer colours or blend modes. I actually never used a mesh. __________________ SECURITY Q X R

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freelancr Web Developer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,997	Loving the Panda Bear! Makes me want to learn 3D so I can help you make this! __________________ web developer

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Dusteh Sir digby chicken caesar Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,029	I am a bit stacked out with work at the moment, but I would love to model those in 3D. What kind of timescale is this job on? Might have a bash at the panda for the hell of it. __________________ unconsolidated isoparms

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freelancr Web Developer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,997	Might have a bash at the panda in blender if I ever get the time! Please note I have never, ever, done any 3d work before, so don't hold out any hopes for me. __________________ web developer

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sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 3,620	Nice one. I'd be very interested to see how you get on. __________________ Freelance Brighton \| Design Agency Brighton \| Twitter \| Linkedin

10-09-2007, 05:00	#19 (permalink)
amitavroy Web Designer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 64	well best of luck for your concept i think it does not matter how detailed your charector is imp. is how good the story is to attarct the viewer. not all have the quality to think in detail. Regards Web Design Mumbai, Graphic Design Mumbai, Navi Mumbai - Pixel Groups

11-09-2007, 07:44	#20 (permalink)
Heka1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 179	Once i get back next week i will hash out a character for you in 3d of your choice if you would like. If you have more concept art such as a side and a flat front then it will be easier to re-create. and I can create ALL of the scenic area's in 3D as well. Check out some of my work at Welcome to Heka - Interactive Media Design If you like what you see then send me a email mail and i will work with you.

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