Arco Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Right well me and mike (sithlordii) have been busy on a new project. i thought I would pimp it here as it is going to be put in jk2. Well the thread title alone sugests what it is. So here are some pics... the DW comic varient- http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/genq3/head_dw.jpg the hand of the beast- http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/genq3/hand-cartoon.jpg and here he is in all his cartoon glory- http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/genq3/op5.jpg We will be making a high end version of the model with a cell shading effect and then one for peeps with not so good computers taht will not have the cell shading effect but will have a detailed comic stlye skin by me (wip) I will update as soon as we do anything new. Enjoy and all crit is more than welcome... I want him to be PERFECT. All prise should go to sithlord for such an AMAZINGLY acurate mesh. It rocks! Arco:deathii: ps: Transformers rock my world!
Madjai Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 neat. could you explain this "cell shading" thing in detail?
Toonces Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 It's a technique for making 3d models appear to be hand drawn. Check out Jet Grind Radio for Dreamcast for a good example, or the upcoming Robotech game for the X-Box A quick example http://www.celshader.com/classic/zones.html More extensive info, the tuts are for lightwave, but this can be accomplished in Max http://www.celshader.com/learning.html
Darth Vigrid Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Wow, I'll really be interested in how you go about implementing cell shading effects for JKii.
Madjai Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 ahh its that thing theyre doing with Zelda... cool.
fat_101 Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 OMG.....i havent seen transformers for ... 10+ years , just seeing optimus prime has flooded memories back tnx I hope this goes well, but as u and sithlord ii are working on it , itll be only the best. FATTEH P.S are u going to make the others
Deetox187 Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 That looks absolutely perfect, Transformers rule.
Luuke Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 wow, seems like there are a lot of transformers fans around here! the model looks really great... and the cartoon skin is almost perfect!! but i think the head on the first pic could use some modifications! in my opinion the "chin" (the rifled metal) makes him look more like the optimus from "beast wars" and looks a little bit stupid. and the left and right side should also be blue without the metal on it. but that's just my opinion, it looks really great, just my 2 cents
Andy867 Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 good looking WIP. By the way, when you say SithlordII, do you mean the Darth Vader modeler Sithlord-II. If so, its great to see him back in action, if not.. sniffle sniffle... But keep up the good work. Can't wait to see Optimus Prime in action. [edit: Its good to hear Sith is back. JO just wasn't the same. ]
Toonces Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Yeah Andy, same guy He's been working on him for a while, it's a great model
sithlord-II Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 i'll be around for a bit yet i was never really gone before... just taking a break, mostly -stress is not fun. And i never deleted any of my old work, nor would i have... Optimus is nearing completion, i still need to work him into the game. There will be others... and i have something helpful in the works as well for you guys, i've shown it around a bit to a few people and i have received some good feedback on it. sithlord-ii
icepool Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Yeah the transformers are great. When the comics came out these past few months I started buying them. Never thought of a transformer an jk but seeing it I cant wait. This cell shading thing do you actually do it by hand in a way. If so that would be great.
BradFu Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Wooo! Transformers rock! Optimus looks great! Planning a Transformers Mod or TC at all? I sure hope so, of all the non-SW TCs or Mods that could be done for JKII, that would interest me the most! Who's next on your list? I'd love to see the original Prowl Now you've got me all excited, maybe I'll try my hand at doing some Transformers models
12thMonkey Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 I loved Transformers when i was little. I love the cartoony effect on the skin and as usual Sithlord-II great model and nice to hear from you.
Arco Posted September 17, 2002 Author Posted September 17, 2002 to get the cartoon cell shaded effect it will firstly have an inverted version of the model that will give it a black outline (and double the polycount). And then I have made a shader that will give it that two tone manga cartoon stlye. A bit like a specular shader only different. Arco:deathii:
KMan Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Arco- you are going to use a spec map on it? Are you sure about that? You would probably want to use an env map as a filter over the image like how the Honey model was done.
Arco Posted September 17, 2002 Author Posted September 17, 2002 right more done on the varient skin. MEGA DETAIL! http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/genq3/dw-optimus.jpg Arco:deathii:
-Chrono_MOT- Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 VERY NICE. But, since I was the world's biggest Transformers fan when I was a kid (and a huge Optimus booster) I have one rant...his fingers need to be more rounded. They look too human, and other than the hands the rest of the model is PERFECTLY accurate. So uh...when do you think you'll be starting on Galvatron? He kicked so much more ass than megatron (ooh ooh and maybe do Rodimus or even Goldbug/Bumblebee).
sithlord-II Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 i made up optimus' hands a bit larger than the normal ones, and i had to make the fingers a bit less rounded due to poly count issues... i'll take a look and see what can be done for it, but right now i think they may have to stay as is good point tho, i'll play with it later to see chrono
Arco Posted September 17, 2002 Author Posted September 17, 2002 nearly done on comic version- http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/genq3/dw-optimus2.jpg Arco:deathii:
Garik Loran Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Yeah, this model kick ass. Recently I watched all Transformers episodes from 1984 to 1987, oh man, this was my childhood. And now I see this great Optimus model, which just makes me wanting MORE Transformers. Galvatron, Rodimus, Megatron, Starscream is cool, Cyclonus, Springer, Runabout and Runamuck... there are so many of them I like. Erm, where was I?!? Did I say I love your Optimus?! If someone is planning a Transformers TC....I join the team!
Toonces Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 heh, me too Garik, me too I'm tempted in modeling one as well, Soundwave maby? That skin is brilliant Arco
-Chrono_MOT- Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Hey, you know what? If I have time maybe I can model Optimus' gun for you. Since I don't know what skin you are going for, I don't really think I should skin it...but I'd like to give his gun a shot. I haven't seen it in a while, anyone got reference pics?
sithlord-II Posted September 18, 2002 Posted September 18, 2002 arco - dang. I am tearing up. I want to have your children heheh
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