My Sketches

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

l a t e s t
An environment this time. Direct render from the 3D app, so, no composite and post work done.Still wip.
Hirez: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/36.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/36.jpg

[tonytrout]

One more joining to the dark force! :sw: He he I like that.

Hi Milanjo Its great, the cheeks by the nose maybe look a little round to me rather than stretched but Im just a cheeky amateur so take any comments with a grain of salt. :) Look forward to your next ones.

[PascalR]

Cool stuff Miguel, did you use a photo reference for this? It'd be nice to see the neutral pose for comparison.
Keep it up!

Pascal

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thanks guys!

tonytrout - Thanks dude! No no man! To me, all the critics are welcome, professional or not, what matter is the sense of everyone! Did what you suggested, and works better!:beerchug:

PascalR - Thanks Mr. Pascal! :notWorthy: I'm using as reference photos, sculpts and mirror, everything I can see who can help me to achieve a nice result is welcome! Did also a neutral\stand pose as you suggested!

work of today: Neutral pose, some tweaks in the Angry pose, and an Happy pose. Tomorrow will do one more.

Thanks once again for the tips and critics guys!
-Miguel

http://f.imagehost.org/0544/Expression_Neutral.jpg

http://f.imagehost.org/0218/Expression_Angry_Scream.jpg

http://f.imagehost.org/0949/Expression_Happy.jpg

[oglu]

i like the happy pose...
will we see an animation test also..?

[tonytrout]

Happy is awesome clap

[PascalR]

ah yeah, happy is cool. I am just thinking that the crease on the cheek is too deep or sharp. It would be nice to get finer wrinkles in this area I think.
An animation test would be great indeed:thumbsup:

Cheers

Pascal

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thank you guys!

Yeah! Maybe will do an animation yeah!! Will see if I need some in between morphs\expressions or not, to have a nice flow, instead of a freak transition between poses.

Two more (maybe will do some small tweaks in all the morphs in the end...):
http://www.malanjo.net/Portfolio/Sketchbook/Expression_Crying.jpg

http://www.malanjo.net/Portfolio/Sketchbook/Expression_Tongue_Out.jpg


Thanks once again guys!
-Miguel

[ianucci]

I think each one is better than the last, I love the last two. :thumbsup:

[PascalR]

Nice work Miguel:beerchug:

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thank you guys! :notWorthy:
Will post some more next week and fix some others!

best,
-Miguel

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://malanjo.net/still/SketchBook/Street.jpg
http://malanjo.net/still/SketchBook/Van.jpg

[BrettSinclair]

Love these new pics. Some window parts seem flat? Is it just texture or did you model them in? That van is awesome. Would be cool if it had surfboards on a roof rack :D

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Ah, thanks my friend!
Yeah, is all modeling (and then texture), maybe is because of the point of view (?)
Indeed! Nice idea with the Van! =D
Some wires on the attachment.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://www.cgfeedback.com/cgfeedback/attachment.php?attachmentid=4781&stc=1&d=1296527228

[BrettSinclair]

Ah ok. Yea looks good then. Just seemed the ledge was a little too narrow to me. But I wouldn;t know how far it goes out in that area :)

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/10.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/11.jpg

[thebest]

Great Work !! I really want to see it textured ,are you going to texture it ?

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thanks Antone! :)

Yes, I will do textures also. In fact, I will do an illustration with him. :)

[droarty]

They are all excellent Miguel, very impressive! Love the head sculpt, just great.. clap

[BrettSinclair]

waiting for textures:)

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Dan and Brett, really thanks! :D
Lil update from 2 days ago (hair is just a blocking for reference)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/13.jpg
I'm working on the cloth this days. Will start working on the shading and textures next week! :D

Thanks once again guys!

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/14.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/3.jpg

[Fess1001]

That's some solid modeling on the portrait!clap I'm digging these latest accessories too. Kinda curious about your workflow there, if you don't mind - do you work off a concept or do you just design them in polys like that?

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Hello Alex, and thanks! :)
It depends. But in the majority of the situations, I grab some references and mix it all together directly in the modeling, after, sometimes, I do some paint overs to re-direct the idea. I try to let it go with the flow, opening the door for new things.
In professional projects, I try to follow the concept\references as much as possible.

[Fess1001]

Oh, I see. Thanks - was interesting to know.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

You welcome man! :)

Working on the hand and jacket today (Vampire hunter portrait)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/17.jpg

[PascalR]

Great work Miguel! interesting pose, I would tone down the temples and cheek bones which are going quite deep in. Cross and watch look pretty good too
Keep it up!

cheers

P.

[3mm]

very cool sculpture,i think the Wrist area is a bit narrow but other than that its really good clap

[Fess1001]

I agree, the wrist on the hand holding the cross feels a little odd :/ I'd also maybe orient his right hand so that it's closer to the other one? I think that would strengthen the composition a bit, since as it is the eyes just follow through the hands and then kinda drop off the image at the bottom. You'd have more of a loop that way instead. Just my 2c. Cool idea though and looking forward to seeing how he turns out!:thumbsup:

[BrettSinclair]

Looking cool man. The ref you showed me is one weird looking fella. So maybe just toning things down will help, like Pascal mentioned. Really like where this is all going.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Oh, thanks thanks guys! Lots of new improvements! I like it! :D Will work on it today and will post updates by night.
Thanks for the help once again!

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Lil update according to the critics. I like it more now! :) Thanks once again guys! :)
Thinking to put a stake (inside of a leather case) on the top of the vest.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/18.jpg

[BrettSinclair]

this is looking great man. What will you make that block his leaning on?

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Hey bro, good morning ! :D
It will be the arm of a chaise longue chair.Also, must build it on the back of this dude.
Thanks once again matte! :D

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/20.jpg

[PascalR]

great attention to details here
plugged!

[Time2Time]

Hi Miguel!
Great model. That's really cool. :thumbsup:

I did a quick paint over of the hand if you don't mind.
Also I think if you rotate it a little bit it will look more relaxed and natural.

Cheers!

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Oh, thanks Pascal for the plugg! :D

Hey Andrey! ;) No problem! :D And thanks for the tip, really appreciate it! Will work on it and will put you uptated if works or not in the sculpture.

Thanks once again! :D

[thebest]

I love that last pic mate he got a nice character indeed , can`t wait to see more updates :D :D

[droarty]

Nice Job Miguel! this is looking great.. maybe slightly too many wrinkles and not enough weight where it bends at the arm on left side.. but looking really nice!

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thank you guys once again for the support! :)

Dan - Thank you! Yeah, will drop it down\expand a little bit to see how it works.Doing the translate to the render engine now (exporting displacement, doing UVS, etc).

[moonjam]

This is really impressive. I almost want to say 'don't render it' & leave it as it is! :D

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thanks for the kind words AJ! :D Nah, let's be crazy and color things! :p

Started working on the eyes:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/24.jpg

[BrettSinclair]

Looking great so far man. Can't wait too see your skin shader, Are you using vray?

[Time2Time]

Wow! Great update :thumbsup:

[thebest]

I loved that last update the eye looks amazing

[Infinite]

Looking forward to more! amazing details.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Hello guys! :D
Really thanks for your kind words.

Brett - Yeah matte, I'm using Vray. Used to play with Mental Ray for SSS, but nowadays Vray's SSS is pretty good.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/53.jpg

[PascalR]

Great! maybe the leather could be a bit more worn on the edges but looking really good so far.
I've edited your post so your image shows up within the post

keep up the great work!

[BrettSinclair]

looking great Miguel

[denz3d]

Sweet! loving the intricate details.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Thanks guys! :D
I consider this one finished.
Hirez: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/VampireHunter_1600web.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/VampireHunter_1600web.jpg

[BrettSinclair]

Hey Miguel.

I think it looks great. But seeing it with the eyes in the head and shaded it feels like they are too big making him look more cartoon and friendly. Normally the eyelid covers the top of the iris so that the pupil sits just below it. Also the ear looks like it has one colour on it.

The hair and everything looks great man. Love all the textures.

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

Hey bro! Long time,

Hope you enjoyed your vacations!
Interesting points, specially the tip of eyes+eyelid. Will keep it in mind for the next character work. Really appreciate the heads up. Thanks! :D

[MiguelAngeloCBT]

An environment this time. Direct render from the 3D app, so, no composite and post work done.Still wip.
Hirez: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/36.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/268574/36.jpg