Centaur Sculpt WIP

[Pixelatedkiwi]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post a shot of the centaur character I'm currently working on, I'm hoping to get some fresh eyes perspective on it.

He's going to be posed and textured, so this the initial form/proportional sculpt in mudbox.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centaur_sculpt.jpg


Any feedback much appreciated, thanks for looking...

[Pixelatedkiwi]

I've uploaded some clearer renders for people to see..

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot2.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot3.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centaur_shot1.jpg

[Pixelatedkiwi]

I've started working on the diffuse and spec maps for the base textures. I'd like to intergrate a more tribal look for the centaur instead of the usual fantasy style. I'm thinking war paints and more primitive items for accessories.

I'd be interested in any C&C on the form and proportions of the model's anatomy, in particular whether the merging of the human and horse anatomy looks believable and also any thoughts on the texturing so far.

Thanks for looking.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot4.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot6.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot7.jpg

[PascalR]

cool stuff! the abs feel too prominent and pecs a bit too flat/horizontal. I would check the arms angles from front view they feel a bit bent at the elbow. I would also soften the neck muscles and clavicles.
Here is a nice sculpture so you can see how the human/horse anatomy transition can be handled.
Keep it up!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/509970014_baa9091190_z.jpg?zz=1

[Pixelatedkiwi]

Thanks for the great critique Pascal, I've made some changes based on your suggestions and I think it certainly makes a big difference.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot9.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot10.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/centuar_shot11.jpg

[Pixelatedkiwi]

Here are some texturing updates, I've tried to go for a battle fatigued look, and I'm trying to steer him into a celtic style as opposed to the tradition mythological centaur. He is going to be a game model so I've avoided triple s but would be interested in any feedback of ideas that could further push the theme I'm going for.

Thanks for looking!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/char_rendertest5_maya.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/char_rendertest5_maya2.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee1/shemdawson/char_rendertest5_maya4.jpg