ME 3D!!!!

Working on a 3d version of myself. I plan to also have a terminator twist to it if time allots. I have one play catch up with the class and two working full-time, doing freelance and a single mom. But here is my head as of now..... Will post the finished project.

Drawing on BART

Seeing as I have to commute 40 minutes both way each day... I draw. It's hard. Amidst the rough ride, people ducking from your view and the same somber emotion over and over... I manage. I have another sketchbook filled with people from BART but here is the latest...

DW4 FINAL SUBMISSIONS!!!!!!!!!!

So the end of the long journey has left me satisfied that one Im capable of making a professional quality piece and that I can work thru: Crazy deadlines, being burnt out, senoritis, school an internship and my parental responsibilities. Lets not forget the mention the time I spent cleaning up, checking emails and doing other errands to work around the stress of having to much to do. I know now I can accomplish anything. I have the ability to push thru and get what needs to be done.

DW4 Update

Close to the finals..... I will put all my detailed shots of her pending the submission. So far im making leaps to the finish but she has so many little things that have to be fixed first. My Alphas arent working in areas I had had planned and each render is taking over 7 minutes!!!! I could do a draft render but what im looking for is in the details.

Here is her face updated...a bit more progressed than last time.

DW4 Update

Here is a screenshot of progress to the finish.... Today Im creating the base from start to finish. A funnel web over a cavernous floor with stalagmites/stalagtites ancohring the web. Should be ready within in a few day to start finishing touches on all texturing/zbrush etc.

My college career coming to an end...

Last project for 129A is Dominance War 4. I hope to have this completed in the time I have left at SJSU. It would be a shame and anticlimatic if I would wane my efforts and stumble at the finish line. Any who its gonna come down to the wire....

here is the concept model and zbrush beginnings....

Here is the final BFA pass for Cannery Row. I feel that he is incomplete and needs to be posed out. This will be a piece I have to continue on on my own for now enjoy.

What Im currently working on right this minute...

As my schooling is coming to a close I have many things that have been updated or im working on them concurrently. Here is some portfolio pages and the up to minute turn of my cannery row concept DOC. I have the concept next to the almost finished piece. He still has to be texturted more and rigged, lit..... a ways to go!. 4 more weeks and I graduate. Yikes!

Syrenix- 3D challenge - DW4

here are some super quick painting I did to convey a concept for dominance war 4. Right now they are far from finished. I think I will be blending the two together. Im not sure how far i want to take it. The finished piece will hopefully be done by Monday pending critiques and brainstorms. For a more update look at where i am.....

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=8693

Rancor Final Posed

Unless there anything else im missing this is rancor again final based on ACME suggestions after it was approved. Yay! I moved up a level!

Last BFA Project

For my final project I will be modeling out the octoman version of Doc as seen below in a previous post and a clydesdale horse. Here is my turn around for Doc and the reference for the Horse. Both are going to be hyper realistic rigged, posed and if time permits Docs tentacles will be animated.

BFA Final sunbmission for Animal Farm

Honestly this project didn't go as well as I had hoped. The plan was to have some really solid pieces and well I was disappointed with what I came out with. Each piece to me I feel needs work. especially lighting. Right now I have to put these on hold for the next project and for Dominance war. By then I hope to have these removed from using in my portfolio. I really wish I had more time for everything I'm doing.

DW4 2nd and final pass

Well here is my second and final pass. Im happy with the output and submitted last night. I had some feedback on what to change like his eyes. I will do that for my portfolio/reel and soon. I think I will embrace more of the Meso American Indian over the Native American just as preference but that requires adding in adornments. The symbol is of Game Artisans and is incorporated in paint over his eye. His name is Re Pe'. Pe' being an indian word for animated. This image was rendered from Maya not zbrush.

DW4 first pass of war general bust

My original idea was to go with something crazy horse esk, but with the limitations on the mesh. I have to make alterations. Ive decided on going a more zombie route which will resolve some silhoutte issues and make it more cool and fun. :D

BFA Character Concept

Here is my concept for my last BFA project. He is a quick z brushed model I did to convey the idea. A animorphic male with an octopus blend. More details to come as the project heats up and the finalconcept is approved.

New Projects!

Here is what im currently working on this week. Yes you read me right. This week. Models (except man) have to be textured with new and old versions by Friday. The man is about to have an animorphic change by monday. Will post updated work soon. All of these are a work in progress.

Phongtastic! BFA Final

Well here is a piece that I still need to go in and finish. We were assigned this project with only 3 and a half weeks total to work on it. I still need to go in a change a few things on the model and the texture but overall I think it a strong first pass and I will be bringing this to finish.

Rancor Completed!

Here is the completed Rancor. There is a few things id like to with him like SSS skin shaders for one and a few more tweaks here and there but basically I feel Ranny is a portfolio piece. Id would have to thank Mr Gustlin and all of his knowledge for getting me where I am today in my CG skills. Well enough of the gushy stuff and enjoy the commentary with each image....



Here is Rancornis J Poindexter. Rancor to those who fear him and Ranny to those who know him well.


Ranny found a new toy and wanted to call him George. Outraged Luke swung at him. FOOLISH!


Angry Ranny tries to eat Luke. Don't worry kids Luke jumps away. Actually the reenactment is the post below!
Ranny's hands are empty yet beautifully expressive. So expressive Jabba the Hut gives him a gift as a reward.

Ranny showing his awesome bracelet he got from his frenemy Jabba the Hut. Once Ranny found out it was a part of an elaborate setup to chain him in a pit. he be came enraged... ... and escaped.

THE END!

Rancor Animated

Ahhh. Firstly I apologize to seasoned animator who may look on upon this animation and cringe. You see, simply I was assigned an animation assignment and I sadly am not an animator. I appreciate and love animation I am just not very good at it. But on the brighter side I was laughing the entire time i did this. besides the over the top acting and floaty animation, this cracks me up each time I see it. Not only was the entire class laughing, but I got the Dave's award of dropping rose pedals in a sea of butterfly kisses to the rancor. YaY! The highest Honor. I will be posting my newer renders and animation and turnarounds next week as the semster come to a close. Anyways no more rapping and more animation viewing! (if your wondering what that thing is in the corner running or gliding across its and image plane of Luke skywalker getting away from the rancor!) Enjoy!

2nd Project Final

Here are my finals for the second project in BFA. Each one encompasses what i think is working, What I failed at miserably and what I would never do again. I think this project for me was a learning process. I don't consider any of these porfolio ready but the airship i will definitely keep working on the model and textures. The bird looked great in zbrush and should have stayed there.