Redneck Hex-to-Zee WIP - Polyloop

Nate Owens · 7th October 2007, 22:03

Experimenting with a workflow between Hexagon for base meshing and Z brush for detailing and texturing. Software and process for rendering and displacement map import solution still undetermined.

Much more to do on this one.

Aunty Betty · 25th October 2007, 03:41

Looking good so far.
Will we see a finished illustration using this fella?

Out of interest have you tried the retopologize method where you start of with a sphere in ZBrush, sculpt freely then capture the lower rez mesh.

I can't cos I don't have version 3 but something tells me this approach would suite you very well as it allows you consider the caricature first and the technical bit last.

TaNoFF · 15th November 2007, 17:22

Very nice work Nate,
I like your caricatures. You are a great artist.

Nate Owens · 15th November 2007, 18:53

OOPS!
I'm neck deep in some heavy projects - - -
Looks like I missed a couple posts... sorry...

@ Aunty...

I have fiddled with the retopo stuff, as well as doing the modeling straight from a sphere. I think if I had more practice with these tools, I would be more proficient... for the time being I am so comfy with Hexagon that I just like building most of my base in Hex, then importing to Z.

One difference now is the posing of the character - No longer have to worry about that in Hexagon, I can make my character in a neutral position and use Z's moving and repositioning along with the masks to bend the critters to the desired contortions. .... (If I get too wild with that, some retopo would be needed.)

@ TaNoff....

Aww, shucks... you're making me blush....
Take a look through the forum at Aunty Betty's stuff... and others... you will find a great number of talented folks hanging out here.

Thanks a big bunch!

7th October 2007, 22:03	#1 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,058	Redneck Hex-to-Zee WIP Experimenting with a workflow between Hexagon for base meshing and Z brush for detailing and texturing. Software and process for rendering and displacement map import solution still undetermined. Much more to do on this one. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

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Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Looking good so far. Will we see a finished illustration using this fella? Out of interest have you tried the retopologize method where you start of with a sphere in ZBrush, sculpt freely then capture the lower rez mesh. I can't cos I don't have version 3 but something tells me this approach would suite you very well as it allows you consider the caricature first and the technical bit last. __________________ aka Boozy Floozie

15th November 2007, 18:53	#4 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,058	OOPS! I'm neck deep in some heavy projects - - - Looks like I missed a couple posts... sorry... @ Aunty... I have fiddled with the retopo stuff, as well as doing the modeling straight from a sphere. I think if I had more practice with these tools, I would be more proficient... for the time being I am so comfy with Hexagon that I just like building most of my base in Hex, then importing to Z. One difference now is the posing of the character - No longer have to worry about that in Hexagon, I can make my character in a neutral position and use Z's moving and repositioning along with the masks to bend the critters to the desired contortions. .... (If I get too wild with that, some retopo would be needed.) @ TaNoff.... Aww, shucks... you're making me blush.... Take a look through the forum at Aunty Betty's stuff... and others... you will find a great number of talented folks hanging out here. Thanks a big bunch! __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

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15th November 2007, 17:22	#3 (permalink)
TaNoFF bijan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 50	Very nice work Nate, I like your caricatures. You are a great artist.