Elements for possible future web comic - Polyloop

Dann-O · 25th December 2007, 18:17

Working up an idea for a sci fi comic have a long way to go on it. The characters are a pompus captain and a trigger happy security guy and a second in command that frantically tries to keep things going smoothly despite everyone else.
I will need to get a better machine to rig the characters. and really get the ideas in motion. but I am gettign a bit of a start now. Modeling doen in Wings3D and the rendering done in Messiah.

-ash- · 27th December 2007, 17:33

Thanks for sharing your ideas. I particularly like the ship - nice design

rickei · 27th December 2007, 19:45

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The characters are a pompus captain and a trigger happy security guy and a second in command that frantically tries to keep things going smoothly despite everyone else.

sounds funny!

I agree with Tony on the ship, it's super! very Retro looking

Dann-O · 28th December 2007, 02:12

Thanks for the comments guys well Got more done on the muscle bird dude. Put on a few shaders and did a quick messiah render. Once these character are rigged they will come to life.
the ship is fairly simple made to look toonish and a bit birlike too without being overly birdlike. Two more major characters to make and a few minor ones before I start putting together panels.

rickei · 28th December 2007, 03:11

The helmet looks German, and the shirt looks Russian, and with those muscles, I would think he would be pompus

shouldn't his feet be bigger/more birdlike?

Dann-O · 29th December 2007, 02:10

Rickei I can see those influences there is a bit of norman in the helm too. Anyways made a sidearm forthe captain and did a render of the big gun. Really need to get 3 more characters done and rig the whole works before comic can start.

Dann-O · 29th December 2007, 23:00

OK got some time to work on a new character the pilot. He likes his shuttle a lot (hey there wipe your feet and get your fingers off the paintjob there) and tries to keep a low profile. Personality a cross between Wash in Firefly and Jeff Lebowski.

Nate Owens · 30th December 2007, 02:41

The Dude abides...

Dann-O · 31st December 2007, 02:55

Thanks Nate glad someone knows the referance. Anyways more work done on it. Here is the last of the main characters she will be the one trying to keep this motly crew together. Think of a female version of Dilbert. Still a lot to do. I did order a new machine a quad core so soon the computing side of things will be handled a bit better.

Dann-O · 1st January 2008, 22:34

OK got a new machine a quad core so it works pretty good got a bit done did some rigging and rendering. Thsi si a taste of what is to come two fo the cheraters together and a bit of a backdrop a single light and a studio HDRI setup. (OK a little photoshop there too)

bikermouse · 2nd January 2008, 01:06

I like the Captain guy. Can't wait for the comic.

Dann-O · 5th January 2008, 18:42

Well more testing done and I am to the point wher eI need to make a few bit players and more that that sets here is the shuttle interior set simple to the point. I could go more elaborate but I want to actually get to teh point where I am making a story so I keep it simple and clean.

Here we have our four main characters in their transport. So 4 characters rigged and ready two more to go for the first part fo the story. the new machine is makign things a lot faster. I had to make some sort of comprimise though the interior shot was too grainy with area lights. I could up teh quality a number of steps but then it woudl never get done. I am using GI but GI and area lights was too much to get doen in a reasonable time at the resolution I want.

medeamajic · 6th January 2008, 21:27

Keep up the good work. The creatures are very creative.

rickei · 8th January 2008, 17:36

I like them all
But i think the female character needs some work on her eyes. they are just sitting on her face. I think it will be hard to show her expressions once you start putting the story together.
just something to think about

Dann-O · 10th January 2008, 04:24

I agree with you Rickie to a point. I wanted to make a softer feminine face with larger eyes. I got it but I did give up some expression in the brows I have better pics of her but they are actual panels I will post a new one soon.

I did rig the eyes of her a bit too they can get larger and smaller for some squash and stretch type of pics. the captain and the pilot both have brows with controls for them.

I did ponder both ways but I am findign the current rig and model work well so I will go with it later I might change soem things I want to get more progress done. First episode will take about 24 panels. then subsequent episodes?

-ash- · 11th January 2008, 18:35

This is looking good

- I'm looking forward to seeing the finished panels

25th December 2007, 18:17	#1 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Elements for possible future web comic Working up an idea for a sci fi comic have a long way to go on it. The characters are a pompus captain and a trigger happy security guy and a second in command that frantically tries to keep things going smoothly despite everyone else. I will need to get a better machine to rig the characters. and really get the ideas in motion. but I am gettign a bit of a start now. Modeling doen in Wings3D and the rendering done in Messiah. Attached Thumbnails

27th December 2007, 17:33	#2 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 749	Thanks for sharing your ideas. I particularly like the ship - nice design __________________ Regards Tony (aka HamSoles)

28th December 2007, 02:12	#4 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Thanks for the comments guys well Got more done on the muscle bird dude. Put on a few shaders and did a quick messiah render. Once these character are rigged they will come to life. the ship is fairly simple made to look toonish and a bit birlike too without being overly birdlike. Two more major characters to make and a few minor ones before I start putting together panels. Attached Thumbnails

29th December 2007, 02:10	#6 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Rickei I can see those influences there is a bit of norman in the helm too. Anyways made a sidearm forthe captain and did a render of the big gun. Really need to get 3 more characters done and rig the whole works before comic can start. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Dann-O; 29th December 2007 at 02:11. Reason: spelling errors

29th December 2007, 23:00	#7 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	OK got some time to work on a new character the pilot. He likes his shuttle a lot (hey there wipe your feet and get your fingers off the paintjob there) and tries to keep a low profile. Personality a cross between Wash in Firefly and Jeff Lebowski. Attached Thumbnails

28th December 2007, 03:11	#5 (permalink)
rickei Respect the Dawg! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA - Conway, South Carolina Posts: 784	The helmet looks German, and the shirt looks Russian, and with those muscles, I would think he would be pompus shouldn't his feet be bigger/more birdlike?

30th December 2007, 02:41	#8 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 989	The Dude abides... __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

31st December 2007, 02:55	#9 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Thanks Nate glad someone knows the referance. Anyways more work done on it. Here is the last of the main characters she will be the one trying to keep this motly crew together. Think of a female version of Dilbert. Still a lot to do. I did order a new machine a quad core so soon the computing side of things will be handled a bit better.

1st January 2008, 22:34	#10 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	OK got a new machine a quad core so it works pretty good got a bit done did some rigging and rendering. Thsi si a taste of what is to come two fo the cheraters together and a bit of a backdrop a single light and a studio HDRI setup. (OK a little photoshop there too) Attached Thumbnails

2nd January 2008, 01:06	#11 (permalink)
bikermouse Vertex Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	I like the Captain guy. Can't wait for the comic.

5th January 2008, 18:42	#12 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	Well more testing done and I am to the point wher eI need to make a few bit players and more that that sets here is the shuttle interior set simple to the point. I could go more elaborate but I want to actually get to teh point where I am making a story so I keep it simple and clean. Here we have our four main characters in their transport. So 4 characters rigged and ready two more to go for the first part fo the story. the new machine is makign things a lot faster. I had to make some sort of comprimise though the interior shot was too grainy with area lights. I could up teh quality a number of steps but then it woudl never get done. I am using GI but GI and area lights was too much to get doen in a reasonable time at the resolution I want. Attached Thumbnails

6th January 2008, 21:27	#13 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,026	Keep up the good work. The creatures are very creative.

8th January 2008, 17:36	#14 (permalink)
rickei Respect the Dawg! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA - Conway, South Carolina Posts: 784	I like them all But i think the female character needs some work on her eyes. they are just sitting on her face. I think it will be hard to show her expressions once you start putting the story together. just something to think about

10th January 2008, 04:24	#15 (permalink)
Dann-O AKA Monkey King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 173	I agree with you Rickie to a point. I wanted to make a softer feminine face with larger eyes. I got it but I did give up some expression in the brows I have better pics of her but they are actual panels I will post a new one soon. I did rig the eyes of her a bit too they can get larger and smaller for some squash and stretch type of pics. the captain and the pilot both have brows with controls for them. I did ponder both ways but I am findign the current rig and model work well so I will go with it later I might change soem things I want to get more progress done. First episode will take about 24 panels. then subsequent episodes?

11th January 2008, 18:35	#16 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 749	This is looking good - I'm looking forward to seeing the finished panels __________________ Regards Tony (aka HamSoles)

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