tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822565609104068422024-09-14T08:56:06.354-07:00XDrakohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11079347054114537601noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2982256560910406842.post-64363403889746504202011-08-22T19:07:00.000-07:002011-08-22T19:13:12.055-07:00

For this assignment I have to model and texture something within the next 2 days. So far I firmly believe I have shot myself in the foot. This is with 6 hours in, I need to build a few more pipes for good measure and UV Map/Texture. It's an interesting one because I'm trying to focus on detailing more of the specific pieces. Currently at 12777 Faces/27153 Triangles here is "The Logging

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Things are hectic right now, I'm currently learning particles and spending a lot of time researching the business end of the Games Industry. Updates will be short and sweet, and hopefully I'll have a lot more presentable work near the end. It's demo reel time after all! Here's my most recent, it's an attempt at modeling a female using reference for Natalie Portman. I'm not particularly happy

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So the dragon is now getting much closer to completion, but I've been spending most of my spare time working on my truck so I can have it ready to commute everyday to work in September (Graduation). Needless to say, I'm very excited.In the last week or so I've switched from ZBrush to Mudbox due to the painting methods. Texturing is amazing in Mudbox! Beats ZBrush and Photoshop any day.Here's two

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I've been so busy with everything that I haven't really gotten around to updating the blog. For all those job seekers, it just means I spend more time producing than social networking *hint hint*.Anyhow, with the start of a new semester I've been building up a new game concept centralized around the Chaos Theory (as per the butterfly effect), and transforming environments and events based on

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So I haven't updated for a while, been working quite a bit and unfortunately don't have much to show for it.But, I have 2 more weeks to complete this UDK level, and I've decided that the theme is Command and Conquer. Lots of work to do, probably looks a bit dirty atm, but here's the current stage.From Blog_Uploads

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ytcracker - sf2k10 (c&v.d demo) by ytcrackerWoke up to hear this beat. Pretty inspirational for the inner nerd ;)Alright, so I've missed the last 3 days of school due to various (albeit stupid) reasons. In the extra time at home, I've been diving into educating myself on python and trying to lock on to an efficient work flow. It's a slow start, but things seem to be picking up as I go.

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Finished the tank with a base texture, will probably redo the texture a bit better, but no time atm. Here's the current stage.From Blog_Uploads

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Here's a video of the current state of the UDK game. Hope you like it, I'll post the changes soon for those who want to know how to fix the aim.

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Alright, I'm fairly new to scripting but finally picked up some tweaks today and things are definitely looking on the bright side!So, that being said. There's a series of changes that are required to complete that 'side-scroller ' game concept that are fairly simple, but a total struggle to try and track down if you're new to this.So essentially, we're going to start up UDK and let it all load.

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There's nothing like actually finishing something on time (without pulling an all-nighter!).The high-poly model of the tank is complete. Still need to create some low poly geo's to transfer over the displacement/normal maps. I'm actually very happy with the current stage. Will be texturing and uploading as it comes up.From Blog_UploadsAs per the ZBrush midterm project. I didn't get around to

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Just an update, I need this done in the next 36 hours, and will probably only have a little bit of time tomorrow night to work on it. Here's hoping for the best.Oh, I was playing around with rendering layers in Photoshop, came out with a pretty cool comic book look.From Blog_UploadsEdit:here's the completed version.From Blog_Uploadsdidn't really get around to that last hand..

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Alright, so I really underestimated the requirements on this project. The teacher created a base model and we had to play with brushes to detail and texture this guy. I ended up waiting until last minute and I'm not exactly happy with the current state, but I don't have enough time to continue enhancing. So without further adew, here's the Frog from Chrono Trigger. Credits for model go to Chris

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For those guys that are just learning Maya, I stumbled upon this tutorial involving your hypershade, and accomplishing that awesome ambient occlusion look.http://www.game-artist.net/forums/spotlight-articles/1317-tutorial-ambient-occlusion-maya-alchemist101.htmlThis is great for getting an idea of what you want for baking light maps to textures. Afterwards, just throw it on as a layer in your

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Just finished our midterm for the lighting and texturing class. The teacher threw us a ship he modelled and told us to utilize procedural and photoshop textures. Anyhow, I spent about 1 1/2 hours pissing around with it. Here's the result.From Blog_Uploads

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Created this using the sketch tool in ZBrush. Just playing with new concepts.Time Approx: 10 minutes.From Blog_Uploads

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Alright, so we've had about 5 classes dealing with the Unreal Development Kit (UDK). Covering basically importing of static meshes, constructing maps, materials and basic multiplayer level creation.We've learned that our final projects will be to either: a) Construct a map that demonstrates good

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Hey, now have to work on a vehicle. So I'm modelling a detailed Mammoth Tank from the Command and Conquer Series, Yeaaaah. Here's the current progress.From Blog_UploadsEdit: Finished the treads, here it is. i think that's all we're getting in today.From Blog_Uploads

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Got into a car accident this morning totalling the Suburban. Guess I'm staying home today.In that time frame I started playing with the physics nodes in Maya and came up with a pretty cool mix between the nCloth & Ruins plugins. Here's a small animation of what I've been playing with.ncloth ruins test by ~XDrako on deviantART

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Alright, so this is what I've been working on for the evening. My teacher modeled this, the assignment was to texture it in ZBrush. Here's the finished model, I'm going to play with it a bit more though. Time to rig :P.

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Hey,I'm the new guy in town.My name is Brian Frazer, I'm 20 years old and currently attending the 3D Animation & Game Design course at the Pacific Audio Visual Institute in beautiful Vancouver, BC.At this stage, I feel as though I've developed my skills enough to begin freelancing. Big problem though is that nobody's going to hire some guy off the street who says he's capable of design with

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