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RyokuKitsune — krystal model phase 2 preview
Published: 2006-01-12 23:39:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 2776; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 598
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Just an update of my Krystal project, I’m now in Phase 2 of it. Along with the texturing work I’ve redone most of the model and fixed almost all of the UV’s for normal mapping. I’ve painted almost all of the textures and hand painted all of the normal maps on it. Normal maps hate me so it’s been a difficult project to texture.I’m of the mentality that if you can’t paint it yourself you really shouldn’t use textures to fake it; basically I do things the hard way so I can use stock textures and know how to fix them to use. I’m just not using them on this project…
I still have a few things to model and texture, pretty much the only things I have left to model are her shoes and her staff; to texture shoes, staff, necklace and pendants. That’s a few days work still but it’s coming along.
I also need to take a closer look at some of the textures against my reference. I noticed that Krystal has green eyes; I just haven’t gotten around to fixing that yet. I also need to look at the gradients of the body because her fur is to much of a solid color.
I’d like to think I’m doing this to specs. So I’m going to make it as close as I can see to the actual model.
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Krystal has teal eyes actually, as is her lower gem. Her upper one is red, and her muzzle is really thin, especially compared to Fox's. Just things about Krystal that not everyone gets right. Also, she has a marking like ] | [ on her back.
Looks pretty good so far ^^
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if you could find a picture of the marking on her back i'll add it but I haven't found any evidence of it.
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Here you go: [link]
I'd get you an actual screenshot if I had my gamecube connected. Trust me, it's there. Just like in that model.
Here's another thing, incase you missed it (I can't see it). The tatoo on her leg, the outer spiral end points downward with the top of it going towards her rear, see image: [link]
Where's her bellybutton? Wonderful work! Keep it up.
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I have the marking on the waist. in fact i used that picture as reference. and your rite about that mark on the back. it took a little more looking but i found it. someone posted the E3 demo of SFA on Googgle Video Here
i was also beating my head against the wall on Krystals Face. I can draw her but on paper very she is stylized. i would really like better reference. I can't find any images that seem good enough to use so I'm stuck drawing it myself. it may seem a little late in the game but i can still remodel the face if i have refrence. it would be a great help to the project if you could dig that up
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Hey, the resources I have are available in my website, the Krystal Archive: [link] .
I wish you much luck on this, since I'm still trying to get to your skill level of 3D Modelling. Sorry I can't be as much help.
By the way, I have a 3D Projects ( [link] ) section on my site and you are there too. I want to extend an offer of free space to host your files, descriptions, test renders, final renders and movies, and anything else related to this project.
Keep up the great work!
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awsome ^^ thanks for the plug! I'll gladly take a mirror. i have a website too which is on linked in my profile. its my E-protfiollio. if your going to use a link I would rather you use that one. once I'm done with this project I'll be adding it to my 3D gallery
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Wow, that's really impressive. Then again, I can't really put this into perspective, as I don't yet know a whole lot about 3D rendering.
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well from an agrivation pov picture someone punching you in the face 3-4 times an hour as you screw something up and then you find your eternal friend cntrl-z lol. also picture yourself sitting in a time machine drinking coffe and every time you set your cup down you fast forward yourself two or more hours.
its actualy very fun but if you where to look at the cons those would pretty much be it xP
I time travel in polygons lol
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I know the feeling. I often listen to CDs while drawing, or working in Flash, or whatever, and after a while, I notice the music stopped, and realize I've been working for 60-80 minutes on something simple. It makes me feel productive, at least. Also, Ctrl+Z is my eternal friend, at least 10 times per minute.
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I forget, are you using 3DS Max or Maya or something else?
From this angle the toes look odd(loo long?), but not bad.
I hate texture mapping personally. Its too detailed-oriented.
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well I use Maya and the toes are spread so they can be rigged. its a pain to rig toes when their geometry goes threw it self. once I get it rigged I'll put them back into a neutral pose. I know, honestly i love 3D but texturing is one of the most tedious processes of it. if I ever got a job I would gladly brush the texturing off on someone else mostly because I'm not exactly speed racer when it comes to painting them.
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