I found some time between 12 and 1 in the morning I'm awake as you can imagine...

Posing the first skamp, victory howl/pose



It's still a wip but all C&C welcome! Youtube is really lossy, still not sure what is the fastest/best server to use? I don't want to use veoh as they take ages to validate videos...
Andrew

My first thought is he looks quite sad and almost like hes clinging to the tree in desperation....or hes drunk and its helping him stay upright maybe he could throw his head back more and have his mouth open like a howling wolf? Or perhaps resting his front two legs on something (his defeated foe?) to give him more front height for a good victory cry?

Just my passing thoughts, Im looking forward to battling with video soon too

shavedmonkey - ha ha, nice dude, thanks for the comments and crit, helps to keep me thinking it does still need quite a bit of work to be convincing! So far opened his mouth and added teeth and a tounge... good suggestions, I'll try to keep it coming!


later
Andrew

After having another look he still looks vaguely drunk and depressed... hmm I must fix that somehow, not sure how, any suggestions?

On another note I am moving house tomorrow so will be without internet (arrrggggggg ) for about 2-3 weeks, I will try to get some posts in at my new job or find a cafe, otherwise I hope I don't get disqualified

This is a quick decimation test in modo, really cool tool :


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Andrew

Hello again, finally my broadband is up again Here's the latest on the sculpt, plus a water sim done in blender.





I've ported the sim to zbrush and will hopefully update tomorrow with some more details etc..

Andrew

Sweet sculpt. I love the face. Thanks for posting the videos.
Hehe the water is cool!

love the water sim,if you have the time id add a bit more detail to the base. Hope the baby doesnt keep you up too much!

I know this is probably a little too late, but I feel that the trunk is detracting from the cool sewer character you have created. The trunk currently seems to be the main focus which is a shame. Not sure if you have time to consider a new base, but I thought a simple metal sewer cover could be really cool replacement. Nice and simple, but also relates to the creatures location...

Here are some example patterns that could be used.


Looking forward to seeing your submission. Good luck.
cheers
Andrew

Hey pal, you've been busy! Looking sweet! love the water...wicked. Good luck

moni- Thanks I think I might have got slightly side tracked with the water It is pretty cool and impressive that blender can do that pretty easily (dig dig for blender ) Can't wait to see the final Trezoccolo!

yeoman- Thanks dude Nice final entry on the Shriek man! As per the base see below Fortunately the baby is sleeping pretty well so the cg can continue for now

Andrew- Thansk soooooo much for the comment, I have been thinking that but been struggling to put it in words and be brave enough to switch concept, base, etc at this late stage. I was kinda thinking just based on volume that the focus was incorrect so I decided (sorry to the guys who like the water sim ) to switch to a simple grate and focus the rest of my time on detailing the skamp. So see the attached grate and skamp

Sinzalot- It has been crazy busy!!!!!! See anove re water, but thanks for the comment, I'l have to use the water and stump for another project after the comp is over (PS I love your final Flake man, it rocks )



Untill later this morning
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Andrew

..and just the grate, guess which one of Andrew's image I based this on



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Andrew

That was fast! Nice drain cover
Personally I think it is a great change. My eye is drawn straight to the critter instead of the tree trunk. Keep it going...
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Andrew