Weekly challenge #4: 'Mr Happy, Shiny, Smiley Person'

[Wayne]

Weekly challenge #4: 'Mr Happy, Shiny, Smiley Person'

Rules:

1 - You may create your own base mesh for this one
2 - Models may be textured or raw sculpts but must be done in mudbox.
3 - Other apps such as max, maya, xsi, lightwave etc are allowed for creating objects as part of the scene (belts, clothes etc...)
4 - You may take as long as you wish on this one, but it must be done within 7 days from starting it.
5 - No using any old or exsiting models



SPECIAL NOTE:

As the mac version of mudbox is currenlty still under beta, until it is released I will allow the use of other sculpting programs. Once the mac version is out This will change back to mud only.


This comes from my wifes nickname for me when I wake up after a couple of hours sleep lol. So you can interpret it as either a happy bloke or as a miserable git.... Its up to you.


Wayne...

[Hulahuga]

Seems like you are a real morning person.


Haha, think "The comedian" guys ;P

Ey wayne, why not attach some cool inspirational photos to each challenge.
And perhaps a short text about it...

[Wayne]

http://dashdotslash.net/photogallery/data/media/71/HappyShinySmileyPerson.jpg

I don't normally have the time to join in with these but here's one i did this morning to warm up.


Wayne...

[Oscar]

wow...i just don't get it... how can U pull sth like that from such a simple base...i always have to go for milions of polygons b4 i'm happy with the base. How many polies on the high-poly version?

[Hulahuga]

It's all about the shape and the silhouette when you make base meshes. You just keep on refining it from the base. That's what it's all bout ;).

Looks great Wayne! Thin lips... XP

How long time did it take?

[Wayne]

It took about 35 mins and the final polycount was about 5 mill (as it was so far away from the existing edge loops in the base mesh.) A form is a form whether its made from polys, clay or dirty socks tied together. Once you can imagine the form for a section disembodied, then thats half the battle. Although most artists will say I'm talking through my arse on that one. Yet again it does take them significantly longer lol.


Wayne...

[Whirlwind123]

35 Mins!! I hate you Wayne! :P by the Mr SDJ Myers donation was me :)

[musashidan]

I thought i'd take a break from the project i'm working on as it's a fairly serious character with more polymodeling than Mud-ing. Wayne's early morning entry got me roused so i thought i'd take the day to get a start.i wanted to see aswell if i could bring a really crappy basemesh into Mud and turn it into something half decent as i usually do more polymodeling than sculpting.

I call this guy Lobo.He's a depressed bloke working in a dead-end office job and realised if he got a lobotomy,he could still do his mindless work but not have to think about it.

I still have alot of work to do around the stapled up scar area and i definitely plan to texture him if i get the time before the week is up.i already have the upperbody clothing roughed in.

[Hulahuga]

Damn Wayne! Fast as always.
A good base shape is always good for your sculpts, I agree with you.

I like your sculpt mushashidan. :). I like the face overall. Keep us updated ;).

[musashidan]

Another little update.I'm off now to watch Man Utd. scumbags getting beaten in the Champions league ;D

http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/musashidan/lobo2.jpg

[Wayne]

I like that one Musashidan :)

Wayne...

[musashidan]

Cheers Wayne,it's the first time i've actually sat down and just created a character without planning or preparation.As i usually polymodel planning ahead is key as you know.But,it's really refreshing to just sit down and go for it. ;)

Hope your happy bloke in the first post comes back here to keep Mr. Lobo company.

[astus]

Hey guys, joined this forum today due to my love of Mudbox at well i love challenges and most other boards sculpting challenges take a month! so a quick weekly challenge to get your mind in track is just what i need.

Spent 2 hours doing one - not finished, need to add eyes more definition and well proper winkles.

Enjoy.

[musashidan]

Welcome aboard Astus.Here's another update on Mr. Lobo.Texturing was all done in Mud.Screengrabs from Mud too.The hair texturing is sort of temp until i find a better way to do it and the staples in his head,i'll get with a shader in Max.

http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/musashidan/lobo3.jpg

http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/musashidan/lobo4.jpg

[Hulahuga]

Awesome Musha!
I like all about him! :)

Hia Astus, welcome to the forum. See the introduction thread ;).