Post Your Renders - #4: A New Hope
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I know this isn't directed to me specifically, but I am taking it as a collective statement about people posting to this thread, so I'll answer for myself. Don't worry, I'm not taking any offense at anything. ;-)
As I said, at the beginning of the movie discussion, I don't mind helping, but I can't at the moment, as my plate's pretty full. If time permits, then maybe I can do something, but right now I have my own Carrara goals and ideas I'm developing. Outside of Carrara, I have a play I'm in (opening night rocked BTW :-) ), and a few upcoming (paying) video projects. All of which will take away from my Carrara time. I probably won't have time to do much of my own Carrara stuff for the next couple months, let alone somebody else'.
What little Carrara time I have will probably be for stress relief, and be relegated to a picture or two. Certainly not anything as complex as an animation, or a long distance collaboration, with all the inherent logistical issues. Been there, done that. From my perspective it's not exactly a recipe for motivation, no matter how good the cause. ;-)
Do Tell!
Do Tell!
The audience could always be bigger ;-) , but they sure had a lot of energy! My character is the first on-stage and has the first line, so it's vitally important to set the tone. I finished my scene, and I could tell I nailed it! There were a few flubs and blown lines by almost everybody (including yours' truly), but I have to say that there was no stammering or awkward silences. Everybody kept in character and the people on stage helped cover the few slips there were. I'd say out of my own lines, I was 98% or 99% accurate. It's that one or two percent that makes you sweat. Like most flubbed lines, they're never the ones you have troubles with during rehearsal! ;-)
As I mentioned, the audience was super energetic and ready to laugh out loud. When the audience is like that, it's almost like you're a sponge sucking up the energy and using it to fuel your performance. It's a hell of an adrenaline high. I'm still trying to come down from it, which is why I'm up at this late hour. Can't sleep yet.
I still get that feeling. I'm so glad for you - what a blast!
I get called on stage to sing all the time. When that happens, I know I'm never saying "no". Not ever.
But the butterflies still surround your guts and tickle your soul. Mistakes or no mistakes, when the people are entertained (and you can usually tell - without a doubt), I mean really enjoying it - the butterflies continue their sweep and the rush of positive energy just seems to help you - lift you up into an improved state - there are no mistakes, now. You're living the part - the feeling... then it's done. Go home. Can't sleep :blank:
I have to go feed my cats - be back jack .:P
just a test - DS to Carrara
http://youtu.be/qOhMeTSHCF8
Good stuff...I've had some late nights this week but - sadly - because of work rather than something as enjoyable as community theatre.
Now to re-energize my mojo with some 3D!
Good stuff...I've had some late nights this week but - sadly - because of work rather than something as enjoyable as community theatre.
Now to re-energize my mojo with some 3D!
I have family that lives in Madison! Five of my seven brothers actually! I don't know what kind of time you'll have, but if you need a break from Tex-Mex, I would recommend an Italian restaurant called Porta Bella. It's not far off State St. It's a little more expensive, but if it's a company trip... ;-)
Of course, there's all sorts of fun stuff to do in Mad-towne. If you have any questions, PM me and I can get some recommendations.
It will be a personal trip for a conference; but I plan to spend at least one extra day in town to check things out. I'll certainly tap you and Dart on the shoulders for suggestions as the date approaches.
On the conference note...I just checked out SIGGRAPH. That will be in Anaheim this year. Maybe I'll check that out.
On the 3D mojo juice, I'm improving (I hope!) on my art gallery idea by starting with the room...well rooms this time. If these ideas work out, the scene will be much better than before.
Yeah, maybe Rosie and I can meet up with you. We'll see as the time approaches. That would be fun. If all goes well, maybe I could treat you to Porta Bellas. Yum, Man... Yum!!!
My Dad, being a Doctor, I've grown up with a good sense of culture. Fine dining is some of the best culture around! Well, and community plats and concerts - which I've attended my whole life. Probably explains my off-kilter happiness issues?
At last, we begin to get to the root of it all! :lol:
Back to the renders...here is the fleshing-out of my new art gallery. No fancy shading yet...just solid colours on the parts to differentiate them.
You can see that I'm going for two big rooms (about 20 meters long each) separated by a wall in the middle. A vaulted ceiling and pillars line the walls. I'll eventually model some light fixtures from the ceiling. So far, this is all in LightWave. I haven't decided how much to split the work between LW and Carrara.
My animation skills are just about nil...but I'd love to move the camera around the "exhibits" once everything is complete.
Of course, early criticism and suggestions is most welcomed!
Looking good so far!
I could get the H. Erectus V4 to load directly into Carrara with a little bit of experimenting. The way the textures were translated was the worst I've seen in a while. The usual culprits were responsible. i.e. Highlight/Shininess and multiplier in the color channel. I've thrown the SSS maps in the glow channel with a multiplier and mixer to fake SSS.
Here's a test render of my shader work so far:
Evil, that is looking rather Erectus! Very cool. Did you see significance in the fake sss test compared to none?
At last, we begin to get to the root of it all! :lol:Well, I was also born i Fargo, North Dakota in February. That says even more.
I really like how your studio is turning out.
A Fargonaut! Been there a few times actually (Microsoft has an office there and I have a few friends working there).
Thanks...I imported the model into Carrara...eeeewww! I don't know why but nothing I did in the shader room could make it look good. Now I'm thinking through my options.
Still playing around with the same scene, I added some books to the shelf in the background and toned the depth of field down a bit.
I think I'll hunt down some lanterns, torches or candles to aid in creating more purposeful lighting later, maybe. ;-)
Very nice render. Oh, and Aiko's Hot. Can I say that out loud?
Totally hot! My keyboard just caught fire!
Totally hot! My keyboard just caught fire!
She she experiencing a wardrobe malfunction? :bug:
She she experiencing a wardrobe malfunction? :bug:
I don't mind! :-)
She she experiencing a wardrobe malfunction? :bug:
Nooo! :bug:
She's an archer, that's a chest protector, lol.
Now I feel bad... :red: My mind is in an unclean place...
Still experimenting with texturing in LightWave. I'm still not happy with the direction that this gallery idea is going. I thought I had something really cool at first -- but I seem to have lost the vision. Need to redesign.
Now I feel bad... :red: My mind is in an unclean place...
Still experimenting with texturing in LightWave. I'm still not happy with the direction that this gallery idea is going. I thought I had something really cool at first -- but I seem to have lost the vision. Need to redesign.
Put it in Carrara and open a marble shader or two and pick them apart. You might like what you see.
A bit on the ears. I didn't have much time to play with it, as it took awhile to get it into Carrara. The shader interpretation was awful. I probably won't have a chance to get back to it until sometime during the week.
I really like how your studio is turning out.
Well, that explains why he's so happy all the time- He's not in Fargo! ;-P
A Fargonaut! Been there a few times actually (Microsoft has an office there and I have a few friends working there).
So that's where they exiled the guys that came up with "Clippy!"
I'm not too happy with this one for numerous reasons, but I did find an outfit that is more appropriate for the setting/theme.
The hair is still a bit freaky but I love it too much to part with it, lol. ;-)
What was I just saying about little Aiko?
Oh yeah...
Oh Yeah!