ART WAR | 3D | V(endetta) Yin + Y.A.N.G. I Kneecha

[BC]

In the distant future, mankind realized that time travel could be a reality. Many fled the complexities of the New World in order to live simpler lives (that being said.... taking some luxuries along the way). V Yin, along with her trust companion Y.A.N.G. and her family, returned to the past... Only to discover that myths and legends aren't fantasy at all.

In the incident V lost her family and more. Fortunately Y.A.N.G. managed to get her back to the future. From that day forward V(endatta) made a promise to destroy all things fantasy; and Y.A.N.G. to protect her by any means necessary.

I decided to create a narrative so I had some character to build upon. And if it wasn't apparent i'm going SCI-FI! I don't want to give much away when it comes to form and function. But I thought this was an exciting start.

I really want to include my aims for this competition, aside from the awesome prizes. Those being:

• Actually finishing a project in the time given.
• Be less critical, have more fun!
• Learn everything I can.
• Discipline.
• Upload something every 2 days (even if its a doodle).

I'll be uploading sketches in the next couple days, hope you enjoy whats to come.

[independhans]

I want to finish in time too. I use this freeware programs ToDoList, ganttproject. this are Project Management tools. You can manage your time way easier using this softwares.

[BC]

Thanks! I'll definitely be looking into that; currently using a whiteboard! Overall I end up getting really excited with the idea, then lose the momentum when it comes to "making-it-real". As long as I complete it I'm gonna be happy!

[independhans]

You are welcome. I try to give me more time for presentations & posing. since it should be fun and not stressful part

[BC]

So continuing with the design, I threw together some images as reference.

V(endetta) : Evangelion is my point of reference for it, I generally like the balance between details, textures, colours. If it wasn't apparent yet, the design is going to combine the two characters (V and Y.A.N.G.) together into a single entity.

Y.A.N.G. : is going to be the V's suit of armor, I'm looking into very "protective" forms ( I really want the narrative to dictate the form as well as tell the story through the form... that was a tongue twister). I like the "top heavy" builds as it capture a very brutish, powerful silhouette.

I still don't want to reveal the form yet (currently sorting the "solid shapes"), until I have the basic model created. That being said I'm very excited to start the making in the next couple of days.

As for the style I'm currently on the fence:

Pixar < Overwatch - Evangelion - Ghost in The Shell > Madmax

But I'm not going to get ahead of myself. I'll be back with a model in a couple days!

[independhans]

I like the references. Allright I am a fan of Evangelion.

[BC]

So just an update, I'm just messing around with the basic forms (not all there yet). I'm still figuring out the overall form; got a couple in the works at the moment and want to decide which one to go with.

Hopefully I'll have more images by the end of the day!

[BC]

Having been at work the past couple days, I was only able to do so much. Been trying to explore the overall form. I'm still undecided as to go with a bulky suit of armor or have something more compact.

I should have a close idea to the final shapes and explore the details in zbrush.

[BC]

Been quite busy at the moment, but I finally got some time to go over my initial idea.

It wasn't refined enough so I reworked the form. Its close to what I want, but currently just a building block to work from.

I want to have a refined image to work from so I can start modelling in the new year.

[BC]

So, I've been figuring out how the 2 characters fit together; as well as creating an interesting silhouette. I wanted to place an emphasis on the characters' connection to each other (I'm intending on the shoulder armor on V to also include a locking mechanism to Y.A.N.G.)

But I don't want to leave out what happens when they work separately and looking into the forms changing into some functioning pieces of tech.

I'm most probably going to do a couple of "final" (explanation of the mechanics that I can work from, as well as the suit) sketches. Then comes the modelling, I am new to 3d modelling but I hope to be able to execute it well.

[zyner]

very original, digging the huge mech on the back design

[BC]

Thanks a lot! I want to look into jet propulsion so expect some details coming tomorrow hopefully!

[fantasymaster]

Nice concept. Reminds me on Reinhardt from overwatch.

[BC]

Thanks! Yes, I find that Overwatch is the pinnacle of great design. The characters' forms reflect their abilities as well as personality. I found that Reinhardt's silhouette was incredibly protective (and starting off with the initial design I was trying to force the idea of protection and defense through the form).

[Jinno]

Wow!! cool character man..

[BC]

Thanks, hopefully I have a refined image ready later today!

[acap]

Interesting. Thin blade-like legs can be cool, but I think something more functional would fit better. May be something like this pogo legs

[BC]

Thanks for the advise, I was actually considering something chunkier but hadn't put my finger on it.

I've honestly kept the legs this basic because I haven't started thinking about them; mechanically anyway. But I do like the pogo idea, I'm definitely going to do a couple of mock ups and explore the legs more.

[BC]

So after a little messing around I'm one step close to the base model (I still want to leave some room for exploring in 3D).

@acap I had a look into the pogo legs, which lead me to looking into suspension; thanks for the reference!

[zyp]

Hi cool stuff I like the separated limbs and big mech body friend.

I found some similar-ish things and thought they might help you out if you are looking for details or things to add.

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Looking forward to the 3D, if your new look up some tutorials online youtube has some good ones artstation, polycount.
A whole bunch all over, gumroad is usually paid to learn afaik, i hear they have some free stuff, I haven't even looked at gumroad tbh ever but i see links everywhere. Probably good for anyone to check out.

Nice work, hair is difficult(for me anyway) in 3D if you are going for realism.

Best of luck, looking forward to update.
Added img of imgs if people don't click links or if you don't, click links.