VFX 401 (WIP) - swatdojo

[Mojoseph]

For texturing, it sort of reminds me of the ship from episode 1 haha, you could chrome it out. I think that as sleek as it is it doesn't need a crazy texture, maybe a procedural and just model some more components on it and have them textured differently to make it more detailed. Might make a simple texture less obvious. Then maybe do an AO pass with the distance set really high and use that as the wear in places where parts touch. Just a though, hope it helps.

[joshfilms]

Nice progress man keep at it!

-Josh

[swatdojo]

thanks! i made some progress on the opening shot. the animation is not final but its the basic idea of how i want the first shot to go. still need to replace the snowboard and add a bright jet exhaust to the ship and the snowboard. i also added in a fast moving landscape to the scene to give it more speed.

[spineblaZe]

Im really excited that the vfxchallenges are finally back so im definitely going to submit to the comeback challenge.

my idea surrounds the soldier being chased by a low flying small ship. the whole chase is set at breakneck speeds and ends up leading to a finale shot of the snowboarder jumping off a cliff toward an expansive tundra/crevice or something like that.

so far i started on the beginning matte painting and opening shot. the soldier flys by and then the chase begins.

included below is the basic mattepainting i did for the first shot and the draft comp of the first 4 seconds.

ill keep this updated whenever i make progress and as always, CC is welcome and appreciated!

swatdojo

I absolutely love this shot, the speed and camera shake feel awesome. he wizzes by in just a couple frames, it's great.

[swatdojo]

finally had some time to work on my project today! didnt have much time to stop and upload any WIP on the extra shots, but heres a link to my finished sumission:

http://www.vfxtalk.com/forum/showpos...3&postcount=11

theres a few things i would want to fix already but i still had fun working on this project and learned a lot. enjoy!