VLAD The Impaler : Finished [3D]

[harshdesign]

Hi Friends... I?ve finally finished it. As you ppl alread know, I?ve been working on it for quite a time as my personal modeling, texturing and lighting practice, and also for the comptetion running on www.cgunderground.com (http://www.cgunderground.com) named Character Caught in Motion. Its been a great learning experience while making this, I?ve always been fantasized with vampires, and their evil powers. So thought of making this piece.

Though I was very inspired with the toy, I changed it little bit design wise as thought the changes I did looks better than the toy. Like cloth, facial structure, textures, environment and stuff. I really had to work very hard to finish this, as less time was the problem. If I had more time, I could?ve made him much better. Zbrush made a huge impact on me since I started working on such an awesome software.I?m pretty happy that I finished it on time. Hope you like this and post your valuable comments?and that I could produce better works in future.
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So much said, i?m posting final image and will be posting more images of textures, wireframes and much.


Also if you wanna have a look on the Work in Progress for this character...from start to finish, where u guys at cgtantra helped me a lot...by giving grilling critics... Thanks a ton guys...here's the link


http://www.cgtantra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2400 (http://www.cgtantra.com//forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2400&%20PN=1)


HIGHRES IMAGE...4000 pixels


http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_wallpaper_4000.jpg (http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_wallpaper_4000.jpg)
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Softwares used : Maya, Zbrush2, Photoshop.


http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_wallpaper_1200.jpg


Ambient Occlusion Pass


http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_occlusion_1000.jpg




Wireframes...



http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/wireframe01.jpg

<o></o><o></o><o>http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/wireframe02.jpg</o>

<o></o><o>http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/wireframe03.jpg</o>






now its time to drink beer...lotsa beer...LOL


<o>Thanks a lot again guys...</o>


And yeah...HAPPY HOLIDAYS?


*EDIT* for those who have not seen WIP of this...here are some clay renders...



http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad01_nov24.jpg



http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad02_nov24.jpg



http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad03_nov22.jpg

...thnx
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[kamalpahuja]

<P>more than millions of claps for u buddy................ your work in progress was really an inspiration </P>
<P>really inspired dear</P>

[mukkz]

<P>wanna hear from me</P>
<P>Keep such a gusd work up..........nice and fine detialing and can be used for animation&nbsp;</P>
<P><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley17.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>
<P>&nbsp;but there is sum fault ///////// will tell u later wanna see can other detect it or not</P>
<P>U ROCK</P><edited><editID>mukul22384</editID><editDate>38701.2291666667</editDate></edited>

[eaglecypher]

<P><FONT style=": #c0c0c0">Very Nice Work, Nice details... inspiring work...</FONT></P>

[pokeye]

<P>mindblowing work dude. Where do u work now? in canada? </P>
<P>hav&nbsp;u&nbsp;made this for&nbsp;animation? or still?</P><edited><editID>pokeye</editID><editDate>38701.2228356482</editDate></edited>

[vishy123]

my eyes popped out while seein this. awesome stuff buddy <IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0">

[rdxace]

<P>oooooooooooooooooooooooooh!</P>
<P>this is really awesome! good to see the final product come to so nice, after watching an awesome WIP.</P>
<P><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>
<P>Typical Cover page material....for months to come!!</P>
<P>simply brilliant.</P>

[sONIC]

simplly amazing work. full of action. if u could just add some motion blur to the sword then it would make the image still more dynamic.

[the dOktoR]

<p>wanna hear from me</p>
<p>Keep such a gusd work up..........nice and fine detialing and can be used for animation&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley17.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></p>
<p>&nbsp;but there is sum fault ///////// will tell u later wanna see can other detect it or not</p>
<p>U ROCK</p><br>
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<font size="2">r u talking about the characters left arm (sholder
area...) well yea it looks kinda odd from that angle... but i like the
idea anyway... nice go harsh ....</font>

[maxmay51]

<P align=center><strong>well you have raised the standards now buddy . </strong></P>
<P align=center><strong>whenever i feel like i have some of my wrk to share and feel like posting it,&nbsp;u&nbsp;guys at tantra come with such mindblowing and true wrk of art.</strong></P>
<P align=center><strong>this one is like awsome , well now tat u have modelled such astounding 3d model&nbsp; grt truly inspiring maybe oneday i will post my wrk.&nbsp;</strong></P><edited><editID>maxmay51</editID><editDate>38701.8015162037</editDate></edited>

[shivesh]

<P>hey harsh,</P>
<P> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; its really gud job man. <IMG src="http://www.cgtantra.com//forum/smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0">..&nbsp; hey harsh i want a favour from u man. its gud if u tell the guys how u model this character i mean how u start that and give some tuts on that. if u can plz . wat i have noticed in ur character that u model them neatly rather making them messy . and it ll be gud for us if u can send images of ur polygon mesh. its really gud if u do that coz u know the guys hu r inspired from u can learn from u . how u model the characters. </P>
<P>gud job man keep it up. <IMG src="smileys/smiley20.gif" border="0"></P>

[shyamshriram]

<P>Nice job Harsh :) Thanx for sharing !</P>
<P>keep up the spirit !</P>

[ajaytantra]

<P>i just saw the refernce u used for this model today.... Man I was Blown out to see the amount of resemblance you achieved in the character... </P>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A very Well Done Job man... Simply great...</P>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp; and Thanks&nbsp; a LLLOT for sharing the whole process &gt;&gt;</P>
<P>&nbsp;&nbsp; <IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0">Very Impressive and Inspiring !! <IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>

[Dinesh]

great work man , i really like the textures and lighting, backround also u have modelled or its an image u have used???

[Mr.jake]

<P>hi nice work...</P>
<P>can u show ur compositing layers? where did u use that ambient occlusion pass?</P>
<P>Really nice work!!<IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>

[suneel]

<P =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Gr8 job? </FONT></P>
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<P =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Hai is this </FONT><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">competition only 4 good modeling &amp; texturing or creating whole ambiance relative 2 concept. If its 4 creating whole ambiance.. some quotations rises in my mind how many light sources in ur seen.. the thing is I can see only one strong light source which is back side of the main object so that some highlights r disturbing.. &amp; also the left hand twist &amp; collision near chest area. Left limb bend is ok or not? Only u know better than me. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P =Msonormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-US; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA">Hai really u done good job???<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN>

[harshdesign]

<P>WOOW...i just posted it yesterday...and so many replies...guys i'm overwhelmed with your support..thanks a lot <IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></P>
<P>pokeye: i made this for still render but as you can see its rigged and posed so yeah it can be animated aswell...</P>
<P>sonic: i cud've tried a lot more things with like u said motion blur...but had to finish him...</P>
<P>maxmay51: i would like to say that never be discouraged or depressed with good works...but always be encouraged and get inspired. its not long time&nbsp;when even i used to think&nbsp;same way...used to be amazed how those amazing artist used to do it. but then figured it out myself that hard work pays off...and yes it feels good&nbsp;if i can inspire and help&nbsp;someone <IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0">&nbsp;and please DO POST&nbsp;what ur working on...just so that we all can help each other and keep this community growing...</P>
<P>shivesh: thanks a lot man...and you can check the wip section of this character for the progress...and yes i will be soon making a "Making Of' for this as well skullhead mobster...so yeah wait for it...</P>
<P>dinesh: bg castle is an image and other elements are handpainted...</P>
<P>Mr.Jake: here's the composition layer...but the changes you will see here are very subtle...so yea crank up&nbsp;your monitor's brightness to see variations...hope you enjoy it...<IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></P>
<P><IMG src="http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_composition.jpg" border="0"></P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>thanks a lot everyone....you guys are JUST GREATTT...</P>
<P>CIAO</P><edited><editID>harshdesign</editID><editDate>38702.2407291667</editDate></edited>

[incrediblepoo]

arent u simply incredible?wen are u loaning ur hands to me?<IMG src="smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0">&nbsp;rock on harsh <IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0">

[bustedgame]

Oh coooooooooooooooooooooooool u r great man........<img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><br>
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Enjoy!!<br>

[shadowcrew]

r u crazy man????????
<br />this image is really rocking man....
<br />incredible piece of work dude.

[nilesh shah]

<P>hi HARSH</P>
<P>&nbsp;VERY NICE WORK MAN</P>
<P>&nbsp; IMPRESSIVE<IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></P>

[rushali_ks98]

<P>Simply awasome<IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>
<P>No words to say, very good wrk harsh.</P>

[vki77]

<P>Hey Awesome modeling and texturing - </P>
<P>i like the Bg too - i see a lot of environment persp at the BG but none in the Fg - like some dust or fog - will push the character a little behind and give it </P>

[snail]

harsh really nice work.....but for some reason i feel like he is wearing his right shoe on his left leg and left shoe on his right leg........but other than that its quiet good.

[3d_devil]

harsh really nice work.....but for some reason i feel like
he is wearing his right shoe on his left leg and left shoe on his right
leg........but other than that its quiet good.<br>
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<img src="smileys/smiley24.gif" border="0"> hey harsh even i have a the same feelin about the shoe...<br>
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good eyes snail...<img src="smileys/smiley14.gif" border="0"><br>

[harshdesign]

<P>thanks poo...yeh haath mujhse mat le thakur :P, roadtrain, shadowcrew...lol...m not yet but&nbsp;yeah&nbsp;very close to be crazy :P thnx , nilesh shah, rushali_ks98, vki77...thanx buddy i know i cud've put more&nbsp;dust/fog in&nbsp;front too but that wud take away the details of the character :) , </P>
<P>and snail and 3d_devil...u really think so?? <IMG src="smileys/smiley3.gif" border="0"> guess he was in a hurry to got out for his killing so put on wrong shoes :P...lol...naah i think its just the angle...see <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0"></P>
<P><IMG src="http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_shoes01.jpg" border="0"></P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P><IMG src="http://www.harshcg.com/stuff/vlad/vlad_shoes02.jpg" border="0"></P>
<P>thanks guys...<IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></P>

[snail]

i am sure u changed it now..............he he he he he.....just kidding boy

[sesar]

Nice work flow..i really like yr way of work!!!<br>
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its really inspiring!!!<br>

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[Dinesh]

<P>thanks for reply , it has really come out very well</P>
<P>great work<IMG src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"></P>

[harshdesign]

<P>Hye guys...just to let ya all know...in won the first place in the contest named CHARACTER CAUGHT IN MOTION on&nbsp;&nbsp; <A href="http://www.cgunderground.com" target="_blank">www.cgunderground.com</A>&nbsp; for which mainly i made this character. Results came late, but i'm&nbsp;happy that all my work paid off well <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0">&nbsp;</P>
<P>You can view the results here...</P>
<P><A href="http://www.cgunderground.com/contests/cm_finalist.php" target="_blank">http://www.cgunderground.com/contests/cm_finalist.php</A></P>
<P>and my wip entry here</P>
<P><A href="http://www.cgunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499&amp;page=3" target="_blank">http://www.cgunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=499&amp; page=3</A></P>
<P>Again thanks a lot for your support...and critics you gave me.</P>
<P>n a very very <FONT color=#cc0000><strong><FONT size=3>HAPPY NEW YEAR</FONT></strong> </FONT>to all of you, may god bless everyone with loads of <FONT color=#cc0000 size=3><strong>LOUVE,&nbsp;HEALTH and WEALTH</strong></FONT>...yeah also loads of <FONT color=#cc0000><strong><FONT size=3>GREAT RENDERS</FONT></strong> <IMG src="smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0"></FONT></P>
<P><strong><FONT color=#cc0000 size=4><FONT size=3>Hope 2006 brings new heights and name for&nbsp;us and&nbsp;our country <FONT color=#cc6600>IN</FONT><FONT color=#ffffff>D</FONT><FONT color=#00cc00>IA</FONT>...PEACE.</FONT>..<IMG src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></FONT></strong></P><edited><editID>harshdesign</editID><editDate>38718.8762152778</editDate></edited>

[3d_devil]

<img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"> CONGRATS MAN&nbsp;<img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><img src="smileys/smiley32.gif" border="0"><br>
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it's a gr8 news .....<br>
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wht was the time period for this contest ?<br>
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v all r happy for buddy!!<br>
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n <span style="font-weight: bold;">HAPPY NEW YEAR</span><br>



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[pixelsmith]

<P>hi harshdesign, </P>
<P>its <FONT color=#ff0000 size=2><strong>"Really Good Work"</strong></FONT>, but check out the right hand (especially forehand and how the&nbsp;wrist bend and holding the sword),&nbsp;check his left leg,&nbsp;can anyone stand like this and attack somebody! his sword's not in extreme position.</P>
<P>cheers,</P>
<P>N'<IMG style="CURSOR: pointer" onclick="AddSmileyIcon'smileys/smiley1.gif'" alt=Smile src="http://www.cgtantra.com//forum/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0"></P>

[Smooth_Criminal]

Great work man.... as usual, cant u do something different.. like make a bad model for once<img src="smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0">... <br>
<br>
Anyways some of my question got clarified when u posted that u didnt
had enough time modelling this character. I really like the textures...
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Great going, congrats on getting the first place... may u keep be
blessed with two kids (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3) and hav a gala time
with them, may u always keep making such good models. <br>

[lee74in2000]

very nice work how do u texture it. i really like to know.

[harisankarakrishna]

hi ...yea....am ...hari.....just joined now......


i seened ur work it was good ,,there is some doubts abt that...



can u clarify ....me

[d_gnet]

This looks so wonderful!! Very good job!!..

[animals]

it is good buddy.really good

[Chocolate]

real good work dude ..
youve done it again ..
i was previously been on the lookout of the completion of this vlad ..
great...

[madman]

hai frnd im really mad abt ur work.... such a gud and grt work... keep it up...:)

[prsh_nr]

:) superb man

[sunnydaniel]

awesome work man

[Max]

m not into 3D yet but wow!!
keep roking man!

[Aumakua]

That's a truly well crafted piece of art, very well done man !
very moody indeed :)

[anusankar]

yea...iam really inspired.................

[3D freak]

ohhhh!!!!!!!!!.....nothing to say......really amazing .....:clap: :clap: :clap:

[ashil]

hello man,
your model is good and awesome .

[yograjpower]

Really good yaar... FANTASTIC

[ashok_patel]

great work, nice modeling,nice texturing,........................& lovely pose.:clap:

[cgavatar]

This is Good Work...

[jazzistoobad]

I'm speechless, that is more than Super. I still am a long way from learning #D but I can only pray that I reach your level of greatness some day. Amazing work! :clap: