Bit Of modeling in between reseach

I have been reading articles and watching videos on the motion controls all day. And have laid out the draft that is due in 2 days. I finished the night off with working on my personal project, the giant spider. I should really focus on my virtue character but i thought it would be a good chance to practice alphas and have my first model in the final completion stages. I now need to figure out how to texture/ paint the model.

To be honest i am quite happy with the result. I need to create eyes and learn how to effectively add them to the spider. But so far im happy with my first try at a full model.

Essay Draft Contextual studies

Today i started gathering information on various motion control aspects, both current techs, and the future of this technology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3vHv4lNvg4

http://blog.laptopmag.com/leap-motion-game-changer-2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raD1w-NqlgQ

I have also been looking further into Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. To see what there current motion controllers are like, comparing the uses, compatibility, and uses.

My title is "Potential and Power of Motion Control and the Buildup for Virtual Reality"

Iteration Of prime silhouett

The virtue i am going to be focusing on is diligence 

Quick Zbrush play

Silhouetts

So as i exspected i have changed my spider concept, as now the concept has to play with the idea of one of the 7 virtues.

So i have gone back to the silhouet stage and started afresh. The next stage is to choose a virtue to zone in on and start itterating one of these ideas.

(Taken From Wiki)

Chastity	Castitas	Purity,knowledge,honesty,wisdom	Lust	Luxuria	Abstaining from sexual conduct according to one's state in life; the practice of courtly love and romantic friendship. Cleanliness through cultivated good health and hygiene, and maintained by refraining from intoxicants. To be honest with oneself, one's family, one's friends, and to all of humanity. Embracing of moral wholesomeness and achieving purity of thought-through education and betterment. The ability to refrain from being distracted and influenced by hostility, temptation or corruption. [2]
Temperance	Temperantia	Self control,justice,honour,abstention	Gluttony	Gula	Restraint, temperance, justice. Constant mindfulness of others and one's surroundings; practicing self-control, abstention, moderation and deferred gratification. Prudence to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time. Proper moderation between self-interest, versus public-interest, and against the rights and needs of others.
Charity	Caritas	Will,benevolence,generosity,sacrifice	Greed	Avaritia	Generosity, charity, self-sacrifice; the term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word charity to mean benevolent giving. In Christian theology, charity—or love (agäpé) -- is the greatest of the three theological virtues. Love, in the sense of an unlimited loving kindness towards all others, is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God. Such love is self-sacrificial. Confusion can arise from the multiple meanings of the English word "love". The love that is "caritas" is distinguished by its origin – being divinely infused into the soul – and by its residing in the will rather than emotions, regardless of what emotions it stirs up. This love is necessary for salvation, and with it no one can be lost.
Diligence	Industria	Persistence,effort, ethics,rectitude	Sloth	Acedia	A zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work; decisive work ethic, steadfastness in belief, fortitude, and the capability of not giving up. Budgeting one's time; monitoring one's own activities to guard against laziness. Upholding one's convictions at all times, especially when no one else is watching (integrity). (The vice "acedia" is more commonly known as "sloth".)
Patience	Patientia	Peace,mercy,ahimsa,sufferance	Wrath	Ira	Forbearance and endurance through moderation. Resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. Accepting the grace to forgive;[3] to show mercy to sinners. Creating a sense of peaceful stability and community rather than suffering, hostility, and antagonism.
Kindness	Humanitas	Satisfaction,loyalty,compassion,integrity	Envy	Invidia	Charity, compassion and friendship for its own sake. Empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite. Having positive outlooks and cheerful demeanor; to inspire kindness in others.
Humility	Humilitas	Bravery,modesty,reverence,altruism	Pride	Superbia	Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less. It is a spirit of self-examination; a hermeneutic of suspicion toward yourself and charity toward people you disagree with. The courage of the heart necessary to undertake tasks which are difficult, tedious or unglamorous, and to graciously accept the sacrifices involved. Reverence for those who have wisdom and those who selflessly teach in love. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self. Being faithful to promises, no matter how big or small they may be. Refraining from despair and the ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation.[4]

Progression of Z sphere design of spider take 2.

Spider Moodbored

Few silhouetts and Renders of Z brush Practice

So i started doing a few more silhouettes and highlighting them further to try and add some form of depth. I am almost done working silhouettes and am now going to have a main concept to work with, and iterate it further to have a main concept to start sculpting.

Just a quick monster i made one of my first attempts at using zbrush

This was the start of my spider concept it was going to be the leg piece for the spider

This is my most recent attempt at using zbrush, i am really happy with how it has come out
I used the ZSphere to create the shape and outline and have added a few quick additions to bring it to life.

This is the work i have been doing i am now going to create a mood bored for the spider to use as a referance for the final design. I doubt that my most recent spider will be my final attempt yet it has been alot of fun create the shape structure for an interesting creature.

Silhouetts

So i have still been floating around with my spider concept and have made my first set of silhouettes. I made these by doing very rough scribbles and shaded and lightened areas i then deleted all excess scribbles to get these images.

Artwork still is not my strong point however i'm going to make a real effort this term to improve. I have also created some small objects in Z brush recently. However i am still unsure how to render using Z brush. I will post all designs and experimental work to the blog when i can.

The brief Digital sculpture

Gad Ba5 Project 1 2013-14 Approved (1)

Start on concept

As art is not my strong point i used this chance to practice early.

This was my first outline of my concept

Iteration and Shading 

I need to work on my artwork but for a first attempt i think its pretty good, i might start making a 10 page silhouette sheet for both the spider and the Sorcerer.

Personal Project

The personal Project i am going to work on, if the brief is different to intention, will be a character from a tabletop game i made a while ago.

The character will be a duo, one being the humanoid evil Sorcerer and a major antagonist, the other being his pet/mount, i giant spider.

Sorcerer Looks

• Always wheres a disfigured mask where only one eye visible.
• Cloaked in a black and blue shroud and cape
• Holds a gnarled staff made out of snakes, bones and spiders.
• Wheres a golden pendent
• Carry s a sacrificial dagger

Spider Looks

• Giant spider 
• Pincers
• 2 front Clawed legs
• 6 hind legs
• A throne grafted onto back 
• Lots of Eyes, human and spider

Last night i thought i would practice using z brush and start coming up with ideas for the spider. First i started gathering some images to help me get a feel of it.

Presentation on digital sculpture

Throughout this project i will primarily be using the software:
Zbrush
Mudbox

BA2-BA5 Digital Sculpture

The brief is still undefined however i believe that we are going to be focusing on a specific character to work on. If this is the case i have a concept already in mind, if this is not the case i would like to follow this concept further, as a personal project if needed. However i would also like to push my assets design forward using Maya.