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# 1 11-06-2003 , 12:12 AM

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wow! there are alot of people this month--- and all of you are so far into it already( and so many great models).... But I will throw my hat in anyhow. I now have a bit of time to play! user added image

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since I dont have a sketch, I will explain what I am doing-

Concept: a hot air balloon looking craft for the man in the moon to commute back and forth to earth. I know its wacky. its for a childrensbook I have been working on over the last few months.

it will be- Victorian styled- steam-punk looking with telescopes and stuff all over it.

*whew*

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I figure I will try and model with nurbs because I have never used them before, might as well learn right?

here is the start of the basket thing-

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# 2 11-06-2003 , 12:23 AM

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great work howard. specially if you have never worked mith NURBS...
am looking forward to see some textures.

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# 3 11-06-2003 , 12:34 AM

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Thanx Axel- I nave no Idea how to texture map nurbs! gulp!

Nurbs scare the CR@P out of me...

I forgot to put an in progress shot---thing too complex here, just revolving splines. here are the splines and the shapes created:

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# 4 11-06-2003 , 12:39 AM

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Axel are you Thai? I worked with a tremendous artist from Thailand, in my last job. His name is Whicar.. he taught me so much about PhotoShop. The schooling there seems like it would be great, He studied art through highschool->college.. then came to the US and attended two different colleges here. Hey has done covers for newsweek magazine and nike-disney--- he is really talented.

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# 5 11-06-2003 , 12:46 AM

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whow... u're a CV tool prof user added image

u could tryto use some loft, fillet and tangent opt.

EDIT: btw: what's the story of your book?

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# 6 11-06-2003 , 02:27 AM

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Totally cool idea! Looking good, waiting to see more!

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# 7 11-06-2003 , 02:31 AM

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this one's my fave idea so far. user added image

looking forward to seeing your progress!

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# 8 11-06-2003 , 03:06 AM

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Originally posted by howardporter
Axel are you Thai? I worked with a tremendous artist from Thailand, in my last job. His name is Whicar..

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; but I work most of the year here in Thailand. I'm promoting computer classes and equipment for jung scholars. Also we do some recycling business down here.
I'd like to meet your friend, Whicar - is he into computer arts? - it's hard to find some maya users here - exept in Bangkok - can u forward him my email?
THX

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# 9 11-06-2003 , 03:46 AM

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Hey. thats a great concept. I wish I had thought of it LOL

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# 10 11-06-2003 , 10:48 PM

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Hey thanks guys-

Axel- without giving too much away about the story... The book is about a boy on earth and his turtle...the man in the moon.... a blackhole and the sun character. it is designed to teach children about the universe as well as entertain. I will attach some sketches in a later post.

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Here is a concept sketch (better late then never!)

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# 11 11-06-2003 , 11:01 PM

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Here is some of the artwork/character sketches from the book.

I was planning to do it in 2d but since I started learning Maya... I think 3d is the way to go. why is 3d better than 2d? well its one more "D"

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# 12 11-06-2003 , 11:25 PM

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Great stuff! You have a lot of talent.

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# 13 12-06-2003 , 02:39 AM

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jeee, i wish i had half of it! user added image

EDIT: and -- howard, please let me know, when your book is on the market; besides myself i'm shure my children will love it

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# 14 12-06-2003 , 02:40 AM

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if by talent you mean beer-belly... I do have alot of that! user added image

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# 15 12-06-2003 , 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by howardporter
if by talent you mean beer-belly... I do have alot of that!

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Welcome to the club then! :p
Nah just kidding, I´ve got to keep some figure to compete in this devastating women free-for-all ... user added image

In any case, I would certainly love to have a chance at seeing your workplace, or the development of an idea. You have very much talent mate!

Do you have a website I could browse for a bit mate?

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