I Moved!

This is the way to my new home:

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References for my set

Most of my references so far are attached to my deviant art account, but here are some of them.

Maya Set Idea:

My set is set in the mountains. It will be an old fortress built into a mountain. A large semi circle balcony will be the only visible part of the fortress from the outside. The balcony will open up, as you enter the mountain, into a large carved out room. The room is circular and a semi circle wall/balcony lays in the back (facing the balcony). Half-way between the wall and the balcony (in the center of the room) is a strange tower/door/statue/table/orb/sacrificing stone/hole/still working on this part. Patterns on the floor extend symmetrically in all directions from this center point. Random things are scattered around. Things like tables, weapons, equipment, etc. The wall is intricately carved. And the balcony above the wall is filled with seating(benches). A doorway in the middle of the wall leads to a set of stair heading downward. This place feels like an old and important place. No one has been here for a long time. The wind is constantly blowing in from the balcony, making staying here unpleasant. The walls have tapestries hanging that look surprisingly in great condition still. Being in this place is uncomfortable and a sense of something/someone very powerful knows you are here... maybe even watching you. A glowing light coming from the pattern on the floor is the only thing lighting the area, this pattern also extends up and onto the wall.

Article: How to Plan Your Next Level Design

While looking for ideas for my next maya project I came across this article: How to Plan Your Next Level Design.

Collage's part 2

Interactive Experience #3

My 3rd interactive experience is about fishing. My favorite part of fishing is how subtle it can be. First off I am not good at fishing, but its relaxing and still very rewarding when I do catch something. I like being out side near the water and seeing/hearing the fish jump. Then barely noticing the nibbles and finally a bite. THE BIG MOMENT. Did you put that worm on right? Did you use the right sized hook/line/etc? You will find you soon. Of course the best part is when you catch something and then prepare it and eat it. Yum. Good stuff.

Interactive Experience #2

My 2nd interactive experience is about Metal. Specifically Metal shows/concerts. Metal (ie Slayer, Lamb of God, Pantera, Children of Bodom, Static X.... etc) by it self is AWESOME.... but going to a metal show is an experience of its own. This last summer i got to go see Mudvayne and Static X in eugene... I listened to these bands mostly back in high school and went to see them for that reason. The energy at this show was unreal. Everyone is moving, jumping, yelling, singing, fighting, running, crowd surfing, and "moshing". One second you find yourself fighting for your spot, and the next your being picked up and tossed over everyone. Not to mention the music is blaring and you will probably be half deaf the next day. Good stuff.

Interactive Experience #1

My first interactive experience is anytime I rock climb. Rock climbing can be as challenging and difficult as you want it too be and its always fun. Often I climb at the climbing gym and this offers its own experience's. The feeling of finally finishing a route or even a single move sometimes, is awesome! In the rock gym I always feel relaxed. The music blaring, people falling off the wall around me, the smell of.... everyone lol. I tend to lose track of time there. Climbing also takes alot of focus and determination to progress and finish routes. Good stuff.

Dingbat Collages....

So I learned that we were supposed to have a theme for a reason. I only seem to be able to draw when my brain/hands/whatever wants too. So some days I could... others I couldn't. So i guess my theme is "My best 26 doodles" and most of my dingbats are of a "Space" theme. Some are better than others, some still need colored. Some are meant to be animated (ie the explosion and smoke). Anyways... Here they are:














So then we were supposed to make collage's.... since my theme was super random the collage's were kinda difficult. The first two use every symbol... the third uses the space oriented ones mainly. Enjoy... if you can. :)

I knew I forgot something....

Here is the only shot i rendered from my final version of my city.

More shots from the City O' Lonny

more reference files

Im just a simple man... i like beans and rice

Dingbat doodles from class

Doodles....

Slow Progress.... in Blender this time.

Im currently learning two different 3d modeling programs this term. Maya and Blender. Im not sure which one I like more. They both have pros and cons. Blenders biggest pro is that its free. My only experience with 3d modeling before this is about 4 days of 3ds max back in early high school. Where did i put the mountain dew?

Shots from my 3d city...not done....

Sources for my maya city

Creatures In My Head Dot Com

I have been following CIMH for a long time and they keep getting better. I thought I would share the love with a post. This is obviously one of my main inspirations :)

Creatures in my Head