FMP @djb102-blog - Tumblr Blog

Critical Evaluation

On the Proposal I outlined the following outcomes for my work:

1 A 3D Textured Model

2 Concept Art

3 sketches and traditional concept art

After completing my project, I feel like I have completed what I have set out to do in the beginning, which was solve the problem of unoriginal and dull weapons. I have created an original and interesting model that would go into an RPG world and more importantly my game environment. I asked my friends about my problem at the end and asked them if I have solved it, and they seemed to agree with me that I have solved it.

I achieved these outcomes that I set for myself as I have created a well done textured model, some concept art and sketches. I have also done them in a good quality too. I achieved all of these by using 3DS MAX, Photoshop and drawing on paper.

My work is suitable for my audience because it is a PEGI 16 so it shouldn’t have anything too violent or sexual in there. My work that I produced has definitely reached this criteria as the only other thing that I have in there is some environment in my concept art.

The only way that I can think of to develop my work even further is to do more detailed concept arts and sketches, and then to do a better texture for my 3D model. This wouldn’t make much difference to the quality of the work but it would help it a little.

In my opinion, I think my model was very successful. I first started out with the intentions of doing a few models, texture all of them, and do some concept art. But that plan changed as some of my peers talked to me about time and how they didn’t think I had enough of it to fully complete all of the work. Therefore, I changed this to only one developed and detailed model.

I think this was a very good idea as I could focus on one particular thing and make the quality a lot better than I would if I did three models. This worked very well for me, as I wanted to create an original and interesting weapon, so it helped me focus on one thing.

I think my overall research and ideas part was successful because I made lots of progress in getting ideas from my research because I did more than enough to spark ideas for original weapons. I had a lot of ideas from this from different types of weapons. I had a little trouble on deciding what to do for a final weapon. This was a difficult choice as I wanted to make so many ideas and develop on them, but I had to follow my original idea of just doing one weapon. I showed my development during my sketches; I went from doing a mix of weapons to one particular weapon that I came up with that I developed.

During production and Pre production, I used 3DS MAX and Photoshop to digitally create my models. During the actual modelling process, I came across a few problems here and there but nothing major. I think it went quite well apart from the texturing. I’ve always had a problem with texturing because it’s one of the difficult parts of a model. I struggled mainly with the flattening of the texture mostly. But, in the end after some struggles and annoying problems I made my unwrap. To make the model I used a lot of different tools that were in 3DS MAX. For example, I used welding to join pieces together. I also used chamfer to make edges smoother and make objects look better. In addition I used planes to trace my sketch that I made. This allowed me to make an accurate version of the idea that I envisioned.

This leads me on to my work in Photoshop. I think this went really well as well. In Photoshop I created my concept art of my model. This went well in my opinion because I created it successfully and it is at a good quality. However, I did have a problem with my drawing styles on Photoshop, as I had to use a mouse instead of a graphics tablet. The texturing for my model went very well apart from at the end when it was pointed out to me that the texture was not that great on the handle compared to the blade. I felt the same way after having a second look at it. So I made some major changes to the texture by making the darker bits a lot darker.

During the final part of the project when I was doing my renders, I used 3DS MAX to render my model. I tried to make the renders look realistic and professional. I think I succeeded at this. However, there were some parts of the render that I felt like changing like making some metal parts shinier, but I didn’t do this as I was still very happy with the result.

I think that I have developed all of my current skills. I have also picked up a skill whilst doing my FMP project. The main one that I have developed is my drawing skill and my digital art skill. The new skill is independent working. I have been able to work confidently by my self with not as much guidance as before. All of these are important for a future carrier because I want to go into either concept art or into animation and for both of these you need those two skills.

Beauty renders

Week 8,9&10

These are my final renders that I have done. They are my beauty renders. I have tried to make them as realistic and as well presented as possible. I have tried to add effects like different lighting and metal textures where light will bounce off.

I think these renders worked very well because I managed to add a realistic metal texture onto the axe, and I also got my updated version of my handle texture on their which also looks a lot better than it did before.

One thing that I could have improved on is editing the metal on the handle so it is shiny like the blade is. This would make a little difference but not a massive one. The main focus is the blade so I put the effects on there.

I discussed these renders with some friends and they said that the renders were very good and they could be close to industry quality.

The industry quality would be close to this in my opinion as their renders are done in a game engine, where you can add environments and use a lot more effects.

This officially solves my FMP problem because I have successfully created a type of weapon that has not been made before by combining different existing weapons and putting them into one.

Texture development

week 8,9 & 10

In my later stages of production, I came to realise that the texture for my handle was nowhere near as good as the rest of the models textures. so this is just a development update on what I’ve changed and how I’ve done it. I couldn’t leave it as it was, as the texture almost looked like it had nothing on it.

This idea developed my work massively as when I rendered it and compared the two textures, the second one was easily the best. I decided not to develop anymore of the texture because the other things were up to date and ready to render.

To make it darker and not replace the texture I copied the handle, desaturated it, and adjusted the levels, then I blended the two layers together to make it darker. I think this worked really well because my aim was just to make the darker bits darker, and it worked very well.

I discussed the previous and the current texture with my peers and they said that it a massive improvement and I should not develop the current texture anymore.

In the industry I would be getting close to their standards. But not the big popular companies. I mean the smaller ones.

This will solve my FMP problem because it is making the model a lot more interesting and more original, which is what I need to solve my FMP problem.

Perspective Renders

Week 8,9 &10

During the last bits of my production, I decided to do some perspective view renders so that I could get some better views of the model. I did perspective because the views are very strange and unusual. But they usually look great. I have done two views because one of them is similar to my detailed view. I also fiddled with some render settings and I came up with some settings that made the model look a lot better.

This develops my work massively because If I compare these shots to the models in 3ds max the renders come on top. These renders would look similar to the weapon in a game engine with a lot of effect applied to it.

During my messing around not everything went as planned, as I was messing around with buttons that I never even knew existed so a few things went wrong with the renders. But I managed to fix all of the issues.

I discussed these renders with my friends and they said that they look a lot better than the default renders and the none rendered model.

If I compared this to the industry they would be a lot better at these renders because they have programs that make models look a thousand times better to give of a professional look to it. However, I could not do this as I don’t have the programs to do so.

These screenshots will help me solve my FMP problem because the model looks a lot better and more appealing than it did. This is mainly because the colours look a lot better and less dull and boring.

Texture Samples

Week 8,9 & 10

After I finished my updated concept art I started to annotate and put together my two textures that went over my model. The first one included everything that I originally started off with. The second one includes the things that I thought would make the weapon look more original and interesting. These were the symbols and etchings that I came up with near the end of my ideas and research.

During the process of making my textures I researched on what the textures looked like that I wanted to apply to my model. Some of these were on the ideas and research booklet. I looked at all the patterns and then tried to replicate them by hand painting them in Photoshop.

I think the overall texture design went quite well. I was pleased with the quality of the image. Although I did feel like the texture needed a bit more depth to it as when I applied it to the model it looked a bit plane and boring and didn’t look the same as it did in Photoshop. So I redesigned it and made everything bolder and darker. This made quite a big difference.

I talked with my friend about the texture and he said it was a well-designed texture and it’s up to a good standard.

If I compared this work to the industry I would be at a loss, as the textures that companies produce are a lot more refined than mine.

This will solve my FMP problem, because as well as the 3D model the skin of the model is also very important to make something original and exiting. I think I have made this exiting and original because I designed my textures fairly well.

Close up View

Week 8,9 & 10

During my production I made a close up render of my model. It wasn’t a particularly good render but it wasn’t meat to be particularly good. My beauty renders are for that. I did it because I wanted to do concept art in Photoshop. I have completed my concept art and I think it went very well.

I think the Photoshop edit worked really well because it shows off the model really well. I wanted to over exaggerate my reflections and light effects, as this makes it look a lot better but not as realistic as it’s meant to be. My main goal was to make it look presentable and professional. I think I achieved this.

During the development process of my Photoshop work, I encountered some problems like not having a graphics tablet. This made it a lot harder for me to do all of the shading and effects. I didn’t manage to solve this problem but hopefully I will in the near future.

I discussed this with some of my friends, and they said that I did a good job in making all of the effects and colours. They also said that it was a good idea of mine to do the plant growing u the handle.

If I compared this work to the industry, I wouldn’t do too well as they would make their images a lot bigger and they would have better quality pictures.

This will solve my FMP problem because it shows off all the original bits that I did for my model. It makes the model look a lot better than it did in the render, so it becomes more interesting.

Wireframe Render

Week 8,9 and 10

After I finished my model, I have recently started to do annotated renders of my work. The first one that I did was a wireframe render, as it is quite important to see how well I have done my model. I have done 3 views of the model in wireframe. The front, back and side. This gives you a good idea of the shape and size of the model.

I think that the overall model was done quite well. I can’t seem to pick out many issues with my model. I especially like how neatly I did the blade. I thought it would be quite complicated to do but it was surprisingly quite easy. However, I don’t think I added enough polys to make it a little smoother.

At first when I started my model I did have smoothing problems with the weapon but I eventually fixed most of it. There are only a couple of places yet that I didn’t manage to smooth successfully.

I discussed my model with a friend of mine who is one of the top students in my class for 3D modelling and he said that he couldn’t see any problems with the construction of the model. He also commented on the texture too but as you can’t see this in the renders, I will not mention them in great detail.

If I compared this work to the industry it would come pretty close to their standards in my opinion. This is because the model was done quite nicely so the wireframe looks good and well-structured with almost no triangles.

This will help a little bit to solve my FMP problem as it is structured well, it looks good. Which is one of the things that I am aiming for.

week 8

Different model views and texture samples

In the last part of my ideas and research I started to look into textures that I will use for my model. These included metal, wood and leather. I will not be using texture from the internet. Instead, I will be creating my own textures as it is very good practice for the future. I also took screenshots of my 3 draft models from different angles, to give a better view of the whole model.

My ideas will develop my work because using these realistic textures as a guide line will help me to create my own unique texture that looks a little like the real thing.

If I compared this work to the industry, I wouldn’t compare very well to them for the textures, as they would probably take their own original photos and they would take a lot more than what I have done.

This will help me solve my FMP problem because adding my own hand painted texture will help me create a more original weapon than I would by copying texture images from secondary sources.

Week 8

Weapon Marking and weapon names

Near the end of my research and ideas, I decided to add even more detail to my model and description for the model. This involved doing multiple sketches of different variations of models and objects. I also decided on a name for my model. I could decide by looking back on my mind map and choosing a name. then I came up with an RPG background story of the weapon.

My ideas will affect my work because as I am adding more towards it. It becomes more detailed and unique than a normal weapon. At this point in time I prefer the top right drawing as the design covers a lot of the weapon and everything there looks like it’s been placed right.

I discussed these designs with my peers and they agree that the top right design is the best overall. But some of them said that the top left design is better. As more people said the top right, I went for that.

In the industry they would try to do things like this to make the weapon look a lot more interesting and appealing to the audience.

This will definitely help me solve my problem for my FMP as this design will make the weapon look more unique and cooler. It will stand out from other weapons like it.

Model sketches

week 8

After I made my models in 3DS MAX I did some sketches of them in close up views. I did this to show off some of the closer details off and to give a different perspective of the models.

This develops my work because it shows a different media of my models that are on the computer. Instead of showing them in a 2D sketching perspective I have done them in 3D. making my models has allowed me to do this.

I think getting the basic shapes for my models was fairly easy, apart from some angles of the model. I found some of these difficult to draw.

If I compared these to the industry, it wouldn’t compare very well as they would do them a lot better than me.

Bibliography

Week 7

After my main researching was done I gathered up most of the main websites that I gathered information from and referenced them in a bibliography. I used a website called Neil’s Toolbox. It is a Harvard referencing website that automatically puts all the information from a website and puts it into a reference. I needed to do this as it is a professional way of saying that I borrowed this information from a secondary source.

During this process, I encountered a few problems. These were not being able to fill in some of the required boxes because the website didn’t give out certain bits of information.

3 visual Mock ups

Week 6, 7 & 8

During the final stages of my Pre Production stage in my FMP, I made 3 models in 3DS MAX from the most recent sketches that I have made. These are 3 models. I have chosen the axe to do for my final design.

This will develop my ideas because I may look at certain parts of the model and think that it needs changing. This model will be a close design to my final model. My final model will consist of more detail and it will be textured

I think everything worked apart from a few problems with the blade for the axe. It was too jagged and sharp (not the blade). I also thought that my lion face could have gone a little better as that is quite sharp too. I will be fixing one of these issues in my FMP model

I talked about this with some friends, and they said that they still thought the axe looked better from the rest. But they did also say that the blade was too blocky.

In the industry this work would be fairly acceptable, as they are just draft models, so they don’t have to be perfect.

This is helping me to solve my FMP problem because I am successfully creating a weapon model that is original. So I am one step closer to achieving my goal.

Outline Ideas

Week 6,7 and 8

During my sketching work I came up with some possible final ideas. One of which was developed from my previous sketches. I found that my final chosen work was good enough for a final idea. I also created to more ideas for final designs and some concept art of my final chosen model.

My ideas will develop my work because in the concept art I have picked possible colours for the textures. these will probably remain the same because I like the look of them and it suits the model.

I don’t think my other models that I sketched worked that well because they had nothing to do with what I was developing. But they are still good ideas. However, I think my final design for my developed sketch worked really well, as I have fixed most of the issues that I have with the un developed models.

I discussed this with my peers and we all agreed that it was a good final design and it solves my FMP problem. But they said that it was missing etchings for more detail, and also some things like crystals.

If I compared my work to the industry, it would not be up to their standard of quality and quantity. Nevertheless, I am fairly happy with the outcome of this work, as it is a fairly good standard.

This will help me solve my FMP problem because I am planning to create etching and symbols for my weapon, to make it a lot more detailed and interesting.

Possible Final Designs

Week 6

After my previous sketches I realised that my second group of sketches were not very realistic, so I made sure that my new group of sketches were a lot more realistic. But I made sure that they had that interesting aspect about them. I also focused more on combining the axe, hammer and spear to create a new type of weapon.

These ideas will develop my work because I will be constantly refining the sketches to create a better weapon and I will be improving certain parts of the weapon. As you can see I am getting close to my final design because it is a new idea, it is realistic and I’m starting to really like the look of them.

I think the blades went fairly well and I’m quite happy with them. But the handles need improvements to them. I feel as though they don’t look very good. I will try to fix this in my final design.

I discussed these weapons with some friends and they told me that they were looking original and interesting to look at. But they also agreed with me that the handles need more developments as they don’t look that fancy or practical.

Comparing this work to the industry, I would say that they are not up to standard in quantity and a little of quality.

This will go towards solving my FMP problem because I have successfully created a design that doesn’t really exist anywhere else. But I can develop it even more to make it even more original.

Ideas for weapon sketches

Week 6

During the start of week 6 I started my first lot of sketches for my final design. This involved drawing a lot of random types of weapons to decide which one I should pick. These were very rough sketches and they weren’t that detailed. But the second lot of sketches that I did were a lot more detailed and refined that the others. I decided before I did the second lot of sketches which type of weapon that I should do. And I came out with hammers, spears and axes. I was particularly interested in these because you can put all of these on one weapon and it can still look realistic.

These sketches will develop my ideas because each time I do a group of sketches I develop on the ones before so I will eventually be deciding on a design and developing it.

I think the axe hammer and spear choice worked well because I can mix and match them and create interesting weapons from them like I did in my second group of sketches. I don’t think my first group of sketches worked well to develop on because they were all a bit too basic and boring and I didn’t like the look of most of them.

I discussed these second sketches with my peers and they said that they were very interesting weapons and I should develop on them even more to create a better one. I also asked about the first one, and they agreed with me on that they were a bit boring and not worth the effort of development.

This will solve my FMP problem because each time I develop on the sketches, they become even more original and less boring.

Budget

Week 6

During my research, I did a rough estimate of what everything will cost in the end. It came up to 140,000 in total. This was for all of the essentials. I didn’t go into too much detail as it’s only the Pre-Production stage.

I think that the prices were good so I think that I estimated those fairly well. I talked about the budget with some peers and they said that it was a well-structured and quite accurate. But they said that there would be a few more prices and that some of the things could be more expensive than I put them.

This will solve my FMP problem because the team can develop on the weapon by putting it in the game engine and testing the weapon and making changes to it to make it better. The level designer will be adding an in engine metal texture for the model so it appears more realistic. In addition, the tester will work on testing the weapon and suggesting more upgrades for the weapon and mentioning bug fixes.

Existing Weapon models

Week 5

When I was researching I made sure that I looked at different models from a popular RPG game. The weapons that I had in mind to make were as exaggerated as some of these. I annotated on the models saying what I could add onto them and what I could change.

My research could/ will develop my ideas and work because I may develop ideas from these weapons to make them better or more interesting. As well as making sure it is completely original. It may also give me new ideas instead of thinking of improvements for the model.

I asked a few friends about the weapons and if they could think of improvement and new ideas that are based on those weapons. They told me that they could think of lots of ideas and improvements. I think they are good examples to research because they are exaggerated and they could spark new ideas.

If I compared this to the industry they would do the same thing as me but they would use a lot more models to research from to give them diversity. But as I am doing one model I don’t really need to do a whole lot of research like that.

This could solve my FMP problem because it will be a good starting point to come up with ideas for a model. I may even improve one of the models and use that. But I could run the risk of it being too similar.

Trending Blogs

Recently Viewed Blogs

FMP