Alien

[zeid]

OK this new guy needs some help, I'm not finished yet (only just done the torso). I want to know from some experienced animators how his amount of dithering and contrast between dithering might impact on the animation.

As far as the contrast increase to the other characters, I'm actually thinking of going the other way with Horus and making his colouring more similar to the others I'm not actually liking the cleanness his look gives.

[Larwick]

These are really nice, i think. I love the selection of different character types you've made so far.

With the amount of detail you're giving them, i'd imagine it's going to be rock solid to animate. Good luck though!

[zeid]

The Giant Purple Jellybean Monster WIP is coming along:

The biggest character, not quite as big as I was originally going to go but close. Legs aren't done but please critique away. Should I clean up that dithering around the chest I'm not sure if it looks okay, It was intended as alien physiology. Also I am fairly sure there are some perspective and anatomy issues, please point them out if this is so.
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fixed some anatomy issues  just saw them:

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Finished him just about


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and final edit for tonight/this morning

[chigsam]

wow thats awseome btw what program do you use?

[zeid]

microsoft paint. I should probably upgrade to something else sometime but I find it sufficient .

[chigsam]

oh dear i feel sorry for you trying to make that fake smile.
the only thing i find good about paint is that you can store colors you made in the boxes.

[zeid]

I like paint ... but back on topic.
Brought in the shoulder and brought up the thighs a little more. I'm getting far to desensitized to my work, So hopefully someone can help with anatomy while i take a break.

[chigsam]

im just putting this one here from the last so people can compare easier from the differences. I say he is awesome 

[Delgneith]

I think my favorite so far is either the first one you did or the second one. First one seems to have the most dynamic and thought out lighting and the second one has the nicest colors.

What I think the pieces are lacking is lighting. Could just be me but it seems they are getting equal light on all parts of their bodies. It just isn't reading well.

I made a quick edit to give you an idea of how you could maybe add a bit more interest to them with some simple lighting.


Also the anatomy on the big guy seems a bit flaky.  Seems a bit stubby and thick. Not sure maybe someone can do a more in depth anatomy critique.

Looking good so far

[chigsam]

oh i just noticed his elf feet, i dont really like that part but when he's in a horror game and you get really scared after playing it at midnight you can laugh at his elf feet to make everything feel normal so you can sleep