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jendorfski In reply to ??? [2009-12-17 09:14:14 +0000 UTC]

LOL!!!!!!!!

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mike-reiss In reply to jendorfski [2009-12-17 09:26:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I am glad you like this 3d rendering. You can see the wireframe here: [link]

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ManiacalMuffin In reply to ??? [2009-12-17 08:46:57 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely STUNNING work. When I first saw it, I was sure that it was a photo manipulation. This is purely amazing, you have great skills.

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mike-reiss In reply to ManiacalMuffin [2009-12-17 09:26:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I am glad you like this 3d rendering. You can see the wireframe here: [link]

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aerilworks In reply to ??? [2009-12-16 22:14:05 +0000 UTC]

I like how he turned out, the pose is much better than in the draft and his face is great and definitely "standard" looking. Now, I'm looking forward to the more complex scenes with this character.

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mike-reiss In reply to aerilworks [2009-12-16 22:36:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I am glad you like it...
Complex scene is in work...

What do you mean with "standard" looking?

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aerilworks In reply to mike-reiss [2009-12-16 23:15:24 +0000 UTC]

sorry, I meant *not* standard looking of course

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mike-reiss In reply to aerilworks [2009-12-16 23:19:12 +0000 UTC]

OK. Great. I am open for any suggestions...

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Art-By-Mel-DA In reply to ??? [2009-12-14 13:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful the way he turned out! Excellent work!

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mike-reiss In reply to Art-By-Mel-DA [2009-12-14 20:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I am glad you like it!
And thank you for the !

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ceruleanvii In reply to ??? [2009-12-13 17:58:19 +0000 UTC]

since this seems to be your most current render, I'll comment on this one...

I thing the lighting, shading, texture work on him are all looking great! Body hair looks realistic, skintones are very lifelike, lighting works well with environment and effects.

The model itself - is he pre-made or did you make him yourself? Overall he's good but there is a narrowing, a pinching that occurs where his arm meet the body in the underarm area - it's like that deltoid over the pectoral muscle area isn't meaty enough. I've seen this before with other 3D models and it's usually a weighting issue with the rig. Otherwise musculature is right on.

I'd love to see him in a more classic magical environment, some kind of gothic castle maybe, or maybe outside on a darkened hill in moonlight. The curtain makes me feel like I'm watching a magic show in Vegas (a kinky naked magic show, yes )- and I'd like to see something with a little more seriousness. But that's me.

Overall, great rendering work, very nice!

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mike-reiss In reply to ceruleanvii [2009-12-15 21:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your detailed feedback!

The mesh is on M4 (Poser) based.
You seem to have deep anatomic knowlege!
I did some medical studies some years ago to. Bone and muscle systems in M4 are not realy perfect. You are abolutely right at this point.

I have just finished the improvements on mesh, lighting and texture shaders and wanted a "final" version with his face and body. So I modeled a curtain and did the render.

Clothes, environment and all the details are still missing. A gothic castle is a nice idea.
At the moment I am working on his clothes and an environment that fits the story and the character...

Thanks again for your detailed and professional feedback!

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littlegoblet In reply to ??? [2009-12-13 06:09:46 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't realy know what would go into a picture like this but it must be alot. It looks so real. the skin is just amazing. Well done buddy

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mike-reiss In reply to littlegoblet [2009-12-13 07:24:33 +0000 UTC]

The result was it all worth!
But Alexander is only the improved human figure. I will do some complex scenes with this figure in the near future. I will continue my work on "The Woodgod" [link] . Some magic images are on the way. Watch my profile if you want!

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Tasharene In reply to ??? [2009-12-12 22:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Well, my dear, he is deliciously realistic. It shows that you put a lot of effort in textures and shading - so much that it makes the figure near photo-realistic. The morphing is also well done, all the muscles are well defined, but not overdone; and face is handsome without being too cliche. As for other aspects, I love the lighting and the glowing spell: one of my favorite colors and beautiful effect. On the whole - a really top notch work.

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mike-reiss In reply to Tasharene [2009-12-13 22:44:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for that detailed feedback.
I am glad you like it.

Alexander is the result of so many great feedbacks to his earlier versions.
You can see his evolution here: [link]
His wireframe can be seen here: [link]
Alexander is the character study for my "Woodgod" project I am working on... [link]

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cranenoir In reply to ??? [2009-12-12 02:00:53 +0000 UTC]

good work

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mike-reiss In reply to cranenoir [2009-12-12 07:26:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I am glad you like it...

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Cathy86 In reply to ??? [2009-12-11 23:50:26 +0000 UTC]

ooohh..

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mike-reiss In reply to Cathy86 [2009-12-12 07:31:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
I am glad you like Alexander...

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LeBByIrVeE In reply to ??? [2009-12-11 13:20:34 +0000 UTC]

wow thats awsome!!!!!

you were right i would like this..his face is awsome

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mike-reiss In reply to LeBByIrVeE [2009-12-11 13:29:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
I am so glad you like it... This is one of my best images!

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LeBByIrVeE In reply to mike-reiss [2009-12-13 09:08:56 +0000 UTC]

it is very very good!!

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Ulysses3DArt In reply to ??? [2009-12-10 19:33:06 +0000 UTC]

That expression is priceless! Großartig gemacht ^^ Ich finds super!

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mike-reiss In reply to Ulysses3DArt [2009-12-10 20:01:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!
Ich danke Dir vielmals. Schön, daß es Dir gefällt...

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RhexFiremind In reply to ??? [2009-12-10 17:51:53 +0000 UTC]

this is really awesome!, impressive lighting and exelent expresion!, nice modeling! youve a great modeling and texturing skills!

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mike-reiss In reply to RhexFiremind [2009-12-10 18:05:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.
It is an smoothed and optimized M4-based Mesh.
I am glad you like it...

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RobSaint In reply to ??? [2009-12-09 20:53:03 +0000 UTC]

very realistic!

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mike-reiss In reply to RobSaint [2009-12-09 21:04:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Everild-Wolfden In reply to ??? [2009-12-09 09:30:30 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work! and yip - hairline's much better! Glad I could help!

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mike-reiss In reply to Everild-Wolfden [2009-12-09 10:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am glad you like it.

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groberunfug In reply to ??? [2009-12-09 01:21:54 +0000 UTC]

Das nennt man Voltreffer!

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mike-reiss In reply to groberunfug [2009-12-09 06:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Vielen Dank! Schön dass Du Alexander magst...

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shutupsara In reply to ??? [2009-12-08 14:22:09 +0000 UTC]

That spell is absolutely beautiful!! And.. weird as this sounds.. I love his body hair. Every looks very natural, even the spell, so well done!

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mike-reiss In reply to shutupsara [2009-12-08 14:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Alexander is the result of great feedback in the last weeks... See here: [link] <- LINK

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Renderscot-RS3D In reply to ??? [2009-12-08 12:02:14 +0000 UTC]

i knew that the deviation would be stunning when it was finished and it is very realistic (well maybe not the spell lol ) such a comfortable pose as well, the wee bit of body hair makes it yummy great work

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mike-reiss In reply to Renderscot-RS3D [2009-12-08 14:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
I am glad you like "him". Thanks for the feedback.
How did you know?

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Chromattix In reply to ??? [2009-12-08 08:28:01 +0000 UTC]

Cool! this is rendered in Cinema 4D? very realistic, I'm used to seeing stuff like this rendered in poser but you don't come across much realistic character art in other programs (C4D is only one of two 3D programs I even know how to use, and only mildy well so I was easily impressed by this as I can draw people but can't model them )

Hmm, maybe the lighting can be a bit more dramatic, he looks like he was photographed in a studio with the bright lighting, maybe dim that main white light down and focus more on adding more blue light illuminating him from his fingertip, suggesting that's a powerful light source and carrying out the cool blue mood a bit more I really can't critique the man himself though since that's pretty good by my standards

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mike-reiss In reply to Chromattix [2009-12-08 08:33:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
You are right. The blue light could be more intens and the ambient light a little lower. Great advice! Thanks...

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RainfeatherPearl In reply to ??? [2009-12-08 06:52:42 +0000 UTC]

I love that cheeky smile!

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mike-reiss In reply to RainfeatherPearl [2009-12-08 08:07:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I am glad you like his smile...

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jocarra In reply to ??? [2009-12-08 04:31:18 +0000 UTC]

This turned out really great - the skin and hair texture looks very convincing. My only suggestion would be, maybe... add more colour to parts of his face (and hands, if they were showing more) - not BLUSH persay, but just bits of different shades that people always seem to have in their faces. Very difficult for me, but with what you've done so far, I don't think it's out of your reach

Awesome spell effect, by the way. Looks awesome.

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mike-reiss In reply to jocarra [2009-12-08 08:10:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
This is realy good advice! I will try that in my next steps!
Thanks for the detailed feedback!

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fkdesign In reply to ??? [2009-12-07 21:23:29 +0000 UTC]

I think this is GREAT. All looks fabulous to me... really, specially the face and the expression. If that is yours, then the God is you

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mike-reiss In reply to fkdesign [2009-12-07 22:02:48 +0000 UTC]

You are to kind!
If I would look like Alexander I would not have to earn money as a graphic artist! Even though I love being creative... But thanks!

I am honored to get a feedback from you!

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fkdesign In reply to mike-reiss [2009-12-07 22:27:30 +0000 UTC]

weeeeeeeeeeelcome and nothing about honors... all of us are in the same boat

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Carol-Moore In reply to ??? [2009-12-07 17:38:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work Mike! The render looks so life-like and wonderful lighting. Also, love the blue fractals you used for the magical spell - very cool

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mike-reiss In reply to Carol-Moore [2009-12-07 18:23:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!
And thank you for the !

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whitewolfarts In reply to ??? [2009-12-07 16:41:26 +0000 UTC]

fantastic man, you is a amazing artist, this model is realistic and expressive, congrats

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mike-reiss In reply to whitewolfarts [2009-12-07 16:58:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you pal!
It was a long way for Alexander to come to this...
You can see his eveolution here: [link]

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