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Published: 2011-02-24 03:56:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 177025; Favourites: 6127; Downloads: 22650
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Description Hey guys,

So recently I've been working on an eat3d tutorial teaching people how to get hard surface results similar to that of a traditional 3d package. It was just released so I figured I'd upload it.

You can find the tutorial here:

[link]

The tutorial covers a bit of the concepting, reworking, sculpting the final model, rendering with Vray, and compositing in Photoshop.

As for the design, I was very inspired by the Marine and the Firebat from Starcraft 2. I enjoyed that game a lot and loved the designs so i wanted to achieve something similar. Also I was trying to focus on maneuverability of the character it self. I wanted to create a mech that would have as little self collision as possible.

The programs I used for this were:

Zbrush - For the model and sculpting
3ds max with Vray - For rendering passes
Photoshop - For compositing

Also the DVD covers a bit of compositing to show you the basics of how to achieve a final image like this.

Anyways, please enjoy and I hope you like it!

Edit: Daily Deviation!!! Oh my god thank you so much to ^artofkerem for featuring it!!! Thanks to all those who favorited and commented on it. It means so much to me . I'll reply to the comments when I get a moment.THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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Comments: 1034

CaseyD2K In reply to ??? [2011-03-22 04:53:52 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe this is in 3d it looks absolutely amazing! Great work!

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MikeJensen In reply to CaseyD2K [2011-03-23 22:56:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!

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Be-A-Painter In reply to ??? [2011-03-21 18:12:03 +0000 UTC]

incridible modelling and rendering. Chapeau

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MikeJensen In reply to Be-A-Painter [2011-03-23 22:56:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a ton!

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antonio0216 In reply to ??? [2011-03-21 01:55:54 +0000 UTC]

wicked !!!

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MikeJensen In reply to antonio0216 [2011-03-23 22:56:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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scalpinock In reply to ??? [2011-03-19 09:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh mah fuck** fuck*** fuck*** god!

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MikeJensen In reply to scalpinock [2011-03-23 22:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Hahahaha XD <3

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CHRiTTeR In reply to ??? [2011-03-17 05:03:47 +0000 UTC]

my critique is even if the paint looks verry used/worn the coat over it is shiny new... looks a bit awkward
but damn this is awesome!

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MikeJensen In reply to CHRiTTeR [2011-03-23 22:57:37 +0000 UTC]

You're right the scuffing is off. I still need to improve my technique on it. Because it's done in render passes, the effect is lost in some places. Gotta work on a way around it XD. Thanks! <3

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salocin001 In reply to ??? [2011-03-14 21:11:57 +0000 UTC]

You did a tremendous job on this, mike! Your sculpts come out better and better every time.

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MikeJensen In reply to salocin001 [2011-03-23 22:58:48 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks man! I hope it's a general trend XD. <3

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salocin001 In reply to MikeJensen [2011-04-19 17:41:02 +0000 UTC]

Hehe I think, in your case that it would be impossible to descend in quality lol. Happy (late) birthday btw

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Reod In reply to ??? [2011-03-12 01:58:33 +0000 UTC]

I love it, I know its nessesary to see the detail, i just wish it were an off the line model, no scratches no battle damage etc. clean freshly manufactured

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MikeJensen In reply to Reod [2011-03-23 22:59:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man! The very basic render of the clean model looks pretty bad, it needed a ton of refinement to make it look not bad XD. But a good version of a clean one would be cool!

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XrQ0000000-a In reply to ??? [2011-03-11 04:41:27 +0000 UTC]

=0! (Nose bleeding)
you are awesome mr. Mike

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MikeJensen In reply to XrQ0000000-a [2011-03-23 22:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks man!

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OibyrdsDDs In reply to ??? [2011-03-10 17:05:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi!
I have featured your work in my recent journal dedicated to 3D Digital Art You can view it at the link below:

[link]

I hope my little spotlight brings you some new fans!
Warm Regards,
Sandi

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MikeJensen In reply to OibyrdsDDs [2011-03-23 23:00:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it <3

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DoLaBa In reply to ??? [2011-03-08 08:09:51 +0000 UTC]

best created

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MikeJensen In reply to DoLaBa [2011-03-23 23:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !

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yannk In reply to ??? [2011-03-06 17:35:39 +0000 UTC]

Great one, the scratches make it more real.
It reminds me of an old metal toy after a long life in the hands of a kid.

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MikeJensen In reply to yannk [2011-03-23 23:01:57 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks! Yes a very abusive child XD.

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yannk In reply to yannk [2011-03-06 17:36:10 +0000 UTC]

wrong emoticon. it's great

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Philip275 In reply to ??? [2011-03-04 22:12:59 +0000 UTC]

that is cool robot !! good job

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MikeJensen In reply to Philip275 [2011-03-23 23:02:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a ton!

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joaquimmartins In reply to ??? [2011-03-03 12:14:46 +0000 UTC]

awesome 5 stars

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MikeJensen In reply to joaquimmartins [2011-03-23 23:03:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks XD

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dancingvarcolac In reply to ??? [2011-03-02 21:20:57 +0000 UTC]

This is really good!

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MikeJensen In reply to dancingvarcolac [2011-03-23 23:04:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks~!

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MrRstar In reply to ??? [2011-03-02 05:50:49 +0000 UTC]

i'm speechless!

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MikeJensen In reply to MrRstar [2011-03-23 23:04:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man XD

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Jean-PierreJ In reply to ??? [2011-03-01 21:08:49 +0000 UTC]

WoW it look soooo real

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MikeJensen In reply to Jean-PierreJ [2011-03-23 23:04:58 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks!

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ThePrimith In reply to ??? [2011-03-01 17:16:36 +0000 UTC]

I can see the influences from SC2. A very sharp presentation, regardless.

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MikeJensen In reply to ThePrimith [2011-03-23 23:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Yeah it's heavily influenced by sc2 XD

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sciones In reply to ??? [2011-03-01 12:42:46 +0000 UTC]

respect

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MikeJensen In reply to sciones [2011-03-23 23:05:16 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks!

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DanteDemolition In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 23:17:26 +0000 UTC]

WHOA! Amazing! I feel like I could touch it, or get destroyed by it. Either way, great work!

Yes, I can see the outside influence in this piece.

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MikeJensen In reply to DanteDemolition [2011-03-23 23:05:25 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks!~

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DanteDemolition In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 23:17:26 +0000 UTC]

WHOA! Amazing! I feel like I could touch it, or get destroyed by it. Either way, great work!

Yes, I can see the outside influence in this piece.

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muffincheese In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 22:54:31 +0000 UTC]

Sort of reminds me of a space marine form Starcraft without the visor

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Bering In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 21:27:34 +0000 UTC]

How good do you have to be in order to benefit and learn from the DVD? Do you have to be moderate in Zbrush, or can it also be understood for an amataur like me, who pretty much only knows how to make simple shapes and the main elements in the user interface.

Because I'm really into hard-surface / flat surface design, and I drool looking at this. Too bad I have to hand in my portfolio the 15th of march so I won't make it having some Zbrush in it - tho I'd love to, since I would really like to master this awesome software.

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MikeJensen In reply to Bering [2011-03-23 23:08:18 +0000 UTC]

Hey dude,

For the DVD I think you should at least be comfortable with zbrush's interface. I don't go over much of the basic interface stuff, but if you are comfortable navigating zbrush and you have some sculpting experience with it then I think it can be helpful.

Thanks XD

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Bering In reply to MikeJensen [2011-03-24 12:51:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for responding. I'll definetly try it out. The study I am currently applying for, is mainly focused on Maya, but it will be great to do Zbrush as well - and especially to do hard-surface in it as well, since I havent seen many people doing this sucessfully

Good luck with your work, and thanks a lot for sharing.

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AdanVC In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 16:30:39 +0000 UTC]

Epically AWESOME!

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MikeJensen In reply to AdanVC [2011-03-23 23:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks XD!

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zandstra In reply to ??? [2011-02-28 02:48:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow. I thought that was a model at first.

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MikeJensen In reply to zandstra [2011-03-23 23:16:23 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks XD

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ShockDesign In reply to ??? [2011-02-27 22:38:19 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!I really love it

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