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Big Ugly Rat (WIP)

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#1

So this is my second attempt at a model in ZBrush.

My first attempt (http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?t=35731) looked like crap. So I gave up on it since I didnt really know what I was doing or where it was going. Im a lot happier with how this ones coming along though.

I built the mesh out of ZSpheres and worked from there. Started working with projection master & alphas at subdivision 6 when it was around 680k polys. As you can see, its at 2.7 million+ now.

After I give this some color/texture, I would like to render it in Maya with some fur, but Im unfamiliar with the process and found Maya & Mental Ray a bit overwhelming the first time I opened it. If anybody could give me some tips or point me in the right direction Id be thankful.

~Andrew

BigUglyRat.jpg

#2

Heres a little update on my rat. I started adding some texture and figured out a few things about materials and rendering. I was playing around with a fur material I found in the forums, but I cant get it to look right yet…

RatSmall.jpg

Any comments / suggestions are appreciated.

#3

So what material is that?
jf

#4

Its just Toyplastic with the specular turned down to 50%

#5

I think she’s kind of cute myself,welcome addition
to any home.
:+1:

#6

Well after some frustration with figuring out materials, I finally got around to completing this image… Im not entirely happy with it, since I’d would have liked to render it in Maya with a more realistic environment. Too bad setting everything up in Maya is way over my head at this point. So as for now this is finished. I dont think its too bad for a first ZBrush attempt though.

Big Ugly Rat Small.jpg

#7

Hey there! You succeeded in your concept: it’s big, ugly, and definately a rat! :smiley: You can also pat yourself on the back for making a finished image, that’s always difficult (for me it is). You posed your rat in a cool way I think with a sort of crazy hungry look in his eyes. And: nice job on the skinmaterial; looks cool.
Have fun with the next project! :+1:small_orange_diamond:sunglasses:

#8

Thanks for the comment Plakkie. I appreciate it. I know its not the prettiest or most detailed model around here, but its a start for me.

#9

My wifes cat’s keep jumping on me in the middle of the night and keeping me awake. Maybe you could send that guy over to, you know, teach them a lesson.
:laughing:
Great job :+1: Your progressing lots faster than I did. Keep going.

#10

It’s a good start! It’s good to see some more novice work on the forum, let’s me know I’m not the only one in the learning fase. :slight_smile: Maybe I should try a big ugly rat myself. :lol: