Image Test - Realism

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/2w/76ttmd5dqafi.png

It's been a few weeks since I tried any graphics work [and apart from banging head on keyboard while laughing maniacally while trying to remember how to do certain steps] I was wondering if the character in question looks at least halfway realistic.

Next step figuring out setting up new scenes and lighting using software that isn't exactly novice friendly.

Ron Miller · December 2017

Definitely half way at least! Good job!

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Ron Miller said:

Definitely half way at least! Good job!

Thanks Ron, it's good to know my baby steps aren't wasted time.

This 3-D graphic schtuff has given me headaches more often than I care to think about.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/kv/t21asf86w0xx.png

Then there's working with GIMP to recolor and text files to modify (similar to what I did with an Oracle database) and I am ready to surrender for the night.

Skoob_ym · December 2017

The background definitely works. The left foot position suggests uncertainty, which goes along with the surprised expression and the raised hands. The outfit has no wrinkles or texture -- it looks kind of rubbery and sprayed-on, but given that she's an android, that's workable.

In general, it's not the Mona Lisa, but it's a remarkable image that conveys an android caught by surprise.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Ah, actually the previous image is a GMO the Corporation markets as a subhuman domestic/pleasure model. The outfit is leather, hence the lack of obvious wrinkles/texture.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/5v/m9lpdljj7y34.png

In this image, same GMO where the fear or shock is a bit more apparent.

The figure on the right is a Colonial Conscript Marine who was KIA, and per the Corporation's promise (due to a program to lower attrition) he got a second chance at living. Unfortunately neither he nor the Corporation knew he was a genetic chimera, resulting in the wrong DNA being used to force-grow his new body. The result for him is the memory implantation didn't quite take, meaning a medical discharge and a return home to a family he doesn't quite remember and a wife who definitely doesn't know what or who has been dropped off on the family's doorstep.

With luck I'm getting better at both modeling and placement.

Skoob_ym · December 2017

You've come a long way.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

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Getting the shadows right after a failed beach-landing, not so easy.

Skoob_ym · December 2017

based on the shadow of the rock, the shadow of the head should extend about three times as far to the left. Also, I'd go darker under the raised knee, but that's debatable.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Shadows tend to get me at this point.

Then again The Wife let me know some of my GMO models are too exaggerated, so I showed her a GMO whose stasis chamber left something to be desired.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/5z/9uymqfom7n8s.png

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

The somewhat more realistic view of a stasis chamber failure.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/9o/n94tnd1p7x4s.png

Ron Miller · December 2017

Those last two images are pretty awesome!

Ron Miller · December 2017

Skoob_ym said:

based on the shadow of the rock, the shadow of the head should extend about three times as far to the left. Also, I'd go darker under the raised knee, but that's debatable.

I agree.

Draw a line from the upper left corner of the rock to the end of the shadow of the rock. Use that same angle to extend the shadow from the girl's head onto the sand.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

Kind of did a mock up with the scene I modified a bit, partly to incorporate a suggestion from Ron.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/bs/6u04kx9a27l3.png

Somehow I don't think the skipper arrived at his destination for what was supposed to be a short hop of a cruise. Meanwhile, some systems are failing...

Skoob_ym · December 2017

As far as exaggeration, let's just say that none of the GMOs are in danger of drowning.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

One big pain was figuring out how to get software designed to do binary genders to allow for a different option since life can get messy. I also wanted to get the images as close to the general character description as possible, without the images becoming more vulgar caricature than somewhat tasteful art.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030295/uploads/editor/oz/ah5cftdb61i8.png

With luck the GMOs don't look too bad.

Papi_Soñoliento · December 2017

For a better perspective on relative size, a human man alongside a GMO male (age 18).

Image Test - Realism

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