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Oct 12, 2005 5:05:26 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 12, 2005 5:05:26 GMT -5
You may have heard of Bigfoot721's offer to provide VFX services. I, predictably, requested a cow. I got it in short order and was very very happy with it. He hit upon the missing element from my design (the pink bits). I had tried but failed to make a Cow I was pleased with and felt was worthy starring in a game. I did a little tweaking and have something with which I intend to create a future project. Here is a picture of The Cow! And for those who have wondered, and even those who have asked openly, just what I would do with a Cow... s60.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=36PWPQSOI269V1HKDTZ0UGTMJJIt is a temporary link to an mpg video of a quick 2 Moovie showing off the character model. It is mostly a modeling demo, but I did a couple silly things or it would not be worth posting. If the link expires and you want it renewed, just post here! Now I just have to make all the animations so it can walk, wait, be happy, and even act special. A real challange, but now that the design is here, the rest is just technical editing. I want to add another spot on the sparce side, but it will have to be a second effect. All 10 elements are accounted for in this one. But I have overlapped VFX for Videogamedrome and can do it here as well. Enjoy. Peace.
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Oct 12, 2005 7:20:52 GMT -5
Post by NASH7777 on Oct 12, 2005 7:20:52 GMT -5
That's entirely impressive. I'm very curious as to exactly what models were used to make it. Cause I know there is a limit (i've passed it many many times). I'm also making a ton of VFX enemies for zelda:triforce so I'm already having to do a bunch of complex VFX enemies. Like an Octorok and like-like and stuff.
I'm most curious as to the "spots" on him and the definate color of him. Most VFX items when I color em they get slightly messed off because of texture and things.
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Oct 12, 2005 9:47:28 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 12, 2005 9:47:28 GMT -5
Well, the nostrils are 2 comets and the splotches are different boulders and a skull. They are embedded in the body of a resized sheep.
Except for the nostrils. They are embedded in a pink skull! That pink skull(s) is (are) the genius of Bigfoot. My cow was awful because I could not think of that particular element.
The splotches originally were 2D "particles" which gave an "edge-on playing card look to the front and back of Mr. Cow. The boulders do present unsightly bulges at those angles, but look so good at the other angles I went with them. No 3D object could be better for the eye splotch though. That is also Bigfoot's work.
If you want I'll send you a copy of the file.
Videogamedrome has more VFX weirdness (there's no password and some VFX of which I am particularly proud). I'll gladly send you that too if you wish.
Peace.
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Oct 12, 2005 12:32:09 GMT -5
Post by The Final Rune on Oct 12, 2005 12:32:09 GMT -5
You crazy, crazy man. I'm in awe. Kudos to you and bigfoot
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Oct 12, 2005 13:16:47 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 12, 2005 13:16:47 GMT -5
Shouldn't that be Cud-O's?
Thanks!
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Oct 12, 2005 13:28:02 GMT -5
Post by Bigfoot on Oct 12, 2005 13:28:02 GMT -5
I am extremely happy to see you love your cow Rodak ^^.
Plus me and my buddy plan to split the money for a new max drive this friday so I will be back in buisness ;D
Edit: Just watched the video! Very enjoyable, I found it both hilarious and a joy to watch. Before I saw the video I thought you removed the utters "I couldnt see them in the picture" and was glad you kept em. Anyways I look forward to your plans on where this little cow is headed.
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Oct 12, 2005 14:54:22 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2005 14:54:22 GMT -5
That's so friggin' awesome!!! I'm in total awe.
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Oct 12, 2005 16:29:06 GMT -5
Post by The Smurf on Oct 12, 2005 16:29:06 GMT -5
holy cow! that's some skilled work right there, that is. -the smurf
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Oct 12, 2005 16:35:59 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 12, 2005 16:35:59 GMT -5
And a couple of more Thank Yous.
Peace.
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Oct 12, 2005 16:49:17 GMT -5
Post by Bigfoot on Oct 12, 2005 16:49:17 GMT -5
I think I should thank everyone too for the great comments. Including Rodak, (for plugging my VFX service) but mainly for creating such a great video, it makes me quite happy that I can be a part of something so cool.
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Oct 13, 2005 9:22:27 GMT -5
Post by Doan the Nado on Oct 13, 2005 9:22:27 GMT -5
I have to chime in here, too. As Karl (ATHF) would say, "THAT'S FRIGGIN' AWESOME!" But yeah, that is some amazing work, bigfoot. And to Rodak, I love the way you did the video, with the psychedelic effects, the music, and the absurd setting afire of everything in sight. The chimney thing was pretty cool, too. Like you said, if you can just get some special animations going, you will have yourself a very unique main character.
I have this video and demo1 downloaded now, so whenever I get a chance to update the site, I'll add the videos along with the game file you sent me. I know you have another video, too, so if I can get ahold of that, I'll put it up as well.
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Oct 13, 2005 13:07:54 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 13, 2005 13:07:54 GMT -5
If you downloaded the Demo1 video from Yousendit.com I just posted, it is a zip folder and actually (by a mistake on my part) contains the other video in the same folder!
I made the two files to go easier on people's downloads and seem to have defeated the purpose... but you get both videos.
Thanks for the kind words too. I am sure that wherever this Cow goes there will be amusing things happening.
Peace.
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Oct 14, 2005 18:29:42 GMT -5
Post by Rodak on Oct 14, 2005 18:29:42 GMT -5
Doyleman mentioned (elsewhere) that the file size was a little hard on his system. I made these and posted them at the pavilion, but as usual like to post them here too (with a different url so they last longer). So here ya go. I broke it into thirds. And I'm sorry about the file size. I asked when I posted my earlier mpg files if anyone thought they were too large (despite being zipped) and nobody said anything! If anyone else had the same problem: Did you get to see those? Do you want to see those? Making this has actually been beneficial because I learned more about how my Video capturerator works and am now even more able to create downloadable video files. I found other things while making this that are unrelated, but of which I was unaware (the manual was only a couple pages and I have to poke around to learn stuff). I think I may make 2 versions of all future samples. And Doyleman, Thanks again for speaking up. We all know that for every one who speaks up (about anything) there are many more who think the same thing silently. Peace. s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3SLN5U7JTWHO02XI8KPFJUQSFBs40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1UUJKH1WEXZ9V3MY084J8EKR28s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0S4AA0D75CV230ULSDN1CP4AFU
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Oct 14, 2005 22:45:14 GMT -5
Post by doyleman on Oct 14, 2005 22:45:14 GMT -5
thanks for the downsize rodak, i'll d/l these and watch em and welcome on my speaking up i guess, but seeing a cow that impressive definately struck my interest and curiousity on what you did with it in a movie , congrats BF721 and Rodak
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