WIP on 3D castle**sketch now posted on my site***

[digitalgannon]

Ok, here are the latest images, I have about 5%-10% done from what you see below. I hope to have it all done by the middle of next week. Please take a look, comments/ suggestions are welcome!
***I linked a VERY quick sketch that i did, and am referencing while doing this model.

http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_1.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_4.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_6.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_7.jpg

[poly_cube]

I think it needs some wear and tear- like a broken side (more stones poping out) unless your going for reatime then you should cut out the cracks. but so far looks good.

[digitalgannon]

Alittle more I added today. I scaled down the roof from another persons suggestion, as well as added a roof to other parts. The stairs and side room are new as well as the lamps, but early in modeling, i am trying to lay everything out. Wear and tear will be a last touch, but thanx for suggestion
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_11.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_10.jpg

[digitalgannon]

I only had one day off this week so i didnt get as much done as i wanted, but after some of your suggestions here's what i got thus far (**again its early, i blocked out the main part of the castle, and added some small details**) C&C has been alot of help thank you all again and please keep them coming, please visite my site as well:http://www.digitalgannon.com
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_13.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_14.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_16.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_15.jpg

[gasmask]

Hey ur off to a great start and i cant wait to see it textured, my only crit is that i think your are spendiung too much time modelling detail when you dont need to like the bricks around the doorway because that can easily be done in the texture process and save you polys.

[digitalgannon]

thanx Gas: But i wanted to make a model itself look good, and detailed- so from any angle it looks far and upclose it looks dertailed, ll the way to the keyhole on the door handle. In doing so it will take longer and be a pain in the butt to navigate around the model, but this is just for fun and a warmup before i start my characters. Thanx again for the comments PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!:blue:

[digitalgannon]

jesus, spelling and grammer went out the window there, sorry i was trying to type fast and it shows:doh:

[ODIN SIX]

Very good start


Hard to tell til you get in an enviroment

[3DZealot]

You def need to light the model while working on it. Lighting is so very important to the modeling process. Seriously.

I see from your pic in the other forum that you are using max 5.

Try this:

Create a skylight. Set the color to a slight blue(up a bit from the default), and change it's multiplier to .6

Now create a targeted spot. Set it up so that it is hitting the model at around 45degrees, and off center a bit. Turn on shadows, and set the shadow type to "Area". Make the light color a slight yellow.

Open the Advanced lighting dialog(render menu). Change these settings from the defaults:

Rays/Sample: 45
Filter size: 6

Make a new default material and set it's color to grey. Appy it to your model.

In the render dialog, set your AA to "catmull-rom".

Render it out.

Believe me, a simple but quality lighting setup will help you better visualize problem areas, as well as spur you on, as it makes the model look really great.

Just some thoughts. Looks pretty cool.

-3DZ

:D

[digitalgannon]

Thanx alot, am going to try that out rightnow- lighting is very important i agree, i have alittle experience, but its not my strong point, your suggestion should help. I went to your site and am looking forward to seeing it upon completion!

[bustabustu]

Originally posted by digitalgannon
Thanx alot, am going to try that out rightnow- lighting is very important i agree, i have alittle experience, but its not my strong point, your suggestion should help. I went to your site and am looking forward to seeing it upon completion!

and... hehe, I've been waiting for hrs! where is it!??!

[digitalgannon]

Ok, newest pics****

http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_17.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_18.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_19.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_20.jpg

C&C welcome!

[bustabustu]

It seams on that last pic the steps are way steep. Maybe re-think those stairs.

P.S. That lighting helps out allot.

[digitalgannon]

little more...
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_22.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_23.jpg
http://www.digitalgannon.com/castle_21.jpg

[3DZealot]

Look'n killer.

Glad my lighting settings where right...hehe.

-3DZ

:D

[Gavman]

the only thing i can pick fault with atm is the scale, the curved stepway at the front right looks too big compared to the door on its left, apart from that, awesome work, looking forward to seeing it textured up :)

[jilted_one]

As far as i can see and think, it looks brilliant. The lighting looks marvelous. also the dirt for the whole structure, i suggest you use textures. I have been doing just that and i have had more success with them. But the modelling is A+ from my veiwpoint. Keep 'em coming.