3DVA Topic 2 (Cow Modelling)

First model of my cow (Front, Side, Back and Overall presentation view)

Front

Side

Back

Overall Presentation View

Corrected model (After feedback from Lecturer)

Overall View

Front

Side

Back

Cow head Process:

I created a cube with subdivisions.

After creating subdivisions for my cube, I applied the smooth tool on the cube.

Change to the side view, I selected my object and chose Vertex mode to adjust it to form a nose like shape.

Now, I'm using the extrude tool to extrude the face out from the nose by selecting the faces.

After the extruding and adjusting the vertex to the shape of a cow this is how the head portion looks like.

Adjusting the vertex for the eye portion of the cow.

After all the adjustments that I've done. I selected the faces for the eye area.

Now I deleted the faces which made a hole in the head. I also adjusted the vertex around the eye to make it into a round shape. (More like an actual eye)

I did the same thing I did but now I extruded the edges of the eyes to form this shape. The last layer was extruded into the skull area of the cow head.

To make the ears of the cow, I extruded the faces and adjusted the vertex to make it look like an ear for the cow.

This part was similar to the eye part. Selecting the faces and deleting them. 

This part was also similar to the eye part, where I adjusted the vertex of the holes to make it round.

Now, I went to the under side of the head and extruded downwards for the mouth portion. I also adjusted the vertex while I was extruding so that the mouth area would look more decent. More realistic.

As mentioned above, I selected the edges to make the mouth look like its round but not squarish.

Now that everything is done, I selected the faces of the cow. Half of it and deleted them off. This is to allow me to mirror the other half out.

After applying the mirror geometry tool, this is how the head of the cow looks like.

I did apply the fill hole tool to fill up holes for the nose area and also the eye area.

Cow Body Process:

I created a cube

I added subdivisions to the cube and extruded the hands and the legs

After extruding the hands and the legs, I used the insert edge tool to draw a center line

Now I selected half of the faces and deleted them

Later on, I used the smooth tool and adjusted the vertex of the body using the scale and the move tool

Now I'm adjusting the vertex of the body to make the tummy of the cow and the butt of the cow

Now I created a cube and scaled it

Selecting the faces of the side for extruding
This is to make the fingers for the cow

Now you can see that all the fingers are being extruded

Extruding one side of the face and used the rotate tool to rotate the face so that I'm able to extrude the thumb

Rotating and scaling so that the faces that are being extruded are getting smaller

Now that the hand is done, I'm extruding the face to allow the hand feels like it is wearing a glove

This is after I extruded the face and scaled the face to match with the arm

Finally applying the smooth tool to the hand

By applying the mirror geometry on the body and edited the hands and the feet, I combined the cow head with the body and this is how it looks like.

This version is the 2nd version, where I corrected my body portion to give a the cow a cuter feel.

Reflection:

This exercise made me refresh my modeling skills after 2 weeks of break. Which is a good start for me. This allows me to practice modeling as well as to get familiar with Maya again. Overall the exercise was pretty simple as the instructions given were very clear and precise. However the body modeling was the harder part as there really isn't a video or a flash powerpoint slide for us to model the body out. Therefore, it allows us to apply our own skills in modeling the cow body.

In conclusion, the exercise was well balanced in terms of guiding us through the first part and allowing us to model the second part. Allowing us to practice modeling with our own skills.

COW GOT TAIL*

3DVA Topic 1 (Character Design)

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Character #1

i) Design Sketches

a) Character Design - Head Design (Front & Side)

b) Character Design - Whole Body Design (Front & Side)

REFERENCES

ii) Characterisation

Character Overview


1. Basic Details:

Name: Doramin
Tagline: "I have everything!"

Introduction:
Doramin is a robot cat has a pocket in front of him that allows him to take out anything from it. It has also a LARGE storing capacity which allows him to store many different things of different shapes and sizes!

2. Story

Doramin is a futuristic robot cat that was being sent by Sewashi (Nobita's Great-great grandson)
Doramin lives with Nobita, a little boy that is always causing trouble with his playful nature.   Doramin likes to eat Dorayaki (A Japanese food that has red bean paste in it).   Doramin's pouch can produce many different gadgets and  Doramin also have the power to time travel.

3. Driving force of Doramin

Doramin is sent by Sewashi to help Nobita improve his life so that his descendants may enjoy a better future. As in the future, Nobita ruined his family business with financial problems. Thus,   Doramin has to change Nobita into a better person.

4. Unique features
Appearance:

1. A robot cat without ears but have the ability to hear.

2. A very cute cat that everyone likes. (Who doesn't like cute stuff?!)

3. Doramin also have a very cheerful nature as his smile is always sweet!

4. Doramin likes Dorayaki!

5. Doramin has a pocket that allows him to store all kinds of thing.

6.Doramin has the power to use many different unique types of gadget which is found in his pouch!

Behaviour:

1. Doramin is helpful! Whenever Nobita is in trouble. Doramin will find a way to help him using his gadgets!

2. Doramin likes to eat Dorayaki (A Japanese food with Red bean paste in it)!

3. Always at home, waiting for Nobita to come home.

5. Short Dialogue Sequence

Nobita: Help   Doramin, Gian (The big bully) is chasing after me!
Doramin: Where is he? Is he waiting outside of our house?
Nobita: (In tears) He's waiting outside! (Wiping his tears with his hands)
Nobita: Help me  Dorami! Help me! (Sobbing)
Doramin: Hmm, guess you can try this! (Takes out a gadget from his pocket)
Nobita: (Feels a little relieved) What's this?
Doramin: It's a Takecopter! (A gadget that allows you to fly) It allows you to fly!
Doramin: Here! Don't spoil it! Put it on your head and give it a go!
Nobita: (Places Takecopter on his head) (Nobita started floating) Wow! Thanks   Doramin!
Doramin: Wait wait! I haven't explain the limit!
Nobita: (Opens the window and flies out)
Doramin: ....................................... (Speechless)


REFERENCES


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doraemon

The background/history of Doraemon. What he likes to eat, what gadgets he have, what is he doing with Nobita, what is his role and other related information about Doraemon.

https://www.google.com/search?q=doraemon+3d+model&oe=utf-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=X1gMT-zVCsLXrQejkInGBA&biw=944&bih=951&sei=YlgMT46FKsazrAeLhOmtBA

Pictures of Doraemon from different angles and different poses.

Character #2

i) Design Sketches

a) Character Design - Head Design (Front & Side)

 b) Character Design - Whole Body Design (Front & Side)

REFERENCES

ii) Characterisation

Character Overview

1. Basic Details:

Name: Dora

Tagline: "Always happy!"

Introduction:

Dora is a robot cat that is  Doramin's sister. She has the same powers as  Doramin just that she is smarter than  Doramin.

2. Story

Dora is  Doramin sister which was created 5 years after Doraemon. She hates cockroaches and she loves eating melon pan!

3. Driving force of Dora

Dora is only called out when  Doramin needs extra help. When there is  Doramin ,  Dora will be there to help  Doramin out

4. Unique features

Appearance:

1. A very cute femate cat that everyone likes. 

2. Dora also have a very cheerful nature as her smile is always sweet!

3. Dora hates cockroaches!

4. Dora is smarter than Doraemon!

Behaviour:

1. Dora is always smiling!

2. Dora likes melon pan!

3. Dora only appears when  Doramin needs her help.

5. Short Dialogue Sequence

Doramin: Help me Dorami!

Dora: What now?

Doramin: I have no idea how to help Nobita with his homework!

Dora: Why are you helping Nobita with his homework?!

Doramin: He doesn't know how to do and I can't just sit here looking at him pouting!

Dora: Okay fine.. I'll teach him!

Doramin: Thanks Dorami!

Dora: (Walks to Nobita..)

REFERENCES

http://doraemon.wikia.com/wiki/Dorami

The background/history of  Dorami.


LINEAGE:


Both of my characters are referenced from Doraemon and Dorami. They may look like the actual model but I did changes to the face and the bells. For Dorami, I changed the ribbon head to a pair of pointy ears. For Doraemon the bells and the model I changed it to look not so similar to the actual one.

Those images are which I referenced the model from and starting drawing my own model. I changed the same of Doraemon to Doramin and Dorami to Dora. Even its just a slight change but it is still different from the original.

Comparison of the two models:

Doramin is the male robot cat while  Dora is the female robot cat. They are both brother and sister.

Dora is created 5 years after  Doramin.

Dora is quick witted and is brighter than  Doramin.

The gadgets that Dora use are newer and better compared to  Doramin's  gadgets.


Reflection:

I had some childhood experience of drawing Doraemon so I chose Doraemon as my Character Design Model. However, drawing Dorami was my first time. So the expected output of Dorami isn't as nice compared to Doraemon. I find this exercise fun as I find drawing fun! 

Start of a new module!