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Hi Crew!!! , holiday don over, back to work,

@Reschild
Sorry about the earlier post, i wanted to say that i got the story and i will revert as instructed not "instructor", ignore typos (abeg) i was in hurry that day

@ All
I really think we will still be in-need of a 2D Artist for storyboarding, so that we can get focused and understand the story visually. e.g if we can get a 2D Sketch of the character, the modelers can know what they are to model and the type of face we are expecting, the texture artist can begin working on the style of cloth of texture for the character,

@All
I will get back soon

thanks.

Hey Brossss!

I got my own story, i will revert as instructor ASAP.

tunslike

Alright Bro, no wahala

Resichild, you havent send the story, is it possible to have it before close of business today tunslike got some free time this weekend and wanna take advantage of that ,


later guys ,

Yeeeee, they don forget me oooooo,

Kiddin,

YESSSSSS to the Project.
Blog name >> Tunslike
Skills >> 3D Modelling, Animation, Lighting and Environmental Creation, Character Rigging & Animation, 3D Integration, MatchMoving and Composition, Conceptualisation, Visual Effect and Post-Production (Motion Graphics)
Strength >>> Visual Effect, 3D Modelling, Character Animation and Rigging, Lighting and Environment Creation, Post- Production
Software >>> Maya, 3D Max, Cinema 4D, Aftereffect, Boujou, Photoshop, Premier Pro
Preferred Dept >>> 1st Choice = Character Development & Modelling / Rigging /Animation / Texturing
2nd Choice = Lighting and Environment Set-up
3rd Choice = Post-production and color correction and retouching

Location >>> Lagos yeeepee!!
Email >>>> Tunslike@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone >>> 08023429574, 01-8785291, 01-8785293

That's All.

OKX:
an alternative/additional method employs a hands-on approach and tests the production process.

describe a character from the story.
we all submit concept art of him/her/it.
we select the final sample to be adopted.(maybe through an opinion poll/vote)
we model him/her/it.
we create a sample animation of him/her/it based on definite instructions.
we then render and publish the final file.


('we' refers to those that possess the relevant skill in a particular area and are interested in that dept. eg. if You animate and don't model, You can wait until the model is published, then You download it for ur input)

all of this will happen to a strict time frame- designed to test how ur team performs under pressure.

this will test ur teams workflow/commitment on a lesser scale and point out potential issues before the larger demo project. and give You, the project director, a better sense of each individuals ability and timing for the project.

I totally agreed with OKX on this, but really i think You (Resichild) establish the primary software platform for this project so that if required team member can all dust their shoes(skills/abilities) on which ever they will be using to produce their very best.

For me i will prefer Maya, but it still depends on the story and what is require, most people will prefer Max, LIKE the Author does (Resichild), i have great Strengths in both just that comfortability/preference are different.

so please resichild establish one for us.

Thanks guys

the pay is keeping me going , i hope say i no go taaayaa sha . but my aim is to achieve the bike, so there's still more to tweak.

Guy start fasting and praying for me to have more strength,

see ya later,

@OKX

Guy! u just dey raise the roof, no be small thin, the first time your comparasion was with shrek and Panda, now na TRANSFORMERS, may next time na MATRIX or ROBO COP , lol no be small thin, kiddin ooooo

the only point i could figure out from your comments is "if Resichild does a good job with the story n we can characterize and storyboard it properly, then we are off to a good start!" that's what matter, all other english and whtever whtever, welll no b small thin

@Resichild
Now u have the challenge, come up with the story then we transform it according to OKX, initially it was the timeFrame now it's the story, so u are getting to your salvation, make am gud o

@Xothermik
Nice contribution so far, quite technical. thanks.

Alright Sir,

your confession is right? but it depends on the feel of the scene, take a look well, there are shadows, bros check my settings nowww
no lighting only illumination from skylight and the scene is interior trying to illuminate itself with the light from outside, and you are a exprience Vray and Skylight user then we both know that skylight only produce soft shadows not hard, notice the direction of shadows is inline with the direction of light.

from Maya GI Setting will be photo rays, more photo rays.

software = 3D Max9, Vray 1.5.

Thank you sir, tunslike

nice try codename, but what's with your grass, what type of texture did you apply.

suggestion, try making some color correction in photoshop if you know how to do it, decrease the brightness and tweak some color setting to get realistic image

try increasing the bump map to make the road tiles more real. i try to assume u only use Vray skylight or are u lighting with HDR image?

try posting your setting let's seee. but nice try and keep it more, Vray can do marvelous stuff and incredible photorealistic pictures.

check my cute room Vray 3Dmax 9

Settings
image sampling , QMC Adaptive
Lighting , Skylight with multiplier of 4
Indirect illumination , primary bouce (irradiance map)
Metrials , Vtl Materials

Note that the scene has no light, only make use of the skylight that refract through the mirror. i will also be working on the night scene which we will have blue light reflection from outside room.

billie! i will make few comment on ur scene above, or if u dont mind i like u to send the 3D file to me, i will work on it and revert with explanation. day scene are easier with Vray while night scene are much of technicalities.

omo, i don tayaa for modeeling ooo

more

my own work

Hey tunslike wanna inspire you guys a little,

Check out the image below, anyone familiar with this Bike, its called Big Dog Bike (for the big boys), there is a game project that required an intro, a colleage in UK ask if i can transform the 2D bike reference into 3D Model with rigging.

Looking at the image firstly i marvelled but i know its possible so i took up the challlenge, check out how far i am, yepppppppeee (but no be small thin

but this is the real challenge, take a look at the real image, this is a real Big Dog Bike not a model, now we are to achieve this in real time, rigg in real time and tunslike is handling modeling texturing and rigging, also animation for the bike only . also there is a character for it i will show you guys when is ready.

secondly, there is a plan to integrate this Big Dog Bike unto a Musical Video (2D footage) where we have real characters interaction with this CG Bike, yepppeeee

now the question

is it possible, can our music artist ride on the bike in simulation the answer YES Matchmoving and Camera tracking with reference interaction and simulation.

anyone intrested in our we want to achieve it, let's see how many hands are up for grab, see u guys later Tunslike

The BIG BOYS had spoken, no be small thin , we the small boys are to listen,

But i really want to get something clear! is it the time frame that is the challenge or the production process itself? wheather resichild like it or not, let him set the time to 2 days, that doesnt matter, but it possible, (but u go work kill urself )

From technical/experience views/perspective

I have involved in some big CG production pipeline and Commecials that has CG Intergeration, there is one common thing most of the CG Lead Supervisor/ Lead Animator or CG Artisit esp when working on 3D use to say, "Keep your Resolution as low as possible" why do they emphasis and stress on this, mainly because of their render engine, High Res Image, High Rendering and powerful time, all really come down to rendering, thats is where the fear is.

though pre-production process/stage is extremely important cuss it keys the whole thing into proper shape and focus, also understanding area of specializationa and strenght is also important, ; you hear CG Lead Supervisor asking in the interview in a multi CG production that "what do you like doing that u can't get tired of" they really want u to be comfortable in your area so that u can deliver the best.

I dont want to say much, all i believe is that, proper planning, getting the right and oriented artist and kick on the project.

comparing Shrek and Panda is a different context, their is a lot a technicalities in place, lighing, texturing, animating, cuss they are trying to achieve the extreme photorealistic pictures, i didnt say we can work on this same process/standard, definately that should be our aim but we can still manuaover/manipulate our ways, its depends on our tools, skills, if all of these are in place, then we may have pictures like Shreak and panda.

Resichild your project is possible (super possible) whatever you want we will do it (not me) all of us, there is nothing better than showing people that you are among the people who produces Naija Shreak!!

Plan well, good stroy board, come up with a script and a screenplay for the shots, interview and know your teams's strenght and weekness, that's give you more focus and projection,

(not proud ) from little skills i ve got, and with others supported we can make it and have it done! believe it. i haven'tre read the story cuss i was instrested reading those comments and they were very intresting.

@Others that suggested and cristicsed, please come in with your technical skills and we will make something out of it.

as to my best concerned, no wahala, but dont be susprise to see Extremely photorealistic Picture and smooth animations like Shrek and Panda, cuss i believe we are employing all the possible CG Professional technicalities and skills to make it happen.

but u go pay oooo meet u guys there tunslike

I think i will be the intrested.

wanna know me
CG Visual Effect Animator and compositor
3D Modeller and Animator
Matchmoving and Digital Matte painting artist.
Character modeling, animation and rigging with great controls.

let's see how it goes,



I believe there are great professionals out there, let's see how we can unlease CG Films in Nigeria. IF YOU ARE FOR REAL, then mail me
tunslike@yahoo.com

Hi

Wanna learn Photoschop / Flash / Maya?

here are the tricks, try and search for tutorials online and you need to challenge yourself toward your goals, basically learning these programs require much commitment and no joke, seek professional too when you are having challenges.

Secondly, the ultimate is not about knowing how to use all these programs, though it helps you to be versitile but dont be susprise to find urself changing direction from your primary goal, understand the whole game and know/choose your path to stardom. there awesome stuffs you can do with all these programs, and luckly they all have relationship with one another but know your path.

Thirdly, i must advice, if your motive on these skills are for your leisure/fun then you can seek free tutorials and training, but if you intend to be a professional earning with these skills, then my bro, it's no big deal investing on yourself, but know the original

Get a teacher, go to animation schools, buy stuffs, dont rely on free stuffs, they will asist but may not get you there , there is no big deal investing in yourself.

so Bro, make a decision.

if you dont mind and you are serious/commited to become a professional using these programs, i wont mind offering you free fundamental training on all of these programs for 3 weeks. after that you are on your own.

if that sounds good then mail mii tunslike@yahoo.com

christ Jesus!!! you guys are soooooo funny, meanwhile, i guess the guy requested for picturessss not pixtur!!!! , WELL, the guy said in two days, but this is actually more than two days, the transformation never take place

No be small thin,

Na wa for nigerians oooooo,

so you dont know the proverbs that says "one man poison is another man food" wheather u like it or not NIGERIA MOVIE INDUSTRY can/will not be scrapped, we will develop it someday,

Guys, think think, haven't got the idea that Nigerians rather cares not about originality/quality, as long as people buy, they SELL! wheather you critized RMD for have big boms or not , the guy is making it real time, BIG MONEY, maybe i should gist you ( do you know how MUCH millions are made on the Nigerian copies released!!!)

if you can join them u leave them! we are here to support/work and make money with them

go NOLLYHOOD,

ignore typos folks, was running at of time and typing really fast, bye

Bro!

The Blunt truth is that these Programs are Extremely powerfull softwares, i used to tell my students/people that , "if you know your programs really well and your programs knows you welll, your possiblities are unlimited!

Max or Maya, let me inspire you a little,

Maya! is a very powerfull programe and has great, terrific and incredible modeling tools, animations tools and powerful rendering systems with high detailed texturing and shading networks, (this might be more technical for some biginners, but) thats give the extreme photorealistic models/design/animation or image, with your eyes open you can't just believe what you could do in a sniffy,

Max !(Whao!) also provides powerful modelling, animation, texturing and rendering tools with great convinent, touch and play tools, 3D Max is easy to learn that is why is being adopted by beginners, but dont be susprise you find it in any 20th Century studio in the world.

what am i saying, know your software and let your software know you! see the image below and inspire yourself, who said you wont do more these, ?

the living room and the building were done in Max and render with Vray rendering , while the second two where done in Maya rendered with stand alone Mental Ray Renderer, note that these are not picture taken from the internet, if like me to make one i will, i beat my chest for that

the questions are , how were these design built, can i used my (Max or Maya) to do something like these, if Yes! you are the winner, if No! then which can be used that will achieve it, , i dont know what your focus is but which ever from any of the following

3D Animation, Visual Effect, Product Designing, T.V Commercial, Motion Graphics, Visual Effect Composite, Architecturing Designing, 3D Visual Effect Intergration, Digital Matte Visual Effect Animation or Film and Video Production, understand that any of these Programs will help you RULE YOUR WORLD, rem know your software and let your software know you!

I took my time to write these to inspire upcoming nigerians out there, indeed we are talented and skillfull, we need to go the right way, who said or doubt that the following films can be done in nigeria AND BY U , spiderman, Xmen, the day after tomorrow, i mean, go and watch the MATRIX and see yourself what Maya and other internal programs did, can't you do that, YES U CAN, the question is HOW! and we will tell you how.

I woudn't want to exhust the whole post, but am always happy to tell people in these areas or going to these areas that they have found their salvation,

Max or Maya?? the answer is Maya and Max seek and you shall find, knock and you are welcome, then ASK you shall be given,

But! remember, they both have strenght and weekness, Max (more strengths and weekness) Maya (many more strengths and little weekness) so you see and could understand yourself dont mind me OOO ,

Try and start with any, i promise you wont regret INVESTING YOUR TIME, MONEY and all that, need any help, seek the professional or ME , we will help you. the only way you can grow is to be the client and the professional, task your self as your learn along any step on these programs, you shall surely find a way,

my students prefer the orientation class better than the practical class, why because they said i blow their minds and give them NEW WORLD TO RULE, that's truth, with these skills the impossiblilty will become possible, Nobody never taught about the ZION in the film Matrix, could exist, but with Maya and others, its definately exists.

like my talk and want to do the do like the attached designs, tunslike@yahoo.com is my email, you are welcome to RULE YOUR WORLD !

its so sad that we could rate, valued, quantify, qualify, compare, weighed, contrast, define GOD with ordinary sands, soul, skeletons and flesh(human), na wa oooooo na so GOD don be for our mouth?

without GOD there is no you or ur damn husband/wife , abeg put small respect into am oooooo,

to hell with the husband, wife, relationship, love, marriage without HIM you are nothing,

abaaaaaaaaha, no be man house ooo, na God house come on that kind joke is expensive oooo me i no dey there ooo

is God church concerned about eternity things or worldly things, please if you no fear dem, fear God ooo

God forgive us and have mercy

Hi zPixel

I really believe you can achieve this, but i really pray for you at the stage, cuss i know how hard it is, esp the uv layout, but little advise, looking at your reference image, i notice that's a lot of detail in the texturing, i think you can simulation that using bump and painting the texturing in photoshop with already made grungy images.

if you need some grunge images, please feel free to contact me , i will give you free,

what about your lighting and indirect lighiting and shadow, have u consider amibient occlusion?

well, dont let me be so forward, i await your output.

o boy no be small thin ooOO, una go still comot stick beat unaself for here,

qeemus! having this big picture in mind will take you places, there are structure to designing magazine cover page, dont be susprise its a specialization in the western world, challenge yourself again and try somethin extremely attractive, look at some other magazine out there that you can imitate for personal/education use and take it to another level

Magazine designing is a great job, try and develop on it.

keep it up.

Hi

I will call you soo and let's see how i can be of help.

remember tunslike!!!

Hi Bro

You 've just found your salvation to become a professional 3D Animators and Visual effect artist, we offer intensive learning in all areas of Motion Graphics, Visual Effect, 3D Animation and compostion , 2D Animation and designing and other advance industry standard skills in Advance Visual Effect composition and 3D Integration.

with your price, well it depend on what you want to do. @ our institution, your growth and success in the industry is our highest priority , we do our best to make you the first of choice in animation industry.

this is no joke, we take you along the path in real time to make you see, feel and practice your self.

show more interest by sending a mail to: tunslike@yahoo.com

we see you soon.

Hey guys

please note that i didn't have any bad/cristism/discrimination/condemn/ intention here, i greatly appreciated what Urs Truly did, his effort and hardwork, i have always shy away from 2D animation esp when it involves characterization cuss i know how complex and tedious it is, so he did great well believe me,

Jamari
chill a little! i aint condemning or rather making a harsh comment, if any professional understand my comment they are somethin to watch out next time, please be carefull the impression you make.

Urs Truely (Lafem)
great bro! i assumed we are all pros trying to get more skills, keep up the great work, 2D animation is no easy task. i mean, you had your own simulation and i love the path where the guys are driving beside each other, you created a depth there.

keep it up

Urs Truly

nice and great try, but i think we can do better than that, ANIMATORS must know that 2D Animation is no moi moi (no joke), you have to draw every view, pose, animation, movement, smile, characterization on every frame for how long your movie will be and nigeria animator aint got time for detailing,

but great try, next time ensure the following

detailing
story board for story line animation
perpective animation helps in the simulation, try using (toom boom) its help in 3D orientation X, Y, Z view.
background detailing
character sychronization to music or movie story.

but hey buddie, you tried.

Hi Bro

Great and nice attempt, well but i have few comments and corrections, though i will love to come up with mine, but i pray time allow mii, however
--- the background has to be more thrilling and intresting
--- there are plenty of thrilling fonts that can be use for movie like this
--- the concepts is not attracting
--- it has to be a poster that tells the movie story

, but nice try, you can do better than that, maybe i will help, i will try and come up with something to guide you.

keep on the great try,

Hey buddie, nice try

you gonna be a very crazy matte painter, if you know what that mean, but develop ur blending skills and understand color contrast with blending, but buddie really nice try,

keep it up.

Na wo O! so there's an end for every human, sometimes that tales is untruth untill it happens to someone very dear to you, we wondered why our hero must die, but the fact still says we will all die, but why so early,

Bernie Mac has been a legend and will always be a one great one, I pray for his family that God should be with them during this hard period, and should give them strong heart to bear the lost.

Bernie Mac ends his journey 2008. May his Soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!

we'll miss U.

Hi All, am actaully new to the community and it seems i find it most intresting, great thing happening in nigeria.

reply to ur question

firstly, consider all other replies from others, i did agreed with all but i will like to emphazise and stress a little bit. firstly project ur path, what's ur dream in 3D Animation, is it 3D Animation, Visual effect, composition, characterization, environment designing, game world, architecturing,

now, i have used vertually all 3D programs out there, one thing i noticed earlier was that i was waisting my time trying out all this software when i know i have one powerful one that can give me the impossibilities. though it's an advantage to be visertile and conversant with these programs but KNOW UR MAN!

3D Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, XSI, Houdini, Lightwave, Cinema 4D ,Modo, ZBrush, all are powerful programs but some have specilization in the industry. but you like to go for rugged 3D Modeling and Animation? i will say

3D Max, Cinema 4D and Maya! but Maya to be precise. I dont know what people know about Maya, but Maya is so flexible, powerfull and perfect tool for modeling, easier, powerfull in term of rendering elements and tools. i cant just say it all,

3D Max might be a little complex when trying to achieve Photorealistic Visualization even with plugin renderer. but with simple Mental Ray set-up in Maya, you will open ur mouth and doubt that you created that thing.

Rem! find ur path. 3D Max is cool, is one of my favorite but Maya is cool.

If you need more guidance, please mail me and i will be willing to get you along the Path.

Am 5yrs exprience 3D Animator, Character Modeling, Environment Designing, Visual Effect with Camera Tracking and Matchmoving, CGI Integration and a Motion Graphices compositor.

My Area is T.V Comercial, Product Design, Motion Graphics and Character Animation, and all that.

Hope the little helps.

Thank you and God Bless


Hi damseremie

I did like to work with you if you are serious and focus about it, I did one in Ghana recently and many embraced it. call me or mail Tunslike@yahoo.com or 08023429574