Scared Silly Entry by Jon Cooper

[shavedmonkey]

Greetings All

Longtime reader, first time poster
Massively impressed with the quality going on here, some really talented people out there.
My concept: Pretty simple really, whilst out Trick or Treating, poor unsuspecting child dressed as a ghost encounters...some real ghosts. Drops sweets, looks scared...ummm...silly and thats the basis of it really. Hope you like it, more to follow soon.

[dustbin1_uk]

Like the conept, good luck, hope your quick or have lots of time.

[shavedmonkey]

Thanks Dustbin, time may well be an issue

Some basic scene and tests Ive done so far: Lighting is going to be interesting, but its all gooooood learning





Finally a quick test ghost...green doesnt really work , looks like slimer from ghostbusters with a dress on but still.

[dustbin1_uk]

Nice! I like the glow you got there! Was that done in ZB?

[shavedmonkey]

Thanks, and yes all done in Zbrush, yeah. Using two layers and transparency, plus a bit of smearing.

[Slosh]

Nice work so far, Jon. I don't envy the late start you've gotten. As a suggestion for the ghost material (may not be to your liking, but give it a try): In the material modifiers for most materials is a slider called High Dynamic Range. This can give you a very bright effect (I've used it for lightbulbs). This might help somewhat.

I'll check back and see if it was any good for you. Nice concept, hope to see it finished.

[threetails]

scene is looking spooky, nice lighting.

[shavedmonkey]

Ok some more test renders and a little play with some "mood" lighting.....

Thx for the comments Slosh, I will try what you suggested thanks

[-WOODY-]

The fog and lighting effects look good. It gives that real eerie feeling like something really bad is about to happen.

[Blaine91555]

Coming along well It will be ineresting to see how you handle the spooks.

[amronellc]

I like your concept, and your modeling. To make it sillier, make sure that the kids face, is really over the top, with a big mouth, and funny scared eyes. Good luck!

Anthony Romrell

[shavedmonkey]

Thanks for the replies


Blaine, yeah Im interested to see how im going to handle them too

Beginning to wish that I hadnt chosen ghosts, can barely draw cloth let alone model it! Still, all good learning

Some updates, need to add afair bit of detail yet, but reasonably happy with expression....for now

[UncleZ]

ooooooo hehehehe scary

cool man

[shavedmonkey]

Another update.....very rough but feels like its getting there. Now if i could only control time.....

[dustbin1_uk]

Nice work!! those ghosts look amazing!