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[WIP] GitS: Batou, Togusa

Gfycat link: https://gfycat.com/KlutzyCorruptKitty 

I've finished improving parts of the models and I got a starting, basic loop going. Next my focus will be tweaking the speed of all moving parts. I'll begin with the bodies, focusing on the force of impact when Batou thrusts, and then I move on to hair, gear and legs. The objective is a good-looking loop that stands on its own. That way, I needn't continuously ...

[WIP] GitS: Batou, Togusa

I'm working on a small animation between two old school characters, Batou and Togusa from Ghost in the Shell. I guess it's a rare pairing.

The original models were lacking in bones, so I've been adding more through Blender in order to animate jaws, lips, gear and hair. SFM sometimes breaks when doing model improvements mid-process, so hopefully I don't do anything stupid. I'm figuring out the shading for this one, but I'm partial to a cell-shaded look so far.

Can you spot the Tachikoma?<...

[Final] TEW2: Sebastian Castellano, Stefano Valentini

Gfycat Link: https://gfycat.com/BiodegradableAdorableCranefly 

Release of final version. This one took me longer to get out due to my poorly implemented ideas as well as busy times in RL. I'm glad I stuck it out tho and consistently improved it when I could.

As for my next work, I've some options to choose from. I'll need some thought before I commit.

¨[WIP] TEW2: Sebastian, Stefano

WIP Gfycat: https://gfycat.com/HopefulFearfulBlackpanther 

80% there. The time manipulation concept is turning out too difficult for me to accomplish, so I've decided to put it aside and focus effort elsewhere. Stefano's pet monster Obscura will hold Sebastian down with its monster strength instead. 

Big changes this late into a project can be risky. But now I can focus on improving Sebastian ...

[WIP] TEW2: Sebastian, Stefano

Gfycat WIP: https://gfycat.com/WarpedMerryCrustacean 

Current progress. I think time manipulation will be a tough effect to pull. For now, my objective is to refine the main animated pose until it stands on its own. After that, I'm introducing pose variants whenever the camera flashes, like a time skip forwards. Hopefully, I'll manage to work out a solution for it not seem too disruptive.

Secondary pose...

[Final] Catherine: Vincent Brooks, Sheep

Gfycat link: https://gfycat.com/CleanOrneryGoa 

Completed! The work process for this one was straightforward and I mostly applied lessons learned from my previous Catherine animation into it. I also tried in post-process to simulate the visual effects in Vincent's nightmares seen in the original game.

A bit kooky but I hope you enjoy it.

[WIP] Catherine: Vincent Brooks, Sheep

WIP Gfycat: https://gfycat.com/CookedSimplisticBarebirdbat 

A short, weird Catherine animation I intend to finish in the next few days. After that, I'll switch back to ongoing projects.

[Final] Catherine: Vincent Brooks, Orlando Haddick

https://gfycat.com/SmoggyJauntyGenet 

I came across models I could finally use for some Catherine fanwork. I guess this animation also works in celebration of the upcoming expansion.

Working on this one taught me how to manage a pseudo anime look as well as using Render Target Cameras in SFM. The potential of the latter is particularly interesting to me; I could use it where SFM's texture animation system i...

[WIP] TEW2: Sebastian, Stefano

I'm working next on an animation with Sebastian and Stefano from The Evil Within 2 game.

Stefano is a villain in TEW2 with abilities to control time. I plan to work his powers into this animation, with Sebastian being bound by time manipulation. I'll need to find the right combination between mesh animation, texture animation and visual effects for it. Early animation experiments look promising but I've still some work ahead of me.

[Final] Vindictus: Aes Sidhe

Gfycat Version 1 : https://gfycat.com/YoungWelltodoAmericantoad 

Gfycat Version 2  (Minimal Texture Animation): https://gfycat.com/LikableJubilantJavalina  

And finished. Working on this one was a learning experience. I'm now able to use proxy scripts to animate textures. Post-process was still used for thi...

[WIP] Vindictus: Aes Sidhe

Gfycat: https://gfycat.com/VerifiableEmotionalBobcat

Early WIP but getting there. The next steps will be primarily about refining the character's movements and make sure the poses transition smoothly. 

SFM turned out to be inefficient for animating textures inside the engine itself, so I'll come back to that once I've experimented some more and maybe devised a good-looking solution. For now, I'll fo...

[WIP] Vindictus: Aes Sidhe

A small personal project I'm working on next. 

Aes Sidhe is a winged demi-god, enslaved for eternity to be the gatekeeper of realms. There isn't much more story to him, but his design is uniquely gorgeous.

For this project, I'm learning how to animate textures in SFM and mimic the visual effects his body goes through in Vindictus.

[Final] ME: Mordin Solus

Gfycat: https://gfycat.com/FavoriteFlakyDogfish 

Mordin finally gets his completed animation.

This one has been finished for a long time now but I kept holding back. I continuously improved it in my off hours until satisfied. Hope you enjoy.

[Final] The Witcher: Geralt, Radovid

1080p version 

8K version 

WIPs for those curious about the process:

1. Raw Render 

2. First Improvements, Geralt's Pose Fixed 

2017-07-05 22:23:16 +0000 UTC View Post

[Final] Yakuza 0: Kiryu, Nishiki

Edit: Fixed a rough vertex on Nishiki's hand. Updated final links.

Happy June, folks. Here's a seasonally appropriate poster of a game which I think may be this year's gayest yet.  You can get the 1080p version here and the 8K version here.

For those interested in seeing WIPs:

2017-06-05 20:19:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[WIP] ME: Mordin

Mixtape link: https://my.mixtape.moe/melomh.mp4

Current progress. ETA is uncertain; busy times at work, so I can't guarantee further updates this month. For now, I plan to blend these animations together so that they flow smoothly into one another. 

It was brought up to me that Mixtape has lost RDR's John Marston animation, so I re-uploaded a new, improved version with improvements to the animation and model. ...

[W.I.P] ME: Mordin

 Mordin gets his turn:  https://gfycat.com/GaseousIllustriousAfricanrockpython

Of all models I tested for this, Mordin's was hands-down the best I found.  I'm looking forward to animate as many fun Salarian expressions as I can get away with.

Progress-wise, the basic pose and animation tests are finished. Next I'm starting drafts for two further animation variations, w...

[Poll] ME: Asshole Shep March Edition

Not an actual poll but an interest gauge.

With the upcoming release of ME: Andromeda, I'm planning to work on a new Asshole Shep piece. If you have character suggestions from the original trilogy, feel free to post them or like any existing suggestion below.

Hoping to make a decision in the next few days. Currently, I'm considering the iconic alien companions but any suggestion is welcome.

[Final] RDR: John Marston

Mixtape Link: https://my.mixtape.moe/efkdzw.mp4 

I had some days off so I used them to finish Marston. It's up on the archive and eventually Tumblr. A little something fans can enjoy until RDR 2's release later this year.

Hey, if you like, help me choose my next project. 

[WIP] RDR: John Marston

Mixtape Link: https://my.mixtape.moe/vunggu.mp4 

80% there. Light, textures and post-process have been further improved. Unfortunately, I  broke the camera's animation in this render. Will be fixed in the next one. 

It's the toughest stage now but I just have to stick with it and keep polishing until completion.

[W.I.P] RDR: John Marston

Gfycat link: https://gfycat.com/GroundedImmenseImpala 

Current progress. New poses are in and the base structure is set. Final animation length time is still uncertain. 

Next I'm cleaning and refining each pose, fixing clipping and any mistakes.

[W.I.P] RDR: John Marston

WIP Gfycat: https://gfycat.com/VioletDelectableJay 

I'd been on the lookout for a decent model of his for a while now and I finally got lucky. So I ported John Marston over from GMOD to SFM.

I'm setting an hour a day to work on it this month. Right now I have the above pose finished, and I'm wrapping up a second pose. Planning a third.

Lights and model textures are all likely to change as I improve ...

[Final] Persona 4: Adachi (Ver.2)

No Censor: https://gfycat.com/YoungBraveKakapo 

JAV Censor: https://gfycat.com/BlissfulEducatedDodobird 

Somebody pointed out to me that Izanagi's cock looked fairly more flesh-coloured and less robotic in the recent final version than in the original concept. 

It's a small detail but I agree. The old version ...

[Final] Persona 4: Adachi

Final versions on Gfycat.  Also up on the archive. 

Uncensored: https://gfycat.com/VapidFabulousArcherfish 

JAV: https://gfycat.com/TotalSourBaldeagle

Hey, I can confirm now that I got my new job. However, this means that releases will be too sporadic for me to continue my Patreon as it is. So, for everybody ...

[WIP] Persona 4: Adachi

Gfycat Link: https://gfycat.com/EqualBraveClingfish 

Results of the 2-3 days crunch. I'm leaving it sit for a few days and revaluee quality later in the week. It'll probably need some more work.

The model lacks an anus, so I masked the area with a censor effect. Not sure if it'll stay.

[WIP] Persona 4: Adachi

Adachi's model was recently released. I'm using my days off to play with this fucker.

First time working with anime. I want to introduce lights and shadows to up the visuals but without destroying the original style.  I may improve  textures for his lower body and Izanagi's robo-cock  at a later stage.

Goal is to crunch this animation under 48 hours. Here we go.

2016 and beyond

Hey, Happy Holidays. I want to let you know of upcoming changes before the end of the month.

You know I'm on a job trial until the 31st. Thank you all for your good wishes, it's been going pretty well.  I'm still unsure how much this job will affect my output in the future, but I'm predicting changes. I want to be confident of what I can provide in 2017, rather than not following up on my word early into it, so I will soon update my front page accordingly. Meanwhile, I understand if you g...

Activity

Hey, due to career changes in my personal life, animation and poster work may pause until December 31st.

I've entered a trial for potential new employment. This will take over most of my work and personal time. I will still be active but can't guarantee output for that period.

As always, you'll be able to reach me here or on Tumblr.

[Final] DAI: Solas, Inquisitor

Mixtape: https://my.mixtape.moe/kittor.mp4 

Finally finished. Learned a lot with this one. It'll be shared on Tumblr soon.

Some changes coming. I'll post more info sometime this week.

[WIP] DAI: Solas , Inquisitor

HQ export. Mixtape link: https://my.mixtape.moe/ohuirt.mp4 

Working out those final 90-100%. I already see a lot of mistakes in this first high-quality export, so I'll be fixing those and tweaking details in the next couple of days.