ucupumar

Shizuka Workflow

This is basically how I created Shizuka model. It's very simplified, but I hope it can be a substitute for anyone that want me do timelapse again. As always, you can get the blend file here: https://gum.co/AhqLU

This is the last post for Shizuka, I'll update you about upcoming stuff next. Have a nice day!

Shizuka Turntable

Just as what the title said, lol. Get more higher resolution of this GIF image (+ blend file) on this Gumroad link: https://gum.co/AhqLU

#1 Reward: Shizuka

Finally the first reward is done! I'm really sorry for the long delay. If you already follow the updates before, the model is Shizuka from Queen's Blade series. 

Because the nature of the source material, I can't help it if the end result is kinda not safe for work :P.  I just hope that you like it. 

To get the blend file, you can go to the Gumroad link below. For the tier 2 and above patrons, I'll send the offer code for 100% discount, so please check your inbox.

I'...

Late

It's been more than one month since I open up Patreon and since then, not even a model is finished yet. I estimated it will be delivered in two to four weeks but various situations hinders me to meet that target. 

This is actually my first time really doing real character modeling again since last January, so I need few adjustments to my workflow and techniques. It takes a little bit of time, but I hope it will only happen once.

I won't change the target of 2-4 weeks yet, because it...

Shizuka's head material test

Just as promised, this is real update for Shizuka. The screenshot above is material test rendered using Blender internal viewport. 

I'm using realtime anisotropic specular that I created before for the hair. The face is painted using yPanel and using blender diffuse ramp. I'm still not that satisfied with headband and the neckband render, so I'll try to improve it in the final render.

If you have any feedbacks, feel free to leave a comment!

Realtime Anisotropic Specular

Last week I did experiment if realtime anisotropic shader using blender internal nodes is possible or not. And that's actually possible with some few tricks which too technical to explain, lol. The GIF above is the result. If you're  interested, I put the blend file and the references I used below.

I will use this effect on Shizuka's hair, so this still count as character update :P. Don't worry, I'll really post her screenshot in the next update. :D

Thanks for reading! :)

Real...

yPanel update: Convert images to use other UV

Like I said in last character WIP, I'm developing new feature for yPanel and it's already done. I implemented convert image to use another UV. 

This feature is useful for those who like to just use quick unwrap and start painting. Most of the time quick unwrap produce bad UV but useful enough for painting purpose. You can always create new UV map with better layout and convert all your paint slots or images to the new UV.

I hope you like it, I'll post second update for Shizuka next!...

Changes

Hey there! Sorry for more than a week with no progress. I actually have some stuff to show you, but first I want to inform you that I've changed few things in this patreon page.

I noticed this page this page traffic is quiet, really really quiet. Knowing this facts, I'll stop creating patron-only text/photo updates, because my patrons still only three people and it's better to make them public to help promote this page.

I also decided to remove a goal about yPanel and cycles after learne...

Shizuka (WIP 1)

Next character will be Shizuka from Queen's Blade. I just tested the proportion and color to match my references. No texture or sculpt yet (expect body & face). I'm still developing  new yPanel feature I needed for this project, so next WIP might taking a little bit more time.

See you later & thanks for all your support!

First post!

Hey guys, ucup here. For you that already became a patron, thank you very much! You guys are amazing!

You are most likely here because of yPanel, so I hope you like it. I'll keep improving the addon alongside modeling new characters. I already have some plans in mind, hopefully first big improvements will happen soon.

For the first character, I actually already started modeling and its already halfway done. So I hope you understand if there's no character poll for now. I'll post the prog...