April - Glamourpuss #5
There was a reason I opted to publish these two images as one post..
Can't recall what or why, but there was a reason.
The result of my forgetfulness is that you get both!
There was a reason I opted to publish these two images as one post..
Can't recall what or why, but there was a reason.
The result of my forgetfulness is that you get both!
After rendering this image, I decided I needed another go at it. After doing a second take, I realized there were elements I preferred about the first one, but couldn't decide.
The result of my indecision is that you get both!
EDIT: FIXED!
(Despite not being a problem up until the final render, I noticed the tail has come out very angular and low poly Vs the preview. I'm pretty sure I've resolved the issue now, so will re-render this overnight.)
2021-07-31 19:33:42 +0000 UTC View Post
"Yesss, Masterrr Shredderrr"
EDIT: Reuploaded with a few lil errors corrected
2021-07-31 19:33:24 +0000 UTC View Post
"...she will obey my every command..
FOREVER!"
2021-07-31 19:33:15 +0000 UTC View Post
"The effects of the molecular crossover will only last a short time, but with that collar..."
2021-07-31 19:33:05 +0000 UTC View PostHope everyone's doing good out there.
Sorry for the quiet. Had one of those months where it felt like everything I did was turning out kinda crap, so this month's content is a little smaller as a result.
Felt a little more "in the zone" the past couple days, but once "Closer" is done, I'm probably going to force myself to unplug for a few days to recharge my batteries*
*clearly I don't understand how batteries work
Had hoped I'd have this finished by today, but I've just not been happy with it yet.
Gonna upload this as a WIP and update in the next day or so when it's finished.
There'll be fur and more pixels in the final version.
I've not started final render just yet, so if you're quick, you can have your say on whether I go for a close up, or show a little more body. Feel free to make other suggestions, though I can't promise I'll be able to fulfill everyone's wishes.  ...
Probably a few more to come in this sequence, hopefully as early as next week.
+ #2 (from last month) re-uploaded for sequence continuity
2021-06-30 23:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Free beer?
After spying an unattended stall after some particularly gruelling overtime, she decided she deserved she probably deserved one, on the house.
2021-06-30 23:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
If it seems like a popular idea, I might add a few more and make a sequence outta this lil scenario here.
I had a precurser image almost ready to post (had started mid-tf, then worked backwards), and it's probably about 90% done, but it's that last 10% that takes the time and I didn't wanna rush it out half assed. Even if I hit render now, it wouldn't be done tonight. Maybe it'll make an appearance in June?
More cat, less suit.
With the oft requested and rarely delivered: Multibewb.
2021-05-31 21:10:16 +0000 UTC View Post
"I don't know whether to open fire or fall in love"
Definitely veered into a more animated style for this one. Tried to give a reasonable likeness to the character as she's drawn, but also with just a dash of Michelle Pfieffer.
In post, I couldn't choose between a vibrant saturated look, or a bleaker, noir Gotham vibe, so I included a couple of alt versions. The image without all the sparks, smoke, splashes ...
An exercise in chromatic aberration and catgirls. Rather than having a slider like you'd find in some video games (or simply an on/off button), the slightly distorted colouring is achieved by literally (digitally) placing a transparent lense shaped object between the sibject and camera.
This seems to add a considerable amount to render time, and also makes it very hard to tell exactly where the camera is focusing on until it's had quite a bit of time cooking in the render oven.
Honestly, probably still my all time favorite subject, April O'Neil in all her feline glory. If it's cool with you fine folk, I might aim to do an April every month (or perhaps alternating months, I dunno)
2021-05-31 21:08:29 +0000 UTC View Post
Toying with hair and wardrobe for Irma from the classic TMNT.
What do you guys think? Am I nearly there? Should I try something totally different?
EDIT: Added 3 more, slightly more youthful versions
A different take on April this time, included some alternate hairstyles.
Also as a last minute mess around, I thought I'd see how she looked recast as Rachel from the earlier Cat Scratch Fever sequence. I've included the tag below if you're not familiar.
2021-04-25 16:31:23 +0000 UTC View Post
A much more cartoonish approach that I dabbled with before working on the previous images. Was fun to switch things up a bit, but I think I prefer the more realistic style.
2021-04-22 21:47:33 +0000 UTC View Post