Added Color to Rocky 2 Model!

Hey guys!

Just a quick posting to let you know I've added color to the updated Rocky model...


As you can see, she works for NASA!

Now I need to add detail to the hair.

I'll let you know how that goes!

Updated Rocky Model Moving Along...Slowly!

Hey guys,

Well, I've been finding a little time here and there to work on the updated Rocky model. Not much. Just an hour here or an hour there.

Here's what I've got so far...


So, what's different?

The most noticeable difference is she now has hands. What you really can't tell from this pic is that she also now has teeth and a tongue.

So, now I'm going to look the model over for the next couple of days and make sure I'm happy with everything. Then I will add detail to the hair and color.

After that, I really don't have any other choice but to rig the new models. I'm dreading it because I don't think I did a very good job when I rigged the old models. Still, if I don't rig them I can't animate them so it's kinda an important step.

I'll keep you posted.

Still Working On Updated Rocky Model!

Hey guys!

Just a quick note to let you know I'm still working on the updated Rocky model.

Again, prepping for Halloween is taking up a lot of my free time but this is what I have so far...



I wish I had more time to work on the movie, but if you've been following my blog long enough you know my family really goes all out for Halloween and you understand the delays.

Not to worry. I may be busy doing other things but I still manage to find an hour here or there to work on the movie so keep checking back once a week or so. I promise I will have something movie related worth updating.

See you!

Did a Little Work on Rocky 2 Model!

Hey guys,

Been pretty busy but I found a little time to do a couple additions to the updated Rocky model...


As you can see, I've added some rough hair and something I decided at the last minute, some glasses.

All in all, I like it.

I'll post more when there's more to post.

Later!

Sorry It's Taking So Long... Rocky 2 Update!

Hey guys,

Sorry it's been so long since my last update. I wish I could say I've been working steadily on the movie but the truth is I haven't been working on it much at all.

Why? Well, it's October and that means most of my attention goes to our annual Halloween display. If you want more info on that, head on over to Hollinger Hollow.

But, since I had some free time I finally started working on the updated Rocky model. Here's what I have so far...


I know. I'm not very far along. Why is that? Well, unlike the Willow and Jacko models (which were altered versions of Max and Gibson) I decided not to use the Thomas model to make Rocky. Girl cats don't look much different from boy cats but there are enough differences between humans that I decided to build the updated Rocky model from scratch.

So, I'll keep you posted as the model moves along but please be patient. As you can tell from the link above (or from last year if you've been following Xam and Power Dog that long) October is a pretty busy month for me.

Later.

Updated, Updated Jacko!

Hey guys,

I've made a small correction to the updated Jacko model.


Basically, I just made the fur on his legs longer. I didn't like how short it was.

Later!

Jacko 2 Finished!

Hey guys.

Alright, updated Jacko is complete.


So. What's different? Actually, this genuinely may be a little hard to tell, but let's take a look anyway...


Well, you can see his eyes are more realistic. What you can't see is so is his mouth and teeth. Of course, you couldn't see his mouth on the old model either but trust me, it's better. I still laugh every time I look at this character. I truly liked his old model. Of course, that's because so many of his flaws were hidden under his fur, but even his old model always put a smile on my face. That hasn't changed with Jacko's updated model. He still makes me smile.

So, now it's on to the last character I need to animate, Rocky.

I'll update you on her progress as I go.

Later!

Quick Willow Update!

Hey guys!

Not a big deal, but I did make one small update to the Updated Willow model.

I meant to make her eyes blue and simply forgot. So, here she is with blue eyes...


Definitely better!

Later!

Finished Willow 2!

Alrighty!

What can I say? Updated Willow was the easiest model thus far!

So, what's she look like? Well, let's take a look...


As you can probably tell, Willow is simply a modified model of Max, except I've "girled" him up to make him look like girl (given him a thinner body and a longer neck).

Like Max, I was never really happy with the original Willow. That's because, like this Willow, Original Willow was a modified version of Original Max, and as I've discussed, I was never happy with Original Max.

How does the updated Willow compare to the old model?


As you can see, like all the other models, this new model is more realistic in the way the eyes, mouth and ears attach to the head. Plus, I think the shape of the body is more like a cat and less like a linebacker! I also think the updated color pattern looks more like her inspiration, the real Willow the Cat (see very first blog entries for pics). All in all, I'm very happy with updated Willow.

So, now all I have left to update is Jacko the Terrier and and a female character named Rocky, who has a very brief cameo in the first movie but will play a significant role in the second (provided I ever finish the first movie). I haven't decided which one I'll do first but it will probably be Jacko.

Either way, I'll let you know.

Later!

Took a Break from Modeling...

Hey guys,

Well, I needed a short break from modeling so I decided to try working with animation.

Of course, none of my models are rigged and I haven't done anything with animation in quite some time so I needed something simple.

I saw a couple of tutorials explaining how to set up a box to do a simple spin maneuver. I thought that would be fun but I didn't want to do a plain old, boring box.

So, I made me a TARDIS!

Yes, I'm a Whovian and to be honest, I loved the idea of building a model of the Doctor's famous time machine. Of course, I didn't put a whole lot of effort in building the model. If I had, I would have made the windows less transparent and I would have done a better job with the TARDIS lights (to include lighting up the "Police Box" signs), but I had a blast none the less.

I know, I know. This has nothing to do with Xam and Power Dog, but since working on this will benefit the movie I decided to show you the clip on my animated TARDIS...


DISCLAIMER: Doctor Who and the TARIS are the property of the BBC. I could only hope to create something this cool...ever!

OK. That was fun and a learning experience.

Now it's time to get back to Xam and Power Dog, or more specifically, Willow the Cat...