CG Frog - Finished Piece

[Straafe]

A lot of work went into this one. The only 2d element in the scene is the sky,  everything else is 3d. I am thoroughly surprised my computer did not blow up with that much geometry in my scene, although during the creation process of this image I did crash frequently.

The environment is loosely based on the environment frog is seen in during the masamune cutscene in the PS1 version of chrono trigger. (See cutscene here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ugnp7d6Whs)
I Re-did the pose based off of the quick one i had done before. I think this pose is an improvement and looks more dynamic (the feet placement, etc). He has new eyes that are actually frog eyes, and many material adjustments (IE sword).

I rendered out around 10 different passes from 3ds max and comped them together in photoshop (with other adjustments) to create this final image. In fact, I have stared at it so much my eyes are about to bleed, so if I missed something or something looks off to you please let me know so I can fix it. There are a few minor things i can spot, but nothing too bad. As with all the CT images I have been doing, I have learned a lot. I think in doing this one I learned the most compared to any of the others. 

ANYWAY, I hope you guys like it!
Note: This image is best viewed when listening to Frog's Theme :p
>>FULL RES<<

[Kebrel]

 :lee:YES


Although the border of trees and sky looks a bit apparent is the word I think.

[Straafe]

(Image Updated)

[Boo the Gentleman Caller]

I think it looks perfect.  I mean, awesome.  Totally awesome.  You won't hear any critiquing from me.

(not that there's anything wrong with critiquing, I just have nothing to say beyond "AWESOME!")

[Shiku]

*KA-BOOOOOOM!!* did you hear that? That is the sound of my mind being blown! All over the wall, mind-bits are splattered everywhere.

[Saelind]

It is THE best representation of Kaeru that I've ever seen on my lifetime, awesome indeed. He's my favorite character btw 

P.S.: Are you going to do the same with the other 6 playable characters in CT?

[Kebrel]

It is THE best representation of Kaeru that I've ever seen on my lifetime, awesome indeed. He's my favorite character btw 

P.S.: Are you going to do the same with the other 6 playable characters in CT?

Robo and Magus. He is just getting better each time.

[Yourgingerestfan]

wow its very good ! and detailed i really like it congratz for all your hard work !

[V_Translanka]

Very good stuff...I'm not too keen on his expression; facial (maybe it's hard to get any proper expression out of a 3D frog face?) or body (seems like an awkward stance)...and his placement in the scene seems off since he's basically floating above the grass, not actually standing within the grass...maybe it'd look better if he was standing on a stone- or dirt-based topography? Unless you can mat down some of the grass to look like he's standing there naturally, I guess (seems like it'd be easier to do it the other way, though)? And the sword still doesn't seem especially metallic...*shrugs*

Still, all-in-all, very awesome stuff. Keep at it, dude.

EDIT: The Magus seems pretty cool (did I miss the thread for that or is it just old enough for me to forget?)...but it's missing the metal band on his leg & the mid-section is off. I remember teh Robo thread though...I think I might have mentioned then that Robo looks weird with his crotch area all exposed like that...>_>

[Kebrel]

Very good stuff...I'm not too keen on his expression; facial (maybe it's hard to get any proper expression out of a 3D frog face?) or body (seems like an awkward stance)...and his placement in the scene seems off since he's basically floating above the grass, not actually standing within the grass...maybe it'd look better if he was standing on a stone- or dirt-based topography? Unless you can mat down some of the grass to look like he's standing there naturally, I guess (seems like it'd be easier to do it the other way, though)? And the sword still doesn't seem especially metallic...*shrugs*

He's jumping...

[Radical_Dreamer]

Looks great! You should be proud of that work! I hope you're keeping the model and textures around.

[V_Translanka]

He's jumping...

Looks more like a skip than a jump...and even then, it seems like he'd still have more interaction than shown...

[Straafe]

He was supposed to be mid leap, but if you didnt catch that than it was my fault in not making the pose expressive enough. The sword is reflecting the environment and is physically accurate for that type of metal, although stylistically it may not be metallic enough for some. Thanks for the tips and comments guys.

[ONSLAUGHT]

Easily some of the best 3D artwork of Frog I've seen.

[Kebrel]

Just throwing it out there but I wouldn't mind seeing Alya next