Silent Spores - Succulent Elf

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jamie6Thu, Nov 07, 2024
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Heyllo friends!
I'm delighted to participate in this character design contest and am pleased to present my entry (WIP) below.
Here is my sketch done in Photoshop

I'm delighted to participate in this character design contest and am pleased to present my entry (WIP) below.

Here is my sketch done in Photoshop

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Rigging - I use the Auto-Rig Pro add-on to set up the basic rig for the character, then manually adjust and refine the weight painting to perfect the rig.




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Rigging - I rig the character's succulent hair separately so that it will move or bounce naturally with the movements. This process is done manually and then integrated with the main body rig.

Combine and merge all rigs


Combine and merge all rigs


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Heya! Love this character, especially the succulent hair, fuzzy trousers and little booties, super cute 

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Here are some animation tests of the rig.
I'll be refining it further as I go.
Please stay tuned for more updates on this character!
I'll be refining it further as I go.
Please stay tuned for more updates on this character!
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vixcosmen
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024Great work, but i think you need read the lastest post in the foxy3d forum in this contests or my madamme lupanari post, the work in animation, rigging, topology , etc... etc... will not be considered in the contest. I tell you this so that you don't put more work than you consider necessary into something that is going nowhere.
Senimation
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024Thank you for your feedback : ) I really appreciate it! Since I'm already halfway through, I'll continue with my current plan.
I’m looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone!
I’m looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone!
vixcosmen
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024Same of me, I will finish my work even if it is useless, I am already in the final phase.
I`m impatient to see your animation, the movement tests looks fine
And good luck!
I`m impatient to see your animation, the movement tests looks fine

And good luck!
Very impressive work and very cute character ! I love the expressions. All of this .
Thanks so much for sharing your workflow
Thanks so much for sharing your workflow

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I rigged the backpack and lantern in Blender and tested the rig with the main character rig. I also did some lighting tests and put together a video to showcase everything.
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! : )
Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! : )
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vixcosmen
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024The bag alone is already a character... good and a lot of work, really is complex character
Here is a turnaround view of the character with accessories.
I'll be updating the character turntable tales in the coming days : )

I'll be updating the character turntable tales in the coming days : )

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vixcosmen
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Sat, Oct 12, 2024It seems that he is looking for my madam's pub
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Fantastic work seni!



Fantastic work seni!
Senimation
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Sun, Oct 13, 2024Thanks Vixcosmen!
All the characters should head down to the madam's pub for a few beers after this contest wraps! Ahahahahh
All the characters should head down to the madam's pub for a few beers after this contest wraps! Ahahahahh

Turntable and Tales of the Succulent Elf's Adventure - Scenario 2










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drjivago
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Thu, Oct 17, 2024I liked your latest additions with the Elf, exploring the world through his succulent diaroma. A well thought concept! I had the same thought from the beginning as this would have an adventurous character, like the title suggested a succulent theme 

I made a video to take you through the character design breakdown of my Succulent Elf character, exploring the creative process from initial concept to final result.


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drjivago
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Mon, Oct 28, 2024It appears like you spent a significant amount of time, possibly weeks, presenting your work in every way possible way.
The demonstration films and animation were quite imaginative.They look great, as instructional videos, too. I wish you the best of luck with your comprehensive work!

The demonstration films and animation were quite imaginative.They look great, as instructional videos, too. I wish you the best of luck with your comprehensive work!
Senimation
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Mon, Oct 28, 2024Thanks drjivago! You are right! I did spent quite a bit of time to edit this breakdown video, and I hope it helps viewers better understand the progress and learn something from it.
I also finished the animation and am just waiting for the render to finish.
I plan to upload the short animation in the next few days!
Please stay tuned! : D
I also finished the animation and am just waiting for the render to finish.
I plan to upload the short animation in the next few days!
Please stay tuned! : D
drjivago
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Thu, Oct 31, 2024Very lovely animation which makes you feel like you're in the wilderness with the small fellow. I liked the, my heart will go on flute fail melody and the pigeon cooing, especially. A well crafted work.