The Queen by the hankster

3D Studio Max • Science Fiction • posted on Apr 18, 2004

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Description

This was a project that I had on the back burner for while now. I had made an initial test version of the model back in April of last year. I was still learning the mechanics of box modelling at the time and I wasn't really happy with the results. You can see the image and read about what I was trying to do at this link : Queen - Version 1 Then I recently saw the previews for Zbrush 2 and was totally amazed by the artwork that the artists at Pixologic had created and decided to get the program. I figured that this program would ideal for sculpting organic forms and I decided the best way to learn it was to just start using it on my unfinished project. I took inspiration from the alien-organic works of Giger and Cleavenger and came up with my own version of a weird alien-human hybrid. The concept behind it was that an alien-insectiod like race had captured a humanoid female and fused her head with alien technology in order to exploit the unlimited potential of the human mind. This hybrid Queen, under the guidance of the alien council, controls and runs the entire colony from a central chamber deep within the hive... Anyways, learning Zbrush was a bit frustrating at first, but once I started focusing just on the 3D sculpting tools, it became easier to work with. The program can manipulate a large number of polygons very quickly and this allowed me to try out many variations and put alot of details on to the models in a very short time. Only the organic stuff was exported for detailing in Zbrush and the basic procedure was : Box modelled base mesh in Max -> Imported into Zbrush and sculpted -> Imported back into Max for material assignment and rendering. Overall this was quite a fun project to work on and a nice change from all the car modelling I was doing over the last little while :)

Comments (42)

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Seadreamer

2:52AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

This is an amazing project, with a fantastic result! This is definitely professional level work. Congratulations!

azaghot

2:59AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

vote,this picture in incredible

NataLibera70

4:01AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Excellent!!! v

ann0314

5:12AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Absolutely Awe inspiring...looks like alot of work was put into this, and it really paid off! Excellent Model!

Foester

5:48AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

WOW! That is an incredible piece of work you have created. The colors, composition and execution all are proof of your hard work. But look at the result and you can see it was worth the effort!

clickninny

6:07AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

NICE JOB hero ..! now you can get some sleep eh ? it's marvelous...

thee coop

7:18AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

worth every minute of it. Fantastic work

wildfire2003

9:21AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

I don't know this program, but I know fantastic work when I see it! Amazing detail, amazing work!!

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ComplxMind

12:07PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

NOW THIS IS AN IMAGE! I love it hankster! Very realistic looking with excellent detail. You got my vote for this one.

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Honda2000

1:01PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Really great work hankster! I agree with all the above comments..... You got my Vote! :)

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jwdell

2:15PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Fantastic Artwork!!! Been slightly Giger inspired myself of late... Brilliant!!!!!

darwhin

2:16PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Wow this is a very amazingly detailed picture I love the colors and reflections in the textures out of everything the glasslike luminous colors of the organic surfaces are amazing! I can only imagine(and wow) what this scenene would look like with an animated pan around the room, dollying around the pillar whilest the glowing light sources ebb and flow just slightly out of sync with each other like a slow concentric heartbeat.... wow :-)

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steelrazer

8:21PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

WHOA, Dude!!!!! like my brother likes to point out, some of these 3d tools are pretty amazing, but put them into the hands of an artist, and prepare to be astounded. impressive is a poor word. press on!

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Demonika

10:37PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Oh my GOD! This is just about the most amazing image I've seen! There is so much detail, it's just incredible. I'm lost for words to describe how brilliant this piece is and also how much in awe I am of your creative skills. I wish I could vote more than once, if I could I'd be hitting the button all night!

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Curious

11:09PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

holy mother of cool things! 8D

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MaydaMason

1:42AM | Mon, 19 April 2004

davvero un ottimo lavoro!!!!

Rinus

1:51AM | Mon, 19 April 2004

Looks damn great man. I'd like to say it brings up a quake 3 feeling, maybe it gives you a new look on it. Cos it looks great, damn great, but maybe you could put more of 'you' in the room-design. Did i say it looks great?

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zandar

2:30PM | Mon, 19 April 2004

Brilliant scene. Absolutely great work.

Bzzzt

1:20AM | Tue, 20 April 2004

just one word to that "Zajebiste !!!" V

flipflapblackjack

7:39AM | Tue, 20 April 2004

exceptional work. this is what i like to see, the picture is great and you have included other views so i can see how the object itself would look. great!!

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