[UDK] Lonely Cottage WIP

lamar McHaney · Jun 2013

I am about a week in on this environment, I don't have much but let me know what you think and/or your suggestions. I will be doing weekly updates.

Di$array · Jun 2013

I'd suggest giving the roof a bit of a dip or sag to show some age and wear and tear. The side hut also look tall than the one in the concept, so maybe scaling the height will bring it closer. Also the wind blades or what have you is too far forward; it could be the perspective though.

Great progress so far and I love the clutter inside really gives life to the piece; just those few tweaks will help the piece. Keep it up and I look forward to more.

nathanbarrett · Jun 2013

The lip around the top of the windmill is waaaay too large compared to the concept.

chrisradsby · Jun 2013

Your lines are way too straight at the moment. I think you really need to push some of the shapes and really look for where the bends are in the concepts. Other than that it's looking promising.

lamar McHaney · Jun 2013

Ok, I will be fixing that stuff and hopefully adding more to it for my update next week

lamar McHaney · Jun 2013

Here is my progress so far on this environment. I am going to be refining the assets and making the textures. Nothing here is final, as I add more details to the assets and textures things will probably be changed around. But I am excited with the progress. I probably will not be posting next week since I will be gone most of the week to celebrate the 4th.

Shrike · Jun 2013

youre missing out that curve in the roof of the concept which is very important for the style

lamar McHaney · Jun 2013

@shrike Which image are you referring to because in my week 2 image i curved the roof.

Mr Significant · Jun 2013

Maybe that. Or maybe it's only the perpective of the concept:

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DWalker · Jun 2013

The windmill blades seem very narrow compared to the concept.

lamar McHaney · Jun 2013

@ Mr Significant Ohh. I did see that but I assumed that was from the perspective and not the shape of the building itself. However, that image you have is from my week one post, i added the curve to the roof in my week 2 post.

DWalker Yeah they are a bit narrow now that i see them, I will thicken them a bit, Thanks

lamar McHaney · Aug 2013

Easily distracted and slow workflow, however it's coming along. Here is my progress on the this environment. I haven't changed the post processing chain or added lights. I am just trying to finish up the last bit of textures and models. Help/Critique is always welcomed.

Snafubar7 · Aug 2013

I suggest you make the spine of the roof sag too just a bit. I can see it in the concept

Mr Significant · Aug 2013

Change the skybox even to this deafult, because it makes scene look very,very bright. What are those yellowish cubes? those on the wooden box.

lamar McHaney · Aug 2013

Sorry for the late response been busy with work.

amile duan: Sorry I didn't do the concept, I found it on polycount.

Snafubar7: That sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a try.

Mr Significant: I haven't touched the background at all yet but thanks for he heads up. The yellow-ish cubes are stacks of paper, I am still working on the material and texture.

lamar McHaney · Aug 2013

Working on the my lighting. As i stated in my last post, I haven't edited the post processing render yet. DoF and AO not active.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

I am almost at the point of finishing this up, so i can finally move on to something else. I only have a few more things to fix.

KristaW · Sep 2013

Hey Iamar McHaney
I see with one of the earlier posts you made, you mentioned that the concept wasn't yours. That's fine but just a heads up for the future you should really state that the very first time you post the concept. And it would probably be good to mention it is Zhang Hang's work with a link of where to find more of his work. Maybe he already said you could post it without mentioning him? But just in case he didn't I thought i would bring up this courtesy.
I agree with everyone else, in that, I see you curved the roof but the spline would look better with a curve as well. Also pulling out the peak of the roof in the front would match the concept more. I also think that the windmill blades could still be pushed further. They could be even fatter at the ends and much longer if you are trying to get the personality of the concept.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

That was my mistake and sorry if i offend anyone. I found the concept in the Noob monthly challenge Thread, which is hosted every month. I didn't think it would be a problem posting the image however, I understand why I should have mentioned the artists name. I will make sure to mention the artist's name in the future. Thank you the courtesy and the critique, I will start working on those changes.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

I am at my final stages of this piece. I am going to be fixing and adding some last minute stuff, then work on my post processing render to finish this off.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

Finished up the final shots for my piece, let me know what you think. Thanks in advance.

KristaW · Sep 2013

I really love the first two final shots. Lovely presentation. Feels very whimsical.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

Thank You, KristaW. Glad, you like it. Thanks for all your help.

lamar McHaney · Sep 2013

So, I fixed somethings that were pointed out to me. The main thing being the blurry terrain textures. I added a couple of shots because my roommate suggested I show the rest of the things I added to the environment. Wizard%27sCottage_Exterior_AcrossTheBridge.jpg

Wizard%27sCottage_Exterior_AcrossTheBridge.jpg

Wizard%27sCottage_Exterior_WizardsCottage.jpg

Wizard%27sCottage_Exterior_WizardsCottage_Back(redo).jpg

Wizard%27sCottage_Windmill_Exterior_Interior.jpg

Wizard%27sCottage_Exterior_Bridge(Full).jpg

[UDK] Lonely Cottage WIP

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