Pixel Joint Forum: Octa Man

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VictorR
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Joined: 30 July 2006
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Topic: Octa Man
Posted: 16 August 2006 at 8:45pm

K ive been studyng anatomy alot and shading and I made this:

Hope you like it, I messed up alotthe on the left arm anatomy but no biggy. It looks like I used alot of colors but I only used about 4-5, just mixed.

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Okko
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Posted: 17 August 2006 at 3:34am

I can only see a X

One day I will find a great, cool, funny and original signature. One day.

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Skull
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Posted: 17 August 2006 at 4:07am

Originally posted by Okko

I can only see a X

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/7849/slimeguyew6.png

I think it's a good start, a nice palette for what you're going for, but I don't see the 'Octa' element, The arms are much too long for anything, and the ends are a bit confusing.

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iSTVAN
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Posted: 17 August 2006 at 5:44am

The arms lack structure. The rest of the body doesn't really show that you've been studying anatomy very much at all, like you claim. That 2x pixel thick outline of the right arm is a bit worrying. In fact, I think you've mixed up your AA on most of the outlines.

The 4-5 colours that you claim also comes out to 31 colours, on my count. The shading is worse on the belt like thing, where it justs seems randomly plotted. The rest of the shading could use some work, but isn't completely hopeless.

The face, in my opinion, looks poorly designed and doesn't suit the body much at all. Like Skull, I also don't get the octa reference.

My suggestions?
-Actually study human anatomy in order to successfully portray humanoid characters convincingly.
-Find and practice AA and sel-out techniques. There should be plenty of tutorials on the main PJ site if you look.
-Pick a light source and shade accordingly. Again, you should be able to find plenty of tuts regarding shading.

-Be careful when selecting palettes. Don't go over board picking new similar colours. Try the eyedrop, tis very handy.

I don't mean to sound harsh, I just wasn't in the mood for sugar coating. Hope my comments were helpful.

Listen to what the flower people say...

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AndyOaks
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Joined: 07 August 2006
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Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:15am

Originally posted by VictorR

K ive been studyng anatomy alot and shading and I made this:

Hope you like it, I messed up alotthe on the left arm anatomy but no biggy. It looks like I used alot of colors but I only used about 4-5, just mixed.

A good start VictorR. The legs are good and I like the use of colours. The only major gripe is the arm on the (your) right. Move it a couple of pixels to the left and increase the right hand chest muscle to overlap it.
If you want to design characters like this it is worth doing your rough sketch in a similar pose to what you have and then, for a more polished piece, have your character strike a dynamic pose.
Hope that's of some help.

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VictorR Seaman Joined: 30 July 2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 27	Topic: Octa Man Posted: 16 August 2006 at 8:45pm
	K ive been studyng anatomy alot and shading and I made this: Hope you like it, I messed up alotthe on the left arm anatomy but no biggy. It looks like I used alot of colors but I only used about 4-5, just mixed.
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Okko Seaman Joined: 19 April 2006 Location: France Online Status: Offline Posts: 37	Posted: 17 August 2006 at 3:34am
	I can only see a X
	One day I will find a great, cool, funny and original signature. One day.
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Skull Commander PJ Pioneer Joined: 03 August 2019 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1521	Posted: 17 August 2006 at 4:07am
	*Originally posted by Okko* I can only see a X http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/7849/slimeguyew6.png I think it's a good start, a nice palette for what you're going for, but I don't see the 'Octa' element, The arms are much too long for anything, and the ends are a bit confusing.

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iSTVAN Commander Joined: 03 March 2005 Online Status: Offline Posts: 626	Posted: 17 August 2006 at 5:44am
	The arms lack structure. The rest of the body doesn't really show that you've been studying anatomy very much at all, like you claim. That 2x pixel thick outline of the right arm is a bit worrying. In fact, I think you've mixed up your AA on most of the outlines. The 4-5 colours that you claim also comes out to 31 colours, on my count. The shading is worse on the belt like thing, where it justs seems randomly plotted. The rest of the shading could use some work, but isn't completely hopeless. The face, in my opinion, looks poorly designed and doesn't suit the body much at all. Like Skull, I also don't get the octa reference. My suggestions? -Actually study human anatomy in order to successfully portray humanoid characters convincingly. -Find and practice AA and sel-out techniques. There should be plenty of tutorials on the main PJ site if you look. -Pick a light source and shade accordingly. Again, you should be able to find plenty of tuts regarding shading. -Be careful when selecting palettes. Don't go over board picking new similar colours. Try the eyedrop, tis very handy. I don't mean to sound harsh, I just wasn't in the mood for sugar coating. Hope my comments were helpful.
	Listen to what the flower people say...
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AndyOaks Midshipman Joined: 07 August 2006 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 55	Posted: 18 August 2006 at 1:15am
	*Originally posted by VictorR* K ive been studyng anatomy alot and shading and I made this: Hope you like it, I messed up alotthe on the left arm anatomy but no biggy. It looks like I used alot of colors but I only used about 4-5, just mixed. A good start VictorR. The legs are good and I like the use of colours. The only major gripe is the arm on the (your) right. Move it a couple of pixels to the left and increase the right hand chest muscle to overlap it. If you want to design characters like this it is worth doing your rough sketch in a similar pose to what you have and then, for a more polished piece, have your character strike a dynamic pose. Hope that's of some help.
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