EXO Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Honestly, this project is probably more exciting than the actual RT sequel. Quote
Knight26 Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 Honestly, this project is probably more exciting than the actual RT sequel. 339178[/snapback] I second that Quote
MikeRB Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 (edited) The new RT sequal sounds pretty decent no? What have you guys heard? My fun little invid: Mike Edited October 25, 2005 by MikeRB Quote
pfunk Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 nice!Someone get this guy his models! 339553[/snapback] The ones that Jung did were really nice, who bought those? Quote
EXO Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I think he means CG models... Yeah those were nice though. lol. Quote
pfunk Posted October 25, 2005 Posted October 25, 2005 I think he means CG models... Yeah those were nice though. lol. 339581[/snapback] ah yes Quote
MikeRB Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 (edited) http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_01.mov Edited October 28, 2005 by MikeRB Quote
bsu legato Posted October 28, 2005 Posted October 28, 2005 Words cannot describe how happy I am to see this thread alive and kicking. Awesome work, MikeRB. Quote
MikeRB Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 A bit more from the same clip: http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_02.mov 4mb Mike Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 A bit more from the same clip:http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_02.mov 4mb Mike 340874[/snapback] WOW!!! Just found this thread again. You most certainly ARE the Mike I thought you were. Earlier in this thread someone meantioned the Alpha.... were is it? I must see... Carl Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 It has been awhile since I have seen this. The Alpha looks great. I hope to see the completion of it soon. 15004[/snapback] Here is the mention of the Alpha that caught my eye... now I just NEED to see what he saw. Carl Quote
MikeRB Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 beats me, I've never started modeling an alpha. Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 30, 2005 Posted October 30, 2005 beats me, I've never started modeling an alpha. 340896[/snapback] Well that sure explains why I haven't seen it yet then. Its a model I sure hope you have plans to make and remember every good Alpha NEEDS a Beta. Carl Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 Best thread ever!!! Glad your're back Mike Quote
EXO Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I think it was briansw76 that modeled that alpha... he's an awesome modeler too, hasn't posted in a long while. Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I think it was briansw76 that modeled that alpha... he's an awesome modeler too, hasn't posted in a long while. 340956[/snapback] Do you have the pics? I don't think I've ever seen them and I'd very much like to. Carl Quote
007-vf1 Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 (edited) I got these ones saved from a while back. I don't think the Alpha one one is Mikes.. All in all they are classic pics to me... Edited October 31, 2005 by 007-vf1 Quote
B-52 GUNNER Posted October 31, 2005 Author Posted October 31, 2005 I knew that Mike would come back. Thanks for the updates buddy! Scot Quote
B-52 GUNNER Posted October 31, 2005 Author Posted October 31, 2005 Mike, I love the new video and would love to put it on my Sony PSP but I need it in a Mpeg4 or AVI. PSPVideo9 won't transcode quicktime at all. Scot Quote
mechaninac Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_01.mov 340412[/snapback] Astonishing! My only criticism is that it is too short...I need to see more! Quote
wwwmwww Posted October 31, 2005 Posted October 31, 2005 I got these ones saved from a while back. I don't think the Alpha one one is Mikes.. Thanks... Atleast I finally got to see a CG Alpha. All in all they are classic pics to me... 341105[/snapback] As they should be... they are great! Thanks again. Carl Quote
MikeRB Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_04.mov Theres a bit more from the same clip. Mike Quote
Hikuro Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 The background is just amazing! So much texture and lighting just makes the enviorment so real. The Invid looks great, high detail....I can't wait to see how a finished film would look! Quote
capt.actionjackson Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Wow! Looks better than HGs efforts already! How long do you think your final film will be? Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Mike's work is fantastic. It's even more impressive to know that one single man with no studio support (read MONEY), working on his own out of pure love can craft something that looks and flows a million times better than the same subject matter churned out by HG's people. A credit to MikeRB. Quote
mechaninac Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Stunning animation! I'm impressed beyond the ability to be able to properly articulate how cool it is. Mike's work is fantastic.It's even more impressive to know that one single man with no studio support (read MONEY), working on his own out of pure love can craft something that looks and flows a million times better than the same subject matter churned out by HG's people. A credit to MikeRB. 343584[/snapback] Not to defend HG, but aren't they farming out the cell animation and CG work to the same people responsible for Yukikase or Macross Zero? Your comment about "pure love" is much more cogent and applicable to the quality issue. Something, anything, done out of passion for the subject or art will always be superior, everything else being somewhat equal, to the "it's a living" attitude so common in the workplace. Besides, HG's efforts are meant to mimic cell animation, albeit unconvincingly thus far from the scant footage available, while MikeRB's definitely falls into the more "real to life" end of the spectrum. Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 My comment is more to how shoddy HG's work looks compared to Mike's. Granted HG's is still "previs" (even though I buy that less and less as time goes on), comparing apples to apples Mike's previs things are much better. It's also not just the visual quality, that is only one piece of the puzzle... the way Mike's things move, the way he frames his shots, the overall feel of the animation is superior. Looking at Mike's things I feel I'm looking at a labor of love by an industry professional with years of experience... looking at the HG things I feel like I'm looking at the demo reel of a second year CG student... which I sadly see a lot of. Quote
mechaninac Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 My comment is more to how shoddy HG's work looks compared to Mike's. Granted HG's is still "previs" (even though I buy that less and less as time goes on), comparing apples to apples Mike's previs things are much better. Like I said, it's not their work, but the animation studio's. However, they are in control of the content, editing and quality of the product(s) that bear their name; so it's really their own dumb fault if, in the end, they fail to live up even to the reduced expectations they've so rightfully earned (just about everything they've put out from their flagship license has been over promised and under delivered). It's also not just the visual quality, that is only one piece of the puzzle... the way Mike's things move, the way he frames his shots, the overall feel of the animation is superior. Looking at Mike's things I feel I'm looking at a labor of love by an industry professional with years of experience Mike's work shows that he has a flair for composition, atmosphere, and flow that is in very short supply in the industry. Usually you have people who excel at one or two aspects of the process; he seems to be talented in most aspects of CG...his work is near flawless. looking at the HG things I feel like I'm looking at the demo reel of a second year CG student... which I sadly see a lot of. This comment reminds me of my impression while watching the Hulk movie (what a POS) on TV the other night. I kept thinking to myself that the movie's editing looked like it had been done by first year film students, and not the top ones either. Quote
wwwmwww Posted November 9, 2005 Posted November 9, 2005 Mike's work shows that he has a flair for composition, atmosphere, and flow that is in very short supply in the industry. Usually you have people who excel at one or two aspects of the process; he seems to be talented in most aspects of CG...his work is near flawless. 343602[/snapback] I'll certainly second that statement... Keep up the great work Mike!!! I really am eager to see where this project takes you. Carl Quote
B-52 GUNNER Posted November 13, 2005 Author Posted November 13, 2005 We must keep this at the top. Can a Moderator tack this on top of the posts? I think this thread deserves to be up there. Scot Quote
B-52 GUNNER Posted March 19, 2006 Author Posted March 19, 2006 Has anyone heard from MikeRB lately? Quote
terry the lone wolf Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 Words cannot describe how happy I am to see this thread alive and kicking. Awesome work, MikeRB. 340416[/snapback] That is sweet!!! HG should hire you Mike! Quote
ALLAN Posted March 19, 2006 Posted March 19, 2006 http://www.elementvfx.com/zulufivetwo/temp/scout_04.movTheres a bit more from the same clip. Mike 343576[/snapback] That is sweeeeeet!! Quote
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