almico Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 @Kay Redfield Photoshop one on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthedev Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Cockstar doesn't deserve a cent. Looks like your the 1 who doesn't deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvark Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Cockstar doesn't deserve a cent. Looks like your the 1 who doesn't deserve. Rockstar runed GTA buying DMA Design Limited, Sam treat Managers like sh*t, they tread the ones under 'em like sh*ts, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Calm down guys, don't start hating on one another n sh*t. All we are trying to do here is bring CJ back. If I end up working at R* and get treat like sh*t, I will leave and join a different company. We can't deny that they make the best games ever though. Colognenigguh, Platinum Card and fefenc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvark Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Calm down guys, don't start hating on one another n sh*t. All we are trying to do here is bring CJ back. If I end up working at R* and get treat like sh*t, I will leave and join a different company. We can't deny that they make the best games ever though. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Hey Almico! I must admit, I was initially surprised seeing the update. Just feeling toning down the wrinkles and textures took away from the initial direction, standardising it more. But after thinking about it for a while, I perfectly understand the changes made. For a frame of reference, I went through photos of rappers from the early 90's and what they look like now. As its a close approximation towards CJ's aging period. And honestly the term 'blacks don't crack' holds amazingly true. And as much as aged wrinkled CJ looked badass, the updated model makes much more sense, not even mention how much it adds towards recognition. Which I believe has pretty much been nailed at this point. Expanding on that, just to experiment I dropped CJ's voice files into audacity and dropped it down a few decibels. Trying for a balance between recognizability and noticeably deeper. But after getting it to a level I was happy with, decided to cross-check between 90's rappers again and realised there honestly wasn't any noticeable drop in pitch. People keep asking you to release a younger CJ version, but I think they don't know how minor the differences will actually be! Guess black just don't crack! Do you honestly want to know a secret? You may be happy.. The wrinkles never changed. Like, at all. Only the lighting has. Wow! It really is crazy how much lighting can change the character of the model. I suppose we can only truly judge it once the model is within the RAGE engine. But even comparing the versions now, the new model looks definitely looks younger, and perhaps I misplaced pointing the difference lied within the wrinkles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I matched the lighting to what I saw on the gang members in the image where it looks like CJ is the game. That's probably what he will look like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K0ol-G-R4P Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Love the progression of this model. Great job man, really looks like an aged CJ. I wouldn't use a t-shirt though, go with the tank top/wife beater for the trailer. almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Maybe for the trailer, but I really think it's too obvious. I know his starting outfit is iconic but I dnno. fefenc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotSnake Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 This is perfect! I really like the fact that you aged him according to the timeline. almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 If anybody sees any Character Artist jobs available, UK preferably can you contact me at: [email protected] P.S if it's right for me I will love you forever Aleph-Zero and Colognenigguh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvark Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I can only find animators... Anyway, is this gonna be your first job? EDIT: I found this, see if it's good for 'ya. http://careerpowerups.com/lead-character-artist-aaa-games-south-uk-58639 Edited July 31, 2014 by Doc 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I can only find animators... Anyway, is this gonna be your first job? EDIT: I found this, see if it's good for 'ya. http://careerpowerups.com/lead-character-artist-aaa-games-south-uk-58639 I'll check it out, thanks for looking out.Yeah my first job. I've heard it's hard to break in to the industry All companies want is previous experience. Edit: already applied to that position earlier today! Haha but cheers man Edited July 31, 2014 by almico Platinum Card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvark Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeki Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 All companies want is previous experience. Experience is nothing when you got the ability.Looks like you got the that ability Plus GTA Fans around the world keep talking about your work sir. This fact increases your chance of getting job at the game industry. JSBOfficial, almico and lpgunit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 @ZecH Thank you it really makes me feel better. Could you guys give me some feedback on www.aleccourtney.com? I know it's running slow On topic: I will be continuing progress on CJ within the next few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arvark Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'll do it when I'm on the pc for sure. almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudX Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I can't figure out how to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I can't figure out how to comment. You can't comment on the site! aha, I was advised to remove the comments section because it's a porfolio. Feedback in this thread will be perfect Edit: or shoot me some comments over to my personal email with any suggestions, what you liked/ didn't like. What could be improved? [email protected] Edit Edit: Broke my site for over an hour. I hope no one important visited my site within that time ha! Edited August 1, 2014 by almico ClaudX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic_Al Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Calm down guys, don't start hating on one another n sh*t. All we are trying to do here is bring CJ back. If I end up working at R* and get treat like sh*t, I will leave and join a different company. We can't deny that they make the best games ever though. All the stories about bad working conditions may be true, but the people who have stayed there for 10 years or longer silently have a different story. Rockstar works a certain way, it's intense, and it's right for some people and wrong for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Calm down guys, don't start hating on one another n sh*t. All we are trying to do here is bring CJ back. If I end up working at R* and get treat like sh*t, I will leave and join a different company. We can't deny that they make the best games ever though. All the stories about bad working conditions may be true, but the people who have stayed there for 10 years or longer silently have a different story. Rockstar works a certain way, it's intense, and it's right for some people and wrong for others. I completely agree. That's why I'm staying up until 03:40 trying to get my website looking nice just in case a R* employee decides to have a look! I love intense atmospheres, so much that I think it would release my full potential as an artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpgunit Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 All companies want is previous experience. Experience is nothing when you got the ability.Looks like you got the that ability Plus GTA Fans around the world keep talking about your work sir. This fact increases your chance of getting job at the game industry. You can say that again. Experience is one thing, but if you're immensely talented enough people will definitely vouch on you. almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Tefov Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey Almico can you show as a picture from your CJ from side view ? almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Hey Almico can you show as a picture from your CJ from side view ? I was waiting for someone to actually care about the side view. I'll do a quick one. Shaved head/ didn't spend any time on lighting set up. Era staredown Edited August 1, 2014 by almico fefenc, JSBOfficial, Lowi and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravarty Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 whoaa almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahgah Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am so disappointed I have to wait for gta v pc to see this in-game, would love to use it with IV:SA. almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 @Wahgah, Don't worry. I'll tease you a little bit with some footage of ME playing it in IV and maybe SA Platinum Card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Tefov Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey Almico can you show as a picture from your CJ from side view ? I was waiting for someone to actually care about the side view. I'll do a quick one. Shaved head/ didn't spend any time on lighting set up. Era staredown Looking Awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph-Zero Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 You can't comment on the site! aha, I was advised to remove the comments section because it's a porfolio. Feedback in this thread will be perfect Is there a reason for that? Because I also have a portfolio (i'm a software developer) and i allow comments there though they require moderation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 You can't comment on the site! aha, I was advised to remove the comments section because it's a porfolio. Feedback in this thread will be perfect Is there a reason for that? Because I also have a portfolio (i'm a software developer) and i allow comments there though they require moderation. One of my ex university lecturers told me to get rid of it before he passed my site on to his friend at R*, He said that it's my professional portfolio and I'm not supposed to have them?. I don't see why? But I wasn't going to argue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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