Aleph-Zero Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 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. Meh. I guess that makes sense. At least you reminded me to overhaul my portfolio, too many small projects that aren't worth the look of an employer. Good luck. I'm sure you won't have problems finding a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 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. Meh. I guess that makes sense. At least you reminded me to overhaul my portfolio, too many small projects that aren't worth the look of an employer. Good luck. I'm sure you won't have problems finding a job. Problems for much longer you mean! You have Linkedin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph-Zero Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Problems for much longer you mean! You have Linkedin? Nah. Not yet. I wouldn't have anything interesting to show. Though if i finish my current project i'll certainly make one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Problems for much longer you mean! You have Linkedin? Nah. Not yet. I wouldn't have anything interesting to show. Though if i finish my current project i'll certainly make one. You don't need anything interesting to show. It's just good for linking up with industry people! might even lead to a job Aleph-Zero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefenc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Problems for much longer you mean! You have Linkedin? Nah. Not yet. I wouldn't have anything interesting to show. Though if i finish my current project i'll certainly make one. You don't need anything interesting to show. It's just good for linking up with industry people! might even lead to a job I'm 100% sure you deserve to be employed by R*, you have so much talent Edited August 2, 2014 by fefenc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Cheers fefenc. It's 6am and I've woke up with mad sneezes and can't get back to sleep. So... Should we get back on topic? What do you guys want to see next from HD CJ? A body? Hats? Head rigged to GTA IV with test footage? fefenc and johnthedev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthedev Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Cheers fefenc. It's 6am and I've woke up with mad sneezes and can't get back to sleep. So... Should we get back on topic? What do you guys want to see next from HD CJ? A body? Hats? Head rigged to GTA IV with test footage? All of the above and the footage xD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph-Zero Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Cheers fefenc. It's 6am and I've woke up with mad sneezes and can't get back to sleep. So... Should we get back on topic? What do you guys want to see next from HD CJ? A body? Hats? Head rigged to GTA IV with test footage? A body, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx. Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) It's head rigged to GTA IV Edited August 2, 2014 by darthvader20011 johnthedev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 So.. You all want different stuff at this point, so today I thought I'd relax and start making CJ a fitted. It might change to a snapback to stay true to CJ's clothing, but times have changed. fefenc and OG.Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefenc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) a body to you put clothes on Edit: It's awesome :0 Edited August 2, 2014 by fefenc almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 This is a previous body sculpt I did a while ago, Shall I give him a similar build to this? Aleph-Zero, fefenc, Colognenigguh and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefenc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Sorry for double posting These bodies are pretty similar, I think that this white body should be a bit more fat (or beefy) to fit perfectly on your CJ drawing. Will you cut this white guy's head off? '=' Edited August 2, 2014 by fefenc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Sorry for double posting These bodies are pretty similar, I think that this white body should be a bit more fat (or beefy) to fit perfectly on your CJ drawing. Will you cut this white guy's head off? '=' Haha the white guy looks a bit tough... He might put up a good fight, but sure that will save me a lot of time Edit: Low poly hat mesh Edit Edit: I have to say, all I can see is CJ now. I hope you guys feel the same way. If R* brought him in as DLC and he looked any other way, it wouldn't feel like him to me. Edited August 2, 2014 by almico robban, JSBOfficial, fefenc and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSBOfficial Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 A good example for the body type/mass could be will smith's present body. almico and Colognenigguh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I like this look..... O.G. improved hat silhouette JSBOfficial, Jinx., robban and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleph-Zero Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 If you're making hats, Colognenigguh and almico 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) @Aleph-Zero, They wear Los Santos fitted in GTA V once I've made a plain hat, I'll be able to make loads of designs! Edit: Front view Edited August 2, 2014 by almico Platinum Card, Aleph-Zero, robban and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube331 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Hey u could try to do Sweet as next because who is CJ without his Big Brotha and by the way i am fascinated by your art ! I hope u get a good job soon man ! Edit: Please dont change the face of CJ anymore it looks nearly perfect there is just one little thing i saw (u probably did it because of the realism) but the left eye seems a little bit more opened than the right one , it really looks a little bit weird Edited August 2, 2014 by Cube331 almico 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey u could try to do Sweet as next because who is CJ without his Big Brotha and by the way i am fascinated by your art ! I hope u get a good job soon man ! I do really like Sweet so there is a high chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudX Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey u could try to do Sweet as next because who is CJ without his Big Brotha and by the way i am fascinated by your art ! I hope u get a good job soon man ! I do really like Sweet so there is a high chance! It's mostly just me, but I don't think you should do another San Andreas character. There are a bunch of remakes of SA characters, but few of any other game (excluding Tommy and Claude). I suggest doing a character from another game, but it's your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinx. Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Yay Sweet! Good replacement for Lamar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fefenc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Carl, Sweet and Cesar Vialpando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clement_attlee Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It would look better if he didn't have the cap backwards.... A 40 year old man with a cap backwards just makes him look like he's in some kind of a midlifechrisis. Colognenigguh and K0ol-G-R4P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) You mean like the real OGs in the hood? They are mostly stuck in a time warp. Young Maylay wears his backwards Edited August 2, 2014 by almico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube331 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 hey man its me again could you help me out ? how can i reply to your comments ._. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey Almico! Now I can admit, my first post into this thread was originally 3 times longer than what was actually posted. With the cut paragraphs providing ambitious ideas for the future of the mod. But in the end I decided to cut my ideas, thinking it would be best if only the model itself should be focused on at the time. But now a month has passed and the model only getting better, I can now share my ideas for the potential of this mod! (despite none of these being that new by now, but I digress) You of all people should know, that whilst important, the model itself is only one aspect of bringing a character to life and into the world. With the other aspects being - animations, interaction with its environment, integration into the game and customisation, all of which I will elaborate further. And due to how believable your model of CJ is, it would be criminal (badumtss) to not take advantage of the outstanding potential of this project. Animations - Not much to delve into with this. Just adding to recognition seeing CJ run and walk (at least similar) to how we're accustomed to in SA. As well as adding distinction from the other playable characters. I also feel if CJ had generic animations or say Franklins, it would take you out of the character. Interaction - Hearing CJ interact with what's happening to his environment would add greatly to both recognition and believing he indeed exists in the world, not to mention the nostalgia hearing all his trademark phrases again! And with literally thousands of audio-files to play with, it would make sense to use them! As I mentioned earlier, I experimented what CJ's voice would sound like dropped a few decibels in Audacity, giving him an older. Below are links to my result, as well as the source for a reference to compare. (PITCH DROP) https://soundcloud.com/a1010/cj-voice-test-minus-5-audacity/s-1QFmI (ORIGINAL) Integration - This is essentially aiming to integrate CJ into the mechanics of the game, to the point where it feels as if he was always there. And due to this, having CJ as not a replacer is important. But instead extending on top of the main three. The most obvious hurdle with this idea is the character wheel, with all four slots being utilised. And after experimenting, your reddit comment suggesting to keep the online character accessible in the menu, then placing CJ in the fourth slot is the best idea for the project. I have a second idea that would accommodate for multiple custom characters. Hold down L1 (or Xbox/PC alternative) then down to open up a second accessible character menu, were you then choose your character. I've made mock-ups to help visualize both ideas below Online Replacer Second Wheel Customisation - Why I love San Andreas, is that the game allowed CJ to be whoever you wanted him to be. And because of this, everyone has projected their own idea of who he is! So providing the choice for the player to decide who they want CJ to be, would lead to a minimal amount of fanboy outcry, and stay true to San Andreas fashion. I would love for CJ to start out in his classic wife-beater singlet and jeans. Its his trade-mark and most recognizable outfit, representing a clean canvas for the player to project their image of CJ onto him. So if they want an entrepreneur business CJ with a suit and clean shave, they can do it. Or maybe they want a bearded CJ sticking to the streets repping the families they can do it! Grove Street - I know I've said way too much already. But as we all know, nothing is more of an inevitability than a 'Take back Grove Street' mod happening. Its not widely known, but the voice actor for Franklin, Shawn Fonteneo,voiced a Grove Street Member in San Andreas. In the dialogue he's constantly dissing the Ballas and more importantly, referring directly to CJ. This could be used for possible CJ and Franklin interactions. And Just imagine a mission with CJ, Franklin, Sweet and Lamar were you take back Grove Street to its rightful owners! (Franklin in San Andreas) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dKnMNDTzs Lastly, whilst I would love for these ideas to happen (as I imagine most would) I hold no expectation for you (Almico) to do anything. You're a character designer so it would be simply unfair expecting you to try and tackle everything I've suggested. But once we've opened up inside the game, and can actually see how much is practical, perhaps people who know what they are doing could give their help for the other aspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almico Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) @thahilsterkid Although that is a wall of text, it is a great idea. It's actually what I want to happen to this mod but we will have to see what happens! Edited August 3, 2014 by almico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 @thahilsterkid Although that is a wall of text, it is a great idea. It's actually what I want to happen to this mod but we will have to see what happens! Haha I'm honestly really sorry that ended up being so long! I think I have a problem where I can't just casually do something, but have to articulate myself as much as I can on it. Thus the essay I totally get how polarising it must be though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnthedev Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I like the picthed sounds he sounds older. almico and Agem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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