Dark Stalkers tribute art contest.

character image art from the offical game darkstalkers.

Hi guys, i stumble across this website while surfing web, if you know street fighter tribute, you will definitely know this team call UDONCREW. they are now currently holding this art contest where everyone can have a chance to participate and submit your version of darkstalkers illustrations, you may get a chance to showcase your work in this upcoming artbook, all the details will be on the website where i posted the link below, have a look and give a shot if you want and have to time. haha, if i am not wrong the deadline is one month later.
http://www.udonentertainment.com/darkstalkerstribute/

Character Design 01

Hi all,

this is for the benefit of those who weren't at the drawin session today.

New current theme - Character design 01

This is something realllllllly simple all of us can do. Just think up and sketch out a character, an entirely new one, or a old one you've thought up before. doesn't matter. After that, do a full body pose for that character and CG it. And last thing you would need, also the hardest part, is a full CG piece of that character in some kinda scene, background and all.

Simple eh?

So end of it all, all you need is :
Sketches
1 full body pose CG
1 complete CG

That's it. Easy to understand, but involves enough work so we don't get too lazy. I would have preferred no deadline, but some people would prob get all lazy and not do anything.

Deadline : End of March '09. if that isn't enough time, please jump off a very high building.

When it's all done, i'll either get someone or myself to layout all of them nicely, into something like a book. then we could print it for ourselves. might be useful =]

get to work!
Iz

Possible topic for the blog~

The current logo is good but its always interesting to see what it can become!

Anyway, I was thinking is it possible if we can do some game design. Like we think of a imaginary client that hired all of us to do a MMORPG game. (Could be anything from Real Time Strategy, First Person Shooting and it can be even Side Scrolling game!) Don't really have to be a MMORPG. We will really design everything, from the story, characters, equipment, props till level and user-interface design. I believe this will utilize everyone speciality. Like i know Yuling do a lot of design stuffs at her company, the U.I definitely need her. Yaohui is spendid with 3D, IZ characters and i believe some of us here has wonderful story in mind. It will be nice if we take a small step.

By the way, I for one is up for side scrolling game! There are too many 3D games out there now. Metal Slug, Mario and Maple Story still has their charm (Dun flame me, I know a lot of ppl hate Maple Story... I just need examples :)) If we can design it, i can even get it flashed and scripted. Possibly really launch it as a game.

What you guys think? I'm still open to any other activities in this blog! No problem with that.
Cya folks around!

Man.... for my inactivity...

Right now i'm going on a 3 months company tactics course... studying like mad right now... learning more about the army and higher appointments that is to come. not going to go into details...

well, something to look forward to... when i'm more free, we'll probably revise on the card game. anyone knows the game Citadel? yea... we are going to change it to go towards that direction.

second thing is, i'm making a theme for T-shirt design... yup, just gonna be posting the theme with different titles, choose the titles and design in your perception of the theme and send it back to me, all designs will probably get posted back here and we'll see how wanna have a piece of that shirt and i'll look into printing it =)

And ofcoz, our identity.... gonna kick start a logo design competition? haha... 8D was intended as a temporily signature of this website... can choose to keep it, or do something more powerful. your choice...

anyway please keep posting random stuff? quite playing games!

btw, recently, i went to my friend's house to get my sketches all scaned and put into my ipod... i've got about 100+ sketches.. how many have you got? ( haha, some sort of reflection )
remember, must keep the fire burning~

This blog is dead.

So dead.

Anyways, we gonna have a sketch thing this saturday. Need ideas for a location, or we can just go to our default TCC opposite sunshine plaza.

And at this sketch thing i wanna discuss with you all about the comic panel thingy, since some complaints have surfaced regarding the 'randomness' of it all.

Plus also wanna throw up this idea to you guys for another theme. It's quite simple really, we all just need to do design a character, then do 2 CGs for it, one being a full body piece with no background (like those you see in character layouts) and the other a CG with full background included. And also provide the developmental sketches. I'm thinking of a theme along the lines of 'modern fashion', which is rather open for interpretation. All the work can be compiled into a nice little book that would look rather cool in our portfolios =D

Just a little idea i had about half an hour ago, while i was looking at some... stuff.

no elaboration needed.


oh please comment or shout whether you're coming for the sketch thing. or sms me. or watever. It's fun to draw with friends =]

Isaac

Tetsujin 28

Was browsing throught some youtube videos when i came across this. a teaser trailer of a movie film by IMAGI, Tetsujin 28 i wonder if It's the first manga to feature a giant robot and maybe the first to start the whole mecha love in manga and anime. is it? heres the offical website
http://www.imagi.com.hk/t28/web/index.php

Whats 42 dollars and not filling?

ZOMG CHICKEEEEEN RIIICCCEEEEE >=O

OMG FINALLY

I LOL'ed too.

Isaac

The Storm Warriors 2

its been quite long since the first movie storm warriors. the 2nd storm warriors movie is still in the making i guess, i stumble upon this blog that shows some photos of the film as well as some nice illustration concept of the characters in the movie. Ekin Cheng and Aaron Kwok reprising their roles as Wind and Cloud which is a good thing.feast your eyes. lol http://www.thestormwarriors.com/blog/

The Top 5 figurines i WANT

Christmas is over.. BUT SO WHAT

Don't think Santa would make stuff like these anyways.

These are for the 'naughty' ones =D

Yoko - Realistic version (E2046)

Asuka - Realistic version (E2046)


Nida Schuetlich - from an illustration by Shunya Yamashita (Good Smile)


Fasalina (Max Factory)

Yuki, Haruhi, Mikuru - Rocker ver. (Max Factory)

SOMONE BUY FOR ME PLZZ THX xD

Isaac

Japanese Games CM madness!

Watch and LOL.









=D
Isaac

Whose Panel - 001

I'll be the host for this first time.

The panels are ready. Everyone who wants to take part, just comment on this post with the number you want! First come first serve.

*UPDATE*

Okay all spots are filled! Here's the list.

1 - Yaohui
2 - Iz
3 - Shah
4 - Kirmu
5 - Kai
6 - Yinghao
7 - Sean
8 - CC
9 - Kit

Sorry for all those who didn't make it =[ Try again next time!

And here's the file for all those participating..

[DOWNLOAD HERE]

Aaaand, the Clue is :

Had a movie loosely based on it released this year, and a game based on the movie is coming out next year.

(seriously, this one is damn easy)

First one to shout the answer in the shout box will be the next host!

And since this is our first time, we will do this in BLACK AND WHITE. Well, to be more exact, Grayscale. Feel free to use any screentones or other comic book effects you find. And oh, REMEMBER, STAY INSIDE YOUR BOX!@#$!@$!@$

DEADLINE - CHRISTMAS!

(it's liek just a small box, i'm pretty sure you can fill it up in a week.)

When you're done, just zip the psd file and send to me, by msn, email or wateva. Preferably email, i check it everyday.

Now get workin'
Isaac

Whose Panel Is It Anyway?

HI ALL.

This is one we've talked about for a while now, finally going to set things in place.


WHOSE PANEL IS IT ANYWAY?

- How it works.
A person will be selected as the host (selection method further down) each time we do this theme. The host will then pick either a one page panel, or a 2 page spread panel from ANY comic book he desires, trace out the frames within the panel or panels, and then number them randomly.

After that is done, all participants in the theme must then pick any number. When everyone has a number, the host will send all the participants the panel layout. The participants will then draw within their selected frame. OVERLAPPING THE FRAME IS NOT ALLOWED. Any overlaps will be deleted.

When all participants are done, or when the pre-decided time frame has elapsed, all work must be sent to the host. The host will then compile the works into one, and then release the complete piece or post it on the blog.


- How is the host selected?
This is the fun part. After all the participants have gotten their numbers and the host has released the layout, the participants must then guess which comic the panel layout originated from. The host must release a clue to aid the participants in their guesses. There is no limitation on the clue, it can be as easy or as hard as you deem it fit, just so long as it IS a workable clue. The first participant to guess correctly will become the next host. If no one manages to guess it right, the current host retains his position.


- Can you explain more about being the host?
The host does the most work. Aside from choosing the panel or panels, and subsequently cleaning it up, the host also has to collect and compile all the works when done. However, the host can choose whether or not he wants to contribute to that particular event. He may choose not to add his work to the panel, but he still has to do all the other tasks. The benefit of being the host is that you get first pick on whichever frame you desire on the panel you selected.


- What will the layout be like?
It will be a PSD file containing nothing but the empty panel(s), and their numbers. The PSD will be zipped and uploaded onto any file-hosting site, for the convenience and easy access of all participants.


- How do i submit my work?
Simply send the zipped PSD of your work to the host via any channels, be it MSN, file-hosting, or email. Just so long as the host successfully recieves the finished piece.


- What can i draw?
You're the artist. Be creative. Feel free to add text boxes or any other comic book elements into your frame. JUST SO LONG AS YOU DO NOT OVERLAP OTHER FRAMES. The only exception to the overlapping rule is that you have permission from the person whose frame you are going to overlap. If he/she allows it, then so be it.


- Color or Black/White?
This one should be decided by all participants before the theme is started.


- How long do we have?
This one should also be decided by all participants before the theme is started.


I hope that covers all the questions anyone might have, if not, just comment or shout, and i'll reply asap.

Isaac

Isaac at EOY

"Taste my pistol!""OMG!"

Group photo after the mini photoshoot, will upload the rest tommorrow..

Finally, a post!

Lol.

Isaac

Card Game update 1

All this was discussed yesterday.

Card layout is gonna be changed. A few people have brought up the issue of the awkward positioning of the parts in the card. Gonna change it to a simpler, more conventional layout. The new layout will be done and be available for download tomorrow night. Here's a preview.


UPDATE* Download new layouts here [LINK] This link expires in 7 days.

About the issue of sub-classification first brought up by CC, we have decided to add in a system of Elements, not unlike your basic fantasy card games. This was chosen over a system of unit types due to the wide variety of unit types we expect to have. As discussed, the Elements are:
1) Light / Holy / Life - White
2) Dark / Death - Black
3) Fire - Red
4) Water / Ice - Blue
5) Nature / Earth - Green
6) Air -
7) Mechanical - Brown
8) Neutral - Grey
Cards with Elements will be colored accordingly to the Element, to aid in visual identification. This will be handled and explained in further detail at a later portion, so don't worry too much about elements just yet.

Lastly, there's been a issue of card balance for quite awhile now. The only feasible way to right this is for everyone to stop adjusting their own card's stats at the moment.

So for now, everyone please take note, only add the illustration, the card name, and whatever story you wish to include to the cards you make.

All stats, abilities and cost etc will be added later.

Thanks.
Isaac

Rawk Bannnnnn

This saturday!

Sean's place!

But first!

Meet 1pm at AMK!

Be there!



We're meeting 1pm at AMK coz we need to sit down and discuss the card game thing. There's several issues with it, so we need to iron em out. After that, rock band all teh way.

Isaac.

Trying out new techniques...

The texture brushes really do wonders =) 

Saw some artwork and got some inspiration on the feel of the painting. I think i replicated it quite nicely and quite satisfied with it... but the design of the character can be more fancy i thought... if its not fancy its not quite me isn't it... haha... more coming up, guys! keep posting!

This probably wouldn't be the final product, just did this in 1 hour or so, when i've got the time i'll touch it up on the finer details... 

Layouts

[link]

for those who missed the earlier link. the file will be removed after 7 days.

Angel and Mecha Hybrid

Yo folks! My first contribution for the blog. Seen the card illustrations and works you folks put up, my hand itchy. So, here goes: