Robot Project

On beginning this project I really didn't have any idea what sort of robot I wanted to make since there is near infinite possibilities, so I sat and doodled in my sketchbook whilst watching Fringe and came across a design I liked. I had many more ideas, but decided to proceed with this one. I sketched up some quick reference for modeling and went to work.

 

This is the basic version using standard primitives and simple modifiers such as bend, stretch, and taper (I also used spherify on the skirt of the dress, mirror to get the limbs symmetric, and cloth on the transparent piece that drapes off the dress to make it a bit more exciting). Trying to use only these simple modifiers to create the forms I needed was borderline frustrating but I did get a good feel for some of the modifiers, so it was worth it. I had to deviate from the concept a few times because I just couldn't get a part shaped correctly using this method though.

Orthographic Left and Perspective Front views.

She is composed of mostly curvy forms illustrating her femininity and fairness. The pointy forms surrounding her shoulders contrast the curves, making her a bit more interesting and perhaps a little threatening. Her color scheme consists of golds showing status and whites for goodness and purity. The concept I did for her spouse, the king, was very boxy complimenting his manner of structure and command.

Perspective Top and Orthographic Back views.

It was my intention to make another version using editable polys, but I fell short on time considering it was much harder than I thought it would be. I messed around with Blender about two years ago and remember it being considerably easier, but I suppose I can't expect to be a master after just being introduced to 3ds. Here are a few concepts for the more detailed editable poly version I had planned to make.