Aayla Secura

[Arthor]

This Aayla secura Skin is something i am really looking forward to it is looking really nice. 

[Scerendo]

Great work! Will she be customizeable?

 

She will be yes, I'm going to try and allow you to change her skin color with the RGB system in JKA as well, haven't done that before, but got an idea of how to do it.

 

* Since you already made her dress and undercover outfit, any chance for this other outfit from the comics too?: http://imgbox.com/Ig8LbWZd

 

Also, maybe you can add a variant color for her jedi rags from brown to gray/black. Since in the comics Aayla robes are gray

 

 

I will be making that one as well, no worries, just working on some traditional jedi robes at the moment

 

Can do the rags as well.

[Futuza]

Little criticism for you, the whole white shoulder pad thing just looks silly.  Looks like it's growing out of her skin or something.  Not really your fault though, looks silly in the comic too.  I'm not sure I would keep it, or at least allow it to be turned off.

[Scerendo]

Little criticism for you, the whole white shoulder pad thing just looks silly.  Looks like it's growing out of her skin or something.  Not really your fault though, looks silly in the comic too.  I'm not sure I would keep it, or at least allow it to be turned off.

 

I agree, I'll probably add a strap or something, but you'll be able to toggle it on or off in the skin file or player customization.

 

 

Update 27/12/2015:

 

Just did some traditional Jedi robes. Wasn't alot of references for them in the comics so I just did something familiar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MagSul]

Now that, I really, really like. The quality is outstanding, well done!

[Delmi]

The traditional robes look great!!!

[Archangel35757]

What modeling package? And if 3ds Max... which version?

[ent]

I still do not like her face on the model.

[Darth Sion]

The model is very well done, @@Scerendo. I think the body doesn't need a lot more work,

because I can't see much of a difference between your model and Aayla as seen in the movie(s).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I dunno if it's just me.. But can anyone else see a resemblance to Kaley Cuoco, in Aayla Secura's face? 

[Scerendo]

Update 09/1/2015:

 

I'm not too happy with this outfit, the diamond pattern was a pain to do, anyway I might tweak the textures a bit more, but I want to finish this model off and move onto a new project.

 

 

 

 

 

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What modeling package? And if 3ds Max... which version?

 

I use zBrush (4R7) to sculpt and do the details on the model. Then I export it and use Topogun (2.0) to retopologise the mesh. I use 3ds Max (2015) to assemble all the model parts, and do the UVS. 

 

I preview the model in Marmoset Toolbag, so I can have real time shaders and easily see how my maps are working.

[Kualan]

I love how you go all-in when you pick a character project - damn near every iteration/costume is crafted individually and included. I salute you.

[Archangel35757]

@@Scerendo  -- so how do you compile to GLM?  Exporting with Scooper's GLM/GLA exporter?  Or exporting to dotXSI and using Carcass2.2?

 

...I just submitted the 3ds Max 2015 dotXSI 3.0 v1.9 exporter that fixes exporting of vertex normals.  I would appreciate it if you would test it out and compare your Aayla model's vertex normals in ModView with the vertex normals in the 3ds Max viewports (to see the vertex normals in 3ds Max you can temporarily add an Edit_Normals modifier to the mesh objects).  The good thing about this version 1.9 exporter is now you can use specified/explicit vertex normals for even better lighting/normals mapping.

[Scerendo]

@@Scerendo  -- so how do you compile to GLM?  Exporting with Scooper's GLM/GLA exporter?  Or exporting to dotXSI and using Carcass2.2?

 

...I just submitted the 3ds Max 2015 dotXSI 3.0 v1.9 exporter that fixes exporting of vertex normals.  I would appreciate it if you would test it out and compare your Aayla model's vertex normals in ModView with the vertex normals in the 3ds Max viewports (to see the vertex normals in 3ds Max you can temporarily add an Edit_Normals modifier to the mesh objects).  The good thing about this version 1.9 exporter is now you can use specified/explicit vertex normals for even better lighting/normals mapping.

 

@Archangel35757

 

Interesting, I shall investigate it. I normally export to XSI Softimage and export as a dotXSI.

 

I have already rigged up most of the model in Softimage, so I'll be done with it soon. But I can just export it back to 3ds Max.

 

I'll definitely take a look at your exporter, and do a a test at very least - perhaps it might be a better alternative for my future models.

 

Out of curiosity do you think you will be doing exporter for Maya at all, if at all possible? I only ask because I'm quite a fan of their rigging tools they have.

 

Edit: I've also added a Poll to the Topic to see what people would like me to model next, these are namely characters I am interested in creating. But feel free to add your own suggestions.

[Lancelot]

@@Scerendo

 

If I could choose between two characters, I would choose Poe Dameron or Han Solo. Especially Han Solo, because I want that old model that looks

nothing like him to be removed from the face of the earth. And Poe because nobody actually made one, except @@dark_apprentice.

[Śăļvõö]

A new Grievous would be nice..

[Circa]

We have good versions of Luke, except for EP4, so that would be awesome.

 

We have a great Ki-Adi Mundi made by @@Psyk0Sith

 

We have all versions of Leia I believe.

 

Nien Nunb is too minor for me to even consider it, but maybe eventually.

 

My vote would be for Han Solo, but @@DT85 already started one and says he plans on finishing it.

 

So if thats true, I vote for Obi-Wan EP 1 & 2. We have an EP4 Obi-Wan already.

 

Poe Dameron would be nice too though!

[Onysfx]

@@Scerendo

 

Well Han Solo from the Original Trilogy definitely needs a remake. The only one that has been available for a long time is an old JK2 model.

[CommanderXeph]

A huge remake.

[Ramikad]

Considering that DT already has his hands on Han, I voted for Obi-Wan. I agree that the Episode IV version could use a better model overall.

[CommanderXeph]

But that will be exclusive to the Saga mod,it won't be publically released.

[JAWSFreelao]

I believe we should flex out a little bit, because this would be interesting to see- not only because it would require using the Grievous four arm skeleton but because it would be a cool test of his skills.

Minor character, but.

Pong Krell from TCW.

[Circa]

But that will be exclusive to the Saga mod,it won't be publically released.

Says who? DT will publicly release it. It'll just be featured in the mod.

[CommanderXeph]

Oh.

[Mand'alor]

I would like to see Obi-Wan from Episode 4.

[CommanderXeph]

I believe we should flex out a little bit, because this would be interesting to see- not only because it would require using the Grievous four arm skeleton but because it would be a cool test of his skills.

Minor character, but.

Pong Krell from TCW.

 

Someone made a Pong Krell before,I think. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best.