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This is a CGI model of what a Space Invader from the classic video game might look like in real life. It was created by digital artist Tom Carruthers, and looks super icky.
If they’re just flying alien head things then what are they shooting at us? Spit, or even worse?! YUCK! Head behind the barrier, or prepare to wipe alien blech off your screen!
Link –via Obvious Winner
As a digital/3d artist it’s easy to think that everything you do sucks when compared to stuff like this-a boxing ring scene by Guang Yang who was voted Best 3d Artist of 2011 by the folks at CGSociety.
The superb detail, from facial scarring to the soles of the shoes, and the way the personality of each character is so perfectly captured in their facial expressions and posturing, it’s like Guang Yang has not only mastered 3d art but caricatures and life drawing as well. Check out the scene breakdown at the link below.
This video by Olivier Campagne and Vivien Balzi emulates the 1910 Great Flood of Paris with CGI. It’s incredible to imagine the entire city submerged in water, and even more impressive to see how realistic the animated waters are. -via Fast Company
Defective Bigbot Short from Michele Boldoni on Vimeo.
A group of friends put together this cute CGI short about a defective robot, and it looks quite nice considering these amateurs had no experience as professional animators. It’s no surprise that they all found jobs while making the short, they definitely have the skills! Hear what the artists have to say about the project at the Vimeo link above.
-via 3d World
Creating eye candy for visual ad campaigns generally means using illustration to create something people will remember. Computer generated imagery has dramatically changed the design industry, and creative studio Serial Cut aims to show the world just how cool 3d design can be. With designs ranging from simplistic to absurd, most of which boast an impressively realistic look and shine, it’s no wonder they’re the talk of the town. Follow the link to see more slick cgi artworks by Serial Cut.
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Here’s the first trailer for the upcoming Tintin movie entitled “The Secret Of The Unicorn” which is produced by Peter Jackson and directed by Steven Spielberg. Tintin looks a bit creepy to me with a realistic face, but the visual effects are quite nice.
via Guardian UK
In honor of Pixar’s 25th anniversary, YouTube member NkMcDonalds put together a video montage of twelve feature films and 20 short subjects you know and love. -via Slashfilm
Previously: The Beauty of Pixar
Art: (L) Viki Yeo (M) Olivier Ponsonnet (R) Lindsey Heyes
Advances in computer graphics have allowed movies to be shot mostly or even entirely on digital backlot (I’m looking at you, Sky Captain and Sin City) – but how about actors?
As you can see from this compilation of CG artwork over at DP Shots*, it’s not inconceivable that we’d see films made entirely without human actors. It’s probably the next stage in the evolution of animation.
Link – Thanks Uzair!
*Yes, it’s of girls (don’t worry, completely SFW) – some of the artwork are so realistic, at a glance, they can be mistaken for photos.
Previously on Neatorama: Photorealistic Rendering by Max Edwin Wahyudi | Photorealistic Vector Art
Artist Karolina Sobecka and software designer Jim George created Sniff — a computer generated projection of a dog that responds to the actions of people passing by a storefront. Here’s how it works:
People on the sidewalk are monitored by an IR camera in openFrameworks. In oF each individual person is isolated and assigned a unique id for the duration of their interaction. Each persons’ position and gesture information is continually sent to Unity3d via OSC networking protocol. In Unity, an artificial intelligence system representing the dog forms relationships with the individuals. He chooses which person to pay attention to, is able to move towards them or back away, responds to their gestures and initiates gestures of his own. Based on the interaction he gets excited or bored, friendly or aggressive, which is reflected in his behavior.
Link via Urlesque | Artist’s Website
Here is an amazing CGI visualization of DNA coiling, replication, transcription and translation in real time as is occurring every second in our bodies. For me the most fascinating aspect of watching this is the realization of how the production of DNA in our cells is so industrious. It’s like watching a souped miniature assembly line working non stop! Created by by Drew Berry of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.
via – io9
