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New tech update [3D LIVE DRUG LORD!] (Patrons Only)
🕑 Added 2017-02-14 07:55:24 +0000 UTC Hey awesome Patrons! Starting today I will be updating all my patrons on the process of my videos. It's the very least I could do for you guys!Just to be clear, no one has been charged anything since my last video, but I still value every one of you that has contributed so far, it helps knowing I'm guaranteed something for the release of my next project.
My next video will include a special shout-out to every one of you that has donated 10$ or more. (at the time of releasing the next video)
UPDATE:
For the passed few months I have been working hard with a talented friend of mine to bring the African Drug Lord to life. The sinister looking image that pops up every time he speaks brings perspective to the viewers, but I wanted something more. I spent months contacting 3D artists attempting to have a 3D rendition of the drug lord created for my videos , but to no avail. I contemplated having an artist redraw the image with multiple emotions so that I may animate them as you would see a cartoon character from family guy or the Simpsons. However, before reaching that conclusion, I came to the realization that a drawn drug lord would ruin any mysticism that they character may hold, it would make the videos too childish.
With little options left I stumbled onto something new and entirely original. A new form of technology created to simulate 3 Dimensions onto 2D drawn images. Up until now this technology is being used solely for anime and cartoons. It is used to bring anime and other drawn characters to 3D life without ruining the artists style in the process. With this conclusion I realized that I did not need to change the Drug Lord we all know and love, I could simply use the current image and some illusion work to bring him to life.
From there I began working with a talented guy who was more familiar with the program to alter the original image and create the illusion of a 3D drug lord. From just that one picture we simulated numerous different emotions and gestures. In the final product I am able to modify different parameters of his face to simulate all different kinds of expressions, and even turn his body and head to the sides.
The linked video is an idol breathing gesture to demonstrate the new tech.
It's advised to watch the video on 1080p to be able to see the effect.
Here are the parameters used to create this.
- Entire body up and down (Y axis)
- Chest up and down (Y axis)
- Chest left to neutral(X axis [3D]) [1/2 units vs up/down]
- Head up and down (Y axis) [1/4 sec delay relative to chest&body]
- Head left to neutral(X axis[3D]) [1/2 units vs up/down - 1/4sec delay relative to chest&body]
- Random eye blinking
- Randomly changes glance from each of the viewers eyes
All values change on a wave like bases (accelerating and de-accelerating movements)
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Comments
Vain
Hey cade! Nice to hear from an animator on this one. The breathing is supposed to be very subtle, because how often do we even notice people in real life breathing, but i'm surprised you couldn't notice any at all! I think it has to do with the quality you watch it in and your display. (whether its a phone screen or monitor) But I'm glad you let me know, this way I'll make it slightly more noticeable for people in you situation. I'm currently making idol movements, such as random head turns and eye wandering so that should be much more noticeable. the breathing will be used just between and during those moments. I'll update with more here shortly! Thanks and good luck with your animating process !
Cade Schaudel
That's looking like it's coming along really well! Can't wait to see it in action! Also maybe make the breathing movements a bit more noticeable, I couldn't really see any, but I feel like it's there! -A FeelsGood 3D Animator
