Shenmue Dojo

Hello people.

I'm in the midst of a college project for which I'm modeling a Ryo figure from photographic reference. Thanks to wude for aiding me in getting those from the passport.


I'm using these two programs named Lightwave and ZBrush. However, I'm a complete newbie to 3D software, so I'm pretty reserved as to what the outcome will be.


The basic model, in Lightwave








and a Zbrush wip








Tell me what you think.

Very nice

nice work

He looks very big/stocky. Like he's put on 30 pounds of muscle. Give him more of a relaxed pose and make him a bit thinner.

Thank you for the input.

jackmonte1987 wrote:He looks very big/stocky. Like he's put on 30 pounds of muscle. Give him more of a relaxed pose and make him a bit thinner.

Jack, not even Joy relaxes Ryo

I agree. It was mainly due to the jacket. The reference picture I used was from those 3D versions, in which the jacket looks more feather stuffed.



Here's how it's turning out

Can't wait to see it textured.

Fenix wrote: Can't wait to see it textured.

Gracias, Fenix.





So, I tried painting the jacket and made the eyes. This was the outcome.

An update.


I had to hand over the model as it were after the last pictures I posted, as that was the final day for delivery. Meanwhile, I decided I would try and get it finished to the best of my abilities.


The model, so far:

keep it up!

Thanks, Messiah. In case I learn how to conveniently apply colour, that will be the next step. After the hair.

Very nice work!

Cool stuff man! I remember we use to use the same program for my course in college.

Thank you.

Looking much better, this is awesome work!

Thank you. I ought to work on it sometime soon.