Citizen Exclusive: Mechanic Part 2

by Jonathan Williamson

Here is our second part to our first Citizen Exclusive lesson that will cover the creation of the below concept from Drew Wolf. This exclusive lesson series will cover the entire of process of modeling the mechanic character based off of the concept art by Drew Wolf.

In this tutorial you will see the in-depth modeling process demonstrated, everything from blocking-in to fine detail work. You will find many techniques throughout that you may apply to your own modeling to improve your work flow.

This second installment covers correcting proportions to fit human anatomy, separating out sections for more control, tips for creating good topology, some methods for laying out the forms in order to create realistic muscle flow, and then detailing of the torso.

To download this tutorial please log into your citizen account here, or join the ranks today. Reminder that being a citizen member not only gives you access to periodic exclusive tutorials, but access to our complete source library from CG Cookie and Blender Cookie. Normally 4USD a piece.

Thank you for the support and more education is on the way!

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*Concept art was submitted and completed by DREW WOLF

What is Covered in this Lesson
  • Correcting proportions
  • Separating objects for more control
  • Controlling the edgeflow/topology
  • Creating natural muscle flows

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To download this tutorial please log into your citizen account here, or join the ranks today.Reminder that being a citizen member not only gives you access to periodic exclusive tutorials, but access to our complete source library from CG Cookie and Blender Cookie. Normally 4USD a piece.

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Discussion

5 Responses to “Citizen Exclusive: Mechanic Part 2”
  1. ampace80
    Posts: 55

    I don’t know if you guys have considered this, but you might think about having a yearly Citizen membership at a discounted rate. Say around 100 or 110 bucks.

    Just an idea.

    Thanks for all your awesome hard work!

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     Dec 18, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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  2. nyanginator
    Posts: 27

    i believe they already have it:

    “Our Citizen subscription is offered at 10USD/mo or 25USD for 3 months or 88USD for the year.”

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     Dec 18, 2009 at 3:28 pm
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  3. ampace80
    Posts: 55

    Ah, thanks. Didn’t see that.

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     Dec 18, 2009 at 4:35 pm
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  4. corniger
    Posts: 40

    *logging into my 1-year citizen account*
    *saying YAY!*
    *leeching those bytes*
    *celebrating XXXMas*

    I know that was dumb, but I’m a happy citizen :D

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     Dec 21, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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    • wesburke
      Posts: 299

      @corniger – Hah, glad to have yah buddy, our lights here tend to dim and flicker when you sign on. hehe j/k

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       Dec 21, 2009 at 4:34 pm
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