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    • ken28875K Offline
      ken28875
      last edited by

      Hi guys,

      Sorry for the late reply.

      to Michalis:
      Yes, I totally agree with you and I am well aware of these details as I used to be an architect before working as a concept artist. But doing stuff for games, we have to be creative and simplify some of the shapes or make them more interesting. Obviously, these models are not meant to replicate 100% some historical buildings. These are for a video game in a fantasy world after all. If you scroll up a little bit, you will see a concept for the Coliseum. That famous building is oval, but I had to do it circular as it is easier for modelers to build. If you did not point out these details, nobody would have noticed anyway. LOL ๐Ÿ˜‰

      I digged into my archive folder of Gods and Heroes and found some more concepts. Here they are. Most of them are 4 years old and I am not quite fond of them looking at them now. But at the time they were not bad I guess, especially when not many used Sketchup or even heard of it.

      Hercules Temple:

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Herculean_Temple_view4.jpg

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Herculean_Temple_view1.jpg

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view2.jpg

      Some Roman buildins in Ostia:

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Ostia_Gate.jpg

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Ostia_small_gates_updated.jpg

      Ok, as promised I have a personal project that I am currently working on. This is similar to the stuff that I am doing for my current company.

      I will post some more images.

      Thanks for visiting and have a terrific day! โ˜€

      _KN

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/interior_temple_view_01skp.jpg

      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/interior_temple_view_01.jpg

      Follow Your Dreams.

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      • EscapeArtistE Offline
        EscapeArtist
        last edited by

        Wow! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

        How come Sang isn't wearing a wizard's cloak? ๐Ÿ˜„

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        • D Offline
          d12dozr
          last edited by

          ๐Ÿ˜ฎ That last image is stunning! Thanks, Ken!

          3D Printing with SketchUp Book
          http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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          • michaliszissiouM Offline
            michaliszissiou
            last edited by

            Hey ken28875, your work here is excellent. I just tried to help, I didn't mean that you should be precise or something. Its just the mud you see...
            Imaging work ken28875!

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            • L Offline
              liam887
              last edited by

              is the last image a straight render ken, what software did you use the lighting is impressive!

              VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
              http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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              • orgelfO Offline
                orgelf
                last edited by

                i really really like the 2 last pictures !!! made from your imagination I guess โ˜€

                very good work ๐Ÿ‘

                http://www.orgelf.com

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                • ken28875K Offline
                  ken28875
                  last edited by

                  @ EscapeArtist: LOL...you're right, Sang should wear a wizard's cloak. I just used it for scale as I did not have the time to bring in my own characters.

                  @ d12dozr: Thanks, Marcus. I am glad you like it.

                  @ michaliszissiou: No worries, Michalis. Thanks for your comment.

                  @ liam887: I use Vray for Sketchup. Vray is probably one of the best rendering engines out there.

                  @ orgel: Merci, Jean-Pierre. I just checked your website. You do have some quite interesting projects.

                  Here are some more renders of the interiors of that temple. These are work in progress.

                  Have a great day everyone and thanks for stopping by.

                  _KN

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/guardrail.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/guardrail_skp.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_hallway.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_hallway_skp.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_01.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_01_skp.jpg

                  Playing with Oil and pencil filter:

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_01_pencil_sketch.jpg

                  http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_01_oil.jpg

                  Follow Your Dreams.

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                  • pilouP Offline
                    pilou
                    last edited by

                    Baroque! โ˜€

                    Frenchy Pilou
                    Is beautiful that please without concept!
                    My Little site :)

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                    • ken28875K Offline
                      ken28875
                      last edited by

                      Hi there,

                      Found some older stuff from the game Gods and Heroes.

                      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Sepalcrum_Infernus.jpg

                      http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/RamshackleInn.jpg

                      Have a great one!

                      _KN

                      Follow Your Dreams.

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                      • ken28875K Offline
                        ken28875
                        last edited by

                        Hi there,

                        Some more older stuff using Sketchup for Video Game Concepts.

                        I will post some new ones soon.

                        Thanks for visiting and have a great week!

                        _KN

                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/SepeliaFortress1.jpg

                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/SepeliaFortress2.jpg

                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Telchines_fort_roof_off.jpg

                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Telchinesfort.jpg

                        http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/RedFlagonInn_1.jpg

                        Follow Your Dreams.

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                        • L Offline
                          liam887
                          last edited by

                          you might be interested in this, I missed the syd mead thing and I know you did also but this might make up for it what do you think:
                          http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=30860

                          VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                          http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                          • ken28875K Offline
                            ken28875
                            last edited by

                            @liam887 said:

                            you might be interested in this, I missed the syd mead thing and I know you did also but this might make up for it what do you think:
                            http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=30860

                            Hi Liam,

                            Good find. I will certainly try to do something if time allows. I've been quite busy the past couple months.

                            After finishing the car models for the Syd Mead/Nvidia competition, I have been working on some personal projects like the interior of that temple. It happens that there is a Vray for Sketchup contest ending September 30. I will enter a couple of renders.

                            I am almost done with this one but still have stuff to fix.

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_02_large_skp.jpg

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/view_02_large.jpg

                            Simultaneously, I am working on another personal project that I might enter for the Vray contest too.

                            Here are some WIP.

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/hallway_view_01_skp.jpg

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Hallway1.jpg

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Hallway2.jpg

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/hallway_view_02_skp.jpg

                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Hallway4.jpg

                            I have started to put textures. Will post some more images soon.

                            I really want to do the EVE contest. The prizes are really sweet! ๐Ÿ‘

                            I don't know how I will survive the month of September...I might die due lack of sleep. LOL ๐Ÿ‘Š

                            Good luck to you, Liam.

                            Have a great day!

                            _KN

                            Follow Your Dreams.

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                            • michaliszissiouM Offline
                              michaliszissiou
                              last edited by

                              Incredible ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

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                              • jarynzlesaJ Offline
                                jarynzlesa
                                last edited by

                                You have to be crazy. This is fantastic. ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘

                                http://www.vizualizaceschodiste.mypage.cz/

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                                • olisheaO Offline
                                  olishea
                                  last edited by

                                  stunning work ken!! your work has suddenly massively improved!! amazed ๐Ÿ˜„

                                  oli

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                                  • L Offline
                                    liam887
                                    last edited by

                                    these last renders are great!
                                    yeah thanks Ive already started on my entry I would just like to win the intuos 4really my intuos 3 is showing its age although still invaluable!

                                    VISIT MY ONLINE GALLERY
                                    http://www.robotsvdinosaurs.com/

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                                    • artysmediaA Offline
                                      artysmedia
                                      last edited by

                                      You make me happy! ๐Ÿ‘Š

                                      ๐Ÿ˜„

                                      Working with: Win7 64 bit OS - Core i5 - 2,27GHz and 8GB RAM

                                      Blog: Artysmedia

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                                      • J Offline
                                        JHuman
                                        last edited by

                                        Freakin amazing!

                                        • Doweth!
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                                        • D Offline
                                          davesec
                                          last edited by

                                          are you still using vray for renders?

                                          i know you're busy but if you ever have time to make any tutorials i'm sure a lot of us would appreciate it!

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                                          • ken28875K Offline
                                            ken28875
                                            last edited by

                                            Thanks for your comments, Michalis, Jarynzlesa, Oliver, Liam, Roberto, and Jhuman.

                                            @ davesec: yes, I am using Vray. Tutorials?...honestly, I am a beginner at Vray. I am just using simple lights and changing their colors and intensity. It's a trial and error by making tons of renders till i get the result i want. It's quite time consuming.

                                            If you want to learn Vray, I would suggest to visit the Vray forum:
                                            http://forum.asgvis.com/index.php?board=9.0

                                            Here's the latest WIP.

                                            Have a wonderful weekend!

                                            _KN

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/hallway_view_01_skp_textured.jpg

                                            http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt12/ken28875/Art of Sketchup - Fantasy/Hallway_view_01.jpg

                                            Follow Your Dreams.

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