Diablo 3 is in open beta this weekend, so I figured I'd throw up a monster from the game that tens of thousands of people around the world will be killing repeatedly over the next few days.
This was one of my favorite monsters to work on in Diablo 3. I love creating fleshy, bloody, mutated monsters, and this guy definitely fits the script. He was originally concepted by my friend and former colleague, Cheeming Boey aka Boy Obsolete. Before he scrawled intricate designs on styrofoam cups, he designed and animated many a monster.
This version is slightly updated from the version currently in the game. I wanted to test out some new tools and there were some things about him that bugged me. I brought the model into 3dCoat to retopologize him and touch up his texture in order for him to look a little sharper up close. Since Diablo is a game played from a top down isometric point of view, the in-game assets don't always hold up that well in close ups, since they're optimized for a camera that's pretty far away from the action.
This is not a normal mapped model. The techniques used are pretty "old school" combined with more current production processes. Essentially, what you're looking at is just a basic diffuse texture map applied to a low poly model with all the lighting information painted in.
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Grotesque from Diablo III
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Barbarian YouTube Love
YouTube comments require a thick skin but it's really rewarding when your work can please even the harshest of critics.
Someone posted Diablo 3 armor progressions on YouTube and I love sifting through the comments section. There are some very passionate fans out there.
http://youtu.be/_z783Ttu2BU
Monday, March 19, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
R.I.P. Moebius
One of the greatest fantasy artists (and artists period) of the 20th century has passed away. All the greats are dropping off lately - Ralph McQuarrie, Frazetta, and Moebius.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dr Sketchys Marathon 2012
Second year in a row for me. Couldn't last the entire time but I had to try. Went digital this time.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Looks Like Diablo 3 Beta Is In The Wild
It's in the hands of the lucky people who were sent beta keys. Goddamn, that's a great feeling. Watching video streams of people playing something you've worked so hard on for many years is pretty awesome. Felicia Day seems to be happy with it.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Don't Be Scared Homie
Nick Diaz is my favorite fighter for a few reasons. First, his Jiu-Jitsu skills are at a very high level. A lot of fighters have top tier jiu-jitsu skills but he compliments that skill set with a high level (for MMA) of boxing ability, and uses his hands in situations when most other ground fighters would rather play to their strength and take it to the floor. Normally, standing with a good striker would be considered stupid for a grappler, but Diaz is that good on his feet. He will jack you up with a steady barrage of body blows and head punches. He consistently goes to the body on his opponents, which is smart. If his opponent becomes overwhelmed with punches and tries to take it to the ground, it just gets worse. Diaz will just reach into a deep well of submissions and finish the fight. He comes to finish fights, not win by decision. His jaw is made of granite. In short, a highly entertaining fighter to watch.
Another thing I admire about the guy is his authenticity. Whether you like him or not, you have to respect the fact that what you see is what you get, and there is no bullshit with Nick. He tells it like he sees it, and doesn't fake it just to appease his masters. That's extremely rare in this age of media whores that will do anything to become famous. Nick is very much of the Northern California attitude in that sense. He doesn't change for the camera... or anyone for that matter.
I can't wait for his fight with GSP. He's worked hard to get here and he deserves it. Go 209!
-Anthony S Rivero
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
Head Painting Workshop
Checked out a painting workshop with Shawn Barber today. Google him. He's very good and a real nice guy.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Blizzcon 2010
photo taken by brianjmatis
photo taken by brianjmatis
Jay Mohr
Not from 2010 but two chicks kissing gets a replay.
Me and the boys signing stuff for the fans and rockin' my SF Giants jersey. Go Giants!
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