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Nakama Studios - Our New Game Division

2012-02-25T22:46:00.011+08:00

At the meantime the game division is under Nakama Studios which involve in original IP. Therefore, our first game 'Trackverse' (initially 'Aftershock') will be created by Nakama Studios. Liquid Rock Games will be more toward servicing or outsources. More updates and announcement later on our official sites.

TRACKVERSE : City Theme and Post Apocalyptic Theme Mashup!

2012-02-23T23:02:00.001+08:00

Our alpha demo game will be releasing anytime soon, stay tune for updates in our Liquid Rock Games blog. I m currently building the 2nd Urban Vehicle Hipoly model before creating the Lopoly one. Powered by Local Game Engine - Solid State Engine

City Theme Level Test Run in Solid State Engine

2012-02-09T23:44:00.003+08:00

City Theme progress and test run in Solid State Engine. I am currently busy finalising the vehicle game model for City Theme level. City Theme level is done by Yap Chun Fei of Liquid Rock Games.

City Of Bassee Burouk Fine Edited Version

2012-01-06T18:06:00.010+08:00

Just feeling like editing back my 3D environment 'City Of Bassee Burouk'. Render mutiple passes (Zdepth, AO, FG and GI) and compile them into one single fine shot with few addition details in Photoshop.

Software: Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop

Happy Xmas, Happy New Year and Happy Upcoming Chinese New Year

2011-12-30T21:16:00.004+08:00

Wishin Ya'all a Happy Xmas, Happy New Year and Happy Upcoming Chinese New Year! 2011 has been a good year and I finally graduated from my Bachelor(Hons) in Animation. 2012 is coming. And I hope it would be another great year for everyone :DDD

Here are some photos of 'my journey to graduation day'. Have a great day guys!

Game Hair Creation Technique + Maya Hair System Test

2011-12-30T00:37:00.006+08:00

There are multiple ways in generating hair in Maya. In my case, I will try generate realistic hair by applying game hair creation technique.

Most game artist creates hair for their game characters by building mesh planes and properly organised them on the head or any particular parts of the body. From the mesh planes, they apply hair texture with alpha. For my case, I am not creating a game character but rather more realistic hair by using Maya Hair System. However, I will try to apply the game hair creation technique by using mesh planes as my base and the shape of the hair. From there, I will convert them to Maya hair which I find them easier and systematic. Here are some images of the test. ('Little Sister' 3D Model Character from my side fan project 'Bioshock')

Ryan Reynolds Hi-Polymodeling - Progress 02 (Done)

2011-12-28T04:38:00.003+08:00

Busy with festival and family gathering. Hectic but Fun holiday. Anyway, only today that I find the chance to upload the complete hi-polymodel of Ryan Reynolds. Will probably progress on something else like the cloth and maya hair. Do texture and character posing. Get Realistic look as much as possible. And probably add another character to pose together with Ryan.

Total Hi-Polymodeling Duration of Completion: 5 days

Ryan Reynolds Hi-Polymodeling - Progress 01

2011-12-22T19:20:00.004+08:00

Hipoly 3D modeling work in progress. Some companies prefer the artists show if they are able to create a 3D model without depending on any 3D sculpting software (in another word, classic manual poly modeling). I understand what they meant. They want to know if we had this fundamental knowledge of creating 3D model with the correct topology without depending too much on the 3D sculpting. It is not wrong to use 3D sculpting software to create a 3D model. In fact it helps artists to generate 3D model faster than the old fashion way of poly modeling. Therefore, for me, I prefer the old fashion way of poly modeling but it depends on situation.

Anyway, here I would like to share my progress in 3D poly modeling of Ryan Reynolds from scratch (no scuplting). Everything is done in Autodesk Maya at the moment. Getting the muscle shape was a headache but fun to do.

Current Progress Duration: 4 days

Finally Graduated!

2011-12-18T15:38:00.001+08:00

Finally my graduation from Bachelor(Hons) in Animation. Gonna rest for awhile and later begin a new chapter in life. Lotsa things I gotta to catch up with the world.

Graduation Showcase 2011

2011-11-24T03:43:00.004+08:00

Graduation Showcase Day of our final project work at Lim Kow Wing University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Everyone is invited.

2D & 3D Animation, Short Films, Motion Graphic, Visual Effects and Interactive Web Designs.

Its finally over and Still Waiting for Approval

2011-11-24T03:31:00.003+08:00

Sigh, still waiting for approval from lecturers so that I can upload my final short animation for everyone to watch. They said that I am only able to upload the video only after graduation. Probably next year.

Anyway, I feel relief as my student life at Lim Kok Wing University is almost over and back to working life. New adventures and experiences!

Dialogue Animation 2011

2011-11-24T03:24:00.001+08:00

Finally, I have bit of time to post this final mini animation assignment before I graduate from my Bachelor(Hons) in Animation (2011).

Course - 3D animation 3 (sem 6).

3D Character Model Tomy and its blendshape is provided by the University.

Audio Credit: Rush Hour 3 - I am Yuu

3D Showreel 2011

2011-10-07T19:38:00.002+08:00

Been busy with university and everything and finally get to submit my 2nd showreel compilation of some of my selected works. 1st showreel was done during my diploma time long time ago in 2007. This will be my 2nd proper 2011 showreel.

Lip Sync and Body Gesture Animation Assignment

2011-09-26T12:30:00.001+08:00

Lip sync and body gesture animation assignment. 3D Model, rigging and blend shapes were provided to all the students in class. All we had to do is just find any 15 seconds dialogue and animate the character lip and body action according to the dialogue.

2011 Portfolio Pack Cover Page Intial Design

2011-09-24T00:16:00.002+08:00

2011 - A3 Size Portfolio Pack Initial front cover page design. Budget for this 20 - 30 A3 pages, lazerjet ink and magazine paper quality will be around RM120. Getting ready to apply for a 3D Artist Position.

Valkryie - The Descend

2011-08-15T03:52:00.001+08:00

Final touch up for Exotique 7 magazine submission also for personal portfolio. High poly modeling in 3Ds Max. Mecha version of Valkryie from the Norse Mythology descending from the sky with fiery objects falling at the back.

Software:
- 3Ds Max
- Photoshop

Original Size:
- 3900 x 2660 (300dpi)

Valkyrie - Blessing of Grace and Glory

2011-08-14T08:15:00.007+08:00

Description: Originally for Dominance War 5 but now for personal portfolio - High poly modeling in 3Ds Max - mecha version of the Valkyrie Character from the Norse Mythology - vibrant color for exotique feeling - also working on the low poly version for game modeling during free time

Computer and The Boy (Animation Trailer Work)

2011-06-23T20:57:00.002+08:00

Short trailer group animation work by Bachelor in Animation Students from Limkokwing University (July 2011)

My work contribution:
- 3D Character Lead Artist (QC, Character modeling and texturing)
- 3D Prop Lead Artist (QC)
- 3D Animatic contribution
- 3D Animator
- Rendering Artist
- Extra help on the character rig and blend shape
- Extra Light setup

Software: Autodesk Maya 2011, Adobe Photoshop, After Effect and Premiere Pro

Minangkabau Airship Featured in Expose 9 Magazine

2011-06-03T09:59:00.004+08:00

Finally, I received 2nd confirmation from Ballistic Media last 2 days that my work, Minangkabau Airship, was featured under transport category in Expose 9 digital artist magazine for year 2011. It is in page 218. Magazine Online Previewer can be found here >> http://www.ballisticpublishing.com/books/expose/expose_9/index.php

"Thanks Ballistic Media! I am happy to be part of this Year 'Expose 9' magazine and congratulation to all participated artists :DDD
Expose Magazine and other Ballistic Media products really are inspiration boosts for every artist around the world :DDD Thanks again!" Special Thanks from me :D

Halt on 3D works and other production works

2011-05-26T23:07:00.003+08:00

Gonna be a 1 full week busy with paper works assignment and research paper for next semester Individual Final Year Animation Project. Therefore, I have to halt my work on other stuff at the moment till all of my assignments are done. Ughh... paper works make me sleep...

Blessing of Grace and Glory - Final Hipoly Model

2011-05-23T08:00:00.000+08:00

- Finally done with the Hipoly modeling
- Next proceeding to Lopoly modeling
- Though I couldn't catch up with the Dominance War 5 competition dateline, I will be completing this for personal portfolio

Blessing of Grace and Glory - 3D modeling WIP06

2011-05-22T06:04:00.001+08:00

21 May 2011 - Quick update on my current work - will be rushin later to complete the arms and then finish up the low poly today hopefully. Though if cant catch up with the competition dateline, i will still finish this nicely for personal portfolio.

Dominance War 5 Global Competition WIP

2011-05-14T06:35:00.001+08:00

- Still progressing with the high polymodeling. I hope can complete before the dateline, currently busy with university works, sigh...
- No zbrush or 3D sculpting involved, pure poly modeling (quite pain in the ass lolz)
- It is slowly taking shape

Major Project 1 - Group University Animation Project

2011-05-14T06:32:00.000+08:00

6 May 2011 - Group Animation Project 2011 - Sneakily Uploading here kekekeh~ Just Intial Demo Presentation before the final animation completed - Guys dont kill me! Help promo bit our project XDDD~

Dominance War 5 - Updates

2011-04-20T23:18:00.005+08:00

Current Update: 21 April 2011 - Latest to descending order

I should had upload the image updates in progression but been busy with college stuffs and all, sigh... but here they are. Currently progressing in detailing the model more. More toward mecha in knight form design.

Been Busy Lately

2011-04-01T03:12:00.002+08:00

I have been busy with University assignment and slowly progressing on personal project. Though, I currently find any extra time to focus on the Dominance War 5 this year. Hope I complete and submit my entry this year DW5.

Cancelation of Reshooting

2011-02-09T21:06:00.004+08:00

Shakeel from Yoyoskeel told me that we don't need to do any reshooting at the moment. Therefore I had to come with other solution to solve with the greenscreen and camera frame rate problems. I will see what I can do with them.

Probably going have to use the old traditional method, frame by frame of cleaning up greenscreen anomaly.

Life is getting better and better plus tiring lolz.

Greenscreen + Camera Matchmove Test no.12

2011-02-09T03:51:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the slow update. Currently balancing my time with other jobs.

Probably will need to re-shoot again due to some framerate problem with Canon SLR. Greenscreen 'Blue' marker will also need to be altered for easy masking when doing video composition.

Anyway, background is not final though the props are ready to be composed for level. More toward industrial theme background. I m still deciding either do textures for props or not. If I leave the props all grey, they look clean and audience can focus more toward actor and the yoyo. I will go with the flow and see how the outcome will be.

Yoyo has been changed from 'Stalker' to 'Solid'. So promotional video is more toward Yoyoskeel 'Solid'.

I will try my best to complete the video before March. No promises XDDD

Yoyoskeel Video shoot Session (Take 3)

2011-01-31T22:38:00.004+08:00

31 January 2011 - Take 3 - Video shooting of Yoyoskeel Promo video in my house. Lots of editing to be done later XDDD.

Visit Yoyoskeel blog >> http://www.yoyoskeel.blogspot.com/

Berserk - Guts the Blackswordman Progress

2011-01-26T03:55:00.003+08:00

- Reference 01

- Reference 02

- Work In Progress 01

I have always wanted to 3D model out Guts in His Curse Armor with extreme poses and details. Therefore, I decided to begin this project and slowly progress within any freetime available. Still deciding either go for high poly model presentation or go for low poly model for next-gen game model asset. I think I will just go with the flow and see where it is going to lead me :DDD

Facts from Wikipedia - Berserk (ベルセルク, Beruseruku) is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Kentaro Miura. It was created in 1988 and the series evolve till nowadays.

Greenscreen + Camera Matchmove Test no.06

2011-01-21T20:27:00.000+08:00

This is my first time involve with a greenscreen and camera matchmove project. I still need to adjust the greenscreen set with better lightings and cleaner surface. Small space for greenscreen was a bad idea. Therefore, I already setup 2nd greenscreen set with larger space. Need to re-shoot again later for better asset for video editing.

However, the main test here is to get the camera matchmove right and it seems to be working fine. Need to conduct few more tests and later do a final full shot promo video for Yoyoskeel 'Stalker'

Yoyoskeel Blog - http://www.yoyoskeel.blogspot.com

Lotsa things to do, Little time to execute

2011-01-15T19:58:00.002+08:00

currently my mind is filled with a greenscreen project for Yoyoskeel product, Stalker. This gonna be my first greenscreen project ever. I have been wanting to do greenscreen since years ago and now i decided to take forth and proceed with my past wish and make it a reality. hope everything goes well :DDD

also at the same time, i have been itchin to model out Berserk Curse Armor from the Berserk Manga. Hope this can be done before the beginning of the main event global competition, Dominance War 5 (2011)

Happy New Year 2011!

2011-01-03T07:28:00.002+08:00

Wishing all a Happy New Year 2011! This year resolution is to do good for my Bachelor in Animation - Final Animation Project. And work hard to improve myself on whatever things or skills that I'm lacking. And apologize to everyone that I have been busy with my own stuffs and thinking of my future path. AGAIN~ WISHIN YA' ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!

Lightbox for Blogspot works

2010-12-30T07:00:00.001+08:00

Finally, I got to implement the Lightbox for the gallery page. It works like a charm :DDD.

PreDomWar5-Character Turnaround Reel

2010-12-15T15:19:00.001+08:00

This was done for the Pre Dominance War 5 (2010)
- Polycount: 2984 Tris
- 1024 Diffuse, Specular and Glow maps (No Normal Map)
- MMO Lowpoly Game Character model

Background Music: WarChronicles - Gerhaud Daum Music_Ascap-Gema

PreDomWar5 - Testing with Marmoset Engine

2010-12-09T20:13:00.005+08:00

Currently Testing render with Marmoset Engine. It is a game asset previewer software.

Pre-Dominance War 5 completed!

2010-12-07T00:55:00.005+08:00

Pre-Dominance War 5 completed
- MMO 3D Lopoly Character modeling
- Current polycount: 2984tris
- 1024 resolution of Diffuse, Specular and Glow maps
- Character rigged ready for animation

Pre-Dominance War 5 - Grayscale Shading completed!

2010-12-02T19:27:00.002+08:00

- Done with the grayscale shading
- Next filling in color and character rigging
- Polycount - 2984tris and diffuse map

Hope to complete the full color texture by tomorrow nite

2010-11-30T06:58:00.000+08:00

WIP02 :
- Working on texture shading
- Currently left with texture on the arm, leg and sword parts
- Next will fill in color and final edit the touch up shades
- Final model polycount around 2986 tris

Pre-Dominance War 5 Competition Joined

2010-11-25T05:34:00.008+08:00

Dominance War is a massive online art competition participated by mutiple passionate artists all around the world.

Before the main Dominance War 5 will begin soon, I decided to join the pre stage of the main event, Pre- Dominance War 5. I joined the 3D category. Here artists are told to model up character for Online Game with specific themes. 3D Model is limited with below 3000 triangle counts not more.

Visit my post at Gameartisans forum here >> (Link)

Visit the Official Dominance War 5 site >> (Link)

City of Bassee Burouk - 3D Environment

2010-11-17T21:37:00.002+08:00

Title: City of Bassee Burouk
- 'Bassee Burouk,' is Malaysian word for 'Besi Buruk'. It means 'Ugly Iron' in English.

Software:
- 3D Modeling: Autodesk Maya
- Texture: Photoshop
- Video Composition: Adobe After Effect

Map:
- Diffuse map
- Light map (No dynamic lights switched on for fast render)

Intial Concept Art Link: http://mdreed.deviantart.com/art/BasseeBurouk-FinalVerConcept-176808117?q=&qo=

Background Music: Kenichiro Fukui - Judment (Einhander OST)

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Ver02 - Final Turnaround Reel

2010-11-01T03:41:00.002+08:00

Title: Project Gantz - Gori Suit Version 2

Gantz is a manga done by the author Hiroya Oka. I decided to do a low poly game cutscene model of the Gori Suit or Oka suit in the Gantz manga. However, I decided to do my own version of the suit. Therefore, I alter the design to Gori Suit Version 2.

- This model is considered my first time character game modeling in Maya.
- All was done by polymodeling the high poly model then project the details onto the low poly model.
- Bones were created and Character is ready for animation.

Software:-
Modeling: Maya
Projection Mapping: XNormal
Texturing: Photoshop

Video Compositing: AfterEffect & Premiere

Background music credit: Kenichiro Fukui - Street (Einhander OST)

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Ver02 - WIP 03

2010-10-15T15:48:00.002+08:00

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Version 02 (Work In Progress 03)
Gori = Gorilla (Japanese short term)

Description
- High Poly Modeling without the usage of any sculpting tool like Zbrush or Mudbox
- Purely Autodesk Maya
- High Poly model completed
- Degree Assignment for 3D Animation Class

Upcoming progress:
- Building up the Low Poly then unwrap for texture placement
- Normal Map and Specular Map for details

Walk & Turn animation - Dead Space Tomy

2010-10-10T04:53:00.001+08:00

Title: Walk and Turn Animation
Description:
- Autodesk Maya Animation (Maya Software renderer)
- Using Dead Space Character as subject for animation
- Target animation is walk and turn with a bit of story
- My first full length animated scene from start to end without any camera cut

Maya Animation Walkcycle Assignments

2010-10-04T01:00:00.002+08:00

Tomy Gay Walkcycle

Tomy Normal Walkcycle

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Ver02 - WIP 02

2010-10-04T00:34:00.004+08:00

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Version 02 (Work In Progress 02)

Description
- High Poly Modeling without the usage of any sculpting tool like Zbrush or Mudbox
- Purely Autodesk Maya
- Currently getting the basic shape of the suit then will project the high details into low poly mesh
- Degree Assignment for 3D Animation Class

Upcoming progress:
- Building up the giant arm

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Ver02 - WIP 01

2010-10-03T06:58:00.001+08:00

Project Gantz - Gori Suit Version 02 (Work In Progress 01)

Description
- High Poly Modeling without the usage of any sculpting tool like Zbrush or Mudbox
- Purely Autodesk Maya
- Currently getting the basic shape of the suit then will project the high details into low poly mesh
- Degree Assignment for 3D Animation Class

BasseeBurouk Work In Progress 02

2010-09-29T20:52:00.004+08:00

Bassee Burouk city animated concept- work in progress 02 - Concept Idea Art done by me link - http://mdreed.deviantart.com/art/BasseeBurouk-FinalVerConcept-176808117?q=&qo=

Upcoming Progress:
- Adding more props
- Small details
- Lighting placement
- VFX composition

BasseeBuroukWIP 01 - 3D MockUp SetUp

2010-09-16T20:57:00.000+08:00

Work in Progress 01 - 3D MockUp SetUp

After 2 days on cracking my head and searching for solution in reducing render time and the flexibility to control the shadow and light value after render, I finally found my way of doing it. Though the shadows in this preview WIP video here are not perfect yet but its fixable. No matte painting involve at the moment, all pure mock up 3D Model.

Final Version Environment Concept Art

2010-08-26T06:06:00.013+08:00

Title: City of Bassee Burouk
- 'Bassee Burouk,' is Malaysian word for 'Besi Buruk'. It means 'Ugly Iron' in English.

- I m trying to avoid as much as possible too futuristic design but a combination of sci-fi and fantasy designs.

- The concept idea here is to show the contrast between the High Class Social and The Low Class Social through colors and designs. As you can see the tall building is owned by the High Class Social civilian and meanwhile the Low Class civilian remain in buildings that are dimly lighted and plants growing on the wall.

- Second attempt and final version of my environment concept design. I was inspired by Craig Mullins and Paperblue soulworks with additional music rhythms by Yoko Kanno - Ghost In the Shell and Bjork - Hyper Ballad.

Next Phase will be the modeling of the environment. And the animation part of camera panning through the city from a train point of view.

First Attempt on Environment Concept Art

2010-08-12T04:26:00.010+08:00

My first ever Environment Concept Art - I think I consider it as my rough concept rather than well polished concept art. Lolz, I'm still weak with concept art. Need to learn and get more inspiration from other concept artists.

This concept art will be test version and I will make a newer version of it later on.

Title: NeoMalaya (Shud be hahaha but the design is not enuf~Need more Research on the Old Ancient Malaya which will be integrated with modern technology)

Duration: 9 hours

The main objective for this concept art is to build up a 3D game level.

Currently Busy with Freelance Work

2010-08-04T00:22:00.003+08:00

Working on texture for Mobile Phone game. Can't say the details but it is something like Command and Conquer for Iphone game. Therefore, all other stuffs need to be halted temporarily. Just updating my current status.

Relinking some of my old Animation Work

2010-07-30T23:15:00.003+08:00

This was done during my Diploma time in 2007. Quite Old stuff.
Software:
- 3Ds max
- Particle Illusion
- Photoshop
- Adobe After Effect

Wacom Industrial Design Contest 2010 Joined

2010-07-30T14:20:00.003+08:00

My university submits one of my work (http://mdreed.deviantart.com/#/d2q0843) to the Wacom Industrial Design Contest 2010. Under Vehicle Category. Cross my fingers and hope it will be O K, lolz

Semester Break Ends

2010-07-30T14:14:00.003+08:00

Finally, semester break ends. gonna be back busy with assignments. Though I will continue working on my Game Team Project (Liquid Rock Games) and do some personal portfolio. Life never stops as long the clock keeps ticking.

Back busy with Liquid Rock Games

2010-07-19T20:51:00.000+08:00

After back from a holiday tour to Beijing, China, I will be back busy with Liquid Rock Games project. And probably do some personal work to add up my portfolio.

Anyway, check out our team project progress at http://liquidrockgames.blogspot.com/

Yoyoskeel and Stalker Logo Design Project

2010-07-17T20:39:00.000+08:00

Yoyoskeel Logo Design - MD Ridhwan Borha (Designer)

Yoyoskeel 'Stalker' Logo Design - MD Ridhwan Borha (Designer)

Photos are permitted to be displayed on Blog with owner permission.

YoyoSkeel - 1st Yoyo brand in Malaysia made by my friend, Muhammad Shakeel Mohd Rose, Owner of Skeel Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. - http://yoyoskeel.blogspot.com/

Test Linking Youtube Video on Blogger

2010-07-17T07:34:00.000+08:00

Test linking one my video trailer work onto blogger

Seems working

Working on HTML codes to get things right

2010-07-17T04:34:00.000+08:00

Never did any web coding or scripting before cause I spend most of my time on arts and cgi stuffs. I need to create some effect and alter some HTML codes to get the stuffs I need to present within this blog. Therefore, I cramp my head and spend some time on researching the HTML codes within the net. Lolz, coding stuffs really killing me. Though, my game programmer friend is doing something more hellish than this.

Hello

2010-07-15T06:57:00.000+08:00

First of all, this will be my first Blog. Therefore, I will be spending some times to get things right in this blog. Though the Slideshows in the Gallery page is working.

Anyway, this blog will content all my works that I did and the some updates on whatever project that I am currently involve.