Rig overview

Sarah rig structure:

Aldon Rig Structure

Rig explanation Sarah Without a Soul

Without a soul - Rigging - Stage Two

Here is an overview of a rigging process of the female character for Without A Soul. This rig is definitely more advanced comparing to Aldon's rig. It has some extra stuff like IK/FK switch for the arms, automatic clavicle, forearm and arm rotation option more friendly controls and more. I have touched on a bit of MEL which in the end wasn't so bad and I think with a bit more time and coffee I could learn it. I have definitely enjoyed rigging. I find that observational skills are so needed and I got to work with another aspect of human figure and motion. I'm happy as well that I this project happened to be before I took on modelling. It help me understand how important is a good model and correct topology. I hope my modelling will benefit from this project.

Observational drawing from here and there

Since I'm concentrating on 3D this year I have really tried to keep my observational drawing going.  I have noticed that when I perform to many mouse buttons clicks, my hand almost loses the easiness and flow of the movement on paper. I can see it especially during life drawing classes, when my arm is getting tired very quickly. There is something very therapeutic about using "real medium" and big formats. Maybe because body is engaged and the mind can rest.  I can see it in my levels of procrastination as well. My attention seems to drift away from the digital subject more often than form a blank sheet of A0 paper.

Some sketches from Dublin:

Aberdeen:

Around the college:

Streets and places of Dundee:

 

College events ( Artist’s Talk by Anke Feuchtenberger, chaired by Dr. Christopher Murray,
Matthew Gallery, 31/10/12)

On the way to work: