Better.

 

very nice, but would look twice as good with aviators

 

Thanks a lot! So I read your feedback, thanks for such detailed criticism. In my two images that I made for today, I'd really appreciate it if you looked at the full body shot from each angle, and make more exact recommendations if you could. You can state them in the thread, or PM me, whichever. If you stand by what you said previously, that's cool too.

Glad you think so!

As much as I enjoy "Glasses" Magnus, I'm sticking with the eye look. Glad you like the overall design though!

Two new images for you all today!




I'd also like to announce that the next design to be worked on will be Toxitron. Yes, Toxitron.

Toxitron will be a remold/redesign of the Ultra Magnus body that you see here. New head, new weapons, and many body changes.

 

I'm no artist. I just eyeball it. To my eyes, his proportions just look a bit off. The colors and placement I think are good now. They have a very solid Ultra Magnus vibe.

My biggest issue is the belly. That thing is too tall. Cut it in half or so and that should make him look better proportioned. I also still feel his lower legs are too thin. Upper legs are fine but if the lower were increased in width by 50% maybe it would give him a bit of a stockier bruiser look. From the side yeah, his legs look a little thin there too. Just a little extra in those directions and I think it would look better. His arms also seem a tad small but if the belly is shrunk they might be fine. I would also suggest adding more TRON lights or removing what you have. Currently they're only on the collar bits and thus seem a little out of place. A very subtle addition to a few more places would unify that. There is also something that I dislike about his face but faces I have a hard time quantifying what is wrong. I think it looks fine but doesn't scream Magnus for what ever reason. Sorry I can't be more helpful there.

I do love that hammer. It's obviously based on Animated, if I recall correctly. So that's good as is.

 

With that feedback, and some comments from a friend, I've reproportioned him, and think he looks better.



Also, this is something I did for fun. If anyone wants to see the original CG shot, let me know, and I'll post it. Otherwise, here's a lovely piece of CG that I photoshopped to look like a comic book panel:

 

It does almost looks like it jumped out of a comic book.  

 

Wait, that's the CG model in that pic? Holy crap that is awesome!

 

Honestly, I say do the original body proportions on Toxitron. It'd make him look almost as physically unstable as he is mentally  
But seriously. I'm in awe of how quickly you finished up Magnus. Kudos to you, my man!

 

Thanks, guys, I really appreciate it. I think that comic art image is my favorite one I've done.

Since I'm currently getting Toxitron done, I don't have time to get a new image done for Magnus; so I figured I'd give you guys the CG version of the comic art image:



Also: You can check out Toxitron here: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-fan-art/973519-toxitron-vanguard-series-wip.html
Got his vehicle mode done already!

 

No new images today, but I just wanted to thank everybody again for their support of me and my project, it means a lot to me.

I'm also accepting requests for images that they want to see as far as poses from Magnus go. I'm also willing to make wallpapers, avatar, and signatures.

 

Update #15 (February 6th, 2014):
Another new image!


Also, as I've announced in the Toxitron thread, the next two characters will be Roadbuster & Impactor! Both are new designs, neither are remolds of Ultra Magnus or of each other.

 

Looks really good, sir.  

 

Very awesome.

Your CGI skills have definitely improved a hell of a lot  

 

To celebrate Ultra Magnus being chosen as part of the Creative Spotlight for the month, and as part of the wait until Impactor's development begins, I give you two new posed shots of Ultra Magnus! Same pose, two different angles. Enjoy!  

 

Great model.
Try adding some expressions to your characters when you render action poses. It helps to sell the intensity of the scene.

Keep up the great artwork.