My buddy Graves and myself are making a model of Dante from Devil May Cry. He is the modeller, and I guide
him in order to get it all right, from clothing, face
proportions/expressions, etc... We are closely completing the project, and I
have just finished making the player select icons (I have yet to decide
which ones to go, cause I made several different ones.) Here is the WIP so far:
Phase 1
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante1_wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante2_wip.jpg)
We decided to go for the DMC 1 look, cause we like Dante better in his first suit.
Phase 2
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante4_1wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante4_2wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante4_3wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante4_4wip.jpg)
After sending more accurate reference shots we made some nice progress,
though there is a lot to be fixed yet, specially in the face.
As shown next, I indicated the modeller -through these roughly edited pics- to bring up the sleeves, change the coat and pants colors to the ones I added, and to make changes in the face like so:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_feature2.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_feature3.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_feature4.jpg)
I also indicated to lower the eyebrows, to shorten the eyes, heightwise, and to get rid of the features inside the purple circle, in the edited face shot above.
Phase 3
As stated, the color gradients are fixed, the coat, pants, and jacket have the correct gradients of red/purple. The sleeves are by the elbow now, face is slimmer, and the jacket straps have been fixed, among other things. You will see how Dante is shaping up, and the early Alastor model base:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante5_1wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante5_2wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante5_3wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante5_4wip.jpg)
Dante's hair is a little longer on the nape of the neck/beggining of
shoulders' section. I roughly indicated my buddy how long it should be:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_feature5.jpg)
I also indicated several things in order to achieve a more expressive face.
The eyebrows are going to be lower, the eyes shorter, heightwise, and other things.
Also, Dante's eye color is a greyish-green, which is now fixed.
I exemplify this with this animated image showing the different states:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_eye.gif)
Finally, you see how the two faces compare:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante_comparisson.jpg)
In our opinion, the "edited" face looks more mature, and more expressive, and better yet, more like Dante. Currently, this is fixed, as well as the
final version of Alastor, Dante's sword.
Phase 4
Now, the Dante model is perfect to our eyes, I believe nothing more will be
corrected in the main model. Added the leg straps as the original model from
PS2. We are concentrating on Alastor, the sword.
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante6_1wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante6_2wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante6_3wip.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante6_4wip.jpg)
And here the modeller added more detail to Alastor:
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante7_1wip_sword.jpg)
http://cablemodem.fibertel.com.ar/thefreeman/dante7_2wip_sword.jpg)
We are currently beta testing the model, and we need someone that has the original Devil may Cry game, a PS2, and knows how to rip sounds from the game, to rip at least 3 grunt/scream/hurt Dante voices, as well as taunts and sword swinging sounds.
That model is just too damn good, man!
Heh, thanks, Graves and I really appreciate it. And of course, when the final version is released, I will include a F*CK YOU VERY MUCH to all of the idiotic forum users that posted negative comments on the starting thread.
Eh, don't do that. People just thought that you where using a bunch of BS for a model.
Anyways...graves is a great modeler. Give him my reguards.
Originally posted by The_Freeman
Heh, thanks, Graves and I really appreciate it. And of course, when the final version is released, I will include a F*CK YOU VERY MUCH to all of the idiotic forum users that posted negative comments on the starting thread.
I wasn't being negative, so I really don't appreciate you being such a jerk. I was only informing everyone of the legality (or lack thereof) of the situation.
The model looks good, but that doesn't change the fact that comissioning it was illegal.
Two things, lets everybody cool down before a flame war starts. I don't like closing threads.
Second, Freeman, your images are too big, 800x800 is the MAX resolution for any image posted in a thread.
Excuse me if I'm being stupid but. Is it just me or is the trench coat a tad too pink? Don't get me wrong the model is incredible but uh, yeah.
P.s.
Just a small request for the Red Version-
Tint the Hair and Jacket Black
Give the Sword Hilt a darkish red tone
yes tinted red with a shader to glow
Just brain storming. Good luck guys.
that is an extrmemely INSANE model of Dante..its looks wicked good. keep up the good work
I was only informing everyone of the legality (or lack thereof) of the situation.
Yeah, this is the first model of a famours character ever made...
I suggest you mail every famous character model author about this, lol.
War Shark, read phase 3.
And thanks for the compliments, Derian :)
I just have to ask this...hehehe...
Who is Dante? :confused:
:rofl:
Freeman, check your PM box.
Dante is the main character of the Devil May Cry game. If you would like to see the most amazing game intro ever created click HERE (
http://www.fileplanet.com/files/80000/80963.shtml)
CRAIG, heh, I checked my PM, now you check yours :)
This is a very good model I do see how its a little pink on the jacket but I guess thats how its supposed to look anyway I think this is awesome work and I can't wait till it comes out.
Alright, thanks, now check YOURS again =P.
Great job on the model so far, can't wait to see it finished *winkwink*
Looks great, i love DMC 1 such an awesome game :)
I will be downloading this when it's finished :)
wow. dante looks purdy... (insert drooling smily here)
wow that model looks real sweet i have never played the devil may cry games but i have seen previews for them on x-play and extended play on techtv and from what i have seen it looks fairly accurate
By the way two questions.
1. Will the sword be removable you know like a version of the model without the sword atached to back? Because it would be weird to be holding the sword and have it on back as well.
2. Will there be any of the Demon forms of Dante like From DMC 2 I know hes dress from DMC 1 but still curious.
if the sword is not removable, i think it would be possible to remove it with a surf file
Well, I don't know if Freeman wants me to answer these but yes, Dante comes with a model without the sword on his back, and as far as I know they don't plan to add a Devil Trigger state.
ok well thanks I was just curious well I figured since it was DMC 1 clothes there would be no Devil Trigger state but I had to ask. Well good looking model none the less can't wait for release.
Man this is the so far coolest model in JK2 ive never seen anything cooler!! hope its done soon :cool:
As I said in the requests forum, great model! I only heard about Devil May Cry, but it doesn't matter.
Anyway, the only reason I "flamed" you, was because... forget it, I said it too many times.
Again, great model!
wow, pretty nice, though ive always liked the DMC2 Dante better, this one is just as good in my eyes:cool:
The model is already finished, and it looks even better, of course. I finallly made the final version of the icons (player select screen), and I just finished making the presentation screens, which I think you will find amazing. I will be posting the presentation shots whenever I see fit.
I am also working on the sword mod, which will enable Dante to use Alastor in-game. We have the sword sounds, all we need to get are Dante's grunts sounds. And yes, we made 2 models, one without the sword, and one with the sword on his back.
Another thing, if you want this to be released soon, help us get grunts and scream Dante sounds from DMC1.
If anyone has the game, try to find a way to rip sounds, WE NEED AT LEAST 3 or 4 GRUNT/ATTACK SOUNDS, AND 3 SCREAM/HURT SOUNDS.
heh, i would try, i just dont wanna risk screwing up my disk, because i love the game!
Well, if anyone can do it, please do so. We need those sounds.
Hey Freeman. Just wondering ummm....like weres my proof. I sent you a WIP pic and you said you were going to send me out something to prove your thing but um....?
Uh-oh!
I'm not sure but sounds like someone got caught:tsk:
if you want i can host the model on my site, since ive got unlimited bandwith a month.
I wish i could get you those sounds, but im not that good of a sound guy.
Anyway heres my email, Caladien@msn.com
What is everyone talking about here I am getting very confused.
ok, i think to be able to rip sound clips from the game would be to have a dvd rom drive because the game is a dvd rom...
i think it would be able to read the information on it, but i cant try since i dont have a dvd drive:(
someone care to try it out?
What happened to this model? Is it dead? I haven't heard from graves lately either Freeman
heh, i dont know, but it is still one hell of a model, and hopefully it will see the light of day:cool:
As far as I know, this project is still alive. If it isn't, I'll release whatever we currently have myself!!:D I haven't heard from Freeman either but I think we still are looking for some sounds for the model. We are also adding a sword mod so he'll be able to use his huge ass sword ingame. I'm not directly involved with that so I can't say how close to completion the sword is. All in all, the model is DONE. We just have to add all the extras :p
cool man, thanks for the info graves!:D
Well, we (yes, we) were considering it but decided against it, unless graves and Freeman changed their minds without notifying me about it. But, meh =P
Is this dead because there hasn't been any progress in awhile I really hope this model isn't dead cause I can't wait to use it.
patience, i still believe they are trying to find sounds for him...
Screw the sounds I dun mind if he sounds like Kyle a lil all I give a damn about is the Model and sword I'd like to see this come out before JA on Thursday and the only way they gonna get sounds is to record em from the game and thats a pain trust me I've done it i did it with the Yun model along time ago.
Besides that, Jedi Academy has the ablity to import models and maps from JK2 from what I hear. So it's not like you won't be able to play him in JKA
dont worry vincentt, just keep your pants on:cool:
Originally posted by Vincentt Shin
Screw the sounds I dun mind if he sounds like Kyle
comon man ya gota have the sound otherwise it just wouldnt be dante, a little bit of extra work makes it all the better(yes im pooping my pants wait for the model 2!)
So.... any progress yet btw I got ja and jk2 models work but sounds dun so they are pointless for ja users anyway if you want to find sounds still I hope you do and I h ope to see or hear of more porgress on this model soon and as for patience I have none so dun tell me to be patient.
The comma and period are your friend...:eek:
Originally posted by Vincentt Shin
So.... any progress yet? Btw I got ja and jk2, models work but sounds don't so they are pointless for ja users anyway. If you want to find sounds still I hope you do, and I hope to see or hear of more progress on this model soon and as for patience, I have none; so don't tell me to be patient.
That better? :D