m1kclark's art Reviews on Newgrounds

[{BT} Spotlight]

Too simple

Simplicity can be extremely effective, but when you go too simple (like here), the point is lost. Heck, put in a vapid action-movie title at the top would greatly increase the interest, like "The Sphere", or "From Within," then at least the object would represent something deeper.

BenTibbetts responds:

Thank you for the comment.

[{BT} Under Water]

Woah!

Just, woah! Fantastic 3D work in my opinion, and bollix to the people who voted less than 2.

BenTibbetts responds:

Thank you!

[{BT} Mondra Roder II]

Blue!

I like the lighting/colors especially in this piece. I once tried to do something similarly abstract (see profile), but it didn't have nearly the same degree of style: personal kudos for succeeding where I failed!

I'm wondering about those reflections. Is that a reflection map? If so what is it?

BenTibbetts responds:

Hi, thanks for the comment. Actually, Bryce renders its own reflections without the need for a reflection map, which is a useful feature.

[WRECK]

Batmobile?

It reminds me strongly of the Batmobile from the recent Christian Bale movies. This is 3D art, yes? Because the description says, "Illustration" Either way, it's a fantastic pic and I hope you make more.

Mohzart responds:

The main inspiration to create this vehicle was infact the Tumbler from the new Batman series. And the base of this image is indeed 3D, although I made a paint-over the 3D model and given the final textured model a concept to work from.

[magma lava imp]

Awesome!

I might have expected a deeper, brighter red somewhere, but this shading is still fantastic!

Mischie responds:

Thank you. I was looking at more references of cooling magma, than hot magma, to show more contrast.

[Fractal Freakout]

Fantastic

Excellent rendering, keep up the work in fractals.

(P.S. It would be just 5% better if you antialiased your image.)

Viamede responds:

i agree, low res versions of this look much better because there aren't any stray white pixels. wish i knew how to fix it :3

[Dynamic Room Robot]

Very Pixar

This is one of those really interesting shots where you double-think yourself into enjoying looking at it. I mean, we're not fooled: this is clearly a 3D model, but our minds look past that and become so engrossed in the characters and their actions that the medium is completely moot. The use of only four colors (white, grey, blue, red) in your materials is also very nice, and the models are actually pretty low-detail, but the image is still so captivating. I really like it!

dimitrikozma responds:

Thanks m1kclark!
I really appreciate your review. So complete and joyful! :-)

[Vintage Telephone 3D Model]

Woah!

Seriously, if you put a photo in the background, then I don't know if I would have noticed this was 3D and not a photo. The reflection map on the silver is great: really real looking. The only things that don't look exactly right (and I can't even say why) is the wood on the receiver and the cord. But the flaw is not so noticeable that I would have noticed with a good background. Awesome!

MarcyVF responds:

Thanks! :)
I hhave to credit Dave Davidson for the great awesome reflective material. But materials in 3D is really really hard! I don't know how I should have made the wood better. Maybe a clearer wood texture? Larger specular? Experimenting...

[Foxy]

Looks like flash

I would call this a good model for a flash-based game, but it's lacking some detail as a static picture. Also, regarding the fur/hair color issue, you should do one of two things: complete blend, or high-contrast. This is neither, and seems out of place. Either her foxiness is part of her nature, or it's an add-on to the human character. This in-between coloring strikes me as afterthought instead of purpose.

Maszrum responds:

Yeah, well. It's a request. I myself am not so fond of and enthusiastic about drawing furries. So you see the result of this.

[Seduction]

Imagery

Wonderfully sexy, refreshingly simple in its delivery. I like the sword, both as an object and as a symbol.

Maszrum responds:

Thank you. Notice also the placing/position of the sword. ;)