My 3d KITT done in Maya!

blazevski · Post by **blazevski** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:06 am

yeah well that demo... I am sure there was a lot of work put in it... And it looks cool too but ur better now... KITT looks the best so far

4 years is A LOT!

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:11 pm

Yep... i when i look at the demo, i think of a million ways to improve it. But that demo is water under the bridge.
so now.. to focus on other things. but thank you!!

Mainly this KITT

Tobie · Post by **Tobie** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:27 am

wow your kitt is ace!! what reference did you use? was it official trans am blueprints?

tob

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:27 pm

Thanks tobie! I used a whoooooole lot of pics found on the internet. both of the 1983 trans am and kitt. For the nose i am using a photo reference of KARR because by being silver, i can see it better. There are a lot of INCORRECT replicas outthere with super long noses!! I hate that... lol

Right now im on vacation, so im not working in it since im out of the country. be back soon to continue it. Thanks!!!

Tobie · Post by **Tobie** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:35 am

yes i hate those long noses! its very hard to get right, so you used reference pics, and no blueprints? thats real hard! ive posted my 82 trans am prints here:

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hope these help!

tob

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:33 pm

Sorry tobie, i forgot to mention. I found a picture of the side of the car of a firebird formula taken from far away which i use for blueprint. The front and back, I just used the other pic references until i got something that felt right.!!

Victor Kros · Post by **Victor Kros** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:02 pm

Very nice work claudio! I can see why your demo reel won an award. Very good storytelling and timing using the technology at your disposal.

I too use After Effects, Maya, Premiere, etc. Awesome programs and while I've always wanted to do cars and whatnot, I tend to use it more for logos and lightsaber props, swords, etc.

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I've done mostly Star Wars and Knight Rider but I have original stuff too.

Keep up the good work on K.I.T.T.!

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Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Sat May 16, 2009 2:59 pm

Here is an update to the dashboard and center console. I have been on vacation. so i took some time to post new stuff. enjoy

Josch Schulz · Post by **Josch Schulz** » Sat May 16, 2009 7:57 pm

Mayby somebody can help me with my problem here:

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Knight007 · Post by **Knight007** » Sun May 17, 2009 3:43 am

very promising design and details. I just ask my self how to dou control your self to set behinf your computer and make sure every detail is taken care of??? I dont know if I have that kind of self control

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Sun May 17, 2009 8:58 am

well 007, i have sooo many unfinished projects! I guess with this one, Im very inspired and motivated because of the theme. Just so you know.... The first panels were done a year ago, and sat "collecting cyberdust" in my pc for long before I pick it up. I want to do an animation with it. Also... make it part of my portfolio. It is a slow process because of the level of detail vs the free time i have to work on it. Light up candles for me so i can finish it. lol

Knight007 · Post by **Knight007** » Sun May 17, 2009 1:29 pm

a year ago!!!!

I know for sure that I dont have the power to do it my self

. anyway, I look forward to see the first pictures with colors applied. good luck and keep up updated.

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:17 pm

Well.... a few posts back somebody asked me to do the hood scoop. So i did, I also did the center console where the radio will go, the shift know, and i am still tweaking the hard-as-hell dashboard, since its shape is not 100% yet. also refinished the doors (outside) and door handle. Also added the two tv's

Now...... I want to do the older style dashboard:(

) I dont like the newer one: (

) But i still want to do the Super Pursuit mode. Those two dont mix in the world on KR, but i guess It will be my own spin to it.

Always hated the convertible version, and hated the way it appeared out of nowwhere, so that version is not on my plans

I added some color (if you can call black and white color) to get an idea of what the final renders will look like. I like what i see!!!

Sorry about the watermark on them. I have to protect my stuff. Once finish I can do some wallpapers for you guys if you want without them. for now....
let me know what you think!!!!!

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon May 18, 2009 5:19 pm

one more

Rainack · Post by **Rainack** » Mon May 18, 2009 7:53 pm

Those are so awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product! I wish I could do stuff like that on the computer.

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:00 pm

Well.... i once again had to tweak the dashboard to make the door's interior fit with it. WHAT A PAIN.. hahhaa. anyhow, I finished the door and steeringwheel. I also made a radio based on a very crappy pic i found online . It might not be as accurate as the original, but it looks good and feels up the space!

enjoy!

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Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:29 pm

new render.... just for kicks and contemplating how it might look at the end. =)

just a test! =)

blazevski · Post by **blazevski** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:41 pm

wow WOW these are some amazing renders... how the hell do u make em? any tutorial u could suggest?

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:34 pm

Well.... I use Mental Ray which is a plugin in Maya. I am still in the learning process, and I saw a video about global illumination from a company called Gnomon Workshops . I used something called Final gather coupled with an HDR image i found for free online which porvides the illumination. Now.... its just a simple render with no tweaking. If you google final gather tutorials for mental ray, youll find some.

in the mean time, i just finished the headlight casings. enjoy!

Wildbayres · Post by **Wildbayres** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:26 pm

Well. here is an update. I have been working in the undercarriage. its not much to llok at but once it has the textures + good lights it should look great jumping and going in two wheels!