Hi everyone! I decided to share some behind-the-scenes of my new project.

I jumped into a fresh WIP because I really missed working with complex braids. The story of this hairstyle started spontaneously: I was testing a new tool in Ornatrix, and an unusual braid appeared on the screen. I liked it so much that it became the starting point for the entire concept.

Right now, it’s an early stage of exploring a fantasy look for MetaHuman. I’m intentionally stepping away from canons and realism to fully focus on finding a unique shape and idea.

I’m working with Ornatrix (Maya) and Unreal Engine. The process is in full swing: I’m searching for a balance of volume and color while fighting off technical issues in UE. I plan to share all the adventures and bugs in a separate “dev diary” on YouTube.

I’ll be really glad for your support, reposts, and comments. Your activity is the best motivation!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uxPredLFi10

Transferred the mustache and beard to Unreal Engine 5. Converted project to Unreal Engine 5.4

VIDEO

Continuing to work on bringing Commander into Unreal Engine using Metahuman Creator. I've already transferred the hairstyle, but it still needs some refinement.

Video - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7HcZm2dzP6I

I've started creating a Custom Metahuman for Commander in Unreal Engine 5, and then I'll transfer the hairstyle. I'm recording the whole process.

I can't upload shorts video here, so you can watch it by this LINK

WIP 05 - 3D Grooming for "Commander" (Collaboration with Samir Mir)

I posted WIP 04 - a year ago... And now, I finally got to WIP 05.  This is not the final version and of course - there is still a lot of work to be done on everything. That's why it's still a WIP and not the final work =) 

Added brows and eyelashes

You can watch making of here - already uploaded 18 videos there

Also, you can check Samir Mir renders:

Happy viewing!

Update

• improved the mask on the hands, so that the right paw was with the right fingers
• improved clamps on right paw (not yet finished)
• improved overall shape of hair on paws (not yet finished)
• moved eyes closer to the paws to make them look more comical.
• improved the overall shape of the quiff (not yet finished).
• improved the overall shape of the base fur on the body and head (not yet finished)
• improved whiskers

I did a little more work on the arms. Mostly all the effort went to the left one. Still have a lot of work to do, but decided to share so you don't forget about me =)
Happy viewing and have a great day!

Started working on the leg details. There's still work to be done, but thought I'd post it so you don't forget me=)

Previous WIP

New creature from my "The Forester world"

I posted WIP 03 - a year ago... Then the war came... And now, I finally got to WIP 04. In spite of the blackout, I managed to do at least something and I'm in a hurry to share it with you. The process of creating the beard and mustache is already recorded and will be posted on the streaming video soon. This is not the final version and of course - there is still a lot of work to be done on everything. That's why it's still a WIP and not the final work =) Happy viewing! Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays!

WIP_04_SAMIR_GENERAL

- did a basic shape of sideburns and beard

- did a basic mustache shape.