Collage Robots/ Photoshop Stuff/ The Corporate

[whawkins]

This robot was designed for a project, but in the end I chose not to use him...so every once in a while I'll do somthing interesting with him.

It has also spawned other ideas using the same collage-like style.

[auden100]

That's pretty sweet. Definitely a lot of unique possibilities. Thanks for sharing.

[Kan Muftić]

Crazy. But the good way!

cheers,

[Banshax]

Thats cg right? good designs, really out of the box thinking in a non cg kind of way. Im instantly inspired. curious what you`re gonna do next

[TGping]

Actually I think thats some crazy photoshop... either way, good stuff, and keep posting!

[whawkins]

Thats cg right? good designs, really out of the box thinking in a non cg kind of way. Im instantly inspired. curious what you`re gonna do next

I'm flattered...
it's a photo manipulation/ collage

photoshop c.s

[whawkins]

This was a test.
I was playing around with textures, trying to make photoshop look like a 3d program.

[Pixel8]

That's crazy stuff! Love to see more. I haven't seen anyone doing this type of collage work before - definitely original.

[whawkins]

I found an image, on-line, of an unfinished airplane: chopped it up and assembled it in Photoshop.

[FlipMcgee]

Aw, man! We should do a friendly t-dome with kingshaj (see his similar technique here: http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81128)

Got a link in the thread above with a sample of mine.

Pro level works you have here. Looking forward to seeing more!

[Liam Harvey]

cool how do that? could you maybe do a tutorial or something?

[whawkins]

photoshop only.

[kingshaj]

amazing stuff!!!! and i love the technique...
something i played around with for some time, but wow...you have realy taken it somwhere else entirely

especialy love the mechs
cant wait to see more!

[dkounios]

love that last one man. great work!

[whawkins]

Remix

[whawkins]

The key is to stay as organized as possible, and waiting until the end to start merging layers and adding color.

I found that by starting with a skeleton helps solve many a problems. It also helps you see your vision clearly. The possible styles of the template/skeleton are endless.

When making a skeleton it's best to shoot your own pictures because if you have a specific pose/action/viewpoint in mind all you have to do is shoot the appropriate viewpoint.
(only takes one trip to a hardware store and a few bucks)

I have started developing quite a few, which range from different viewpoints to completely different structures.

[Krystallwolvelt]

Impressive work especialy with the robots that have transformed from motorbikes etc.

Its very complex and good work to do robots transformed from a vehicle.

[whawkins]

Inspired by-> http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81128

and-> http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63639

[kingshaj]

just awsome
realy to me i think one of the most overlooked commodites in this industry is raw creative thinking!
that is to say creative ideas, aproaches and techniques....but shit you got it.
even in terms of the discussion about this technique we have on my wip blog...no one else is doing this technique the way you are...
totaly your own...

[jfwalls]

Very cool idea with collaging together the robots from photos. My only crit is that they seem confusing. I think the repetition of using the same parts creates a pattern that makes them appear somewhat flat and functionless. Basically I would work on simplifying your designs. I think you've got a great technique, but it just needs to be taken to the next level.

[Totoandotto]

Very unique! Nice to see something a little out of the ordinary!

[whawkins]

Very cool idea with collaging together the robots from photos. My only crit is that they seem confusing. I think the repetition of using the same parts creates a pattern that makes them appear somewhat flat and functionless. Basically I would work on simplifying your designs. I think you've got a great technique, but it just needs to be taken to the next level.

Don't worry it's coming. With every creation it becomes more refined and structured...forcing myself to be less lazy.

[whawkins]

Apache Helicopter parts.

[whawkins]

Inspired by:
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=82093

[TGping]

nice helicopter bot designs... I like the black and white a lot. lotsa good contrast there.

[whawkins]

Inspired by:
http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=82093

[jojai]

that last black white and red piece is really cool. I appreciate the skill required for the others, but they kinda remind me of video games with poor textures.

[jojai]

that last comment didn't really help. I think your use of semi opaque copies of the robots for presentation purposes, and too much background blurring detracts from the awesomeness of the pieces. Your colour schemes are also a little sharp for me.

[whawkins]

These pieces are mostly me playing around with collage techniques and color theory, which is not very characteristic of me. In the past my colors were all muted and had a more realistic look to them. I have found that my learning curve is the greatest when I experience both extremes and then decide on a medium that is to my liking.

I have started incorporating more texture though...and logical placement of parts. ex. joints and muscles.

[whawkins]

Every once in a while I'll do an abstraction.