I wasn’t sure if I’ll release this now or later, sort of test scene with latest Lara model,
which I was working on for few weeks.
I’m happy because it was quite a challenge put everything together like custom UVs, morphs, textures
and other stuff.
And what makes me even more happier is, that finally I switched from Genesis 2 base female to Genesis 3 (they are DAZ3D Studio figures),
which has pretty neat features, mainly, better rig model and UDIM texturing.
Simply, it is a method where you can load different textures in single node and they are properly applied
to different parts of a single object
(of course you have to keep in mind few things to get it working correctly).
[interesting fact: It was used for first time in 2002 in Lord of The Rings – Two Towers movie, developed by Weta Digital]
So I had an idea to use Lara’s face from latest TR game in my works and projects,
while I keep original Lara based on my ideal vision of her.
Related to technical and modeling stuff, here is another behind the scene:
This was, without doubt, the most painful process.
Each of the small point was, in the end, moved manually for fine tuning…
(thank god for symmetry tools D: )
See you later folks !
Noble Jul 25 , 2016 at 02:03 /
Awesome! I love the new Lara model, and I’m especially impressed by the hair; easily the most accurate, up-to-date Lara I’ve seen so far. When you made the transition to Genesis 3, did you manage to keep the shape of her feet? Can’t wait to see what you’ll do with her, Tom! Have a great week! :)
Blankman Jul 25 , 2016 at 03:12 /
Excellent new model! you’re also the only artist I have seen where the arm-shoulder joints don’t look weird.
PieEater Jul 25 , 2016 at 04:02 /
Very nice! Though I can’t help but feel something is off about her breasts…
Cosmic74 Jul 25 , 2016 at 07:06 /
Lara is looking hot only a few thinks I would improve. First her breasts are a bit bigger now and I would reduce them a bit and her lips are too thick. The G2F lips were perfect.
Scoopy Jul 25 , 2016 at 22:45 /
I agree with the breasts being slightly too big, but actually I think the lips are great it’s just the makeup is slightly jarring and looks a little strange. The lips are great though. I like this new Lara, but she doesn’t look that much different to the older Lara. It’s fascinating to see the behind the scenes though! :O
Noble Jul 25 , 2016 at 22:52 /
I agree. I actually really love the way her lips look. I do think that her breasts are a bit too big (though I know some people like that). I like them a bit smaller, and more natural.
Arch Jul 25 , 2016 at 12:51 /
I think big breasts really look good on Lara :) Also I love that gravity effect, just hoping it will be included in future projects
Dep3Kuj Jul 25 , 2016 at 19:42 /
bigger boobs are always better! :) Lara is beautiful
Agent47 Aug 01 , 2016 at 03:32 /
New model looks incredible! I love the face and the size of her breast. The quality of your work is second to none.
zenzaxaznez Aug 15 , 2016 at 07:16 /
Love the new model, these big boobs are perfect! It’s a great pose as well. :)