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[RalphDamiani]

I scanned the articles briefly, doesn't seem to be overly complicated. I'll have to read it more carefully later. In any case, here's what I came up with:



It's not textured yet (that's just Zbrush's colorize for preview purposes), so I guess it can even look more accurate once it's unwrapped and textured properly. It could also benefit from some alpha maps for the vegetation surrounding the pillar.
If you like it, I can go ahead with the retopology for the low poly version (I need a poly count though, no idea what you use for buildings).
Textures I assume are 256x256 and 512x512 right? Do you need normal maps, specularity, bumps?

Well, if you're happy with it, feel free to email me: ralphdamiani@gmail.com and I'll be happy to discuss the details. Otherwise, I'll be hanging around anyway. ;D

Edited by RalphDamiani, 07 November 2009 - 11:22 PM.

[yams in a can]

AMAZING! THAT WOULD WORK! You seem ready to advance to the next stage...

[khamulrulz]

that is awesome! way better than a saruman statue. i guess it would be called "White Hand Pillar"

[Prince of the Dark Forest]

Wow, ralph, that's a great model!

[Uruk King]

It's pretty creepy, but in an awesome way. Very well done!

[Nazgûl]

That's... it is... I mean... it's.. wow! You seem to know what you're doing... to say the least! You could the solution to all our modeling problems...
I'll drop you a PM or email asap, and we'll talk

[Nazgûl]

I assume it's some kind of stone.. sculptured to look like a hand

And here you are Rob Alexander's interpretation of the White Hand pointing to Isengard with bleeding nails. I like the crude Orcish feeling it has.



By the way, it's from the old Middle-earth collectible card game, by I.C.E., in case you wonder.

[khamulrulz]

if that made it to the game it would be awesome

Edited by khamulrulz, 08 November 2009 - 01:05 PM.

[Captain Beremir]

That statue looks amazing! Wonderful work. How large would it be compared to units in-game?

[RalphDamiani]

Thanks guys, Nazgul and I are now in touch, let's see what else springs to life from now on.

As for height, I'd say around 6-10 meters, judging from the painting.

Edited by RalphDamiani, 08 November 2009 - 08:24 PM.

[Nazgûl]

I have no idea... Maybe Námo knows? =) Or someone that knows the item from the lore/books? My personal guess is it's about 10 meters high, judging from the road in the painting. A bit too big for the game, but everything's scaleable =)

[njm1983]

wow... that thing kinda disturbs me. and reminds me of this:

[RalphDamiani]

Disturbing resemblance indeed! Amazing how wizards find time for a manicure.

[Florisz]

And every other person in the movies has very short nails. Even Frodo.

[Archon]

Firstly, the White Hand is very good...it needs more of a "stone" look in my opinion. Although you did a great job making it look like the painting, mate.

Secondly, Saruman's an Istari. I'm sure his magic is plenty enough to give himself a manicure if he wants.

Also, Arthadan, Ralph, and khamulrulz, you guys need avatars . All your posts looking alike is kinda confusing...

[RalphDamiani]

There's no texture yet on that hand, I expect it to look more like stone with appropriate lighting (Zbrush's lights are terrible to setup) and texture.

You're right, I should probably make myself a new avatar.

[Sûlherokhh]

It's a sweet thing you are doing.

[Arthadan]

Amazing model!

Regarding its height:

[...]Suddenly a tall pillar loomed up before them. It was black; and set upon it was a great stone, carved and painted in the likeness of a long White Hand. Its finger pointed north. [...]

The Return of the King, Chapter VIII: The Road to Isengard

So, it was taller than a man riding a horse. Maybe twice a Troll height could do.

[Dark_l0rd_Davian]

man thats a good idea for a statue of isengard,i already see uruks standing proud under it.