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Last post by tatsunokofan 1 May 2010 15:11
I made some art based on old designs for the upcoming CG Gatchaman movie. It's not much, but I'll let you guys be the judge of that.
My first piece: Ken!!!!
http://w-double.deviantart.com/art/Ken-the-Eagle-146920223
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Dec 2009 05:22
Sorry, I can not look at this now Fang. I am on dial up and it has taken 5 minutes to load the page --- and then the image did not appear.
I will have to wait until I return to high speed in a few weeks to view it. Unless you choose to post the image here. 
For those having trouble with the image, I'll just post it here. I'll do more if I have time.
Hey, that's good! Especially with a pose that involves a lot of foreshortening. I like the way you made his birdstyle look more like body armor.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Dec 2009 09:28
I like that. Another artist! We're blessed again!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Dec 2009 11:42
Great pic, Fangjoker! It's a joy to meet new artists ... and I see that you're also a talented one, giving your own twist to the originals!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 21 Dec 2009 14:56
Thank you for posting here Fang.
This is great, I love it. Of course I am biased because I love anything with the Eagle in it. 
And I have to agree with Becky, it is great to have another artist join us here.
And I have to agree with Becky, it is great to have another artist join us here.
I'll post the rest of the team ASAP. I still have tons of homework to do... 
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Dec 2009 07:24
Those are fantastic! 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Dec 2009 03:03
Nice work!
I haven't had much online time lately...but Fangjoker, welcome! It's great to have you with us! And your artwork is amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing more from you!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 23 Dec 2009 14:41
Thank you for these new images Fang. I am looking forward to what you do with my Owl .... 
hint, hint.
(I am always on the look out for more Owl pics and stories, there are not enough out there in my mind.)
hint, hint.
(I am always on the look out for more Owl pics and stories, there are not enough out there in my mind.)
Very cool, Fangjoker!
Will you be doing the Team in updated civvies next? I'd like to see that too!
cloud: I'm trying to find time to complete Ryu. It shouldn't be too long...
lborgia: I do have them in civvies... unfortunately, they're not colored yet, but i might upload a colored one. For now, enjoy this piece...
You have a unique style, Fang! It's great, keep them coming!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Dec 2009 11:47
The SNT members in civvies are cool! Looking forward to see them in color, Fang!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 24 Dec 2009 15:10
The picture of the team in their civvies is fantastic. I look forward to seeing it coloured. Although I do wonder what it is you have Jun in, are those shorts or a very short skirt?
Jun's wearing a miniskirt. BUT! I made sure it was work-safe, so i drew in skimpy shorts to avoid being too sensual...
I like these civvies, Fangjoker! They don't look so "early 70s" but they still seem to really suit them.
And Ryu gets to be the tallest! I bet he's enjoying that. 
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Dec 2009 13:31
I think the boys Civvies suit them but for Jun - for some reason I do not see her in a mini skirt, but maybe that is my western culture coming into play.
I see Jun in dressier pants or a longer skirt. I know she is meant to be young in the series, and that is the custom of young school girls, but I still see her as dressing like more of a "business" woman. Considering she owns a business. 
oh, don't worry, cloud. I'm currently sketching up designs for alternate wardrobes.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Dec 2009 12:01
I am not "worried". I do know there are different thoughts out there, and as I said I do like the styles you gave them.
Fantastic pics, Fang! The looks of the characters are great - more "now," but are still the recognizable designs we know and love. And the faces/facial expression on each one are great!You're very talented! I can't wait to see more of your work!
At last, after about a week of schoolwork during vacation, here's Ryu!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Dec 2009 09:12
Another great one, Fang.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Dec 2009 14:33
I love this one Fang Thank you for finishing the Owl pic. I am now looking forward to seeing the civvies one coloured.
Glad you got your school work done as well. I will be returning home to finish up my January lesson plans on Wednesday.
Nice job, Fang! I hope you'll be able to find more time amongst your school work to draw for us! 
No problem. I just need to get my mini-animations (one of them being a short Gatchaman tribute) done and I'll be clear in no time! 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Dec 2009 23:39
Originally posted by FangJoker I just need to get my mini-animations (one of them being a short Gatchaman tribute) done aLooking forward to watch it, Fang! Tributes are my favorite! Great work on your Owl, also! Keep it up!
Originally posted by gatchamarie Looking forward to watch it, Fang! Tributes are my favorite! Great work on your Owl, also! Keep it up!Although I predict it will be kind of short... but what the heck, I'll still do it!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2009 04:09
Don't worry ... long or short, it's always welcome!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Dec 2009 13:34
Anything Gatchaman (BOTP) is welcome here!!!!!
You do not know us well enough if you have not figured that out yet. Besides we all have to start somewhere.
Originally posted by clouddancer Anything Gatchaman (BOTP) is welcome here!!!!! You do not know us well enough if you have not figured that out yet. Besides we all have to start somewhere.Yeah, I know that. What I meant was that it might not be as long as the NTT commercials, but I'll still do it nonetheless.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Dec 2009 14:12
Fang. I had another look at your Owl design. I see you have updated his visor, by giving it a beak, and helmet some. I like what you did ....
Hi everyone!!! It's been a long time since I posted my Gman artwork here, and just happened to finish my redesigns of the team. Here's the pics, and lemme know what you think!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Apr 2010 09:55
Those are so cool, Fang! You've given the team an image of your own which could well suit the anime if it were being launched during our time. They look so innocent in their civvies but, when in birdstyle, their killer looks and poses do not defy their real combat nature. Well done! And ... hee hee ... I also noticed you kept the boyscout look for Ken in his civvies and given Ryu some real muscles instead of the usual plumpness! WTG!
I imagined Ken as the typical teen leader type, much like Robin with the Teen Titans. As such, he had to have a formal side to him. So, he ended up looking like that.
To be honest, Ken was the most difficult character I had to draw. I didn't know whether I should make him look like the straightforward leader or the calm leader.
I love these Fang! You've done an update that still captures the original style, yet makes them look more modern and the birdstyles more like body armour.
I really like these and I like your drawing style!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Apr 2010 10:07
Originally posted by FangJoker To be honest, Ken was the most difficult character I had to draw. I didn't know whether I should make him look like the straightforward leader or the calm leader.I don't blame you! Ken had both those sides of his character!
As for Joe... He was the easiest one I had. Once I started imagining Joe with his trademark bad boy atmosphere, the design came out like a volcano erupting and he ended up looking like what I wanted him to be.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Apr 2010 10:11
Wow, those look fantastic! I wonder if they could hier you to animate the Gatchaman movie!
Seriously, you've done a wonderful job. I like the way you've drawn Joe's hair coming out of his helmet, too. It gives him a bit more of a rebellious look,
Seriously, you've done a wonderful job. I like the way you've drawn Joe's hair coming out of his helmet, too. It gives him a bit more of a rebellious look,
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Wow, those look fantastic! I wonder if they could hier you to animate the Gatchaman movie!Funny you should mention that. I once told Felix how much wanted to help him and the rest of Imagi since I'm an incoming third year animation student in college. But then I remembered that I've yet to take my 3D class in May.
3D anime is great, but some of the greatest animated movies were 2D.
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 25 Apr 2010 10:38
(edited 25 Apr 2010 10:39)
Those are fabulous, Fang!I love Jinpei's blond hair! I just wish Jun had long hair! You're very talented!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Apr 2010 12:19
I actually prefer the 2-D animated movies. 3-D gives me a headache when i watch it.
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Apr 2010 12:51
Great work Fang! Another talented artist in the group.
I like Joe being the only one to have his hair sticking out of his helmet. Always the rebel.
Originally posted by Madilayn 3D anime is great, but some of the greatest animated movies were 2D.Yeah, most of my professors think so, too. They prefer the traditional way of animating. Although it's very tiring (imagine 24 pieces of paper for just one measly second!!!!), you'll feel uber-satisfied with your work once you see it move.
I got some new ones! Here's Ken with my re-imagined version of Barom One:
For those who aren't familiar with Barom One, here's the story rundown: Two kids named Takeshi and Kentaro are chosen by a good spirit named Kopu to defeat the evil spirit Goumon by combining into the superhuman called Barom One.
Here's my version of the kids transforming into Barom One:
Now back to Gatchaman. Here's my preliminary look at how the Birdstyles form:
And since Ken has a solo post, here's Joe, Jun, Jinpei and Ryu in their own shot:
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Apr 2010 06:42
Wow, I love these, Fang! You are really talented! 
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Apr 2010 10:20
Those are really awesome!
I'm not familiar with Barom One but he does remind me of "Devil Man", another anime I used to watch when I was a kid. He looks so similar in a more modern way!
Awesome work Fang!! I love how Ryu is larger but not flabby - you can see it's all muscle.
Cool uniform designs!
Barom One reminds me a bit of Berg Katse, in that he's two people combined into one, except that Berg Katse can't separate back into two. Does Barom One have twice the speed/strength/intelligence of a regular person, or anything like that?
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Apr 2010 15:45
I like Ryu not as bulky. He still looks strong enough.
I envy you your talent, Fang.
Really nice artwork!!
Originally posted by lborgia88 Does Barom One have twice the speed/strength/intelligence of a regular person, or anything like that?I think so, since Takeshi's quite strong and athletic and Kentaro's quite smart according to the story.
tatsunokofan
Gatch Guru
posted 1 May 2010 15:11
Hi all!
I haven't had the pleasure of watching any episodes of Barom 1, but I do have the Henshin Cyborg costumes of him. Here's a picture I took of the deluxe set:
James
James
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