Chris's blog

The Launch of my New Animation Blog!

2009-03-03T00:40:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,
I am announcing the launch of my new Animation Blog Chris's Animation Depot. I know, corny, but it gets the point across. It will be exclusive animation and animation related stuff. It's just something to push me towards my goals. Come on by and check out what new things I'm animating... and if you get lucky (you might get to see some embarrassing reference video's of myself) All right, I said enough! Talk to you soon!

Wow, I'm still Alive! & Scurvy Cephalopods

2009-02-23T23:23:00.000-08:00

Well Hello All!

Yeeees......yes. It has been way to long, but I have a great excuse. Most of you know, but if you don't, I got a new job. I am working at Rhythm & Hues Studios as one of there new Tech Animators. Not really animation, not really rigging but a little bit of both. It's lots of fun and a bit challenging but it's great experience. My first production is Night at the Museum 2. Can't really say much else, but it has to be one of the best experiences to date. I'm one step closer to my goal!

Also, so this isn't a boring post, let me leave you guys with one of the smaller projects I've been working on. It's a work in progress, but I've had lots of fun so far. Captain Octopus! Not very cleaver, but I have to go to bed, so that's all I got. Let that tied you over until my next post. Talk to you soon!

Shark Fin Soup

2008-08-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody,

My newest creation is a model I've been working on for the past week. Another wonderful concept by Megan Dong, Kahn the Tiger Shark. I've been planning on modeling some sort of aquatic life for a while. She had surprised me with this guy and it's been fun modeling him. I had Megan direct the style and I believe the collaboration was a great success. I'm just about finished with the modeling part, time to start unwrapping and texturing. If you want to check out the painted illustration, go to Megan's blog. I hope you like and I'll have a new post fairly soon.

ARRRRRR!!!!!!

2008-07-20T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

I have another animation test. I had the regular walk cycle done, so I decided to do a walk cycle with attitude. I had fun with this one because pirates are awesome...and it was a challenge to incorporate the peg leg into the walk. I had to take into effect that he would have a hobble on one side and deal with the weight of the sword on the other side. I believe it turned out pretty good and that it will help me with my later tests to come. I hope you like it, have a great week and more post to come.......and if you haven't seen "the dark knight" yet, set it!

Walk Cycle

2008-07-11T11:04:00.001-07:00

Hey Guys,

Well, it' my first animation test in a while. I felt that I should get back to the basics and re-learn myself the walk cycle. It felt good to animate again and I think the walk turn out pretty good. I've started another test and I should have that finished by the end of next week. You guys have a great weekend and I'll talk to you soon.

Wibbon all finished up

2008-07-07T13:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Wibbon, the salamander alien thing, is just about finished. This guy was more of a challenge then my previous model, Leo. I had to experiment and troubleshoot all sorts of issues, but he turned out pretty good. He's suppose to have a wet like texture on his body (like a salamander) and have a demented, but fun, look. All in all, he was a fun character to model and I can't wait to animate this guy. I hope you like, but now... it is time to animate!!! More posts to come.

Wibbon

2008-06-30T19:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

I'm on a modeling binge right now. Another concept by the talented Megan Dong, I give you Wibbon, the Lizard/Dog/Dinosaur thing. He belongs in the same world as Leo and he's just about finished. This guy took me about two work days, so not to bad for my first quadruped. I have a little tweaking here and there, then I will unwrap and start texturing. I have my buddy Dan rigging Leo for me, so he will be ready to animate in a week or so. (very excited). I'll have another post soon.

Leo all textured up

2008-06-26T15:07:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm just about finished with the modeling and texturing side of things. He was lots of fun to model and somewhat fun to texture. I used Zbrush as a texturing tool for the first time, and it is a whole heck of alot easier than just using Photoshop. I believe I'm going to have someone else rig him for me so I could get started on a new animation test or a new model. I'll have another post soon.

Leo

2008-06-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

I started a new model. A concept design by Megan Dong, which I've been meaning to model for a while. I didn't know how to address the middle eye, but I decided to take on the challenge. It took me about a day to get to this point, but I still have some work to do. I will hopefully have it done in about a week, but we will see. I'll have another update pretty soon. Have a great weekend.

Hello!!

2008-06-06T19:51:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody! It's been a while since the last time I posted. I've been keeping busy rigging Piper. Also, I animated a quick quadruped test. My recent accomplishment is a NEW WEBSITE! www.HyroglyFX.com. Go ahead and take a gander, let me know what you think. Anyway, I'll post some new stuff pretty soon.

Tennis Test/ Piper TurnAround

2008-04-15T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

This is my updated tennis test. I had changed a lot since the last test and I think it turned out pretty good. I need to do a few tweaks here and there, but it's just about finished. My last test is a two person dialog and I am quite excited for that. I haven't decide what it will be, but I have a good arsenal that I can work with. More updates to come.

This is my finished metal head character. His name is Piper and he is a Scottish base player. He likes to rock out and long walks on the beach. Anyway, I'm getting him ready for texturing and rigging. I will post more stuff soon, whether it's animation, rigging or modeling. See you soon.Hey guys,

Tennis Match

2008-03-19T15:50:00.000-07:00

My next Animation test is the tennis match. This one is going to be nice and difficult, but fun. I've been look up reference and analyzing the movement of the character, the wight distribution, the feet placement and the subtleties in the person before and after the hit. It's pretty cool stuff.

Sheer gold.

Reach Test

2008-02-28T15:09:00.000-08:00

This is my first animation test. I think it's pretty good for a first test. I still need to do a few tweaks here and there and render it. I have three more test to go, and a few test of my own to having a complete animation demo reel.

WAR!!!

2008-02-28T14:19:00.000-08:00

I've signed up in the new contest "Dominance War III". I think it will be fun and a different experience, seeing that I haven't really experimented with low-poly/ high-poly modeling. If anyone wants to follow my progress, just visit my thread here: http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=234&t=601557
If anyone wants to visit the website or join in on the fight (go C.G. Society), go here: http://www.gameartisans.org/dominancewar/ Wish me luck, I will probably need it.

Metal Head

2008-02-17T13:28:00.001-08:00

This is the new character I'm working on right now. First time I ever tryed extrusion modeling. He should be done in a week. I will post an update soon.

2008-01-18T23:16:00.000-08:00

Hello again, Here is a little something I've been working on over the break. I hope you like it. (and if you don't know what he is, cybernetic pirate) Good Times

2008-01-18T23:06:00.000-08:00

Hello everybody, It has been a while. I had a stupendous winter break with my intersession class and all. I believe it's time to update the good ol' blog. Here are a few of my paintings from last semester. Updates coming very soon. Enjoy.

2007-12-03T08:36:00.000-08:00

A link to my demo reel,
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=chris+silva+demo+reel&search=Search

2007-10-27T00:23:00.000-07:00

Binx can walk. This walk cycle was a bit of a challenge but a fun one. I think it turned out pretty good.

2007-10-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

This is my second painting. It is for the CG Society Strange Behavior Contest. I don't think I will win anything, but it was fun competing.

2007-10-15T02:15:00.000-07:00

One of the many many scenes that I have been working on for my personal film. Long excruciating hours at my computer, but in the end it will pay off. Lets do a happy fun Dance!!!

Gnome painting

2007-10-12T16:54:00.001-07:00

This is a painting I've been working for the past month. I think it turned out pretty good for my first painting. Another painting will come soon. Sorry for not posting sooner, it's been a busy time.

2007-08-18T00:00:00.001-07:00

Here is the complete Grom the Gorilla. I don't think it's wise to add hair (rendering issues). But I might have last minute changes. We'll see. More to come in the following days.

2007-08-17T23:57:00.003-07:00

Binx in his full color awesomeness. I dirtied him up a bit so this isn't the final look but it's good enough for now.

2007-08-17T23:53:00.001-07:00

This is were the magic will be taking place, all five minutes and 40 some odd seconds of it.

2007-07-14T20:57:00.003-07:00

I present to you Binx the Clown...To be continued...

2007-05-25T00:12:00.002-07:00

This will be the next environment I will be modeling. Should be fun.

2007-05-22T00:40:00.001-07:00

A cool looking totem trophy post thing with the help of Chris Micheal.

Within the Valley

2007-05-22T00:34:00.001-07:00

That little glow that you see off to the side of the my valley shot is this village.

2007-05-04T04:38:00.000-07:00

Environment #2

2007-05-04T04:32:00.000-07:00

2007-05-04T04:30:00.000-07:00

2007-05-04T04:19:00.000-07:00

My first environment. Still needs some work.