Archive for May, 2010
Ghost in the Shell in 3D
Ghost in the shell started as a manga novel (created by Masamune Shirow in 1989), its huge success lead to the production of animated films, anime series, video games and novels, and is said to have inspired the Matrix. It focuses on the activities of the counter terrorist organization Public Security Section 9 in a futuristic Japan (year 2034) specialized in fighting technology related crime. the heroin is a female cyborg named Motoko Kusanagi, she has superhuman / bionic powers thanks to her mechanical body; only her brain and a segment of her spinal cord remain organic, the rest of her body is synthetic. This character has been a great source of inspiration for digital artists working on the female robot theme. Motoko is also following a quest for existential meaning. Dreamworks has secured the rights to adapt Ghost in the Shell, set to be produced by Stephen Spielberg and released in 2011 as a live-action movie in 3D – More info about Ghost in the Shell on Wiki Ghost in the Shell >> and about the cyborg character Motoko Kusanagi >>
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the shell trailer –
available in HD 1080
Ghost in the Shell Official Website >>
Ghost in the Shell Toy Figurines pictures & blogpost by toybot >>
and the weird stuff:
Ghost in the Shell body painting costume >>
Robot woman fighter animation 3dmax
Nice short animation movie made in 3dmax and After Effects
A woman / ninja fighter in a robot costume enters the “training room” and must fight against two big robots.
We enjoyed the varied camera angles, slow motion animation combined with music.
Nice body work, running on walls like spiderman & dodging bullets aerobics in a matrix-like fashion.
Art-work, Modelling & Special Effects from Rappa (Raphael Pinas) based in Amsterdam
with thanks to: 3d palace / 3dbuzz /3dtotal /videocopilot.
Sexy Robots Digital Art
The sexy robot theme is a gold mine for digital artists to showcase stunning digital effects & stimulate their creative mind. Victor Habbick has been an avid artist and photographer for over 30 years & is sharing with us his extraordinary robot creations.
Maria - the Robotic Gorgone
Despite adversity Victor followed his dreams and after studying at Design College in the 70’s, he embraced a career in architectural drawing, advertising and graphic design, constantly evolving his techniques with the advance of computer technology.
He later started his own business Victor Habbick Visions where his Photography and Digital Artwork fusioned.
Creation
Question: “Is there any special meaning behind “Creation” or is it just left to everyone’s imagination?”
Victor: “Ah ha. I have been asked that a few times. The shot is all symbolic in a surreal fashion but basically it’s the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the next phase is life on Earth! make of that what you will! Robots is one of these areas that for many, including myself, has always been an area wide open to interpretation and when you add the female into the mix its that bit more of a challenge.“
Androgynous Android
Victor has now an international client list and has been published in numerous books, magazines & exhibitions and has also extended his work to stock photography. He comments: “This has enabled me to indulge in my first love for the surreal and fantastic imagery that first caught my attention in my youth and has stayed with me throughout life.”
His portfolio is vast & varied over and beyond the sexy robot theme. www.thedreamenclosure.com
