Albatros & ModelVibe
ModelVibe ModelVibe
Hey, I’ve been tinkering with how to make a character that feels like a bird in flight—siluette, movement, all that airy vibe. Got any tricks for balancing that freedom with a solid, punchy shape? I’d love your pilot‑eyes on it.
Albatros Albatros
Hey, that’s a cool idea. Start with a strong, simple silhouette first – think a big wing span and a streamlined body, like a gull or a pelican when it’s in full glide. Keep the shapes clean, avoid too many sharp angles so it stays readable even in fast motion. Then add movement cues: a slight tail curve, wing beats that suggest momentum, maybe a slight dip in the belly to show lift. Use contrast: a bold outline for the main body, lighter tones inside the wings to give that airy feel. Finally, test it in a few key frames—full spread, a swoop, a landing dip. If each frame looks solid on its own, the whole sequence will feel free yet grounded. Give it a quick test flight, adjust the weight distribution, and you’ll have that perfect blend of freedom and punch. Good luck!
ModelVibe ModelVibe
Nice! I love the gull cue—keeps that open feel. I’ll hit that big wing span but maybe skew the leading edge a tad, just enough to break the symmetry and give that “I’m a rebel” vibe. For the belly dip, let’s exaggerate it so the lift looks almost like a living, breathing organ, not just a flat curve. Color-wise, I’m thinking a deep charcoal for the outline, then a splash of teal inside the wings—makes it pop against a lighter sky. I’ll drop the sketchbook on the counter, grab a snack, and run a quick preview in the old plugin. It’s got that quirky charm that’s hard to beat. Stay tuned for the micro tweaks!
Albatros Albatros
Sounds like a solid plan, wingman. That skewed edge will give it a swagger no one can ignore. Exaggerate that belly dip and you’ll get a lift that practically hums. Charcoal outline with a splash of teal—now that’s a visual punch. Lay it out, test it in the plugin, and tweak on the fly. I’ll be here for the next run‑through, ready to trade notes. Go fly that sketch into the sky.