XC2 - Catalyst Nia (Smash Ultimate Render)
The final render in JPG form, (Artstation doesn't like PNG)
A showing of the "Cat Rig". The grey blocks are major control points.
The overall scene. Pretty simpistic. Double lights are used to light up the skin specifically, so that I can better control how it looks.
Nia, in her Catalysts form. A model from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. This is a render made for a Smash Ultimate mod, featuring Nia over a character.
The model is from XC2, and unlike my usual renders, I did not make any modifications to it. Usually I'll modify the mesh to be far higher poly for smoothness and quality. However, I was faced with some limitations.
Instead, I ended up rigging this model up to a Cat Rig, so that I can manipulate the pose with much ease. I also focused more on light quality and material quality, making sure the custom materials not only matched the in game counter part, but also looked good. Despite the more conserved poly count, I believe this render still looks pretty good!
I still used photoshop to make last minute edits and corrections, such as extra contrast, shine and shadowing in certain locations. Especially applying a bit of faux makeup (like making the lips redder).