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Desty Nova, a rogue Tipharean scientist and father of Kaos, emerges as a key character in Battle Angel Alita. Eccentric but brilliant, he’s a pioneer in Nanotechnology, zealously delving into karma study, driving him to undertake unsettling experiments. Nova has even granted a second chance at life to select patients, testing their capacity to defy their karma.
Sketches
Initially, I sketched out a series of drafts to capture the character’s stance and the ambiance of the scene.
Cloth simulation
The clothes are designed and simulated in Marvelous designer. Details were added in Zbrush and textures created with Substance Painter.
Hard surface modeling and texturing
Objects modeled in 3DSMax and textured in Substance Painter
Hair
Hair was created with the Ephere Ornatrix plugin in 3dsMAx.
Face and hands sculpting
The base mesh was made in 3dsMax and refined in Zbrush.
Smoke simulation
A couple of smoke fumes were simulated in added into the scene