Cedricnocon.com - Official web site of comic book creator Cedric Nocon

GRAIL Beverage Ad

Sun, 03 May 2009 02:30:21 PDT

My 3D work now with a 2D background.

GRAIL Beverage Drink 3D Product Design

Fri, 01 May 2009 04:12:03 PDT

3D product design of a flavored fruit beverage called GRAIL for Bodycast Xeon. Available in Cool Agave (Blue Agave) or Sweet Lanzones flavors. "Renew your life with a fresh taste!"

The logos:

Prince Brand Logo Designs

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:31:55 PDT

Prince Brand vector logo designs.

This is the grunge/dirty version:

This is what it looks like during the vector stage:

A full color crest version:

Bodycast Elements - Logos Part 1

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:03:25 PDT

A preview of my vector logo designs for the important story elements in my comic book Bodycast Xeon.

1. — Blackstar Security —

2. — Kazano Bank of Japan —

3. — Cydonex Corporation —

4. — Honeyrise Foods —

Bodycast Xeon Page 01 Pencil Art

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:01:00 PDT

Page #1 pencil art of Bodycast Xeon "Exogen" (one-shot) comic book issue depicting a breathtaking view of Mailan City, Zaiban. It shows Mailan Bay, Mailan Harbor, Mendo Peak, and Zibura District.

Xeon's story begins here in Mailan City. The exact location is marked on the map sample below:

I used a Staedtler 925 .03 automatic pencil with HB graphite leads to render Page #1. The original artwork size is 11 inches by 17 inches on 2-ply comic book illustration bristol board by Eon Comic Art Boards.

Getting Back To Xeon Art Pages

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:12:02 PST

I'm finally getting back to drawing the art pages for my comic book project after getting sidetracked on a couple of things.

Bodycast Xeon Promo 02 - Photoshop Coloring Video

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:02:13 PST

This is a sweet video recording of Peter Nguyen working his Photoshop coloring skills over my pencils for the Bodycast Xeon Promo 02 Artwork. Enjoy!

Bodycast Xeon Promo Art 02

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:16:21 PST

Bodycast Xeon Promotional Art 02

Pencils: Cedric Nocon
Colors: Peter Nguyen

Xeon Bumper 02 - Thank You

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:40:55 PST

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Many Thank Yous to the following people for supporting Bodycast Xeon!

Zheila Zorrilla
Kevin Buscaino
Jeremiah Jamir
Mike McMahon
Owen Gieni
Aivy Tran
Michael Greene
Stephanie Donahue
E.J. Morges
Rupal Bhakta

Youtube Video - Coloring Bodycast Xeon Art 01

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:44:04 PST

A Youtube video of Peter Nguyen Photoshop coloring the Bodycast Xeon Promo 01 artwork in elapse time.

Sources:

→ http://www.youtube.com/artofphn
→ http://artofphn.blogspot.com

Color Art & Video © Peter Nguyen.
Bodycast Xeon © Cedric Nocon.

More Mailan City

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:14:32 PST

Page Layout of Mailan City

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:00:01 PST

This is a page layout of Mailan City for the one-shot issue of Bodycast Xeon.

Cityscape & FAQ

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:50:52 PST

Oh, rendering that page on 11 x 17 inches art board will challenge me. Truly a labor of love!

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Just answering some commonly asked questions (mostly on my Facebook account) about Bodycast Xeon...

Question: Who are the artists on the book?
Answer: Just myself and Peter Nguyen. I'm handling the story and black & white art. Peter is digitally coloring the book. We're teaming up on the lettering and post-production work.

Q: Who will be publishing the book?
A: A self-publishing endeavor at the moment. But I am open to partnering with other publishers.

Q: Release date?
A: Summer 2009.

Q: Format of the book and how many pages?
A: The first book is a "one-shot" preview story that seamlessly leads into the main origin plot line of the series. It will be a typical saddle-stitched comic book format with 34 pages of story and art.

Q: What is up with the name "Bodycast" and "Xeon"?
A: Bodycast is an acronym for Biological Osmosis and DYnamically-Cloned Alien Skin Treatment. As for Xeon, I wanted a techno-futuristic code name/alias for the main character in the series.

Q: Will there be an art book someday?
A: Yes, scheduled for late 2009. I will publish a special, limited-run art book titled Bodycast Xeon: Neurotic. Copies will be made available via Cedricnocon.com.

Q: Can I do a pinup for you?
A: Yes. You can utilize the images I've posted for reference use only. Any pinups that I receive will be posted on the upcoming Bodycast Online Gallery. Send me an 8.5x11 inches or 11x17 inches 150 dpi JPEG of your art. If the file is bigger than 3MB, please use a file compression program to ZIP, RAR, or SPLIT the file. Please include your name, email, web site (optional), and hometown/location info. Send it to: Cedric@cedricnocon.com

Bodycast Xeon - One-Shot Script

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:17:04 PST

Full script to the one-shot issue of Bodycast Xeon due for release this summer 2009.

Bike Designs for Bodycast Xeon

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:01:33 PST

The Yamakasi VR (superbike-style) and Yamakasi VT (chopper-style) bike designs for Bodycast Xeon. Both bikes relate to the following entries in the Bodycast Xeon Timeline:

Reference Dates: May 6, 2020 (for Yamakasi VR) and August 6, 2020 (for Yamakasi VT)
Link: http://cedricnocon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=73

Step-By-Step - XEON Promo 01 Colors

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:12 PST

STEP-BY-STEP
PROMO 01 COLORS

Step-by-step look into how Peter Nguyen produced the stunning digital color work on the Promo 01 art.

FACTS
Software: Photoshop 5.5
Production Time: @ 3 - 4 hours.
Music While Working: "Papa Loves Mambo" by Perry Como

STEP 1: FLATS
The very start of any color work is to separate the shapes as solid colors.

STEP 2: ROCK TEXTURE
Peter applied the base texture for the rocks.

STEP 3: PLANETARY TEXTURES & ROCK HIGHLIGHTS
Added separate textures to the planets and also rendered the highlights on the rocks in the foreground.

STEP 4: RENDERING THE PLANETS
Added depth and highlights to the planets.

STEP 5: RENDERING THE BODYCAST
Color work on the Bodycast armor began with the red section first.

STEP 6: DETAILING THE BODYCAST
Peter applied a gloss-coat effect to the red sections and added the gold-colored armor plating.

STEP 7: EYES & FILAMENT
Step 7 focused on rendering the "bug" eyes and coloring Xeon's muscle "filament" — the purple multi-layer of muscles beneath and between his Bodycast armor plating. (Peter calls it the "radiator" look. Haha.)

STEP 8: ENERGY EFFECTS
Special effects such as glows and color holds were added to render Xeon's power.

STEP 9: STARS
Added stars in the background.

STEP 10: FINALIZE
Space was added along with other eye-candy special effects such as the rays of light from the sun, much detailed "compound eyes" effect, and purple color holds over the armor to simulate a bio-luminescent glow.

Bodycast Xeon © Cedric Nocon.

XEON Bumper 01 - Thank You

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:00:00 PST

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This day is dedicated to the following people for supporting Bodycast Xeon. Your encouraging messages and enthusiasm have made this such an exciting and rewarding endeavor! Take my hand as we embark on a special journey together through various facets of my imagination. A new story, new world, and a new hero awaits us.

Bryant Verador
Shalimar Zabanal
Ramon Antonio
Phil Cruz
Cara Kim
Winston Suk
Thomas Wu
Ben Ferrari
Jennifer Lee
John Metych
Franz DG
Greg Howard
Nicholas Fujita
Jeremy Brown
Mondo Rosales

XEON Character Guide

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:12:03 PST

Character Production Guide for Xeon.

Back and Wing Design

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:03:55 PST

A small video clip taken a few weeks back showing the back and wing design for Xeon. After seeing the promo 01 artwork, a few people have asked me what the character looks like from the back side.

Anyway, this clip shows me checking the design work over a lightbox. I was making sure that the layers of design lined up correctly over his back.

Source Post: http://www.youtube.com/cedricnocon

Bodycast Xeon Promo 01

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:46:05 PST

• Officially Introducing: Bodycast Xeon •

Pencil Art By: Cedric Nocon
Colors By: Peter Nguyen

Bodycast Xeon—"Exogen "is a one-shot comic book issue currently in production and scheduled for release in the summer 2009. For more information about this project, I can be reached via email: Cedric@cedricnocon.com

XEON Promo02

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:44:30 PST

Promo02 art for Bodycast XEON.

Early Morning Start

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:23:12 PST

I got up early to start on a new XEON artwork. I don't think I'll have time to color this one myself.

I'm off to the nearest Japanese market for some much needed groceries. I'll be back on the drawing board after lunch.

More Production Concepts

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:03:44 PST

More visual concepts. Alien insectoid creature this time.

In the world of Bodycast, there are two warring alien species; Chitonids and Necronids. Chitonids have claimed stewardship over worlds across multiverses/dimensions. To the public, they are known as "Greys." They are a highly-intelligent and evolved race whose pupose is to influence and expand life everywhere. Earth is one such planet where they have seeded and guarded life. (Yes, as in exogenesis.) A little bit of us reflects a bit of them in terms of beliefs and genetics. They believe that all matter throughout the multiverse are one and the same. We are all made of the stuff from the stars we see in the night sky.

Then, you have the Necronids. The complete opposite of everything the Chitonids stand for. Necronids are neither good nor bad. However, their need for sustenance — the desire to survive — is far greater than anything else. A colony of Necronids has a lifespan of no more than a millennium. But the collective thought, history, and emotions of the previous generation of colony are inherited by the new generation. Their prime instinct is to keep their species from becoming extinct, they must feed on organic matter and draw vast energy from planets rich with resources.

To put it in a scientific perspective, according to the Kardashev Scale, Chitonids are a Type 2 race of species and they can harness the power of stars. Necronids are a Type 1 race since they are completely dependent on thermodynamics and solid/organic matter from planets.

Think of the Chitonids as the affluent people in the neighborhood who engage in humanitarian aids, whereas, the Necronids are the homeless, vagrants living each meal, each day as if it is their last. Due to their limited grasp of reason, Necronids have not reached an ethereal evolutionary stage as their more advanced counterpart. I guess you can say that one species is like the the mature, responsible, and successful brother... the other is the happy-go-lucky, party-hardy, pimp-it-all-night-long younger sibling. Both play a crucial function in life, both species are necessary in the expansion and control of life across multiverses.

I hope this information provides some depth into the story of my book.

-Cedric

XEON Story Timeline Update

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:01:00 PST

Story Timeline Update

The following story entry was added to the Timeline:

October 17, 2024

After decades of extensive research in the fields of special relativity and superstring theory, Quantum Physicist Dr. Edvard Brandt and his team at Cydonex Corporation's secret Offshore Lab #5 — located several miles southeast of Chaezon Bay (Visit the online map of Zaiban) — successfully opens a short-term time and space displacement rift to a new dimension believed to be the home world of the fossilized extraterrestrial creature found in Mongolia. (See Reference Date: September 16, 2005)

Though lasting for a mere fraction of a second, the experiment in superdimensional physics yields sufficient quantum and cosmographic data for the team to configure an accurate supersymmetric frequency that could sustain more rifts to the same dimension in the near future. Dr. Brandt officially records his discovery of the new world as World-7609 Cydonia (after a Greek goddess).

In a private meeting with the Board of Directors of Cydonex Corporation, Dr. Brandt summarizes the results, "Before the discovery of the alien specimen in Mongolia, my team at Offshore Lab #5 was blindly experimenting on endless variables of random vibrational constituents. It was much like trying to dial the telephone number of a place we have no idea. The equation and challenge was just too stratospheric. Luckily for us, the Project: BODYCAST team over at Theoretical Labs was kind enough to share the DNA samples of the alien specimen. Instead of focusing on random variables to create a superdimensional rift to other multiverses, we decided to test the alien DNA on an atomic scale for distinct or unique supersymmetrical string harmony. Much to our surprise, we were able to decode a particular pattern, or frequency, resonating from the electrons of the alien sample we tested. We were able to 'lock-on' to it and, much like dialing a working telephone number, we successfully opened a direct connection to the alien's home world."

He continues, "Another significant discovery was how the vibrational code of the electrons of human beings closely matches that of the alien from Mongolia. Even though the vibrations of electrons are particular to its home world within the fabric of the multiverse, rifts can easily be opened between dimensions with closely matching frequencies. This explains how this race of aliens was able to visit earth despite their world being millions of light-years away. Their transit was done not by Hollywood-style spacecrafts or worm holes, but rather through superdimensional rifts in space and time. Similar to the children story of Alice in Wonderland, traveling to and from our world is as easy as putting your hand through the looking glass. With the available data from the recent superdimensional rift experiment, I am highly confident that more rifts to other similarly 'coded' dimensions can be established on a stable and controlled level."

After the meeting, Cydonex Chairman Christian Prince grants substantial funding to Dr. Brandt in the development of better technology that can manifest stable rifts to Cydonia and possibly to greater multiverses (meta-universes).

For more information on this event as well as others, visit the XEON Story Timeline section of Cedricnocon.com.

Bodycast XEON Promo 01 Pencils

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:10:33 PST

Pencil art to the first promotional image for Bodycast XEON! The title of this artwork is Advent Hero.

This is the first-ever, full visual appearance of the character. You guys are seeing this hero come alive in real-time production process. From his early designs at the beginning of this year to what he looks now, a few cosmetic changes have been applied to streamline and/or enhance his Bodycast armor. I've also altered his motif from a lobster/crustacean-looking creature in the early stages of visual work, to this sort of insectoid creature based on the Flame Skimmer (also known as Firecracker) Dragonfly.

Some parts of his Bodycast still retains the "segmented" look of a lobster tail. In particular, his upper shoulders maintains a defined interlaced "plate" look. Roman soldiers of the ancient era had a similar type of segmented combat armor called Lorica Segmentata. The idea behind the segmented design is to divert and/or dissipate the kinetic blow of an object or weapon. Each layered plate divides and absorbs the mass impact, thereby causing less stress and harm to both the armor suit and the wearer. Additionally, the modular design allowed for greater articulation and conformity to the body. This increased the combat effectiveness and efficiency of the warrior in battle. As far as maintenance, fixing the damaged section is simply a matter of replacing that particular piece rather than having to repair the entire armor suit.

I'll post Peter Nguyen's colored version once it's done.