***Right-Click to download the high quality and resolution quicktime format of the Gunblade V2 here: [link] **

Gunblade V2! Its finally done ^^
Since the first time I tried 3D, I've always wanted to create the Gunblade from Final Fantasy VIII.
My first version/attempt (almost two years ago) of it was rather lowpoly and full of mistakes, so I decided to redo the whole model and properly texture it. Here ya go!

Technical difficulties
Converting the movie to a Flashfile was a disturbing process. The quality dropped (even when I sat it on max) and the whole look if it went from cold-blue to grass-green. In addition to that, the filesize also increased o_O It went from 4MB to 7MB. Making the loading time noticeable longer. I dont know why it does that however Im really sorry about it. Thats why I recommend everyone to see the gunblade in a quicktime format instead, which can be downloaded from the link above. Otherwise than that, Im happy how it turned out ^^

Link List
:: FFVIII Gunblade - First
:: FFVIII Gunblade - Revolver
:: FFVIII Gunblade - Rearm
:: FFVIII Gunblade V2 - 3D Model <-- You are here
:: FFVIII Gunblade V2 - Hi-Res
:: FFVIII Gunblade - Origin

I think I will take a break from Gunblades from now, however I have plans to make more of it later So stay put!
- Mog

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Tools: 3Dsmax9, After Effects, Photoshop, Flash & ImageReady
Render time: Total 60 Hours @ 1200x2250 px
Frustration level: Stupid Flash compression codec
Experience gained: 310

Gunblade - Final Fantasy VIII ©1999 Square-Enix