Banjo & Kazooie - Low Poly (Evolution of Characters in Games) - Episode 8
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2019
- In 1998, Banjo-Kazooie, a now classic game by Rare, released on the Nintendo 64 and became one of the most loved video game series to this day. With the bird and bear now in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, lets check out the progression of Banjo & Kazooie's models from the very beginning to present day.
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"If we look up Banjo's shorts-"
*S T O P*
*Zooms in on crotch*
Banjo fettish people:mmmhhh oohhh yeaahh
When the fuch is this?
Well, he better have underwear.
17:20
Talks about full body Kazooie being reserved for Tooie.
Forgets to show full body Kazooie from Tooie.
Got lost in the low-poly wonders.
@@DiegoG2004 yup
He also didn't talk about the Breegull Blaster player model from that game. I'm pretty sure it's not just a simple LoD, but a special model used for those areas. It can be most easily seen by going into any of the FPS areas and using a Clockwork Kazooie egg. The same model is used in multiplayer shootouts.
As well as Dragon Kazooie
@@taailz2279 "Dragon Kazooie"
Tooie
Psychiatrist: Triangle Banjo isn’t real, he can’t hurt you.
Triangle Banjo: 3:01
T
TR
TRI
TRIA
TRIAN
TRIANG
TRIANGL
TRIANGLE
Imagine being the guy to make the 4 tri banjo
One day,
Beautiful day.
Day that is fair, and gay.
Planning to go throo the door,
Taking one step more.
Before noticing something on the floor.
It's Banjo,
Triangle Banjo.
One that is micro.
Piercing my foot,
It wasnt good.
One that might ruin my childhood?
Tearing my flesh,
My brain i'd rather bash.
Before going throo this ever again...
-Aimen II
lol
No
I really hope that they haven’t forgotten about this series. It’s interesting to see the evolution of these video game characters.
Hey guys, Andy here,
I know it's been a good long while and all will be revealed at the end of this month, as to why I've been so busy and not posting in the last few months. But I finally have this epsisode done. Really hope you enjoy it.
Andy
poop
Is it a new Sonic fan game? That's my best guess.
A+Start would love to see the old console Pokémon game’s polys
Do mario maker 2 glitches
Can you do Megaman next
I’m terrified this series is gonna die, because it’s really good.
DDD I mean for good.
Wait, are you talking about Banjo-Kazooie, or Low Poly?
OWLERO (I meant Low-Poly, but I don’t want to say because it seems like people think I meant Banjo.)
Don't be every thing comes to an end eventually
They said since they’re in smash the might consider a remaster of BK
I want more low poly 😔
Same :(
Yeah same
I wanna see a low poly of samus
Smae
@@nauseousegg6416 yes
18:38 it was time for Kazooie to leave. She had seen everything
17:22 Missed opportunity to say, "To stop you from seeing banjo's kazooie."
😂 yeah
@Connor Santos D I S G U S T A N G
@Connor Santos WTF
@Connor Santos lenny
@Connor Santos Just a cursed cursed comment... NOPE!
"G u h - h u h"
- Andy, 2019
Graham Scott 4:29
4:29
I can't believe we haven't gotten a Low Poly episode since October 2019. Miss this show.
Was really hoping for a Pikachu episode.
it's back now!
damn, the amount of days this series hasn’t uploaded boutta match banjo’s poly count fr
I'd say the amount of videos he could have made for this does that number easier
Just imagine games being optimized like the 4 tris banjo model...
Yeah its like people say congrats insteed of congrajulasions
@@puz Congratulations?
TheAbsol r/maybewoosh
all of the replys to this comment have failed.
+specticular entertainment including you.
Dang it I was really curious how many tris fat Banjo and Kazooie were.
But when that day comes it will be worth it.
Yes it will
most likely the same as the default model. there is this thing you can do in 3D graphics called "shape keys". basically, you can "morph" a models polygons to seperate shapes and forms on the fly. this technique is most commonly used in videogames for character creators to allow the player freedom to change the look of the character without having to do 3D modelling. its also used a lot in CG for doing complex facial exprecions that just using an animation rig wound not be able to achieve.
Nice 69 likes you got there
AlienXtream not the same because he got double chin
@@AlienXtream1 While that is true you never see Banjo Warping between Fat and Thin and Shapekeying has its own issues with rigging, i suspect that Fat banjo is a independent model from normal banjo. It would make more sense then contesting with shapekeying, when simply swapping the model out is easier and lets you design fat banjo for rigging from the ground up.
3:07 this is my favorite design of banjo.
Same
Same dude, its the best, better than NnB
@@yarlowmchummus8765 yeah, which is surprising, because they went for an even more angular approach then NaB
Yeh, NaB sucked-
medium poly banjo look's like he stole bottles's glasses.
Actually Kazooie WAS created by the time of Diddy Kong Racing, she's mentioned in the Diddy Kong Racing manual!
That doesn't prove she was created. Just that she was thought up.
Then I guess that might have been later in development.
Actually Banjo Kazooie was in development before Diddy Kong Racing so Kazooie was made at the time
@@NetConsole Depends on what you believe "created" means.
Kazooie is in the E3 June 1997 footage of Banjo Kazooie, which was shown 5 months before Diddy Kong Racing released in November. She was created well over a year before Diddy Kong Racing released, because shes also in 1996 Banjo prototypes.
Wow, 4 tris... That has to be some sort of record for lowest tri's ever in a 3d model lol.
@The Accidental Hipster well those would usually just be a rectangle. Rectangles are 2 tris
I think the Mario kart 64 racer models in game are 2 tris
Still better than nuts and bolts
*0 tris*
For the people saying it’s 0 tris in the MK64 model, it’s 2 tris and then a texture slapped on.
3:33 took me way too long to realise it was the back pack and a car..
Ditched literally the best part of this channel for no reason
“That would be a Dream!”
I don’t even think you know what you did there, but I like it nonetheless!
Josh G-B 4:29
The Smash design is just amazing. Only one tiny gripe I have with it. It always feels like his eyes ended up being a tiny bit too big.
Yeah, too big with no eyelids. It makes him look a bit derpy. Kazooie is perfect though.
“AND STOP STARING AT ME WITH THOSE BIG OL EYES”
Banjo and Kazooie: 😃 to 😀
Honestly, I really liked the model of Nuts And Bolts. Perhaps even more than Smash's model
@@Nov-5062 I don't hate the N&B design.
WRONG!
Banjo’s design always slightly bothered me, if only for one reason: his nose bends upwards, in front of his eyeballs. Meaning that his field of view would be pretty much blocked by his big ol’ bear snoot. :/
Maybe when he’s moving it’s Kazooie who’s actually whispering directions to him while he just stares at his nose. XD
I never thought about this, but now my head is plagued by the thoughts of the several inconveniences that Banjo has to go through on a daily basis.
Thanks.
Game theory
God dammit thanks
XD
But with humans, they don't see their nose so im guessing that he just didnt see his muzzle?
“This is gonna become a permanent series” are you sure about that?
I officially licence this with a Guh-hah.
10 guh-huhs out of 10
Better add a "whee!" or two for good measure
*guh-huh sound effect 2*
@The Accidental Hipster Bruh-huh
This is a certified guh-huh moment
I may be wrong, but the Smash Banjo model is the first model you've covered from Smash Ultimate. Cheers to that!
He Looked At Mario's Models In His Games Including Smash
Penny Serrato That came before SSBU, heck it even came out before Odyssey!
@@gigabyte6614 Whoops My Bad
@@red5158077 Why Do You Write Your Comments Like A Clickbait TH-cam Video
@@Naltrex It's How I Am Got A Problem With It
Where is Low Poly episode 9?
Dang I really miss this series! They were all such a blast to watch, genuinely!! I hope he brings it back one day 😞
4:29 best moment of the video.
You may utilize this time stamp for your own pleasure.
Guh-huh.
*guh-huh*
Video: Guh-Huh!
CC: go home
Lol! 🤭🤣
Captions: "go home"
I'm always scared that this series isn't coming back! Thank you for still making these, and as ever, please make a Smash Bros through the ages episode!
@@TeruteruBozusama that's link, but points for trying
@@TeruteruBozusama I cant trust links anymore i got rickrolled like yesterday
W E L P .
9:58 When you eat all the vitamin gummies in one siting
/gamemode 1
oof
big oof
I forgot what this comment already said since he said it
My reply doesn't make sense anymore
we miss low poly
Characters who need low poly episodes:
Luigi
Conker
Tails
Pac-Man
Yoshi
Master Chief
Scorpion
Edit: Rayman
Wario
Peach
Knuckles
Just make more in general.
What about spyro?
@@dragonbullets2763 Spyro would be cool. Although longer as he had alot of design changes, from transitioning to newer consoles and redesigns.
Animal crossing?
How about isabelle or villager?
@@Michael18751 there isnt really a defined villager model and Isabelle is only in 4 games. 2 of those games use the same model and one is'nt out yet
I can't believe that after the hundreds of hours I spent playing BK I never noticed that Banjo only had fingers in the intro.
it's been a whole year
please bring this back
Almost 2
@@goolfitheball3032 7 months is gonna be a while though... might as well just say one year until there's about 1 month left
“Kazooie by herself is 9,032 Tris”
Me: now that’s big.
ThatKaosDog Wrong, it is G I G A N T I C
Agreed
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@@zachatck64 NO STOP-
You Liar! She Is 315 Tris
At 17:43 I think the reason why Kazooie looks so surprised is because the only time she's a full model outside of Banjo's backpack, she's being used as a melee weapon by her partner for his Forward Smash. And during that time, she has a surprised look on her face.
Very nice video, overall.
“The belt buckle will be important”
Oh no, what did they do later on?
The design was altered from an oval shape to a square shape in Nuts & Bolts, alongside the belt itself being somewhat less neat at the end of it.
Right, I just thought it would be funny to act all gloom and doom about it. “What have you done, you maniacs!” and all that.
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Then it was modeled in HD in Smash Ultimate
Banjo: GET OUT THE FREAKING WAY DIDDY KONG!
Kazooie: why u no include me
11:37 I always thought he looked like boog from open season.
The developers specifically stated that they tried HD versions of the N64 models in the very earliest form of Nuts & Bolts but didn't feel it carried the same charm. The blocky aesthetic was chosen as a way to fit the the game's construction theme as well as preserving the duo's roots. Did it work? That depends on the person you ask.
Also, does anyone else think that the Smash model could use more defined eyebrow ridges? Banjo's eyes just look kinda weird in Ultimate to me.
spooky eyes theyre too rounded on the side I think
I wanna get the model and edit it in blender see if theres anyway to make it look better
From the first time I saw the Sash Bros. version of Banjo I thought he looks a bit strange. He looks cuter. That's probably because his eyes are rounder and his irises and pupils are bigger than those of the N64 model. And maybe his whole face is somehow rounder or broarder. It seams his Smash Bros. look is based on the 3D promo art for Banjo Kazooie instead of the in-game-model.
For comparison:
N64 in-game: fsmedia.imgix.net/29/5c/79/f0/dbda/41fd/ae07/b4c07f5de3b6/smash-bros-ultimate-roster-banjo-kazooie.jpeg?rect=0%2C96%2C1063%2C532&auto=format%2Ccompress&dpr=2&w=650
Promo art: www.trzcacak.rs/myfile/detail/5-50495_but-nintendo-have-managed-to-bridge-gaps-to.png
Smash Bros.: www.pdvg.it/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/banjo-kazooie-super-smash-bros-ultimate-pdvg.jpg
@Nebula nɛbjʊlə You do have kind of a point there. From what I've heard Nuts and Bolts was originally conceived as a racer, but became a platformer later on with a focus on vehicle creation and use.
However, Ex-Rare employees did show off models created for a Banjo-Kazooie X-Box remaster before Nut and Bolts came to be and it did use Nuts and Bolt's artstyle. I guess there's evidence for both points there.
13:08 when you play Minecraft for the first time
It’s just too *_blocky and square_*
when minecraft gets added to the crossover fighting game
Him: 0 - 0
@@tailsthefox7914 him: □-□
I'm in the first month of learning Blender and this series is a GOLDMINE. There are all these guides stating how low poly count is important and HOW to reduce your count but not WHY you should reduce count and most importantly not showing anything about what a professional-tier poly count SHOULD look like. Its all fine and good to say "keep it low" but without examples of the ideal, its a worthless metric. This is the first guide I've seen that gives any insight into that and I'm so goddamn thankful.
I wish A+start would bring Low Poly back. :(
13:31 I think the overal Nuts & Bolts aesthetic was designed back in like, 2004, back when Banjo X was in development; It was to be a remake of the first game, in the same vein as Conker: Live and Reloaded, with altered things like a giant termite coming out of Ticker's tower in Mumbo's Mountain.
Early development footage shows an animation of Congo in the N&B style. Eventually the remake idea was scrapped and a few other ideas were tossed around, until it was all decidedly merged into the final thing we all know today. Whether or not the final Nuts & Bolts concept was conceived in time for E3 2006, I dunno; All that was shown was a barebones fully animated teaser with barely a lick of what to expect, 'cept for the designs of the title characters.
THE SERIES IS ALIVE AGAIN BOOYYSS
Oof
What’s most surprising is that all these models are made of triangles no matter how round
0:22
a new episode of low poly described perfectly
A request I have: Spyro the Dragon?
That would be interesting, but the problem is that there are three incarnations: Classic, Legend (TLOS), and Skylanders. If there were to be such an episode, there would be uncertainty on whether or not the episode should focus on one incarnation or all 3. Either way, it won't please everybody.
X2011racer Well he did do a video on Crash, which had radically different designs throughout his evolution over the years. He’d probably focus on the main game models like the original trilogy, Enter the Dragonfly, A Hero’s Tail, and then to TLOS A New Beginning & Eternal Night (which I believe both have the same character model) and then finally Dawn of the Dragon, which is probably the most radically different one in the Spyro specific series. He may or may not skip Skylanders, who knows.
I’m curious to see how many Tris is on the Reignited Model though xD
@@RyderPlatinumWarpstar Well, so far, All the models you mentioned have been ripped, but the Skylanders incarnation hasn't had his models ripped yet; We're missing out on the early model from Spyro's Adventure and Giants and the later model from Swap Force to Imaginators. Not to mention the variants like Series 2 with the Wing Enforcement, Mega Ram Spyro, A.K.A. Series 3, and the mini counterpart, Spry.
They don't have to do the moble spinoffs, unless they also want to analyze Awakened Spyro from Ring of Heroes.
@@RyderPlatinumWarpstar I don't think he should skip it. It's about how different the model is, not the quality of the game it is in.
I really like the DOD design. It really is what a teenage Spyro would look like, his wings actually look a descent size and his other features look usable. The initial one was much more defined by PS1 graphics limitations than anything else. Though I had hoped they would stick with the thicker and more forward facing horns and the longer and deeper wings. To me the DOD design just looks so much more draconic.
marinus18 I wasn’t talking about skipping Dawn of the Dragon, I meant skipping Skylanders because those models haven’t been ripped yet.
I do think his model in Dawn of the Dragon should be talked about.
The bear and bird, being analyzed by Andy,
Are serving as entertainment, coming in handy!
This glorious video, from A+Start,
Put into it, was a lot of heart!
What a clever poem from old Mr. Moon
Making Edgar Allen Poe sound like a goon
Poems this good really are a surprise
When other comment sections get unclever replies
Christopher Moon please go outside.
TheMarioManiac lmfao I’m just gonna be straightforward it’s kinda pathetic that a grown ass 18 year old man is attacking a fucking child on the internet for making comments. Lol you should just go get some friends or some shit.
it's been more than a year since this episode. Has Low Poly been abandoned?
I hope he didn’t. Cause I’d like an episode with Luigi.
Best series ever on this channel, especially for a 3d artist, this is pure gold research material. Looking forward to the Super Smash Bros evolution episode. Keep up the good work
Me: Mom can I have banjo?
Mom: No we already have banjo at home
Banjo at home: 9:57
Or.
Banjo at home: 2:58
@@SpinnR_FX I'd go for the 2:58
Still better than nuts and bolts
Hey it's not the 4 tri version
@@michaualtington yeah
Heck yeah!
Now what about Lara Croft? You know, one of the “episodes” you showed in the trailer.
Anyways, this is pretty good!
Can't wait to see Lara.
And her breats.
you mean beets? never heard of breats.
*B O I*
Pyramiddies.
Can you please bring this series back
Please bring back Low Poly! it was an awesome series. And I love it!
"And thus, begin a franchise that fans love still this day."
Conker: Am I a joke to you? Maybe?
@Radicola Are you sure about that?
Hint: Bubsy
@Radicola I was a fan of the first Bubsy game but not the whole series.
It's not really a franchise.
They made one game twice.
Okay I stand corrected.
They made 2 games and made the second one twice. So it is a franchise.
I love how Kazooie looks frightened to be in a white void
henlo ness
4:29
Foxy - Gaming & More! G U H H U H
The angry Sonic fan XD thx for that from a long time XD
17:55
They also included an air foil shape with the wings. With the front bulging out and then tapering off towards the back.
this series is epic! i love seeing all the different comparisons and improvements over the years, and your commentary is fantastic with it!
I'd absolutely love to see a model comparison for Kingdom Hearts games- especially since kh3 remodeled kh1 and kh2 sora, so there's direct comparisons to show how much the tech improved!
Im a simple person, I see Banjo I click
I see night in the woods icon, I reply
Same and same, also it's witchdaggah hours
Oh hi mae
Fab912 is that a furry
@@sgillman16 You uncultured swan
Fun fact, the super low poly version of Banjo on Kazooie's back is swapped in when you get the Turbo shoes.
If you runs straight ahead with them on, Kazooie keeps a greater distance from the camera, thus needing less detail.
Hope this series returns one day
Man, I used to watch this all the time when I was younger. Miss it
Actually Kazooie did exist at the time of Diddy Kong Racing.
The manual mentions her. BK just got lots of delays.
I’m so happy this is one of my favorite series on TH-cam
So... I'm assuming you're done with this series...? It's been a while... :(
I don’t know why but I love banjos original model there’s something so simple and humble about it that I love it
The diddy king racing one
The low-poly series is what I live for.
It's been too long. This is amazing!!!
I would love to see more from this series! It's my favorite modeling motivation video series!
More of these please! They are great!
That second Banjo model is from the XBLA version. The N64 One has orange arms
I love the SSBU models. It's clear that Nintendo actually respected the characters and wanted every side to be their best
I need more of this series
Please, we all want more of this, it’s so interesting and fun to learn about
I'm loving this series!
19:09 "That would be a dream!"
You mean a... PROJECT Dream, eh?
The best series in the channel! Please do more low poly videos 😊
Good to see anything low poly video from ya!! If I may suggest a character for low Poly, I think Spyro would make for a great video ^^
Something I would love to see for future episode;
Compare the later models with a group of models from the earlier games.
Example: The Smash Banjo, how many enemies worth of tries does he contain from Banjo-Kazzooe?
Once Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition comes out, you should do a video on Shulk.
Xenoblade (wii)
Smash (wii u)
Xenoblade 3DS
Xenoblade 2
Smash Ultimate
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
Pretty sure he won’t do that since all of the characters he does do are older ones and are all very distinct and the appearances change immensely since the technology changed insanely while all his games are very recent and the appearances of him barely change at all I won’t really want to see Shulk anyways
Glad it 20 mins. I always fear any vid being related to this series being super short. Since the dou only been in a few games...actually worth talking about
We really need more Low Poly episodes. I legit fell in love w this series and had to let gk when it was a year w no updates...
9:26
Me:Banjo are you on Cocaine
Banjo:ShUt Up BoI mE sMoRt AnD iM gOiNg To PlAy My BaNjO
Grabs kazooie*
Kazooie:LET GO OF ME B!TCH
Banjo:Blows on Kazooies leg*
Me:ight ima head out
i honestly love low poly. Its just a really interesting thing seeing the models evolving.
MY FAVORITE SERIES! CONTINUE THE LOW POLY PLEASE
Now THIS is AMAZING
Therapist : Don’t worry, triangle Banjo isn’t real, he can’t hurt you
19:09 "That would be a *dream*"
I see what you did there
I don’t get it. Can someone explain?
@@renohasbigtits Project Dream was the original name of the Banjo-Kazooie game series.
How the hell?
HEY! I love your videos, thanks for the great content. Nos, please, make a low poly Bowser video, I'm dying for it.
Nuts and Bolts Model: [Exist]
Math Teacher: [Uses model as part of her angle lesson]
Who else got genuinely excited when this low poly episode came out
Flat out beans 4:29
I was watching sonic the hedgehog lost bits and then this just appeared
some random guy on the internet lol oh my god I WAS WATCHING MANIA!! 😂🤣😂🤣
I need more of these, please. 🙏🏻
I am so glad to see this episode! :D
"Even the fur around his ankles are modeled"
*zooms in on face*
17:23 Wounderful detail =D
I really miss this series. I want a cloud strife episode way too much
Hey A+Start, not sure you'd ever see this, but I among many other people would love for this series to get another episode. It's quite a shame that it ended so soon because it was such an interesting and genuinely good series.