Common Art : Composition

This week's assignment focused on creating a composition that draws the eye and follows a set layout. We were giving the same basic kit bashing file with models created by Nick Zuccarello, and then given free reign to assemble them and render them how we wanted in Maya. It was also possible to add additional resources from Sketchfab (or to create your own additional assets).

1) choose composition type

2) kit bashing with the models that nick gave us - can change size, etc. use every element in maya file

can also photo bash and incorporate other photos, etc.

change shape of mannequin (not t-shape)

3) render (and paint out) -- already set to render toon lines (contour filter and ai tune shader)

aiRaySwitch in Environment (render settings) to make background white?

4) can find other models/add stuff to scene (sketchfab?)

5) think about fore- mid- background (and lighting scenarios)

6) find image and artist for reference where you like color harmonies

**required resolution: 3840x2160**

Composition guidelines.

Layout reference image.

Based on the props, I decided to create a little "small village" meets Blade Runner vibe.

Scene with kit bashing assets (and additional assets from Sketchfab) set up in Maya.

Example of Toon and Occlusion renders in Photoshop.

WIP

Final scene in Photoshop.

Common Art : Lighting

This week, we were given three busts created by Nick Zuccarello and given the challenge to display them based with three-point lighting in Maya. Once the busts had been rendered, we also took the Lego models we made in 3D, imported them from UE4, and rendered them with the same lighting set up in Maya. 

   My Lego rocket built in UE4 and then rendered in Maya with my three-point lighting.

Common Art : Contrast and Value

 This week's assignment had us stress the importance of value and contrast. When used correctly, value and contrast can help create separation between items, define accessories on a character, guide the viewer's eye to a focal point, and so much more. We were all given the same asset to add to in Photoshop, and used the art of Eyvind Earle as inspiration.

Asset in Maya created by Nick Zuccarello.

Art created by Eyvind Earle.

WIP

Final draft.

3D Art : Lego Blocks

 For our first week in this module, we were tasked with creating Legos based on specific size constraints in Maya, and then importing them into UE4. We had to choose one of six space-themed images to replicate. For the initial week, we had to create proxy models of the Lego shapes, and then import them into UE4 to create a rough build.

Lego image I selected to build.

Proxy blocks in Maya.

     

Proxy blocks imported into UE4.

Blocks with color to help differentiate them.

My initial blocking in of the Legos was pretty rough.

Improved model, WIP towards final rendered image.

Final rendered image.

Final rendered video with sequencer.

Rapid Prototyping : Session 1

For the first Rapid Prototype game, my group created a prototype VR shooter/ride simulation set in an abandoned toy factory. Drawing inspiration from Tim Burton and Edward Gorey, I created these assets for enemies that will attack the shooter.

Toy enemy assets.

Common Art : Use of Silhouettes

This week's assignment focused on the importance of silhouettes for assets. We were given a model of a ship in Maya along with a reference board of images. Then we had to take a view of the silhouette of the original model and add to it within the constraints of the references given to us creating nine new images. The artist CreatureBox and the game Galaga were the main influences for this assignment.

Original silhouette of ship.

 
Reference board.

Robots by CreatureBox.

Final draft of various silhouettes with original design for comparison.