Major Project - Bedroom Modelling #2

I spent some time getting the assests ready to be implemented into each shot, I want to try to also create a "default lighting" that I can import with the room and adjust per scene. I'm a bit out of touch with lighting and rendering in general so that is something I will need to discuss with Alan.

There's still loads to do and some stuff to still figure out but I am ready to drag this film over the finish line!

Major Project - Bedroom Modelling #1

I've been modelling and getting the bedroom elements ready for texturing, here is my current progress and below is a test of the first shot with the new models. I think the boy and the environment fits quite well together, all the elements need texturing which will be my next job after the bed model is finished!

Major Project - Dummy Room #2

I adjusted the smaller dummy room for the transition shot, this room still needs to be populated with more horrible wooden planks sticking out of the ground but it is getting there. I should move onto the previs very shortly!

Major Project - Shark Bed Modelling #1

Today has been spent modelling the shark bed in preparation for the animation, he posed some interesting challenges like his tail which was a lot of fun to figure out. I'mg quite pleased with how he is looking model wise, as he is only going to be seen in the distance through some heavy fog, Next up I need to give him a quick texture and simple rig that can make him swish around.

Major Project - Dummy Room

Today i got the dummy room blocked out in preparation for the pre-vis and animation. I made sure that the walls inside the room are all separate so they can detach and shoot off into the distance when the room transforms.

Major Project - Bed Modelling #3

I've been focusing a lot on my dissertation recently but I haven't abandoned the bed, this is how it is currently looking. I've added eyes, adjusted the legs and broke from the concept slightly to add some depth to its character. I've also modeled the throat, which I now need to populate with creepy bed springs for teeth and some wooden boards. I'm looking forward to getting the bed finished so I can start blocking out scenes for the animation!

Major Project - Bed Modelling #2

I took a break from my dissertation to work on the bed model, using the paint over as a guide. I used an Ncloth simulation for the sheet, I made a base for it to collide with and then i've adjusted it using the new sculpt tools. It still needs a lot of sculpting but the base shape is getting there and I am much happier with it compared to the previous model.

The legs need adjusting as well and the eye still needs building but I am excited to see this monster come to life.

Major Project - Bed Adjustments

I've been struggling to get the bed to work and after speaking to Alan today it was clear that the maya version of the bed had lost all of the influences and have just become a boring old bed. I took the top view from maya and did a quick paint over to add some extra curves and bring back some of the spider like qualities. I then went into maya and started to adjust the model, it is already starting to feel better, the legs will need some work and the model will look completely different when the covers are on but I feel as if it is a step in the right direction.

Minor Project - Bed Modelling #1

Over the break I worked on modelling the bed, unfortunately I didn't get as far as I had hoped but here is how it is looking so far. I'm not sure how to model the eyes but I will get back to this model once I've set up my turnarounds.

Minor Project - Mother Model & UV's

The mother is now modelled and had her uv's laid out, next I will copy the rig from the dad and get onto skinning.

Minor Project - Dad Model & UV's

The Dad is modelled and has his UV's laid out ready for skinning! Soon the boy will have a "loving" family!

Minor Project - Boy Model

I did some cleaning up of the geometry today and fixed some issues with the model. I just need to add eyebrows and buttons for his shirt, I'll do these when I start to layout the UV's.

Minor Project - Boy Legs & Feet Modelling #1

The feet could possibly use a bit more sculpting but overall I am quite happy with how they turned out. The boy is pretty much done modelling wise, I am still unsure if I should give him modelled brows or have them drawn on like the eyes and mouth will be.

Minor Project - Hand Modelling #1

Today I cleaned up the body a bit and work on the hand and leg. The hand still needs to be attached but it is exciting to see the boy come together.

Minor Project - Boy Body Modelling #1

The collar still needs some work, but overall I am quite happy with how the boy is coming along.

Minor Project - Boy Head Modelling #1

I started modelling the boy's head, It was fun to get back into 3D but at the same time I felt extremely rusty at modelling. The mesh is still a bit lumpy in places, but it is a good working base. Look forward to bringing this little guy to life.

Adaptation B - Pop Princess Model Complete

I finished off the model today and will start UVing her next, I want to try to get through UVing as quick as possible so I have more time to focus on rigging as I feel it is my weakest area.

Adaptation B - Pop Princess Modelling Progress #8

I finished off the arms, hands and shoes of the model, all thats left is to model the accessories and then I can move onto UVing.

Adaptation B - Pop Princess Modelling Progress #7

The body geometry has been blocked out, i've tried to keep the faces as even as possible, however some adjustments still need to occur. The character is definitely starting to come together, looking forward to finishing her model.

Adaptation B - Pop Princess Head Model

In today's tutorial Alan gave me some advice on how I could attach the braids to the hair mesh which was something I was having some trouble with. After I got over that hurdle I moved onto the eyebrows and eyeball, I think she is looking quite cute which is what I was aiming for.

I need to model her bow next and then I can move onto the torso, she is slowly coming together.