3D Creation for Film & Games : Character Model and Hard Surface Model

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I am a traditional 2D artist venturing into 3D to see how often the two can meet on the screen to create multiple visual narratives in different ways. Currently, as a master's student in Computer Animation, I have set this 2D and 3D visual mash into motion with two CG assets that I have created based on my own concept art.  

Click here for character design and concept ideas:   Character_The_Travelling_Elf 

Final Character Wireframe, UV and Beauty Passes:


Stills_ArnoldRender

Stills_ArnoldRender




Final Wireframe, UV and Beauty Pass: Windmill_Hard_Surface_Model









click on: Windmill_Hard_Surface_Model for the design and modelling process

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