Final Prop Model

Finished Model

Finished Model with Textures

3D Animatic Storyboard

Development Notes and concepts

Here are some character and story development notes/concepts for my sci-fi and rom-com ideas before I decided on rom-com.

Character Profile and Critiques

Today I did my character profile and listed some feedback I have received on my character. The profile has helped my figure out my character more in terms of personality traits giving me a more clear idea of how he will act in the animation.

Character Value and Colour Testing

These are my final costume designs, value tests and colour tests. The costume was fairly easy as I had a pretty clear image of what I wanted my character to look like but getting the colours and tone were more difficult and so I have decided to go with a mixture of the final two I have circled here.

Prop Concepts

Today I finished my prop concepts. I explored a few different avenues but I'm leaning towards the more traditional 1/2 speaker stereo because of how iconic the design is and I think it will translate well into maya.

Costume and Prop Reference

These are my costume and prop reference. I chose these radios because they are easy to simplify in maya and they have iconic shapes that are easy to identify. The costume reference is very close to how I imagined his costume to look like.

Expressions and Poses

Some basic expressions here just to get a general idea for the mouth shape in different expressions.

Character 1 Turn Around

Finally finished my turn around. Pretty happy with it, hoping it translates well into maya.

Basic Helmet Concepts and Reference

Basic concepts and some reference here. Not sure if I'm going to continue with this sci-fi theme or not though.

Classic Western Scenes/Shots

Some good shots here. Would make for a rather dramatic animation and remind the viewer of the western roots.