Project 2: Character Animation

Walk 1:

Vimeo Link-  https://vimeo.com/66289982

Walk 2:

Vimeo Link - https://vimeo.com/66292499

Run:

Vimeo Link -

Project 2: Working with CAT skeleton

Project 2: Model so far

Project 2: Update: Building armor

Project 2: Beginning Model

Project 2: Week 2 - Textures

This week I will be beginning the model for my character but first I wanted to look at the possible textures that I will be using. My character for most part will be wearing leather, armor and so I will need metallic and leather textures for my character.

Below the image shows an example of the kinds of colours and textures I would like to use.

Project 2: Week 2

Character Design:

Below are the steps taken for the design of my character. First by using a rough sketch of the orginal character (Dragon Age 2) for reference and then looking at pieces of clothing and armor I may want.

In order to produce character designs quicker I found a black Character sheet to use as a base for my character (below). The character sheet was from http://stourangeau.deviantart.com/art/Blank-Male-Turnround-Template-208435825

Using the character template above I can up with three possible looks for my character:

The mage:

The warrior:

Mix of both:

In the end I decided to do fourth and add some extra features from the previous ideas. The design below is my final design for my character.

Final Design:

Project 2: Week 1

For my second 3D project the goal is to create and animate an organic model. I have decided to go for creating my own fantasy battle mage. The idea is based on the main poster character for the game 'Dragon Age 2'. (As seen below).

I wish to create a character with a similar style but using different features from my own ideas. I also wish to texture my tattoo onto my character (below) in order to make the character more unique to me.

Final Model

Final Animation video:

Youtube Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMR4IigLTFk&feature=youtu.be 



Beauty shots:

Feature:

• Laser Targeting 
• Spinning Barrel
• Rotating Cogs
• Firing Shells

Working with cameras and animation

3D model animation rendered out and using a camera:

Animation and Lighting Practise

Ship: Practicing Textures

Cannon: Practicing Textures

These were done using standard mental ray textures.

Assignment 1: So Far

Cannon:

Ship:

Cogs: Animation

Extended Research: Naval Artillery

Videos Naval Artillery:

Future Weapons, more Advanced targeting weaponry 

Battleship Firing main Cannons

Rail Gun test fire

Week 3: Research on Artillery and Cannons

Final Idea for First project, to make a super cannon for a Futuristic  Destroyer Space Ship. Along with the cannon I will also build the ship as well. 

Research into Artillery and Influence: 

Concept Sketches of Ship:

Texture sheet:

Practice ship and Cannon:

Week 2: Pendulum

Assignment 1 Research: Future Weaponry and Ships

Some examples for creative inspiration for weapons Futuristic and Steam punk:

Examples of Ships Researched:

Ship Weapons (Artillery, Cannons etc):

Week 1: Simple Bouncing Ball

Beach Ball Physics

Cannon Ball Physics