University Animation Blog
For this assignment we are working closely with the Game Design students to produce a game with a strong narrative and good gameplay. We were assigned groups based on what our strengths were – for example, my strengths are character design and animation. This was to distribute work evenly while also maintaining a good standardContinue reading Introduction
For this project, I used my own character that I had created in Dragon Age: Inquisition, as I had sketched out sheets for her and enjoy drawing her. To begin with, I began looking at different videos of exaggerated body movements like Miguel in “It’s Tough to be a God” from the Road toContinue reading Research – Animation Cycles
To give voice to my final thoughts about the project, I will first say that this project was challenging – as I expected since 3D modelling and technology is not my strongest suit. However, I think I handled it quite well, despite struggling towards the end. I definitely need to get into the habit ofContinue reading Final Thoughts
Project : https://ulster-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/gray-t3_ulster_ac_uk/EkSst0H0RlpBoETApglNt_MBDzspXc6Sd1whs2m8-UT24A?e=5fcswc Fairy Folder : https://ulster-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/gray-t3_ulster_ac_uk/EuSiOybMKNdCpGkEtArSrVABb72vT-iqzRD2GMsB3ix7EA?e=7cRMeY Peer Assessment : Peer Assesment.pdf
Concept art finished, we moved onto modelling our objects for the environment. We allocated different models to each other and set to work. I took it upon myself to model the clothes line, the bridge, a tree and the moon. However, time constraints caused me to leave out the clothing line though the model wasContinue reading 3D Modelling, Texturing and Setting up Unreal
With the brain storming completed, we began sketching out ideas for different models in our environment. I sketched out the idea of a teacup on a lawn, and also some fairy designs to help better visualize how they would fit into the world we were building. The fairies I designed were mostly based off ofContinue reading Concept Art
After being split into our groups, we decided to brain storm ideas about our realm. From the get-go, we were quite enamored with the idea of having a cute aesthetic. Though we were told to branch out and consider other themes, the idea of using more adorable fairies appealed to us the most. With that,Continue reading Brainstorming
CV : https://ulster-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/gray-t3_ulster_ac_uk/EURTUVqmhlhJqDpte8HtUzkBoYA5Im6TtEiOJNz-ikoTWg?e=nDZ7T6 Cover Letter : https://ulster-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/gray-t3_ulster_ac_uk/EaQ184CXqBBNvEByNl3s_6MBJntJxqaP3FF7fEEY1WS5Jw?e=GppaEY Show reel : https://ulster-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/gray-t3_ulster_ac_uk/Ef5mK45qQqhPjY7VHYXYkB8BTpW6UPr5ANVEpFea1ntRKg?e=lH3K5N
Required skill set: Ability to adapt to new art styles Good knowledge of anatomy of both humans and animals, so the character doesn’t come across as uncanny Awareness of poses, gestures and facial expressions A specialisation in character design Examples of Show Reels I liked: CGI Showreel HD “Character Design Reel” by Wouter TulpContinue reading Character Designer Role