Introduction This blog post aims to design and produce a space environment for the escape pod and an animated sequence in Maya. Space Environment Design Development The below images show the design development process of the space environment and lighting setup in Autodesk Maya. The environment was designed using flat planes and textures which were […]
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Introduction This blog post aims to create a custom texture for the space-based escape pod in Adobe Substance Painter. U.V Unwrapping in Maya Before I could create and apply textures to the escape pod it had to be U.V unwrapped. This process creates 2D unfolded versions of the pod which make it easier to apply
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Introduction This blog post aims to develop a space-based escape pod in Maya, which demonstrates hard surface skills. The below research and initial sketches inspired the final escape pod design. Link to the Pinterest board – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/adalton1202/maya/ Initial Design Development of Space Pod in Maya Using the initial design sketches as a reference I began
Introduction This blog post aims to sell a mystery box of Odd Socks using Adobe Substance Stager. The target audience includes anyone looking to purchase novelty gifts for any occasion, although the box is primarily aimed at young adults. Initial Design Sketches Development Process The development process is documented below and shows different stages throughout
Introduction This blog post aims to develop a 15 – 30 second web-based infographic, advertising the new nightclub, The Block. The target audience for the nightclub is students and young adults. This will be communicated through the imagery and colours used throughout the online advert. Brand Design The conceptual logo was developed with the aim
Introduction This design portfolio blog post will explore how Edward Tufte’s five theories were implemented into the final 3D metamorphosis animation. A series of screenshots will communicate each stage of the design development process across Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro. 3D Design Development in Autodesk Maya The final design development process can be
Introduction This design portfolio blog post will explore Edward Tufte’s five design theories and demonstrate how the theories will be put into practice throughout the final 3D metamorphosis animation. Edward Tufte’s Five Theories The five theories that will be put into practice include, Use of Colour The use of colour is an extremely important part
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Introduction This design portfolio blog post aims to develop a storyboard for the 3D metamorphosis animation flyby of Stonehenge made of Swiss cheese, advertising a new crisp brand. The storyboard must convey the overall message of the animation and communicate keyframes and significant manipulations throughout the animation. Developing a storyboard for the final 3D animation
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Introduction This design portfolio blog post aims to develop a conceptual metamorphosis 3D animation idea that fits the design brief, (Create a flyby of Stonehenge that is made of Swiss cheese). Secondary research will provide me with inspiration to design a purposeful 3D animation, gathering different imagery of Stonehenge and Swiss cheese will provide me
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