Retopology 11/19/24:
Finished Fish Retopo on the fish! Working on UV unwrapping and
rigging the fish in time for the film. Also trying to figure out the
complex workings of ToonBoom Harmony. With help from
teachers and my friends I can probably finish this before our
deadline.
3D practice? 10/29/24:
Practice in Zbrush for my spirit creatures, bringing them to life in
an alternate style in order to convey their 'otherworldly' feeling by
making their medium NOT 2D animation but rather 3D stylized
and possibly toon shaded to make them blend in better.
Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Week 9/24/24:
For the past couple of weeks I've been severely ill and couldn't
work on much of anything for my production blog, and having
my computer break was the icing on the cake. I have a loaner
computer for the time being and will continue to work on said
computer until I purchase a new one. I am WAY behind and need
get back on track.
Color Renders 9/1/24:
Whilst contemplating which color palette to choose, and with
well needed feedback, I went with a bare almost monochromatic
palette for Momo (left), to match her blank expressions and "grey"
vibe. Unc (right), took a more silly bowler route. Also, giving Unc
a Vitiligo skin condition was an idea I had during the sketching
phase; I wanted to give these two characters more layers in which
they can relate to one another. Momo with her white soul eyes,
and Unc with his Vitiligo.
Color Tests 9/1/24:
Trying to find a color palette that matches the characters
personality whilst also trying to make that same palette pleasing
to the eye can be difficult. Making more than one just to see what
sticks helps me keep moving on the project instead of just doing
guess and checks.
Character Concept 8/29/24:
With the concept of the astral plane, I wanted there to be a "ruler"
of everything. Silas is a spirit that talks to Momo, trying to figure
out her purpose. Silas helps Shepard spirits through the astral sea
and Momo isn't a spirit, Silas doesn't understand grey, he only
wants black and white; and Momo is as grey as they come.
Spirit Concepts 8/29/24:
Momo glimpses into the astral plane, the realm where spirits
reside. Some creatures lurk there cursed forever to float across
that spiritual sea. This concept is a whale will-o-wisp meant to
guide Momo and any spirits to whatever destination the fates
have in store for them.
Character Sketches 8/25/24:
Main characters for my student capstone project. Momo (left) and
Unc (right) are the last piece of a broken family; Unc tries his best
to take care of a child with no experience and little cash to do so.
