08-02-2016, 12:46 AM
Project: Woodwork transformers
(do NOT use my topic, come up with your own! that's part of the challenge, I'm just showing one out of the infinite ways to do this)
Story Brief (just an example, what you're going for depends on you!)
You managed not to notice it until now, but it's true - your entire city is alive! No, not just the people, their pets and the vermin underneath the streets; everything! Everything here has a soul of it's own and a life that sometimes spans across multiple centuries. Did you see that house turning? No? Look again!
Brief (just an example, what you're going for depends on you!)
Design at least 5 transformers, for a mock-up miniature game, based on architecture and other inanimate objects from your city. Everything in your city is alive, the houses tremble and glance your way at night - but what happens when they start walking on their own? Base your designs on real anatomy and make them as believable and convincing as possible. Show each of them in their inanimate form (regular architecture and other city objects) as well as in their transformed state. The transformer should look like a reorganization of the original's parts, not just a robot made from the same materials and design elements. Think about different possiblities how they can move (biped, quadruped, centipede, winged..). Make sure all 5 of them are noticeably distinct from each other in terms of shape, color, proportions and functionality and draw from different design influences from your city. The style of the final presentation and rendering should be realistic, with minimal stylization and as believable as possible.
Deadlines: (these are my personal deadlines - your deadlines depend on you!)
01.08. - 09.08.: Study anatomy and visual library in traditional sketchbook.
10.08.-17.08.: Study rendering from life and from the photos you took. Focus on relevant materials.
18.08.-21.08.: Idea time! Lay down as many cool ideas as possible. Rough sketches, but sharp enough to communicate the idea.
22.08.-31.08.: Pick the best ones and render them as well as you can.
Moodboard example and visual library study example:
(do NOT use my topic, come up with your own! that's part of the challenge, I'm just showing one out of the infinite ways to do this)
Story Brief (just an example, what you're going for depends on you!)
You managed not to notice it until now, but it's true - your entire city is alive! No, not just the people, their pets and the vermin underneath the streets; everything! Everything here has a soul of it's own and a life that sometimes spans across multiple centuries. Did you see that house turning? No? Look again!
Brief (just an example, what you're going for depends on you!)
Design at least 5 transformers, for a mock-up miniature game, based on architecture and other inanimate objects from your city. Everything in your city is alive, the houses tremble and glance your way at night - but what happens when they start walking on their own? Base your designs on real anatomy and make them as believable and convincing as possible. Show each of them in their inanimate form (regular architecture and other city objects) as well as in their transformed state. The transformer should look like a reorganization of the original's parts, not just a robot made from the same materials and design elements. Think about different possiblities how they can move (biped, quadruped, centipede, winged..). Make sure all 5 of them are noticeably distinct from each other in terms of shape, color, proportions and functionality and draw from different design influences from your city. The style of the final presentation and rendering should be realistic, with minimal stylization and as believable as possible.
Deadlines: (these are my personal deadlines - your deadlines depend on you!)
01.08. - 09.08.: Study anatomy and visual library in traditional sketchbook.
10.08.-17.08.: Study rendering from life and from the photos you took. Focus on relevant materials.
18.08.-21.08.: Idea time! Lay down as many cool ideas as possible. Rough sketches, but sharp enough to communicate the idea.
22.08.-31.08.: Pick the best ones and render them as well as you can.
Moodboard example and visual library study example: