Design in a Day Self-Challenge

Note: This post will be updated as progress is done. ANY critique is welcomed and may be incorporated at any time into the final design.

8:30-9:20 AM
Built the concepts, showed them to some friends for critique and now I'm going to clean up and paint them in Photoshop.

11:00 AM
Extremely rough Photoshop design below, to decide on color and overall flow (it will be refined later). The final design is meant to be a sculpture (well if it was made into one from the 3D model) that can be lowered into a manhole, the dolphin is reading a map upside-down. I'll also be making a sign for Phinizza Pizza, a pizzeria near the dolphins, if I have time today. I'll be starting on the 3D for the Photoshopped one now.


12:50 PM
Block Model getting close to complete, modified concept based on more dolphin reference (slenderized the dolphin's nose and brought back the dolphin under-bite).

1:20-2:20PM
Took a break.

3:40PM
All blocked in, dolphin is in a good pose but the fins aren't currently attached so there are creases. Here's a screen-shot from Softimage of current progress.


6:00 PM
Removed face pose to make texturing quicker, will re-apply it later. Added a neck fold that is in dolphins when they bend their head forward, moved brow further forward and modified various other things over all.


9:10 PM
Modelling and UV unwrap finished.

9:45 PM
Taking a break while Softimage bakes ambient occlusion maps.

11:30 PM
End day. I didn't get through the entire model but I must be at my best for the interview tomorrow. Sadly the dolphin will be unable to find it's way to the others until the map, signs and/or pupils are done. I didn't get to attempt 3Ds Max today but the demo is installed and is ready for mastering, after my interview. I plan to finish this model up Tuesday, including the concept.

Big Big News!

I have a job interview on Monday at a creative props, display and sign design studio named Studio Y in Calgary. Then on Sunday I'm going to try to create something in one day to challenge myself. I will likely have updates all day.

News (Edited)

This is what I've been working on for a bit of the past month.



Still have plenty left to do. Any and all critiques are, like always, welcomed.

Update and Posters

Been a while since I've updated as I have been quite busy. Anyways, here are some posters I did a while ago for my reel:

This is my current demo reel (version 2). I've uploaded it to vimeo since they have much higher quality video, enjoy!

Expect new projects again, I have my new computer setup and it's ready for action.

Retextured and now Amazing: Chicken Pilot

It's a hundred times better I believe. I based his leather jumpsuit off flight jumpsuits and some medieval clothing I found. The feathers were changed to all one style and his undershirt removed. The offset stitching was chosen for style and function, the leg hole to neck opening would make it easier for him to cram his wings/tail through the appropriate openings. Finally I changed the gloves to be a golden color to bring out the rooster's strong eyes and which happens to be the perfect color for its personality.

Rough Modeling Reel

Above is the model reel I completed the previous quarter with the items you've seen. Now a silly hero design I did a while ago: