▶Introduction:
For this project, I decided to make a short demo in different render engines(such as redshift/unreal engine/cycle) around an original worldview of my own. The story revolves around the encounter between two different creatures in fantasy world. I want to show the moment when they connect to each other. That is why I name it Sincerely for You.
▶Storyboard:
This project is not going to be too much character animation. It is more about building an atmosphere, so I will probably focus more on the special effect for the environment. I will still rig the character because I want the character to do a suitable pose for the set.
▶Research:
For the art style, I get my inspiration from The Southern Reach Trilogy. The story has a very detailed description of the decay of man-made architecture and the growth of nature. It is very close to the atmosphere I want.
▶Milestones:
What are the challenges?
This is the first time I’m going to rig a character and render the project in a new engine such as redshift/unreal engine/cycle(blender), and there are a lot of new things to learn.
What to do next?
Next, I will finish sculpting the model and do the retopology and texture.
Also, I will process the environment following the layout I have. I need to do around the process as I do for the character, which is to sculpt first and then bake it for the texture. Then finally, move it to the engine to render.