Written by 3D model of the researchstation:
The researchstation with all textures and materials:
lightning setup:
postproduction in After Effects (finale movieshot):
Ice Bear
Yesterday I started with the Ice Bear model. This is a first rough shape test.
new Set (Igloo)
Today, I started with the creation of a new set. It is the scene before the hunt beginns.
new Character
Today I worked on the new Character. The hunter.
land and sea
Today I worked on a new set. This is the set were one of the keyscene of the movie plays.
first previsualization
Today I continued working at the tent scene. It created the camera movements and the scene cuts. Also is as a review of the animation speed.
Link to animation (click on image)
Tent-Scene update 4
Today, all elements were used in the tent scene. The character and the fire effects. The camera angle was adjusted slightly and add depth of field to give even more depth.
Arctica Testanimation
First moving images of the Arctica project. This is one of the first test animations for the film beginning
Please look in 720p HD :-)
Your name in the movie-credits
The names of the first hundred followers will be inserted as a Gold supporter in the movie credits.
So just go on the Arctica the Movie Facebook Page and press I like it.
Thanks
Titel-Sequenz in HD 720p
Today, the title sequence was rendered in Cinema 4D as a PNG image sequence. The sequence has 500 frames and each is rendered in HD 720p. The rendering tooks about 5 hours.
Here a small screenshot:
first visualization
This is the first visualization of the intro sequence. The textures are displayed only raw , because the animation is rendered out as preview.
Research-station scene WIP 3
We have made some adjustments and we covered the roofs with snow, to bring more variation in the scene.
Research-station scene WIP 2
Today the work continued on the research station scene. The first textures are added . The light setup is still the test light.
Research-station scene WIP 1
Today I started to build the research station scene. Here you can see the first test. The whole scene is still very rough and it will be complemented with some objects soon.
character update
Today, the main character has been optimized for the rigging and we add the texture.
Here two renders:
Tent-Scene update 3
This update includes additional adjustments to the lightning and the textures.
Tent-Scene update 2
Today we still work further on the inner tent scene. we added some texture and materials.The camera angle has been adjusted slightly to give more depth to the scene. Also the light mood was adapted.
Testrender of the interior and exterior set
Today we add the first textures on the 3D models. The first test render shows a section of the tent interior scene. The lighting setup is not final but it shows very nicely, how the materials will be look like. The second rendering shows the tent from outside. Here was used the snow form the test materials.
Update:
Update:
Friday, 6/8/2011 Igloo-scene sketch
Today I have already set all created 3D models in the Igloo-Scene.
These renderings are more used as a reference for style and mood.
-The first picture is a sketch and Toon rendering with the default settings in Cinema 4D.
-The second picture is slightly edited with Photoshop.
Production boost with Cinema 4D R13.
The Arctica project will make a huge jump in the production with the new release of Maxon Cinema 4D 13. Just the new character functions allow quickly to create a working rig. The animations like ; walk or run is much easier with the help of the new character walk cycle generator .
I’m looking forward to the new release and am convinced that there is a huge boost in production with Maxon Cinema 4D R13.
At this point, many thanks to the Maxon team, that worked on this new Cinema 4D release.
Tuesday, 28/6/2011 production plan
The film sets and production plan.
Film length: 15min.
Format: HD 720p
production plan:
Testings:
-Clothtest
-Dynamics Test
-Render test
Model:
Modeling and texturing of 3D models incl.Character
Audio recordings:
-voice
-soundeffects
-Music
Rigging:
-character
-weapons, buildings.
Camera setup:
-camera angle
Compositing:
-background
-VFX
Rendering:
- HD 720p
First Test-rigging
I started to rig the Lowpoly character for the film. In the pictures you can see the rigging.
The whole rig is fully operational and allows it to animate natural movements.
Bow and arrow
This is a first draft of the arrow arc. The textures are not final and are currently only intended as a visual aid.
Sunday, 6/5/2011 Visit NONAM
Today we visit the NONAM. North American Native Museum, Indian and Inuit cultures. We could read a lot about the history and culture of the Inuit.
Here are a few photos (Fotos by CocoDigitalArts /source: NONAM)
Friday, 6/3/2011 The story is done
We have a script :-)
Today, the final adjustments are made on the Story.
Small part of the script:
He goes to sleep and close the eyes. The night is very cold and a snow storm cuts across the tent. The fire in the middle of the tent give warmth …….
…… With a strong jump he reached the edge and can hold it with last force. The ice fall down into the depths …..
There are not more :-)
First 3D Models
Today I worked on the first 3D models. Here you can see a small selection.
-Tent
-Slide
-Coat Holder
First storyboard sketches
This are the first storyboard sketches.
Wednesday, 06/01/2011 storyboard
Today I started the first sketches of the storyboard .They are still very crude, but they show the setting of the scene. Shown are the Scene-nr, the camera function and the animation length.
Later I create colored Concept-arts to find the color mood.
Snow-test
This is a first Snow-test. It`s build with 6 layers in the color and Luminance. Also I add a Bumpmap and Disp.
Tuesday, 5/31/2011 Research
Research is the most important step in a film project. One can not collect enough reference material. In Zurich, there is the NOAM, North America Native Museum, Indian and Inuit cultures.
This Sunday I will visit the museum and get some information and particularly reference material
The side of the Museum of Inuit is a great source.
Link: Museum of Inuit
Link: NOAM
Font / logo first sketches
I started with the first Font / logo design.
Here are the first sketches.
Monday 5/30/2011
Today I set up the production blog for the 3D animation project. The idea to make a 3D animation film hase started 5 years ago. The first Concept-Arts are from 2006. Now, after over 5 years I start the project again with more experience. I`m convinced that it will work this time.
Ice and Fire test
This is a first ice test. The Igloo and the material was created in Cinema 4D. Also, the light response was tested in the reflections.
The lighting setup is not optimal yet and will set up in the future.
This is the first fire test. Created with Cinema 4D particles and PyroCluster.
First Concept-Arts
These are the first concept art of the characters. The drawings were drawn by Céline Müller and Müller Lucie.
The tent scene was created in Cinema 4D. (No textures)