moticos
Moticos is a senior film, created at Savannah College of Art and Design. For this project I was a character animator and fabricator as well as 3D printing lead and compositing supervisor.
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car
I was responsible for designing, modeling and 3D printing the primary set asset of the film - a stylized VOLVO 240
The car was engineered to be assembled and disassembled modularly for ease of processing and utility across a variety of shots, rigs, and lighting setups.
It was important that each piece could be easily processed, molded, and surfaced. Each piece needed to be able to stand alone, as well as fit together into a final, unified rolling car asset.
Modular Design
Doors & DASH & Seat
the doors were designed with channels and keyed features to seat and secure laser- cut acrylic windows. pieces to be upholstered were also printed separately for ease of access.
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The dash was composted of 4 separate pieces. laser cut air vents housed hidden rigging and magnets were used to secure the top for easy access and set up.
Processed Door prints
Processed DASH Prints
Unprocessed seat Print
laser cut files were created in adobe illustrator and cut into acrylic
the roof was one of the largest pieces, measuring 13 1/2" x 15 1/2"
Assisted in silicone mold pour for roof piece
Final Car Assets in Camera
Animation
FINAL
blocking
LAV
Due to the non-traditional nature of this shot, multiple tests were performed to determine rigging needs and puppet needs. I construced custom character parts to meet performance and movement requirements. i worked closely with the lighter in order to achieve the dramatic reveal of the shot
LAV
2D Thumbnails
FINAL
An initial 2D pass was done for this shot to solidify the beats and character acting. Live action video reference was used to fine tune the acting and mechanics during the planning phase of the shot.
Block
sets
Bathroom
responsible for tile and curtain fabrication
final set in camera
Laser Cut files were Created in Adobe Illustrator and cut into MDF and Masonite.​​
Tiles were beveled using a disk sander
base and tiles were primed with shellac
Paint tests
Color pLaninG
Grout Test
The shower curtain was ribbed with wire and bent into shape. It was then painted with artificial highlights and shadows to fit the painterly aesthetic of the shot.
Final Bathroom Set
EX house
responsible for Roof, house paint/surfacing
Final Set in camera
Paper clay was applied to MDF to achieve desired texture
Painting
Roof Build
shingle assembly
Shingles were made from low grit sandpaper and paperboard. They were then painted black and dry brushed to bring back texture
Final House in Camera