PERSONAL PROJ. | Po.E Graphics

top of page

The Lamplighter

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL RACE

1st year project (personal project for my year in 3D Technical):
'Bring a short story to life in 3D through pictorial representation'

THE STORY

This is the final race of the championship which takes place in the city. Rosso, the young pilot, faces Marco, the veteran. They are neck and neck in the standings and this race will determine the winner of the season.

It's a bright day. At the starting line, the drivers make their engines roar. At the kick-off, they take off.

Marco takes the lead in the first turn. While he seems to be in a good position, Rosso uses his boost and takes the pole position at the finish line. He dreamed of it even before he started driving, he is on top of the podium and celebration is in order.

Suddenly, a gigantic shadow falls on the city. . .

Elliot enters in his room. He approaches and kneels on his play mat to find his favorite toys. Many adventures await him.

In the end, it's all a child's play!

REFERENCES

References: Formula 1 races / Circuit Superstars (Original Fire Games studio) / Child room examples / Child play mat examples / Vilac lacquered wood toy cars

Color Palette:

STORYBOARD

1

The race is about to start

2

Start of the countdown, 3...

3

Marco vs Rosso

4

2...

5

The pilots warm up the engines

6

1...

7

Lights out! Go!

8

Marco takes the lead before the first turn

9

By taking the inside of the turn, he ensures his position

10

Rosso comes back in the straight line

11

He steps on the gas in the last stretch!

12

He eventually takes the lead!

13

He wins at the finish line!

14

It's a celebration on the podium

15

Suddenly, a shadow falls on the city

16

A silhouette stands at the entrance of the room

17

Elliot can't wait to find his toys

18

He walks over to his play mat

19

His cars are waiting for him

20

The red one is his favorite!

SCENE BLOCKOUT

Playmat reference

Playmat reference

I started with a children's playmat reference

Playmat blockout

Playmat blockout

I modeled the blockout with Blender

Scene blockout 1

Scene blockout 1

Then I added the elements of the child's room
POV 1

Scene blockout 2

Scene blockout 2

POV 2

Scene blockout 3

Scene blockout 3

POV 3

Blockout render - Top view

Blockout render - Top view

I added the lights and materials in flat tones of color, for the graphic style is meant to be simple
Blockout Cycles render #1

Blockout render - Low-angle shot on the child

Blockout render - Low-angle shot on the child

Blockout Cycles render #2

Blockout render - Child POV

Blockout render - Child POV

Blockout Cycles render #3

MODELING

Training on cars: creation and optimization of a 3D real time model

Step #1: after references, creation of a modelsheet in Photoshop for modeling in Blender

Step #2: Modeling and work on low poly versions

Step #3: Proper UV unfolding before export to Zbrush (.fbx format)

Model+UV_car1.png

Model+UV_car2.png

Step #4: Creation of high poly models from the low poly ones, using Zbrush DynaMesh tool

Step #5: Baking high poly textures created on Substance Painter on low poly models

Step #6: Model other low poly assets and additional set elements with Blender

Church

Church

Hospital

Hospital

Fire station

Fire station

Police station

Police station

Gas station

Gas station

City hall

City hall

Post station

Post station

Ground & road

Ground & road

Environment elements

Environment elements

Childroom furniture 1

Childroom furniture 1

Childroom furniture 2

Childroom furniture 2

Game Console

Game Console

ENVIRONMENT

The blockout elements were then replaced by the models created. Here are some renders using the Cycles engine on Blender.

Childroom top view

Childroom top view

Entry POV

Entry POV

Bed POV

Bed POV

Side view of the playmat

Side view of the playmat

POV cars

POV cars

POV street

POV street

RENDERING & COMPOSITING

The Mixamo character Timmy and a few animations were used to render the shots.

The scene was exported in .fbx format to Unreal Engine. The aim was to create the shots and character animations using the software's sequencer (which is easier to manipulate than in modeling software).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Two images were used to add posters to the room:

Map image

https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/world-continent-map-location-graphic-illustration_2611269.htm#query=wolrd%20map&position=42&from_view=search&track=ais

Solar system image

https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/planets-solar-system-infographic_11421480.htm#query=solar%20system%20kids&position=9&from_view=keyword&track=ais

Thank you for your attention!

Software used

bottom of page