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Gears 3D Modelling Breakdown
This is part 1, the beginning of the entire development process focusing on Concept 2 of our ideation for the Silk Road theme. For subsequent parts, please see:
One of the core visual inspiration of this project is gears. Thus, we started Read more →
Elphi – MOODBOARD: Desert Dragon
Beginning: Our mind map, with focused points highlighted
2. Write up and Inspiration
One thing that came to our minds while we were discussing different concepts was the idea of dragons that are very often used in Chinese folklore that both of us were extremely familiar with. Growing up listening to tales of flying dragons inspired us to materialise and make tangible Read more →
MAN | execution techniques
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Silk Road: Tyrian Purple
The one thing that captivated me, out of all the research regarding the Silk Road, was Tyrian Purple, then, a symbol of power, authority and wealth. It was the first purple dye to not only produce such vivid range of pinks and violets but also said to be resistant to fade. It was harvested from Murex shellfishes, specifically the Murex Read more →
Moodboard/Styles
A collection of landscapes, architecture design, textiles along the silk road.
My focus: Mosaics/design on minarets. The colours used along the silk road. Sepia tones and blues
Samples with ELPHI dimensions
Layers edited in Photoshop
Frame animation created from a painting
DA9012 Process and Story Board
Storyboard-Ver.1
Assets Refinement
Research on Wall Painting
After consulting with Ina, I realized that having more Dunhuang Wall painting would be better for this work, because it will give it more traditional feeling and making the 2 minutes more interesting. Hence I did some research, however, the resources online are quite limited. Later I went to the library to find some useful images.
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Silk Road Pitch
Journey to the West | Research & Moodboard
In group with Yan Ran and Jiaying.
Silk Road began in the Han dynasty period. Its a journey from China to rome. Some of the goods sold are silk, jade.. etc For our concept the 3 things we would be be focusing on will be Read more →
MAN | moodboard
Ideation process for Concept
concept
Usage of calligraphy ink painting motion graphics to showcase the scenery along the Silk Road, with thick abstract strokes.
views along the Silk Road
execution style: calligraphy painting
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artist references
execution techniques
Till then, Flazéda! jamz x