This was created straight from photoshop. No sketches or guides. I didn't even have any reference images in front of me. Just painting off the top of my head.
The boat is kept simple, but I actually like it like that. There aren't even any windows. Its a slightly 3D silhouette of a boat. With minimal shading. The waves created by the growing storm are the main focus of this animation.
Just looking at the picture now, I'm thinking maybe that the clouds end a bit to suddenly.
I'd like to hear what people think of it. Both from an idea and a technical point of view.
Well, I go away for the weekend - and come back to whole clutch of lovely posts from you!
ReplyDeleteI love the stormy sea idea...your music has a huge, epic feel to it, so that should fit really well. The initial sketches are coming along nicely - keep going ! :)
Hey Ethan - think you're onto something here - why not consider using really bold stylisation to bring this music to life? You could use silhouettes and lighting flashes to reveal details of your scene; in terms of the waves and water effects, you could go for something more theatrical; in this sense, you could craft 'an experience', as opposed to mimicking life and physics and the world.
ReplyDeleteTake a look at this for some inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGs3eXvob3Q
nice work there man....not sure what your music is though, but im sure it goes hand in hand....wouldnt mind seeing some cold hues of blue in there!
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