ANIMATION AND ARTWORK

During my certification for 3d animation/effects and also while learning various graphical/animation tools, I created some of the following artwork.

Title: Matrix Code (Reloaded)

This was my final project for the certification in animation using 3d Studio Max. We were asked to create an animation of Maximum 14 seconds in duration using 3d studio max. One of the greatest hypes during that time period was about the Matrix trilogy. I was quite curious as to how the matrix code was animated. So I decided to make this matrix code animation. I wanted to start with the well known code and then move into my own creativity demonstrated by moving matrix code but in different way, Showing some foggy code effects and then end it with title animation. Putting everything from the story board into a time frame of 14 seconds was a real challenge.

Skills demonstrated: 3d animation, key framing, UVW mapping, Title/Logo animation and particle effects.
Software used: Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio Max.
Link to the Animation: Matrix.avi

Title: Cave Animation

This particular animation involved a lot of challenges. I learned it with the help of an online article that I found. Getting the effects of the interior of a cave, showing small layers of grass inside the cave and getting the correct amount of illumination were some of the challenges for this task. Also creating the flowing water and wavelets on it was challenging. Overall it was worth the time and dedication as I learned a lot by playing around with the help of the tutorial online.

Skills demonstrated: Camera movements using Dummies and paths, Material effects, Particle effects for water.
Software used: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop.
Link to the Animation: Cave.avi

Title: Modeling a spaceship

This a spaceship model that I created in 3d studio Max. A real challenge was to give it a old worn outlook through materials and textures. Design of the model was done through some preliminary sketches(hand drawn) and looking at some images in a magazine that I found in our library. Also a demo animation that comes along with 3d Studio max served as an inspiration. I plan to incorporate this model into a space battle animation that I am working on these days.

Skills demonstrated: 3D Modeling Mapping and textures(with materials)
Software used: 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop.
Link to the Animation: Spaceship.avi

Title: Earth

This particular animation was also created as a part of my animation certification. Its a simple animation which demonstrates the lighting and camera effects that we learned during the course. Camera movement and the particle effects along with the lighting effects was the real challenge of this exercise. This particular animation was inspired by an animation that I was shown during a class ( as a part of my coursework).

Skills demonstrated: Camera movement, Lighting effects and particle effects in 3D studio max.
Software used: Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio Max.
Link to the Animation: Earth.avi