3D Modelling

Tiki Showreel

Tiki

A tiki-themed model created for a university assignment based off of a piece of 2D concept art.

Skills Utilized

Software Procifiency in Maya and Substance 3D Painter
Creative Extrapolation
3D Modelling Techniques
Topography and Texturing
Rigging and Animation

Refining the Workflow

This model was created over a semester in the 3D Animation Project unit at Swinburne University of Technology in 2021. As a hobbyist solo game designer, I understood the value of executing a simple design to the highest quality going into this project. As such, I chose a simple monster concept design with interesting and varied components that would allow for that extrapolation as I aimed to make a realistic version of the concept. Only having done a few models start-to-finish previously, this was an opportunity for me to refine my workflow for 3D modelling and texturing. Using Maya for the modelling and rigging, and Substance 3D Painter for the texturing, I submitted the project on schedule and felt much more confident in my ability to create an asset from start to finish going forward.

Tick Tock

The most challenging part of this assignment - and most 3D modelling projects for me - is time management. These types of projects tend to be extremely time consuming and it can be easy to fall behind schedule while working on them. I knew this going into the assignment from previous experience and so I made sure to set a timeline beforehand and update it whenever any complications arose to ensure I was always on track and knew exactly what had to be done by when. As a result, I was able to finish the project on time and to a quality I am satisfied with.

Competence Breeds Confidence

I learned an incredible amount from completing this project in terms of both soft skills and hard skills. I learned how to write my own timeline for a project and how to adapt and update that timeline as the project expands and evolves and prioritise the critical tasks to ensure a timely completion. Moreover, I gained confidence in my abilities as I was able to see my workflow in action and more completely understand the process for designing, modelling, texturing, rigging and presenting a new asset.

36 Days of Type Collage

36 Days of Type

A - Z, 0 - 9. One 3D model for each alphanumeric symbol in this creative challenge designed to inspire the world to push its creative boundaries.

Skills Utilized

Creative Thinking
Maya and Substance 3D Painter
Time and Quality Constraint Management
Dynamic Design, Colour Theory and Framing Techniques
Rendering

Inspired to Experiment

This project was an assignment completed over a semester in the 3D Animation Project unit at Swinburne University of Technology in 2021. Tasked with designing, modelling, texturing and rendering three symbols each week, this project tested me and pushed me to grow. The idea for 36 Days of Type began as a personal project for graphic designers Nina Sans and Rafa Goicoechea where they decided to challenge themselves and create something new and experiment every day, and have inspired many around the world to try the project themselves. For me, this project was an experiment to learn as many different aspects of Maya and Substance 3D Painter as I could, while at the same time refining my 3D Modelling workflow.

Practice Makes Perfect

Creating three unique pieces every week, although small in scope, was a challenge like no other. Simply flexing the creative muslces required to imagine all the different ways one could represent a symbol was as difficult as it was enjoyable. I found it difficult to come up with ideas that were both visually appealing and creative, however through research, experimentation and practice, I was able to continually push what I was capable of and produce some of my highest quality works yet.

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome

Completing this piece was an invaluable learning experience, and taught me so much about my strengths, weaknesses and capabilities. I learned how to think outside the box to design and model a scene while keeping the process as streamlined and efficient as possible in order to complete three per week. I learned the basics of colour theory and how to apply different design and framing techniques to create more dynamic and appealing pieces. As the collage shows, the quality and direction of my work improved drastically over the course of the semester and reinforced to me the importance of getting your hands dirty when learning a new skill.

Contact Details

Email: cormac.dev@gmail.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cormac-dorrat-dev

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CormacDorrat

Itch.io: https://cormacdev.itch.io

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3D Modelling

3D Modelling

Tiki

Skills Utilized

Refining the Workflow

36 Days of Type

Skills Utilized

Inspired to Experiment

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