Updates!

So the end of winter quarter is now here! For this next quarter I have two independent studies, which I am stoked about. One is a Python scripting study, and one is a Rigging study.

For the Python study, I'll be creating deformers from scratch that will run better than the Maya deformers. I want to make a jiggle deformer, and maybe a wrap deformer too (if I have time) and make some other tools specific towards rigging (auto rigger maybe). It really depends on what I have the time to do!

For the Rigging study, I will be trying out advanced techniques and trying to see how far I can push the rigs to move realistically and cartoony. I want to rig a quadruped, and well as a machine of some kind. Maybe I can put them both together some how. I found this really awesome tiger modle, but my professor suggested I shouldn't try rigging it because it had some issues with the mesh. Regardless, I'm super excited to be able to get back to my true love once more!

I'll keep you posted on how all that is doing as more work comes my way!

Water LuLu Work in Progress

Work in progress of my thesis film, written and directed by my film partner Katie Schiffer and I. My responsibilities included all rigging within the film (characters and props), facial modeling of Carl (main character), some set and prop models and textures, half of the total animation, and lighting and rendering test.  Katie is lead animator, and well as VFX artist (although you won't see those until next time!). Modeling, graphic design and the wife character provided by other parties who will be listed in the credits next time!

Thesis Update

Hello! I would like to announce that the animation of Water LuLu is finished as of approximately 5:30 last night! We have our in-progress screening this Sunday, and then I'll post the in-progress version here. I just wanted to keep you posted!

Caveman Animation

Here's an animation of a cave man I did for particle effects class - and also, it's my birthday! So, birthday caveman!!

*Rig provided by Creative Crash from here

The Big Bang!

After Effects Particular animation of the Big Bang!