Pokerpus - Lighting Challenge
Final submission for the Academy of Animated Arts lighting challenge of September 2020
Full ACES workflow
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"Pokerpus" character design by Disney's Chris Ayers
3D model by Sara Tarr
Final submission
Shot progression
The lighting, colours, and composition all work together to create 3 things:
1) A clear, purposeful, and dynamic line of sight (green)
2) A strong focal point in the middle (purple)
3) A vignette that looks natural and logical in the scene (orange)
Full video breakdown of the 3D work.
This is my very first one with narration, and a good reminder that oral presentations are not my forte..!
Critiques by Mike Tanzillo, Senior Lighting TD at Blue Sky Studios
My bits are at 2:02 and 9:30
Seems like I was runner up to win this month, but Joy Tien took the prize with her slick video! Congrats to her ^_^
Autodesk is liking it too :) Editor's pick!
Original concept