motion designer
Siggraph 2024 VR Theater
final animation
Siggraph 2024 VR Theater
SIGGRAPH stands for Special Interest Group on Graphics and is a global organization consisting of computer graphics and interactive technology enthusiasts, researchers, developers and educators. SIGGRAPH was founded in 1963 and hosts events, publishes content and promotes research in the fields of computer graphics and interactive technologies. The most famous event hosted by SIGGRAPH is the annual SIGGRAPH Conference & Exhibition, which takes place in the fall.
design challenge
To create an engaging and intriguing welcome animation loop to be used on the large video screens at the entrance of Siggraph’s VR Theater.
software
Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Redshift, and After Effects
research
Calm Underwater Exploration.
Explore the calming underwater environment of a kelp forest. Be mesmerized by the ocean currents, plants, and sea life.
pitch
summary
Pitch different design styles for the VR theater welcome animation.
concept 1
concept 2
notes
The 3D brush render style was chosen due to its unique design style.
calm wonder
Stylized kelp forest environment rendered with 3D brush
shapes to show how reality is enhanced in VR.
simple calm
The kelp forest and fish are rendered with bright, round, and simple 3D shapes.
model, animation, and texturing
summary
I created the first pass of animation. I developed the models, texturing, lighting, and animation in Photoshop, Cinema 4D, and Redshift.
adding logo and notes
summary
Refined animation and texturing.