iNDEPENDENT sTUDY - pROJECT 1
Modeled utilizing Autodesk Maya
This is Project 1 of 3 in my Independent Study Project series. This is a replica of a building from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Expansion Pack: Blood and Wine.
Although not directly to scale, I attempted and succeeded of capture all aspects of the original model in my very own.
I had a difficult time with the arches as I couldn’t see all angles on the building. I had the same difficulty with the back of the building.
Reference from Jacek Maj
Overall, I managed to capture the whole scene to the best of my ability. This project was quite challenging, but the end result was worth it.
iNDEPENDENT sTUDY - pROJECT 2
Modeled utilizing Autodesk Maya
This is Project 2 of 3 in my Independent Study Project series. This is a replica of Counter Strike: Global Offensive’s map Inferno, Bombsite A.
From my last project, I wanted to expand on my modeling knowledge and challenge myself. I learned new techniques and ways of putting parts of the structure together. I included details such as the roofing, piping on the side, and making the crates that are scattered along the site.
I thoroughly enjoyed this project as CS:GO is one of my favorite games up to date and I was enthusiastic with the result of this model. I’m happy that I was able to learn from the mistakes I made in the first project and apply it to this one as well as push myself to the lengths of doing more.
Reference from Chris Auty, creator of “Inferno”
Independent Study - Project 3
Modeled utilizing Autodesk Maya
This is project 3 of 3 in my Independent Study Project series. This is a replica of Overwatch’s map Ilios Lighthouse.
While doing this series of projects, I have grown as an artist. Although simple, this is the first model I created that involved an inside that is seen. I do have to admit, there are faults in my models as I was a bit “edge-loop” happy, but I did get a product that I’m pleased to show off.
During this project, I feel I was able to continue expanding my skills in 3-D architectural modeling such as doing a better clean-up job, utilizing more tools that Maya has to offer, and overall creating a clean model.
Reference from Overwatch’s, Ilios Lighthouse
I learned a lot during the making of this model. From creating the inside, adding more detail to the walls, and even making a lighthouse, I feel like I did this point of the map justice. I do have to admit, I did get stuck at certain points whether that was extruding edges too many times or having multiple faces on top of one another.
I was able to complete three, different styled buildings over the course of the course of 4 and half months. I wanted to do an Independent Study during this time because I wanted to challenge myself, learn, and explore the world of architectural modeling. I feel pleased with myself and the models I made, but there is still ton to learn. I’m confident in my work now more than ever, I’m excited to learn even more beyond what I experienced during this time and I’m looking forward to the future doing 3-D Environmental Art.