Image manipulation - 3D Horror concept

During my time experimenting with Image manipulation techniques in my current unit at newcastle college, I created an experiment in order to understand how i can use 3D perspectives in order to digitise concepts for games, animations and movies.

The idea behind this experiment was to use Image manipulation techniques in order to generate a video that conceptualises potential level designs in a horror game. This experiment was also created to demonstrate how image manipulation techniques can be used in mediums outside of the VFX industry such as games design in order to convey ideas and designs.

Overall I enjoyed creating this animation and I'm satisfied that in coordination with the audio this experiment took full advantage of the effect this technique can have when digitising concepts and conveying intentions.



Thank you for taking the time to view my work! I shall continue to keep you upto date with current and future projects!

Animated banner now live!

Since the beginning of my pseudonym I have been experimenting and creating a short animation to serve as the banner for my blog. This animation would consist of a short loop of a tribal chief drinking some 'Bad Juju' causing him to puke up the title of my blog. And its finally complete! 

The inspiring style for this animation consisted of simple after effects animation with motion graphic traits. Due to my love of creating animation I wanted visitors to my blog to get a real picture of what it is i do and what I create. By designing this banner and having it greeting them when the page loads in, I feel it gives them a clear first impression of my work that i hope everyone enjoys!

The idea behind the content of this animation was from the play on words with 'Sick' and 'Juju'. Juju been bad energy consumed, and sick been the resulting expression. I found this concept to be hilarious and I hope you share in my enthusiasm :) 

If you cannot see the banner, you should be seeing this image at the top of my blog page:

Visual effects unit - Inspiration

To begin my second year on my level 3 animation, games and visual effects course, I shall be developing my skills in visual effects by experimenting with new techniques. The techniques I am keen to experiment with are image manipulation and compositing.

I plan to experiment in 2 main areas in order to better understand these new techniques. For my first experiment I would like to use compisiting techniques but in an animation setting. I shall be creating animated assets, that i will composite together with footage to create a scene. This idea and concept was inspired by Cartoon networks's show 'The amazing world of gum-ball'. This show uses a combination of elements from 2d and 3d animation with footage to create a unique and popular style.

For my second experiment I shall be compositing footage with pictures to create a believable and realistic scene fit for a movie. I would like to experiment with lighting and colour effects to understand the effect it has on the clip as a whole. I am also keen to experiment with special effects in order to improve the quality of the clip. The inspiration for this concept was various movies and creations by Studio Blur and Atomic fiction.

So i hope you look forward to seeing how my experiments turn out! I will be keeping you posted! Are you a fan of visual effects? Feel free to share any tips or tricks that i can use to improve my skills! :)