1. Story
"Of Me and Mine" is an epic narrative set in circa 1200 BC South Asia, weaving a tale of knowledge transfer across generations and civilizations. It follows Eli, from childhood survival following a catastrophic fire to becoming a king, intertwined with encounters of mentorship, love, and a quest for wisdom with Kish.
2. Character Development
Although initially written with humans in mind, experimentation and new skill in 3D modelling called for the beings to become supernatural.
Moodboarding:
Surians: Tribals, close to nature, never left their island, continuing practices for generations, ancient wisdom, in touch with the ultimate energy, superstitious beliefs, minimal posessions, peaceful life
Masais: City dwellers, driven by material posessions, sharp and smart, largest empire in the world, travellers and knowledge gatherers, war and acquistion
3D Modelling:
Developed the character of Suri in Maya and Zbrush, the leader of the Surians tribe. Texture it in Adobe Substance Painter.
3. World Building
Moodboarding:
Collected ideas for low-poly island civilisations.
Modelling & Animation:
Built the island and its features in Maya, while simultaneously experimenting with abstract character development for the residents.
4. Animation
Tools Practiced...
Miro
Autodesk Maya
Credits...
Harshal Pilania, Writer / 3D Modelling / Animation
Meredith Drum, 3D Worldbuilding Professor
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