Photorealistic CGI Ape in Snow Environment
For a major project my idea is to create an ape inspired by Andy Serkis’ work in Planet of the Apes. I want to make a photorealistic CGI ape walk cycle on a snowy floor. To achieve this, I plan to use ZBrush for modeling, with animation done using motion capture and Maya. I will use Maya and Houdini for hair simulation and Houdini for creating the snow floor. The environment will be built in Unreal Engine 5.
Mood Board
Colour Palette
Concept Art
Gannt Chart
Snow Making In Houdini
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Mood Board for Ape Model
ZBrush
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Presentation
Final 3D model
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Texture
Mood Board for Environment
Final Environment
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Snow sim with Ape Animation
Ape grooming in Houdini
Mixamo Animations Import in Houdini
HairGromming
Karma Render Settings
Houdini Karma Final Renders
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Ape Turntable
Ape Skin
Ape Hair Guides
Hair Groom
Final Ape With Hair Groom
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Karma Render
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Final Karma Render
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Final cut
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Major project
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