Groundskeeper
"Groundskeeper" is my senior thesis short about a loving garden gnome couple who are set on a journey when something unexpected happens to them. I am responsible for all aspects except music and sound design. The film has yet not been released to the public and is privately listed for the judges .
Groundskeeper - Short Film
Here is the full 2 minute film - only accessible with a password as it is not released to the public yet due to festivals.
Characters
Both characters went through so many changes in terms of design. I always had to keep in mind what I needed from the rigs so I was limited in my design choices. However, after I started modeling them, I realized the characters weren't as appealing as I would like them to be, so the designs went through a final revision pass before I started blocking them in 3D.
The husband and wife are a set of ceramic outdoor gnomes matching in color and shape design. They are an older couple so I had to pay special attention to the wear and tear, scratches and spots in their texturing to give them the impression that they have been living outdoors.
Environment
Most of the story is set in a backyard, so I did a lot of landscaping research and tried to place things in an organic way without blocking the camera angles I needed for my shots. Here are some early stage sketches and 3D asset models.
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