Thomas Vandenbussche - Concept Art 2023

GRADUATION PROJECT : "GALIBOT"

Throughout the differents aspects I worked on, I had the opportunity to directing, script writing and carry the artistic direction of my graduation movie. It was a real chance and a challenge to work on those parts.

Synopsis:

Louis’s social condition forced him, barely 10 years old, to descend into the heart of the coal mines alongside his father, Joseph. With his heart filled with pride at the idea of accompanying him on his first day, the young galibot will discover, despite himself, the harsh reality of the work down there.

Before jumping in, you can watch my showreel which regroup some parts of my personal/school work, and also my website ! 

https://vdbthomas.myportfolio.com/

The artistic direction was a huge part of the creation process, which took place before the production of the movie, and continued a bit during the production to help the team working on some aspects of the project.

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN :

When the story was in place, it was really important to create a location where the character will evolved to know exactly how to create it, and make it look believable.

Earlier, it was necessary to work on a lightboard, as the story takes place in a coal mine. I wanted strong light source and clear character shape. Each shot needed to be important in matter of composition.

Also, maps, and structures layout were necessary to understand how to create a believable mine place and to help the team during the creation process.

COLORBOARD :

CHARACTER DESIGN : 

An other important part was to work on the character, and make them look like the story built them.

MATTE PAINTING AND PAINTOVER :

Further in the production I carried the work about exterior matte painting, and paintover. We have decided to create a brush stroke feeling in our images according to the coal mine aspect.

Here some lookdev researches of paintover (not a final image present in the movie) : 

PERSONAL WORK : 

Here you can find a glimpse of my personal work, you can find out more on my website right here :

https://vdbthomas.myportfolio.com/

Ending

I personally would like to thanks all the people who pushed me during theses past years, and support me during the moment of doubt in my work and help me to keep me going forward.

Thank you for your time.

The journey continue !