2024 3D Modeling Entry

Hi colleagues from the professional world!

This is my entry for the 2024 Rookies contest.

Here you'll find my best works realized during my training at Lightbox Academy.

Hard work, perseverance and the desire to want to learn more every day have resulted in projects that I am very proud of.

My projects are a labor of love, and I hope you enjoy watching them as much as I do creating them!

PAOLO´S ROAD DINER

This project is my master's thesis. I modeled a 60´s retro road diner. I recreate the scene as a toy model. The characters who live in this universe are Playmobil figures. A world full of color, style and vintage fun.

The animation

The car is the element that determines the animation. The main object of the scene is the diner which, following the movement of the car, helps us to show the different parts of the scene and its characters.

The characters

The characters are Playmobil figures, they help the scene to look like a toy model, adding nostalgia to the design of the scene.

The lighting

Lighting has been a key part of this project. I have used warm lighting, which gives the sensation of a golden sunset. I have highlighted the neon lights on the sign, typical of the time. By playing with the volume of the lights, I have recreated a haze, like that seen in desert landscapes. The color palette includes bright and vivid tones that evoke the vitality of the 60s, creating a cozy atmosphere and a cartoon aesthetic.

The diner

The diner follows the same aesthetic line as the different elements of the scene, with a cartoon aesthetic.

The landscape

It is inspired by the deserts of Texas, with its mountains and its warm tones.

The props

The props I have modeled are objects that can be seen on the roads of Route 66.

The Diner´s brand

I have created a logo for the restaurant with typography and colors typical of the 60s. To make the project with more personality.

The car

I have modeled an old car, the Plymouth 1958. The car is a very important piece in this project, as I mentioned before, it is in charge of guiding us through the scene. All the details are very careful, as well as color wear and dirt. All this helps to create a correct harmony of the project.

Super Gun

I have modeled a weapon that, in addition to accurately simulating the operation of a real weapon, also represents my personal brand. In the model, the elegance and modernity that characterize my personal brand is reflected. The idea arose from combining my two passions, graphic design and the 3D world, and create a prototype in which I saw myself reflected.

I have chosen the weapon to represent my personal brand because it reflects the power and precision with which I approach my work. My brand symbol is a heart; The heart represents the passion with which I carry out my projects, that's why I put it in the center of the weapon.

The lights and the colors

The weapon is orange and the light chosen is green, this is because these colors are complementary, and create a vibrant aesthetic, adding visual interest to the scene.

Indiana Jones Robot

In this project I have modeled a robot inspired by the legendary and adventurous Indiana Jones.

The room set in the aesthetics of the iconic films of this film franchise, transports you to one of those films, from the antiques to the posters. Every detail is carefully cared for to convey the atmosphere of adventure and mystery that characterizes this saga.

The robot

This modeling is based on a Dan Jones project. The parts that make up the robot are tools, cables, screws and metal sheets, which match the scene. I found the process of creating the robot very fun, transforming the robot that I selected as an influence into one that was a fan of Indiana Jones.

Toy Train

In this project, I have modeled a lovely toy train. 

I loved doing this project, starting from very simple shapes and joining them and taking care of the detail of the textures, it resulted in a work with a lot of visual strength.

The color palette

I have used soft pastel tones and a harmonious mix of cool and warm colors that adds depth and dimension to the design. This project is a celebration of childhood, where every detail inspires longing.

Cash Register

Modeling of a cash register inspired by the Road diners of the 60’s. This model captures the aesthetics and charm of bygone eras. With careful attention to details.

The Light

I have played with the lights and elements of the cash register itself, to give it a more modern appearance. I have used light in a strategic way to highlight details and add depth to the scene.

The Cartoon Viking House

This project is a work of modeling, texturing, lighting, with a catroon asthetic. Art inspired by one illustration.

The process of this project was very fun, it was the first time I made a model with a cartoon aesthetic and I found it very interesting.