TPA 6188: Visualizing Themed Environments
Create a digital model of a themed experience. The environment must be a plausible and “workable” space that takes human scale and guest interaction into account. Students will be responsible for creating multiple still renders showing interior and exterior views that clearly communicate the theme and experience. Modeling and artistic skill will be viewed as secondary to the composition and planning of the environment and consideration of the user/guest experience.
Concept for an outdoor flying spinner carousel themed to a Music Box. Entirely modeled in Autodesk Maya and rendered using Arnold Renderer. Ornamental components, such as floral patterns, clock hands, and typography were designed in Adobe Illustrator and imported into Maya.
Story logline can be found at the bottom of the page.
Short 30 frame clip of spinning mechanism. animated using Autodesk Maya.
Story
In the heart of a picturesque town nestled among lush hills and winding rivers stood the workshop of a solitary clockmaker known simply as "The Timekeeper." With weathered hands and a twinkle in his eye, he devoted his days to crafting timepieces that whispered tales of the town's bygone eras.
One brisk morning, a spark of inspiration ignited within the Timekeeper. His vision was fueled by a desire to enchant his town, he embarked on his most ambitious project yet—a flying time clock spinner ride unlike any other. He poured his heart into every detail, from the golden birds that would serve as ride vehicles to the towering clock that formed the base of the attraction.
With a sense of wonder and awe, guests board the golden aviaries, each one a testament to the Timekeeper's craftsmanship. Beneath them, the massive clock at the base of the attraction ticked steadily, its hands marking the passage of time as the riders embarked on their journey through the skies.
