Chinese Jian (Sword) Maya Modeling
Ugh, this was such a headache, but it turned out better than i thought. I was literally teaching myself how to texture map everything in the last week. My fellow wushu practitioners would appreciate this.
Vis Dev Spring '11
Green Demon
Green Chapel Isometric
For our first project, we designed characters and environments based off of a story called Gawain and the Green Knight. The story is basically about how one of King Arthur's most respected knights is humiliated in the end due to his cowardly decision.
We were given the option of basing our designs off three different themes (viking, prohibition gangster, or samurai). I interpreted the Green Knight as a Japanese Demon who protects a forest nearby King Arthur's kingdom. Due to human encroachment upon his forest, the Demon is consumed with rage...his benevolent intentions to protect turn malevolent...and he soon challenges Gawain to the death in the end. Anyways, I wanted the Green Knight to be a combination of both plant and avian elements.
"Rain Star"
"Rain Spear"
Fishing Device
The second project was to find an animal figurine and use it for reference. With reference in hand, we had to design our animal and give it a job (as if it were working for people or alongside people). I chose the platypus and created two characters as well as a device for them to use to carry out their work. Long story short, Rain Star and Rain Spear (their names are based off of actual aboriginal symbols which are indicated on their tails) are brothers who were taken as eggs by aborigine fisherman. They now catch fish for the aborigine tribe with the contraption strapped to their backs.
The contraption is made out of flexible reeds which are lined with a fine fish netting. When the platypus accelerates in the water, the reeds expand outward and capture the fish like a spider web. When the platypus decelerates, the reeds detract, thus trapping the fish.
Attic Environment
Story Moment: Flying Carpets at the Orchard
Story Moment: The Ascent
Third project was based off of a short story called Flying Carpets by Steven Millhauser. The original story was basically about the essence of summer and childhood. My interpretation takes place in the 1920's at an orange orchard farm. The boy's parents are immigrant laborers who lead a rough life during a time of agriculture decline. When the boy obtains a flying carpet, he uses it as a mode of escape to break away from the harshness of reality. The last story moment illustrates then climax of the story before he falls.
Anyways, I still need to revise a lot of the work I posted.
Wushu + Green Ninja: Origins
Long story short, back in October was probably one of the most memorable experiences in my entire life. I had the opportunity to represent the U.S. at a world traditional wushu competition in Shiyan, China. We visited a wushu school where 2,000 students applauded our team's arrival, stayed at 3 different 5 star hotels, ate awesome food everyday, toured Wudang Mt and the Shaolin Temple, and brought back a silver medal. The people I met along the way were friendly and we were treated very well. I can't summarize in words how thankful I am for having the opportunity to go on the trip and having the support from family, friends, and teachers.
Represented SJSU at a collegiates competition too. Twas Awesome
Eagle Claw:
Broadsword:
Green Ninja: Origins will also be coming to SJSU SOON! 3 days of 10 hour film shoots were tiring, but it was a lot of fun. More characters and different locations. I can't wait until everything is edited!
Anyways, to those who actually stuck through to read this gigantic blog post, I applaud you.
Cheers to summer!
-Kevan
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