Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos by Shuhe Huang

Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos by Shuhe Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Bronce in Diseño de Gráficos por Ordenador, Modelado 3D, Texturizado y Renderizado Competition Category.

BronceGráficos por Ordenador· 2024

Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos

by Shuhe Huang

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Gráficos por Ordenador Category

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The Design

About Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos

Un proyecto continuo de diseño de personajes, inspirado en el rico entramado de la cultura tradicional china presente en El Dios de la Montaña y el Insecto Orgulloso, se encuentra actualmente en desarrollo. Empleando una combinación de técnicas 2D y 3D, captura meticulosamente criaturas fantásticas desde diversos ángulos. Los elementos tradicionales chinos se integran perfectamente en los diseños, añadiendo profundidad y autenticidad a los personajes. Esta fusión de la tradición ancestral con tecnología de vanguardia resulta en personajes que emanan una esencia única y cautivadora del patrimonio tradicional.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos ha ganado el A' Design Award de Bronce, un reconocimiento sumamente prestigioso concedido a diseños sobresalientes que se distinguen por su creatividad, ingenio y astucia. Los ganadores de Bronce son artefactos ampliamente hábiles y sorprendentemente creativos que acreditan la vasta experiencia, imaginación e ingeniosidad de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos sea un objeto muy apreciado, admirado y querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora las mejores prácticas del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología, y es excelente por su atención al detalle. Mountain God Diseño de Personajes para Videojuegos satisface espléndidamente las necesidades, toca los deseos, encanta los sentimientos y atrae la curiosidad.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: A character design project inspired by Chinese traditional culture from "The Mountain God and the Proud Insect" is ongoing. It employs 2D/3D techniques to faithfully depict fantastical creatures from different angles, with added traditional Chinese elements for authenticity. This fusion of tradition and technology results in characters embodying unique traditional traits.
Dimensions & Packaging: The character measures approximately 6 meters in height, with a seat behind measuring 10 meters x 7 meters x 11 meters. Surrounding smaller creatures range in size from approximately 0.3 to 0.75 meters. The character can be used in 3D mythological games, visual effects for films, and as collectible figurines. The character utilizes a combination of 2D and 3D technology.
Tags: Chinese mythology, god, superpower, fantasy, otherworld, model
Production Technology: Before designing, extract keywords from the original work for the foundation. Innovate elements like color and shape for inspiration. Gather extensive data, prioritize sketches for style and elements, and use tools like Designdoll, ZBrush, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter. Develop low and high poly models, conduct UV mapping, rendering, and coloring, refining continuously in Photoshop for desired outcome.
Design Challenge: During 3D design, challenges extend to hardware and software limitations. Intricate head details expose flaws in traditional workflows, especially with long hairs causing detail loss. ZBrush's retopology preserves details as a workaround. Some models pose challenges for automatic UV unwrapping, solved by deleting unseen faces beforehand. Limited hardware affects precision, slowing production. Optimal hardware setup is crucial for efficient 3D modeling.
Research: Research on character design inspired by Chinese tradition, particularly "The Mountain God and the Proud Insect" from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Methodology integrates creative exploration, literature review, and design iteration. Data collection involves keyword extraction, utilizing tools like DesignDoll, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, UVLayout, KeyShot, 3ds Max, and Photoshop.
Inspiration: Since childhood, I've loved Chinese mythology, but noticed its portrayal in books is often flat. Inspired by modern 3D software, I aim to use 2D/3D techniques to give life to creatures from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. My project focuses on authenticity by blending traditional elements with modern technology, creating vivid characters with distinct traditional traits.
Project Duration: The project began in Beijing in May 2022, completed in August 2022, and was exhibited at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology Art Gallery in July 2023.
Operation Flow: Before design, extract keywords. Brainstorm innovative elements. Gather data, finalize style with sketches. Use Designdoll, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush for shaping. Create low/high-res models, UV map with UVLayout, refine, preview with Keyshot. Enhance materials in 3ds Max, color with Substance Painter, render. Iterate for quality due to hardware limits. Post-process in Photoshop for logos, layout adjustments.