Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera by Shuhe Huang

Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera by Shuhe Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zithunzi pa Kompyuta, Kupanga mu 3D, Kuika Maonekedwe ndi Kukonza Zithunzi Competition Category.

BronzeZithunzi za Kompyuta· 2024

Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera

by Shuhe Huang

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zithunzi za Kompyuta Category

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The Design

About Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera

Pulojekiti yopitiriza ya kupanga anthu a masewera, yoyambitsidwa ndi chuma cha chikhalidwe chamakolo cha China chomwe chimapezeka m'nkhani ya Mulungu wa Phiri ndi Kafadala Wodzikuza, ikupita patsogolo. Pogwiritsa ntchito njira za 2D ndi 3D pamodzi, imajambula mosamala zolengedwa zachilendo kuchokera m'mbali zosiyanasiyana. Zinthu zachikhalidwe cha China zimalumikizidwa mwakusangalalika m'mapangidwewa, kuwonjezera kuya ndi choonadi kwa anthuwo. Kuphatikizana kumeneku kwa miyambo yakale ndi ukadaulo wamakono kumabweretsa anthu amene amawonetsera chikhalidwe chakale chapadera ndi chokopa.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Mountain God Mapangidwe a Anthu a Masewera amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

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.