REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

Reflective Journal

Week 1 – 16/1/15

It has been a week since the brief and I have made a solid start in understanding the basic concepts within zBrush and have started making some very basic models. As well as this I have also thought of a few concepts that I would like to design at a later date for this project. Furthermore I have done some background research into gargoyles including their history, culture and aesthetics.

Week 2 - 23/1/15

I can already see that my skills with using zBrush are improving and I have now learnt how to use many different brushes and tool within it. I have also done some research into topology and using what we were told in our lecture within my models.  As well as this I have started making some mood boards with a few ideas that I have.

Week 3 – 30/1/15

I am now currently starting work on ‘Idea 1’ which is loosely based off Cthulhu. As well as this I am doing further research into the origins of gargoyles and the different styles and types.

Week 4 – 6/2/15

I have progressed my model to a finished state. Although there are a lot of things that I would like to change on it for example the arms and the wings. I have started doing some 2D iterations of what I would like to implement into my model.

Week 5 – 13/2/15

My model in terms of form and design is now complete, all that is left is to texture and render it. Also now working on research for my essay by speaking to Stef Bow about life in the industry.

Week 6 – 19/2/15

Everything is now complete. Model is textured and rendered, essay has been written. All that is left to do is my evaluation ready for hand in tomorrow.