Synopsis
'Lost' is a looping piece that emerged from my quick experiments with procedural asteroids in Houdini. These tests were initially inspired by the stunning imagery of the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko captured by the Rosetta Spacecraft.
It was only after creating the spinning asteroids that the idea of the lost astronaut came about. To create the looping artwork, I employed the same camera and lighting techniques as the asteroid tests. Through this process, I gained a deeper understanding of rigging, texturing, and animation, further honing my skills in these areas.
Role
Artist
Credits
Astronaut Asset // Domenico D'Alisa
The motion of spinning is communicated solely through the interplay of light, which also exposes the three-dimensionality of the uneven and flawed surfaces. It also creates an atmosphere inherently space-like when the lighting is highly directional and the shadows are sharp and contrasted.
Animating a character proved considerably more complex than the previously motionless asteroids. In addition to the animation, I devoted much attention to the sound design of the piece. I firmly believe that sounds play a major role in storytelling, yet it is a facet that is often overlooked by artists and architects.
