TATAU TOOLS (Polynesian Tattoo tooling)
A 3D project created in 2012 consisting of traditional tattoo tools and instruments placed on a weaved mat (fala) located inside a small hut (fale). Inspired by ancient tools used by the Sa Su'a & Suluape Family of Samoa.
Re -render of this scene in VRay. This will be one of those projects which will always be a work in progress. As i learn more skills and experience with 3D and VFX this project will also progress as-well.
Final render in Mental Ray/ Maya &comped together in Photoshop.
Black & White Pre-production stage. Conceptual Art of the environment.
Pre-production stage basic geometry was used as a way for me to quickly concept the framing, composition and placement of objects. I then took this image into Photoshop and did a paint-over to try figure out where the light source would come from.
Grey shaded render to test of the composition and strength of shadows. Also still in the modeling stage.
Pre-production modeling stage. 3D paint-over over of basic geometry to try get a feel for the environment.
More quick concepts in Photoshop.
Render of a Tanoa (Kava Bowl in Samoan) with a different lighting set up to showcase this asset.