Cellular Animation: From Start to Finish

Mood Board

The process began with collecting images to guide the style, textures, lighting and overall aesthetic of the project through out the production. This board was also used to establish and inspire a visual metaphor for the animation, grounding it into the physical world. The metaphor here was comparing an osteoclast to a jelly fish on the shore and bone to eroding sand

Storyboard

The next phase was storyboarding the animation. The clip was limited to 15 seconds, so the story board consisted of only 2 panels. Each describing the point of view and the main character of the piece. At this point feedback was given to incorporate into the step

Modeling

In Cinema4D, the 3D work began by constructing and sculpting out the osteoclast and the surface of the bone. 

Materials and Lighting

After the models were approved, the next thing to do was add materials and lighting in C4D to best match the storyboard. These were then sent for approval and more feedback was given and incorporated