HANNAH RODGERS

My primary objective revolved around shaping a breathtaking frozen landscape, achieved by embedding a Viking ship encased in ice within a colossal iceberg. An essential challenge that emerged was the task of evoking a profound sense of coldness within the composition. Rigorous investigation was undertaken to amplify authenticity, although a dash of fantasy was seamlessly woven in at a later juncture.
The initial stumbling block emerged in the form of fashioning convincing ice textures, attributed to the intricate manner in which the material interacts with light—both reflecting and absorbing it. Striking the right equilibrium in terms of lighting, while also considering the transparency aspect, posed another intricate puzzle. Of notable complexity was the management of the transition between the exterior and interior sections, given the nuanced interaction of ice's properties with the camera lens.
I personally orchestrated the design of all models and textures, with the exception of the water element. The painstaking construction of models took place within Maya, while textures predominantly found their genesis in Photoshop. It's worth highlighting that the creation of the ice texture followed a distinctive path, being generated within Unreal through a dedicated tutorial.
To culminate, this undertaking seamlessly amalgamates historical and imaginative components, yielding a captivating frozen domain. By harmonizing realism, fantasy, and the intricate technical facets, the end result serves as a testament to my unwavering commitment to forging a compelling and visually resplendent environment.