Thesis Project: Thieves' Honor

SSS test #1

This is the first of hopefully a few (successful) posts on fake SSS alternatives.
This test uses an illumination map to color the ears as though they were lit from behind.

It looks cool (if not a bit overdone). I may post a close up render later, but I closed
The program after deciding to post :)

My next step is to make it a bit more dynamic...

The Wall (wip)

Just a work in progress of the massive sculptural background piece at the end of thesis animation.
these will all eventually be part of a giant wall relief carving (think of Rodin's Gates of Hell, but a massive wall instead of a doorway) here are a few sculptures that are already in the wall (pictures of the wall coming soon)

Stoneman Grab render2

I wasn't happy with the pose on the last, so here it is again with some changes...

Some thesis art renders.

I think I like the direction I'm going in with the backdrops. I'll need to mix in some more clarity among all this depth of field and fog :)

Stone men

Some renders of a few background objects from my thesis.

Some (W.I.P) Composites

I was doing some test renders to try and decide the feel for my animation. here are a few of them.

Later I'm going to do one still render for each scene in the animation.
I figure this will motivate me and help me work towards a cohesive look.

Oh-and ignore the bird I just made it, and couldn't resist putting it into every shot :)