Project Type Archives

A growing list of experimental projects Sierra worked on, to delve deeper into the world of science animation. Sierra enjoys combining science, archaeology, and 3D modeling/animation together, to create educational and experimental experiences.   Nebula An experiment created in After Effects, to create a nebula and with slight motion to it. Video created without additional images,Continue reading “Science Animation”

A 3D reconstruction of a Late Archaic Native American archaeological site, located in Western New York. Project was completed during an Advanced Research independent study project at RIT by Sierra, in conjunction with the Rochester Museum and Science Center. 3D models were created based on archaeological records, drawings, photographs, historic records, and maps. Model completedContinue reading “Cole Gravel Pit”

This was Sierra’s project for her awarded 3D Visualization Fellowship at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. The project integrated accurate, architectural models of the colonial-era Robert Carter house, with animation. The models were made in AutoCAD Architecture and 3ds Max, and were animated in Maya and After Effects. The final animation was projectedContinue reading “Colonial Williamsburg in Motion”

Scene inspired by ancient Mayan myths about the serpent Quetzalcoatl. Environment and character modeled, textured, and lit in Maya.

Practice with environmental scene design and lighting, created in Maya. Below is the final render.   Experimental lighting and texture schemes.

Character created from a fun twist on Little Red Riding Hood. Little Wolf was modeled, rigged, and textured in Maya. Texture was painted in Photoshop. The model/rig includes a full face set up with blend shapes, IK/FK switches, and a stretchy spine. Below are some insight into the process that it took to made him,Continue reading “Little Wolf”

Sierra’s 3D thesis animation about Charlie, an outcasted carrot that takes a dark turn. All characters and elements were created by Sierra in Autodesk Maya, Photoshop, and After Effects.   Concept sketches of Charlie, as well as his Zombie version. Sketches are next to his final textured and rigged models.