Roller Coaster

Steam Punk themed Roller Coaster - Loading zone and ride vehicle.

I chose to work on this project as a starting point to develop my skill set in theme park design. I have a passion for environmental design, and I am shifting my work toward ride and set design for the theme park industry. My major challenge was the actual vehicle model, as hard surfaces are not my strongest skill. Re-thinking its topology was a ride itself, and I learned how to speed up my modeling workflow for mechanical pieces. Using real-life reference was a key aspect of its development, and it helped me understand how all the pieces work together.
Regarding the environment itself, I had fun and enjoyed the whole modeling and texturing process, as it is my area of expertise. I even tried to render some camera animations in Arnold. To better showcase this project with camera movement, I plan to export it to Unreal to add more shots and render the animation at a more suitable time.
Overall, it was a great experience and I am excited to explore more ride vehicles and set design in the future.

Concept reference - https://paolinasie.artstation.com/projects/ZZ6q0