Off The Rails

As a 3D environment artist specializing in trains, my role in this project involved a straightforward yet crucial process. Firstly, I embarked on sketching and designing the 3D models for the trains, focusing on four different periods. Gathering information such as mood boards for furniture, interactable props, textures, and lighting, I ensured that each period's specific elements were included. A key consideration throughout the design process was to create an interactive experience while avoiding performance issues like draw calls.

My responsibilities encompassed the following steps:

1- Mood board creation: I developed mood boards to establish the desired concepts and visual styles for each period. These references guided the overall look and feel of the spaces.

2- 3D modeling: I designed and created the 3D models for the trains, ensuring accuracy in scale and intricate details. Each period's unique characteristics were faithfully represented in the models.

3- Texture creation and material setup: I crafted textures for the train models, carefully considering their surfaces and visual properties. This involved creating UV maps and setting up materials to enhance realism and visual quality.

4- Lighting setup: I designed and implemented lighting setups for the environment scenes. This included creating an appropriate atmosphere and highlighting key features of each period, contributing to an immersive experience.

5- Optimization: To ensure optimal performance on the intended platform, I optimized the objects and textures. By managing polygon counts, texture sizes, and other techniques, I maintained visual quality while adhering to platform constraints.

Through these steps, I fulfilled my responsibilities as a 3D environment artist, delivering engaging and historically accurate train models across different periods. The result is an interactive experience that allows users to explore the trains while enjoying optimized performance and visually stunning environments.