RAINS

"Home Away", RAINS

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Vinzent Britz and Philip Baz for the opportunity to contribute to the realization of the RAINS "Home Away" campaign. It was an inspiring experience collaborating closely with the entire team, and I am proud to have played a part in bringing this creative vision to life.

My main tasks involved rigging, shading, and animating a beetle character. Due to time and budget constraints, we used an existing 3D model, which I optimized both technically and artistically. The beetle was rigged with Auto Rig Pro in Blender, specifically chosen for its outstanding capabilities, robust mechanics, and streamlined workflow. It was crucial to design a rig that was intuitive and user-friendly, yet functionally versatile enough to support complex animations and simulations, such as incorporating physics-based effects like gravity and subtle weight shifts. This flexibility ensured realistic and believable motion, capturing nuanced interactions with the beetle's environment.

Animating the beetle proved particularly engaging, as I carefully analyzed real-life reference footage to distill the essence of its movements. Attention was paid to capturing naturalistic gestures and behaviors, making the beetle come alive authentically within the narrative.

Special recognition goes to Vinzent Britz (vinzent.me) for his exceptional art direction, which provided creative clarity and visual cohesion, significantly enhancing the campaign's final outcome. Equally commendable was Philip Baz (Instagram), whose meticulous coordination and oversight in environment creation, lighting design, and the detailed modeling of RAINS’ products ensured seamless integration across all visual elements.

Thank you once again, Vinzent and Philip, for your trust, encouragement, and outstanding collaboration. It was a genuine pleasure working together, and I eagerly look forward to future projects.