Elah is one of the main characters in my senior thesis film, The Grand Cosmos Casino. She is an antelope who appears calm on the surface, but is in fact deeply tense and nervous.

For this project, I was responsible for the entire production pipeline, from 2D design development to final compositing, including concept design, modeling, texturing, look development, lighting, rendering, and compositing.

This set of images focuses on Elah and the surrounding props and environment. I used the purple light from the table lamp and wall sconces to create an elegant atmosphere, while the green light spilling through the gap behind Elah suggests her nervousness and inner unease. In both the character and prop design, I made extensive use of triangular shapes and long, slender curves to convey her graceful yet high-strung personality.

Software used: Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, and Photoshop.