Volto is one of the main characters in my senior thesis film, The Grand Cosmos Casino. He is a short-tempered, impulsive, and swaggering monkey.

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 Volto and the surrounding props and environment. I used high-contrast spotlighting and exaggerated cast shadows to reflect his inflated ego. In both the character and prop design, I incorporated a strong use of square shapes to convey his stubborn and inflexible nature, while circular forms were introduced to balance the overall visual language.

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