βBURNOUTβ β Animated Short Film
βBURNOUTβ' is a 3D-animated senior thesis short by +1 Studios. In a class-divided dystopia, a young mechanic must navigate between her dreams of grandeur and a terminal illness by entering a deadly racing competition. This short film was fully produced using Autodesk Maya. I was in charge of character rigging and animation, and was responsible for motion graphics, graphic design, character design, and asset creation. The project also includes my original sound design and co-editing with Lewi Thute.
Character Design β Pharmacist
Designed the Pharmacist character for a dystopian animated short. The visual language utilizes weathered textures and industrial shapes inspired by Star Wars to establish a grounded, futuristic aesthetic.
Car & Garage Design
I spearheaded the visual development for critical assets: the vehicle and the primary set. My goal for the hero car was to establish a unique visual language that separated it from standard racing designs. Similarly, I designed Azelβs garage to be an extension of her character, using environmental storytelling to depict a life dedicated solely to the sport. They came to life with models and textures from Will Zhou Larsen & Karina Zhou.
Modeling of the car and the garage by Will Zhou Larsen, textures by Karina Zhou and Will Zhou Larsen.
Character Rigging β βAzelβ
Rigged primary characters "Azel" and "The Father" (Azel model by Will Zhou Larsen, Father model by Karina Zhou). Handled full base rig creationβincluding FK/IK switching, spine, and facial articulation. Collaborated with Lead Rigger Lewi Thute on advanced controls and final polish. Rig test animations are also by me.
Graphic & Motion Design
Created the visual language for βBurnoutβ through graphic and motion assets. Scope of work included background motion graphics, fictional branding for racer logos, and detailed prop graphics like stickers and decals to flesh out the environment. Compositing by Lewi Thute.
Graphic & Motion Design
Created the visual language for βBurnoutβ through graphic and motion assets. Scope of work included background motion graphics, fictional branding for racer logos, and detailed prop graphics like stickers and decals to flesh out the environment. Compositing by Lewi Thute.
