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We aim to provide rigorous reconstructions of ancient life in order to visualize a lost world.​
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Animals are illustrated from the bones-up: Using what we know about the musculature and external tissues of living related species, we can inform the artistic and anatomical decisions of their extinct counterparts.
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Below is a brief summary of the workflow that goes into creating an extinct animal, starting from the skeleton, to the concept art, and finally the 3D model.
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Reconstructing an extinct animal always begins with the skeleton, as it provides the base for anatomy and proportions.
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Concept art is made to determine the animal's outer appearance. The concept art may also be used as a reference while sculpting.
Mounted skeleton @ La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
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Columbian mammoth concept artwork by @Camthecowboyman
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After the skeleton is properly positioned, the animal is sculpted over the bones with careful attention to musculature.
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After the sculpture is complete, a retopologized version is created so that the model can bend smoothly when animated.
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Digital sculpture made in Blender by @Aegypius
Retopologized model in Blender by @Aegypius
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The retopologized model is then rigged, which provides it with a digital skeleton to pose for the animation process. The rigged model is also ready to be textured and given its hairy appearance!
Game-ready model in Roblox, rigged and animated by @Camthecowboyman
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The final model is implemented into the game engine with all its animations and mechanics!
Final in-engine render, by @Camthecowboyman