TimeSplitters Next

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Fake liquid shader.

Fully GPU animated displays. No flipbooks/baked animations.

Fake, mesh-based volumetrics.

Early R&D for wind.

Grass wind.

R&D into a directionally lit cloud shader.

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Asset Work

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This particularly overzealous line of robot's doesn't quite understand the meaning of the term "overkill". Capable of localized time jump's these bots can be particularly formidable and neither time nor pleading for mercy will save those unfortunate enough to cross their path. Specialized "super" variants are equipped with a larger capacity for time manipulation. Its eye stalks double as direct line of site communication devices with other Robot's, Vehicles, Security systems and Cyber enhanced inferior life forms when required in order to avoid detection or communicate encryption changes to localized communications when not in sync with the greater collective neural network. Forearms are recoil stabilized and can be replaced with direct fitment weapon systems. Back cooling panels which are usually only equipped with a basic sensor array and stabilization thrusters can be replaced with extended communication equipment and medium range flight packs. (jetpacks) Utilizes a standardized plasma power-cell that is cross compatible with other Robots and Machines of the same type. A group of Insect bots are capable of generating an energy shield for the larger Heavy Combat type. The plastoid armour plating has enhanced resistance against direct energy based weaponry and is coated in a special enzyme that allows them to recharge via a chemical reaction when coated with blood which in turn recharges the power-cells and re-invigorates the central nervous system of the bot. Bleed when shot due to construction utilizing harvested central nervous systems and other beneficial organic material.

This Mech suit functions as a life support system for the aging passengers.

A Clockwork marvel powered through the miracle of steam-power! This particular unit is designed after a particular writer of some notoriety with additional influences of a certain steam engine innovator with the frontal grill being specifically designed to represent his moustache. This unit is equipped with a rudimentary vocal diaphragm. When questioned they would describe themselves as a coke addict. Textured/Painted in reference to influences of early road going steam engines and Narrowboats. Big boss of the lesser "foreman" units.

This nifty lil' mechanical marvel communicates via morse code using it's front facing lamp device!

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Since this world is divided between humans and robots, we tried showing that contrast visually. Using Neo Futurism as an overarching design language, I subtly divided the two areas further. In this post I am showcasing the robots' side, as they use more organic shapes derived from Biomimicry, unlike the humans who adopt a Brutalist shape language. From the exterior to the interior, the Tower shines prestine as the robots maticulesly design every aspect of the Tower to be a sterile utopia. A big inspiration for the visual development of this entire world was Zaha Hadid.

Since this world is divided between humans and robots, we tried showing that contrast visually. Using Neo Futurism as an overarching design language, I subtly divided the two areas further. In this post I am showcasing the civilians' side, as they follow shapes derived from Brutalism, unlike the robots who adopt an organic shape language. In order to make most assets modular, I pushed the idea of designing these assets with mostly cube shapes and sporadic curves for variation. I would concept these assets in their clean form, then we would later "destroy" them, as the civilian side would showcase a city during war. Throughout my time at FreeRad I made hundreds of concepts, quick sketches, paintovers and feedback sheets to help our 3D Artists, so these are some of the more interesting ones I thought I should show. A big inspiration for the visual development of this entire world was Zaha Hadid.

The Old West world would be set around the 1860-1890s, so quite a lot of research went into making sure the mines were pretty accurate to how they would have been set up back then. No electricity, so a lot of candles and lanterns, no dynamite so the walls are a bit smoother from the manual mining. We introduced a bit of metalwork from the late 1890s to give some variation in material for the bigger structures, and a ton more interest points like the slits with the golden quartz veins glistening.

The characters were very fun to draw, as I was trying to pay homage to a certain original style but evolve it to match the new direction. I had a few more I wanted to show but NDA won't allow that. I also kitbashed some stuff in engine, using our lovely team's assets, which was a very fun way for me to transfer my concepts directly in game and set dress.

The brief for this world was an old space station that was renovated into a sort of space-bar, a hub world. I decided to play around with Retro-futurism, introducing a lot of elements from 1970s design philosophy. Remnants of the old military station can still be seen the further towards the ceiling you look. A lot of props that would be seen across different worlds had been based on this world design. I introduced a lot of materials and design choices used inside of airplanes and airports to bring in a sense of familiarity when travelling. A big inspiration for the visual development of this world was Syd Mead and "The Fifth Element".

These are some pickups I had worked on. Based of off the SpaceBar aesthetics, these would be used in every world. We wanted these pickups to feel like products you could pick up from a kiosk, produced by the SpaceBar and put up for sale. So for example the Adrenalin pickup is reminiscent of disposable silicone runner's bottle filled with an energy drink. another example is the Health pickup that that's inspired by survival kits containing instructions and various items when you open the case. You can also see the potential sticker that would be produced as a "certified SpaceBar product".

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Some character concept art, that I worked on, for an unreleased game, last year. Exploring an existing character that needed updating, for the reboot. I also wrote a lot of new lore for this character, to fit into the new story arc.

Some more character concept art I did for an unreleased game last year. A fan favourite character I had to update both her look and write her background lore for the new story arc.