Flee VR Prototype (2018) #
A co-production with Sun Creature Studios in Denmark, Flee VR is a test scene for the VR portion of an animated documentary. Built in Unreal Engine, the test allows us to explore different techniques to create atmosphere and tension for a short VR experience. As lead developer for this project I created tools to allow the artists to paint backgrounds seamlessly, designed particle effects, contributed to the 3D assets, and worked on the general assembly of the scene.
This is the linear 2D output derived from the VR environment. While not as immersive as the real thing, it can give you an idea of the feeling and ambiance.
Still of the near-final look of the VR build
Below are reference images we were given from Sun Creature, we tried to match this look as close as possible, while transitioning to 3D assets.
Reference Image 1, Sun Creature Studios
This background was used to inform the design of the environment in 3D
This background was used to inform the design of the environment in 3D
Reference Image 2, Sun Creature Studios
We created assets to match the trees, rocks and twigs on the ground, painting the textures in the same style as the reference material.
We created assets to match the trees, rocks and twigs on the ground, painting the textures in the same style as the reference material.