Polynesian Gods Concept Stage - 3 Projects
Productions of my first year internship in June 2021.
There were 3 different Sponsors during this internship:
-An animation project for a young audience (in collaboration with other trainees) - Request for Character Concepts
-An animated series project for young adults (in collaboration with other interns) - Request for Character and MoodBoard Concepts
-A design proposal for a character that serves as a transition scene in a show
I am not very familiar with Polynesian culture but it was interesting to learn about it and try new things.
First production of the stage
Expressions 'Oro god of war
A funny and hateful character
Since one of his favorite animals is the sea swallow, why not use it for expressions?
First proposition Tiki Design
Second proposition Tiki Design
Illustration from MoodBoard When Hiro destroys the village of Pai, sparking his rage and desire for revenge.
Illustrations by MoodBoard Tahua and Pai contemplating the remains of his village
Illustrations de MoodBoard pour la salle du trone de Hiro, inspirée des maraes de Moorea
Antagonist for the mature series, despite the divergent opinions asking for a more massive and raw look, I favored a more agile and manipulative vision since he is the god of thieves, traders and the hero of certain myths.
Different Essays by Hiro (the last version was the one chosen by the internship manager)
First version of Pai (before knowing that it was about a young adult...)
Different outfits for hero Pai
Tests for the face of Pai
First concept for Tehue
Illustration of the Bride of Pai, Tehue
Tahua (Ta'aroa in disguise) inspired by the outfits of Prolynesian priests
First Trials of The Mythical Octopus
Second trial of The Octopus
Third trial of The Octopus
Fourth Essay of The Octopus, we were asked to be a little more whimsical and to make it more terrifying, so be it!
Illustration of the Confrontation between the Octopus and the hero Pai
MoodBoard for the animated series for young adults, a green forest, full of moss covering these sacred places that are the marae
MoodBoard for the animated series for young adults, I thought that taking inspiration from Princess Mononoke would be interesting, an epic, cultural, fantastical and at times violent story.