(WIP) Atlantis Mechanical Submersible Camera: The E.E.L

bearrrs

A prop I'm designing for my junior 3D class at Ringling College of Art and Design. We were asked to pick an intellectual property and design an articulated prop that would fit within that universe. I chose the Disney movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire.

I decided to kind of merge the two different styles of technology in that movie to create this. I named it "The E.E.L" Which is kind of cheesy but stands for "Efficient Electronic Locator".

Here's my original concept:



We're going to be rigging and animating this, and as I'm not a rigger and the body/plate movements are going to be fairly complex that's the part I'm most worried about right now. So if there are any riggers out there that would be down for giving me some tips I'd be super grateful!

Obviously any crits are appreciated!

Here are some shots of the high poly model so far:

Kdawg

This is a really cool design! Can't wait to see it textured. From what little I know about rigging, the idea alone is making my head hurt!

bearrrs

Thanks! I'm excited to texture it too. Yeah, I'm scared ;--;