University of Hertfordshire (BA & MA Games Art, 2D & 3D Animation & VFX, Comics & Concept Art)

littleclaude · Apr 2018

littleclaude · Apr 2018

Nice to see our students work being featured on "80.lv", also nice when students really go for it with their final major project.

https://80.lv/articles/simple-stylized-environment-scale-and-mood/

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littleclaude · Apr 2018

New student showreel

littleclaude · May 2018

Nazir Joshua Khusal, Showreel, Feb 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMW177Fbb4

littleclaude · May 2018

A little snip from a second year project, fingers crossed they make the cut for the Digital Expose on May 23rd

littleclaude · May 2018

The Resistance is shaping up nicely for the Digital Expose on May 23rd, lets hope they get those final tweaks in on time, although it must be hard to motivate yourself when you have a jobs to start packing for. I wish I could keep students for a few more years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWbtHHsinVI 

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littleclaude · May 2018

littleclaude · May 2018

http://stepansm.com/

Just about to graduate, one to watch!

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Car configurator, I will post his full video soon.

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littleclaude · May 2018

Nice break down thanks to Callum Tweedie-Walker who talked about some techniques he used to create his amazing tribute to Simon Stalenhag in Unity. Full article is here - https://80.lv/articles/high-quality-hard-surface-scenes-in-unity/

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littleclaude · May 2018

William Rodriguez - https://www.artstation.com/william_rodriguez

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littleclaude · Jun 2018

Alusine Anthony Kargbo
https://www.artstation.com/alusineanthonykargbo

littleclaude · Jun 2018

MA Alumni - https://www.artstation.com/chesher

Download it here - https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=729389285609f41b&id=729389285609F41B!109&ithint=folder,&authkey=!AGr_WwFHYOdUMLc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOH7vW_KnoA&feature=youtu.be 

littleclaude · Jun 2018

Our students did us proud on The Rookies this year, best of luck to all of them.

littleclaude · Jun 2018

Flicker

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littleclaude · Jun 2018

Created by final year students: Mai Atzmon, Suzie Shillito, Georgia Adamson

littleclaude · Jun 2018

Ozone, final year project

littleclaude · Jul 2018

The Rookies 2018, great to see such a nice spread of work, well done everyone, I have just heard we have some great news,

Winner of The Rookies
Game Development Internship Award
Ninja Theory Winner - Aleksandra Jankowska

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littleclaude · Jul 2018

Hello

And we have some more great news.

Great news in The Rookie results for 2018

1st Place Winner

2018 Game of the Year

PC & Console

Lyra: The Traitor Lyngrave

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https://vimeo.com/user50923342/lyra

Also, the playable build is now available to download! Check it out here, at the bottom part of the page.

Also here's a big art dump for some of the shots in the game, I think before they were arranged into Unity.

littleclaude · Aug 2018

Hi

McLaren liked it this Unreal 4 project so much they gave Stephan a job.

What more could you ask for from your final major project and what an amazing place to work at for your first job.

I posted the stills above but he has just made the video go public so I thought I would share it with you.

littleclaude · Aug 2018

Marleen Vijgen, MA Games Art

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littleclaude · Aug 2018

Jonathon Ivall, MA student, about to graduate.

https://www.artstation.com/jonathon

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1pMVTTa5Q&t=20s

littleclaude · Sep 2018

These first years just get better every year. One to lookout for in a couple of years
Elliott Holland-Crouch

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littleclaude · Nov 2018

Been a while, BA second year work in bound. The task was to build a scene from a film for VR.

Also the Dragonstone, The Painted Table got fronted on the Epic Games Launcher

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmkms__oT88

littleclaude · Nov 2018

New rigging User Interface tool by Giorgio Jerry Pennisi

I am always amazed at how our students overcome problems. Check out this rig picker that makes life simpler as the rig is full of options and keeps getting more and more complicated especially with all the visibility switches it can be really confusing to work so they made this great UI tool.

If you would like to see more of his work here is his showreel

littleclaude · Dec 2018

This Augmented Reality book will get you in the Christmas spirit, the project was made by an MA student at the University of Hertfordshire.

littleclaude · Dec 2018

This weeks MA 3D Print project, good fun.

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littleclaude · Dec 2018

UH Alumni Alexandra Stancu and Liviu Berechet Antoni made this game,

Alpha is now out - For more information go here - http://hovergrease.com/

https://altergaze.itch.io/hovergrease?fbclid=IwAR0UrSdW8xsjEhkekHH60iXWFkrvsXVxTD-KjjLMFsYuDb4eLlG5y-ZvgXk

https://discordapp.com/invite/U6QxNw?fbclid=IwAR1tTpOc7hgpKWBW-ZpbOW73zrmxziGxCGIqoGscUGPm3v2_8x8AysRn8wY

https://www.facebook.com/hovergrease/videos/734002653641008/

Top Down Shooter (twin stick / dual stick shooter)
Online PvP Multiplayer
Gameplay styles: CTF (Capture the Flag), 5v5 or 6v6 (team-based), Zone Control and Deathmatch
12 unique characters (with individual stats and upgrades)
15 weapons including grenades

https://youtu.be/DgIlquGaYPI?t=7

littleclaude · Dec 2018

The students drawing skills never cease to amaze to me.

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littleclaude · Jan 2019

Unity Awards, best student project in the world 2018

Lyra: The Traitor Lyngrave - https://awards.unity.com

What a great finish to the year, super proud of all their hard work!

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Also well done runners-up

Chrysalis by Chrysalis team - University of Southern California

One Hand Clapping by - Bad Dream Games

Intertwined by Intertwined team - ISART DIGITAL

TerraChi by - UTS Animal Logic Academy

Crazy Platez by - Aesthetician Labs

littleclaude · Jan 2019

Second year Jamie Callow, one to look out for - https://www.artstation.com/sirjammy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvTp9hPotGk

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littleclaude · Jan 2019

Quick art dump by Alexandra Robu Chiosa - https://www.artstation.com/alex_chiosa

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littleclaude · Jan 2019

Nizaam Majothi - https://www.artstation.com/nizaam

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littleclaude · Feb 2019

Chris Fryer has decided to go down the VFX route.

littleclaude · Feb 2019

Digital Expose at the University of Hertfordshire

This year on May the 23rd we will be holding our annual Digital Expose, tickets will be posted here soon - http://uhanimation.co.uk/

littleclaude · Apr 2019

Check out MA Alumni Stefan Misirdzhiev's water, if you like it you can get it here - https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/slug/waterline?fbclid=IwAR3ylNWlaqhw2KiC5r6c5NXRhA4KqGRsBoikYyBhLw7BZp_8lRj-y1AthTM&sessionInvalidated=true

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littleclaude · Apr 2019

BA Final Year Student - Aimée McLernon's Level 6 Comic, best of luck reaching your Kickstarter Goal

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/realityhackers/reality-hackers-volume-01-heritage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82rWWrVEOVs&feature=youtu.be

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littleclaude · Apr 2019

Spire

This second year project is shaping up well for Animation Expose on May 23rd. They might even give the third years a run for their money.

littleclaude · Apr 2019

Lokyo Prefecture - A City Mashup - by UHAlumni Adam Nield & Bear Winter-Perreau

https://youtu.be/YlARzuZ0KqU

https://youtu.be/DSzKAsS5Szc?t=47

littleclaude · May 2019

Harry Biggs - https://www.artstation.com/robeomega

Have you ever wanted to walk around J. R. R. Tolkien's Rivendell in VR? now's your chance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1avwm70Og

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littleclaude · May 2019

Professional Wednesdays has had an amazing engagement from industry this year. After the talks 1-2pm we have have portfolio reviews from cutting edge professionals offering tips on how to build a graduate portfolio and explain what companies are currently looking for. All years are welcome to come along to these visits and this is who have visited us this year.

2nd October, Epic Studio, North Carolina USA studio.

17th October, Rare, Microsoft Games Studio, 3D Artist

24th October, Dan Lish, Concept Artist

31st October, Get in the Game Tour, X2 Games Studios, names TBC

14th November, Splash Damage, various artists

14th November, Studio AKA, Steve Small Director

21st November, Studio Gobo, various artists

28th November, Brian "Panda" Choi, LA based USA

12th December, James Butler, Peppa Pig, 2pm 1B07

Semester B

6th Feb, Wednesday, Compositor at Technicolor, nuke, Keagan Harris, pro talk. (1B07 1-2pm)

13th Feb, Random 42 pro talk, Wednesday, 13 February, pro talk.(1B07 1-2pm)

27th of February 2019, FreeLance, Pierre Benjamin, Pixologic ZBrush Artist, pro talk.(1B07 3-4pm)

27th Feb, Career Hub, 10am - 3pm TBC - (ILM, MPC, RARE) Registration - https://www.careerhu....aspx?id=643801

6th March Keön Viljoen, Josh Cane Groom TD at - MPC (1B07 1-2pm)

3rd April - Sumo Digital 10- 5pm

10th Apri - Jagex 1-2pm

littleclaude · May 2019

Takashis Curse

https://vimeo.com/336885591?fbclid=IwAR2HkiMQhhcWm5FBUipxwSae3IUtzOKoC1JJL5QY5hQQNhAFNnPAduWy3aw

The Team:

Lead Environment Artist: Jack Gathercole

Environment Artist: Benjamin Stefanyszyn

Lead Character Artist: Juraj Maruska

Character/Concept Artist: Sharon Lau

Freelance Artists:

Animator: Mitchell Lyons

Concept Artist: Vilte Bendžiūte

Prop Artist: Luke Youngman

Lighting Artist: Harry Biggs

Texture Artist: Nicholas Wheeler

Rigging: Joshua Crew

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The Pitch:

We aim to create a fly-through game trailer set within a fictional city during the era of Feudal Japan. (1185-1603). Though the project will be playable, it aims to display our skills as artists for potential employers primarily in the form of a cinematic trailer. We aim to showcase the main character walking through a detailed, authentic environment containing strong elements of ancient folklore and surrounding side characters.

Project Objective:

The objective is to include footage of key areas that display a lot of detail with interesting compositions. Initially we planned to portray a narrative of clan leaders engaged in combat but it was ultimately decided that removing the strong emphasis on storytelling would allow for a larger focus upon creating high quality outcomes.

The Story:

“Entori” is a stronghold that houses an ancient cult of warriors dedicated to safeguarding its villagers during an era of poverty. The armour worn by these courageous warriors is passed down to their successors, usually their offspring once they have proven themselves worthy. The story follows a novice warrior named “Takashi” who has recently received his attire. However… his unique, cursed armour is causing extreme torment. The inhabitants of this world remain in constant fear of this unhinged warrior slowly being consumed by this supernatural force. Other warriors show immense concern for the well being of Takashi, while enduring the psychological distress, whatever remains of his conscience seeks aid from the leader of this sacred guild but the darker side resists...

littleclaude · May 2019

UHAlumni Aaron Coker, Josiah Ward and Ben Webster graduated and have just launched their first game.

https://www.facebook.com/BeardEnvyDev/

https://youtu.be/e4pXEoelOLY?t=1

littleclaude · May 2019

Lux, 2-player shared camera puzzle game, starring two witch sisters, Luna and Sol, who go to a mysterious castle in order to release the constellations which have been trapped there. - https://www.therookies.co/entries/2068

https://vimeo.com/338423417

littleclaude · May 2019

Project: Star Bounty

Team Members who are: PM me if you would like to help

Environment Artist: Clarence Munji

Effects Artist: Kidman Lee

Character Artist: Manouk Manoukian

Generalist Artist: Nabin Phauja

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwDBadcarE

littleclaude · May 2019

As promised here is the video from the final submission of Spire

Jamie Callow - Environment Art

Thomas Siney - FX, Technical Art, Character Art

Gabriel Woolnough - Weapon Art

Laith Shewayish - Animation, Rigging

Vilte Bendziute - Animation

- Freelance -

Callum Beadle - Materials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KKJ44_JtWI

littleclaude · May 2019

Ginko, If you would like to know more about this project go here - https://www.therookies.co/entries/3219

https://youtu.be/QyIhgpmfHZg?t=44

littleclaude · Jun 2019

The Beasts of Singjai - Link to project - https://www.therookies.co/entries/2874

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N14jV-xRCV8

Duality - Link to project - https://www.therookies.co/entries/1643

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISJOqgmYI-Q

littleclaude · Jun 2019

Star: Mabel & Friends - Link to project - https://www.therookies.co/entries/2131

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMgqI-Tgrec

littleclaude · Jun 2019

Tudor Morris (MA Games Art Alumni) and work mates from Mediatonic Games painted the oncology washroom at St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey for Momentum Children's Charity, who support children with cancer.

Amazing job, well done everyone at Mediatonic Games who got involved!

Read more about it here - https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/TudorMorris/20190418/340991/What_Happens_When_Game_Artists_Design_a_Mural.php

https://www.moment-um.org/

littleclaude · Jul 2019