part 4 – Magic Gates – Energy & Mass
&stc=1These gates were no easier to complete. The authors had to maneuver through many different obstacles in order to achieve their desired forms and special effects. This was not easy, as we wanted the rotating sparks to follow closely behind the rings, and the falling blocks not to drown our player
This is our final form ;D
**Energy
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The general idea of the gate was to combine two opposites. By these, we mean the raw power of electricity which forms in the result of atmospheric discharges and the delicate round rings. This general gap between the two used elements was softened by giving them a constant rotation along the z axis. The additional sparks and electric flares gave the gate a unique effect.
&stc=1The inspiration used to create this effect came from the “Superman” film from 1980, where on the planet Krypton, General Zod was imprisoned in an untypical arrest. The electromagnetic field illusion was achieved by using a very simple technical method, constant rotation of** two simple rings**.
Old Hollywood magic inspires even after many years: D
Mass
(then strength;))
At least we finally used the perspective drawing class for something…
The concept came to be as a result of an analysis of the meaning of mass and weight. The first idea was a cube set up in a way that showed its monumentalism and sheer volume – which naturally made us want to use rocks instead. We later decided to simplify the rock geometry and play around by sculpting the faces and adding more detail. To increase the unnatural look, we made the internal faces white and the exterior black. The last element was the addition of falling blocks that was amplified by viewing it in a VR headset.
&stc=1They were to fill up a given shape, much like cereal in a bowl. In the end result, we created a massive form that had an avalanche effect of falling blocks.