Boundless Studio
Platypodes
Platypodes is an animation inspired by a digital Photoshop illustration. In this shot we watch the mycelium covered platypodes swim in unity. Our only distraction… A space cactus … Obviously… We had a lot of fun making this!
Animation still 1
Animation still 2
The platypodes and cactus are modelled, rigged and animated in 3D. A mixture of hand painted textures and physical materials are applied to the models. The background is animated in After Effects. It depicts an imaginative take on space; rich in colourful nebula, floating foliage and shooting stars.
The audio behind Platypodes was developed by Will Curry. A growing ethereal melody accompanied by hand recorded splashes; synthesized and synchronised to the motion of the platypodes in space.
3D breakdown
