3D Metasites by 80.lv Community: Beyond The Stars

This week, we would like to highlight this incredible experience by talented Senior 3D Environment Artist, Tarsha Schaller. Explore the vast cosmos and adventure through a fusion of advanced technology and extraterrestrial wonder!

Beyond The Stars

Created by Tarsha Schaller.

Beyond The Stars was an art test designed to measure growth as an artist, inspired by Starfield, Destiny, and Dead Space. The aim was to showcase skills in hard surface and organic modeling while refining techniques learned from various studios. Built in just four days, the project used Maya and ZBrush for modeling, Adobe Substance Painter for texturing, and Unreal Engine 5 for the final output, involving reference gathering, concepting, blueprinting, Niagara, and integration.

“The toughest part was creating the background vista, with complex shaders for planets and Niagara for the moving asteroid belt and floating rocks. I aimed to captivate the player and give them a focal point to look at. The interior was planned and blocked out before I set out building the modular kit to save time. I kept the poly budget low, textures packed, and UVs shared and tiled where needed. Adding a baby was a personal touch; with just half a day left, I sculpted, rigged, and posed the character as a static mesh, then implemented subtle movement at the shader level since I was almost out of time," stated the artist.

The interior is kept small to manage the workload, focusing on the impactful exterior view. The baby adds a personal touch, symbolizing the artist's journey from where they started to where they are going. It serves as a reminder of years spent learning, adapting, and growing in the industry from their first day at university to their first job, through late-night study sessions and game release days, sharing and experiencing amazing moments, making lifelong friends, and coming so far.

"Throughout the project, I managed my time efficiently and solved problems on the go. Someone once told me that the best way to grow as an artist is to 'fail fast, fail forward, succeed sooner.' Game development is an ever-evolving industry!", stated the artist.

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