Sketching & Research

MC Dispora

Comb Scythe Render

Original Storyboard Concept

Pick Sword Concept Art 1

Pick Sword Concept Art 2

Storyboard First Draft

When conceptualizing the VFX, I envisioned them for a character in my personal project to activate when MC Dispora swings their weapon. The Comb Scythe Render helped define the world the character inhabits. The original storyboard featured a slash beam attack destroying a rock, but I revised it to better reflect the desired effect. I’ve always envisioned the character wielding a picksword, and Pick Sword Concept Art 1 & 2 showcase the early designs. I focused more on the weapon’s concept than on fine details to better visualize the VFX. The Storyboard First Draft depicts the picksword being taken from a pedestal, with varying perspectives and motion speeds to capture the effect. The order from oldest to newest; MC Dispora, Comb Scythe Render, Original Storyboard Concept, Pick Sword Concept Art 1, Pick Sword Concept Art 2, and Storyboard First Draft.

Storyboard & VFX

Storyboard 1/2

Storyboard 2/2

VFX Spreadsheet

Animation (No VFX)

Storyboards Part 1 & 2 focus on weapon rotation, experimenting with perspective and variations of the slash effects. The VFX Spreadsheet outlines the effects used at different points in the animation. Animation (No VFX) was created to visualize the storyboard and plan where the effects would be placed. The order from oldest to newest; Storyboard 1, Storyboard 2, VFX Spreadsheet, and Animation (No VFX).

VFX Animation

This is the final VFX animation, with effects edited in DaVinci Resolve. I warped the VFX perspective to match the picksword’s movement and rotation. This was an experimental piece to visualize the style for my personal project.