Ryan Groskamp
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Amarlin: Tidal gate

I adjusted perspective according feedback. Though the intense perspective is lost, it reads much better.

I adjusted perspective according feedback. Though the intense perspective is lost, it reads much better.

adding a warm/cold contrast. This was my final piece until i got feedback that the wall is weird. Even though i used a 3D base that reads like this, it didn't convince that you are actually under the wall, in front of the gate.

adding a warm/cold contrast. This was my final piece until i got feedback that the wall is weird. Even though i used a 3D base that reads like this, it didn't convince that you are actually under the wall, in front of the gate.

light color overlay/soft light and gradient maps.

light color overlay/soft light and gradient maps.

adjusted the values and lighting. Wanted to have more focus on where the guy is heading to.

adjusted the values and lighting. Wanted to have more focus on where the guy is heading to.

In this phase i placed in photos with castles and walls masked before working on it. Saved a lot of time later on. Also wanted try photo bash in my workflow to learn from.

In this phase i placed in photos with castles and walls masked before working on it. Saved a lot of time later on. Also wanted try photo bash in my workflow to learn from.

Corrected some perspective

Corrected some perspective

second draft. I liked this perspective since i wanted to show a close up of the character while focusing on the massive gate and city beyond.

second draft. I liked this perspective since i wanted to show a close up of the character while focusing on the massive gate and city beyond.

first draft of 'going to the gate' story moment

first draft of 'going to the gate' story moment

"The massive gate keeps most of the refugees outside to protect the Capital from overpopulation, however, the gate opens immediately for the soldiers as the gatekeepers recognize the king's banner. They make their way to the top of the city, where the palace resides."

Part of my graduation project where i wanted to establish a fictional world and its civilization. By showing narrative visuals about their decisions and struggle for a safe future.

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