I had the opportunity to collaborate on a commission for a YouTube intro, where I was responsible for all of the 3D aspects.
The concept revolved around the character 'Elemental HERO Clayman' from the manga serie Yu-Gi-Oh! Clayman represents the inactive state of the YouTube channel, having been absent for a long time. Found in a cave, covered in dust and dirt, he embodies the neglect of the channel. Clayman makes a powerful return, reflecting the creator's own comeback.
Inspired by the original 2D design of Clayman, I remade this iconic character in a 3D environment. My goal was to preserve the bold, heroic aesthetic of the original, focusing on texture and realism to adapt it to a 3D world while staying true to its original design.
Storyboard - Dzemal Hamzic (https://dzemal.com/)
Character modeling, rigging and texturing - Me
Lighting - Me
Scene set up - Me
3D animation - Me
VFX - Dzemal Hamzic
Sound Design - Dzemal Hamzic
