The Finnish animator Salla Lehmus, whose work we saw in Marvel Studios' Ms. Marvel, explains her creative process. She combines frame-by-frame drawn 2D animation with vibrant color palettes and an aesthetic inspired by Y2K. Her technique stands out for integrating post-production effects like grain and color grading to add depth, a detail that we at Foro3D know how to appreciate.
From 2D Post-Production to Assets for Interactive 3D Environments 🚀
Lehmus details a technical workflow: she animates key poses traditionally, then composites digitally adding camera movement and textures. This mastery of composition is the foundation that has allowed her to make the leap to creating assets for virtual worlds, like a collectible companion for Highrise. Her case shows a viable path for 2D artists looking to expand their work into interactive 3D spaces, a growing market.
Will Your Next Office Colleague Be an Animated PNG? 🤖
It seems the future of teamwork includes pixelated creatures. While we rack our brains with topology and UVs, artists like Lehmus can send their animated assistant, grain and gradients included, straight to the metaverse. Let's just hope these virtual collectibles don't ask for a raise or vacation days on the blockchain.