Props and Effects Development

A gallery containing several prop and effects concepts. Each piece focuses on replicable designs, functionality, and accentuation of the story being told. 

Feel free to click on the images below to view the full image, or click the arrows to learn more about each piece!

Zantu

SCAD Student Film | 2020 - 2021

Staff Prop Sheet | 2020

As the main prop Zantu interacts with, the staff reflects the world and civilization that our main character is a part of. Rather than more carved stone, I designed the staff to appear more like a tree branch harboring one of the magic-holding crystals. 

Staff Pedestal Prop Sheet | 2020 

With the pedestal's design, I wanted to incorporate some of the sacred shapes that are found repeated in the architecture of "Zantu". I had a lot of fun figuring out how to make the pedestal something that feels as important as the staff without feeling too different from the rest of Zantu's environments.  

Spirit Wisp Model Sheet | 2020

With the designs explored by our teams' FX lead, I created a model sheet for the Spirit Wisps. I focused on flowing shapes that felt cognizant but otherworldly. Will-O-Wisps were a major inspiration for the final design.

Hematemesis

Personal Project | 2023 - Present

The Blood Ampule | 2024

Belonging to a vital character of "Hematemesis", the blood ampule is a deceptively strong weapon. I wanted to design a throwing knife that felt ornate at first glance, but would still be strong enough to incapacitate enemies.

En's Staff | 2023

The staff hearkens back to En's original concept of being a cthonic forest spirit. The shape of the staff was based on a large branch I found in the park while drawing the initial concepts sketches.