After some feedback, we've uploaded a second version of our animation trailer without the narrative trailer voice. Enjoy!

‘Project 6’ – an experiment to create the perfect killing machine, goes astray when their latest subject escapes from a secret laboratory located in the depths of the Earth.

Alone and confused, Project 6 is out of control! Who can stop this ‘baby’ now?

Now that you have seen the trailer, feel free to delve into our 'Making of' for a behind-the-scenes look into the process behind Day of the Chainsaw Wielding Baby.

The Making of Day of the Chainsaw Wielding Baby

I know it may be a little late, but I wanted to finish the making of as a testament to all the blood, sweat and tears we've dedicated to the project here at KLED Animations. We hope you enjoy it.

Its finally finished! KLED Animations is proud to present Day of the Chainsaw Wielding Baby.

‘Project 6’ – an experiment to create the perfect killing machine, goes astray when their latest subject escapes from a secret laboratory located in the depths of the Earth.

Alone and confused, Project 6 is out of control! Who can stop this ‘baby’ now?

This is my second attempt at a title page for our Making Of.. book.

Here's some quick ideas that I've mocked up this morning.

This is a render of the street scene before the destruction. It is now fully textured and includes physical sun and sky. The aim was to match the visual characteristics of the baby and other models, whilst maintaining a believable environment.


Here is a previous render utilizing a simple spotlight and ambient light rig:


The result is clearly less effective as it produces a distinctly CG image.

Playblast:

Watch Chainsaw baby take his first steps!



After looking at several babies walking on youtube, I tried to capture the baby's walk cycle by making him a little off balance and slowing his movements. It's not perfect - but its hopefully convincing enough for the few shots that the baby is walking in. Further eye movements and blinks will help the walk cycle overall.

Added Dado Rail, and a Police Award. I've also cropped the objects closer to the camera shot. Due to change in the animation. :)

Initial attempts at texturing the baby focusing on the texture maps. Let me know what you think.






Head UV

Created an initial set of face blendshapes to convey the facial expressions of the baby.



Made a quick test just experimenting with the facial blendshapes, so no subtle eye movements or blinks in this one.

The baby is fully rigged and skinned, complete with controls. He actually has three forms with a a normal form, a single chainsaw form, to a finale of a double chainsaw form.

Normal form

Single Chainsaw

Double Chainsaw


Chainsaw Model



The chainsaw animation is made similarly to the process of tank traps by using a nurbs circle as a path for the teeth to follow. Initially, I tried using a wire deformer which did not want to work for some reason, but eventually found the solution with the use of a mel script. Here I made made a quick experiment speeding up and slowing down the chainsaw animation. When it comes to animating the chainsaw fully, I'm hoping we can add some vibration to the chainsaw and perhaps motion blur when compositing.



I've also added the mouth interior to the baby, with some teeth and tongue. UVs are also laid out ready for texturing.

Document structuring our scene/shots needed to be rendered, which corresponding file to use as well as which camera to use with the correct frame span. Posted for online reference.

As always, each member should be keeping local backups of the scene files in case of any unforeseen mishaps.

Here is another character featured in the animation. When the baby arrives on the earth surface we initially decided to have two teenage boys appear but, after some consideration by our team, we agreed it would be more effective to feature a young girl.

I found the blue and orange colours to be the most effective, but this is subject to change. Opinions on colour scheme?

Renders with bear:

Two extra police characters to add a bit of variation to the police scene. We wanted a slimmer police officer to contrast the existing fat one. Here is a concept for one of them:

Orthographic wireframes for the model:

Textured renders for both characters:

Both characters are based on the same model but with different heads. I also utilized some bits from the fat police officer I had previously made such as the hat, badge, tie and gun.

Any comments or suggestions are welcome!