THE GREAT HEIST

A short film by Rafael Folkers

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

A little bit about the project

The Great Heist is a short film I created during my sophomore year of college for the spring semester. The entire film was completed over a six-month period, during which I handled every aspect of production. From crafting the story and storyboards to modeling the props and characters, I was responsible for bringing every element to life. I rigged and textured the characters, designed the environments, and created the special effects seen throughout the project. Below, you’ll find behind-the-scenes images showcasing the process, starting with the initial ideation and original sketches of the main character.

Character Creation Process

  • Original Character Concept

  • Modelled Head and Body

Character Rig Stress Test

Test animations to check if the rigged character was working as intended

Creating The Environments and Props

  • First Iteration of The Indoor Set

  • Test Render of the Kitchen

  • Test Render of the Living Room

  • Test Render of Outdoor Enviroment

  • Texture-making Process for Dynamite Prop

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