For the final assignments of this term. I have gathered some references and ideas for the project.
Futuristic Bangkok
Since I was young, I had always been fascinated by the architecture of buildings and skyscrapers. And would always imagine what the future buildings would look like. So the concept for this project is to try and imagine/recreate what “futuristic Bangkok” would look like but at the same time, stay grounded to reality as possible and keeping the same signature look of what makes it “Bangkok” at first glance.
Since Thailand has been known as a country associated with ancient temples and tropical/natural landmarks. There are many features which can be added to signify the building as more “Bangkok-like”. By attempting to integrate Thai’s ancient relics with modern structures, I think in my opinion, will compliments each other and produce a futuristic yet grounded to heritage style.
Final Composite
VFX Breakdown
Self-Reflection
After I have completed my project, I am both satisfied yet felt that there could have been more to be done. What I liked about the final results is that it achieved my initial goal of portraying a futuristic interpretation of my hometown. I loved the quality of the reflection on glass surfaces, in my opinion it helps add a lot more realism to the shot, as I put a lot of care into iterating what would have been reflected in the building. Also, I feel like the compositing is very coherent and brought the final image together quite well. As I made sure I color corrected every plate to match the plate from real photography. What I didn’t quite feel satisfied with is the lack of intricate details in the scene. If I had more time, I would have added futuristic details like flying cars, neon/hologram billboards etc. And also the fact that the city feels lifeless due to the lack of movement or people in the scene. Also I feel like there aren’t enough details to signify that it is Bangkok, I would have added more cultural details or buildings to help add the essence of my hometown.