MAYA | PHOTOSHOP | DAZ STUDIO | MARI
RENDER A STORY- DRIVEN 3D ART PIECE
Santhosh Koneru and Tiana Maros showcase how to visually convey an emotional story within a 3D render, as they walk us through the steps for their striking ‘The Price of Guilt’ project
Santhosh and I have been working together on multiple passion projects, including my most beloved piece The Awe Of Motherhood (see page 67). I was responsible for the storytelling, art directing and 3D building of the image, while Santhosh delivered technical help for moments when Maya crashed or I needed a quick Substance Painter course. I believe that we inspire each other artistically and technically, which makes working together effortless.
In this collaboration, ‘The Price of Guilt’, Santhosh wanted to create a significant piece for his first NFT, and since I happen to be his go-to muse (I was the only one whose face scan he had), I was the first to get updates on his progress, which I then influenced with feedback in return.
Santhosh had a precise idea of how the piece was supposed to look very early on. He nailed it down to the gesture, lighting and composition. He is an insanely skilled 3D artist and primarily concerned with visual mastery.