Example of using animation for the sculpture. (Project intro for “Nizhny Novgorod District Court”)
Render for Print:
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1. Concept and References
Before starting 3D work, it is important to define:
Style: realism, hyperrealism, bas-relief, stylization as 19th-century marble, or a contemporary interpretation.
Intended Medium:
Film (dynamic camera, close-ups)
Title design (high-contrast lighting, silhouette readability)
Infographics (simplified details)
Print (high level of detail with controlled micro-relief)
Classical attributes of Themis:
Scales
Sword
Blindfold
Drapery (fabric)
Monumental plasticity
At this stage, references of classical sculpture, marble texture, anatomy, fabric behavior, and museum lighting are collected.
2. Form Blocking (Primary Forms)
Work begins with the basic masses:
Overall silhouette
Body proportions
Pose balance
Important: at the blocking stage, avoid focusing on details. The primary goal is silhouette readability.
For Themis, it is especially important to achieve:
A balanced pose
Vertical composition
A strong axis of symmetry (or a subtle contrapposto).
