I've started work on Dennis Liu's (Michael Jackson video director) sci-fi featurette, designing UI's and other futuristic tid-bits. More info to come when available.
I finally got around to starting my blog - you can view it via the link in the navigation above, or at robomotos.blogspot.com. I'll be posting updates to personal projects in there, and welcome feedback and C&C.
Functionality and usability improvements have been made to the layout and design of the site. Feedback is welcomed.
We've moved to Shepperton Studios to begin construction of practical props and sets.
Alfonso has just confirmed that George Clooney will be joining Sandra Bullock as the leads on 'Gravity'. Merry Christmas!
Jamie has begun work on Alfonso Cuaran's new sci-fi movie as concept designer and 3D modeller.
Jamie has been assigned with designing a new interior dashboard and instrument interface for the SMART car.
Jamie has written a 4-page article about how he created the A/SRH-C1 concept weapon for '3D Artist' magazine. His design appears in December's Issue (22). You can view the article here, or in the 'Magazine Article' section of the A/SRH-C1 project page.
Another publication has featured the C.R.A.B. robot in a double-page spread; the design has been included in '3D Artist' magazine's Novemeber Issue (21). You can view the article here, or in the 'Magazine Articles' section of the C.R.A.B. Robot project page.
Moize Opel has carried out a short interview with Jamie. The full Q&A session can be viewed on Moize's website at www.pelm.com.
2 new futuristic interface designs have just been completed for automotive specialists 'ACtronics Ltd', to demonstrate their pioneering tri-screen vehicle dashboard displays. You can view an animation of the designs in action here, and visit the dedicated project section here.
Maxon (makers of 3D software 'Cinema 4D') have used the C.R.A.B. Robot as their poster image to promote the new R12 software release. You can view the full-page advert here, or via the 'Magazine Articles' section of the C.R.A.B. Robot project page. The advert is featuring in '3D World', '3D Artist', 'MacWorld' and 'Mac User' magazines.
The C.R.A.B. robot has been included in a fantastic double-page-spread in November's issue of '3D World' magazine, featuring in the magazine's very first 'IN FOCUS' section. You can view the article here, or in the 'Magazine Articles' section of the C.R.A.B. Robot project page. 3D World have also featured sections of the article on their website.
The complete 'Devolution' animation showcasing my SHC car design can now be viewed on the SHC project page or via YouTube.
The Sentrybot has garnered some attention across the water. View the web articles in the 'Press' section above.
Some articles about the Gadget Chair have cropped up on the web. You can view them in the 'Press' section above.
A number of websites have added features about the concept Assault/Sniper Rifle. A selection of these can be found in the 'Press' section above.
The C.R.A.B. Robot has been a huge hit on the internet. A selection of some of the articles and features written about it can be found in the 'Press' section above.
Roger Low has done two great remixes of the audio/sound-effects for the C.R.A.B. Robot animations. The final results can be heard here: C.R.A.B. Teaser & Robot Rampage.
A dedicated project section for the C.R.A.B. Robot concept has been added. A teaser video of the design can be seen here, plus a more dramatic Robot Rampage video has also been added.
A making-of video for the 'Sentrybot' animation, showing the different 3D phases (including wireframes) has been added to YouTube.
The 'Sentrybot' robot animation has been added to YouTube plus a dedicated project section for the design has been added here.
Tim van Geelene of NoiseFlash.nl has created a great piece of custom music for the Cobra Venom 'Escape' Video. You can view the finished result here.
The design for the SHC has featured on a variety of global websites (see 'Press' above). A project page for the SHC has been added here plus a teaser video has been added to YouTube.
A new project section has been added for the Assault/Sniper Rifle design here, and a teaser video has been uploaded to YouTube.
A project for the ultimate Gaming & Gadget Chair design has been added here, and a short animation of the chair in action has been uploaded to YouTube.
A short video has been added to YouTube demonstrating the graphic design of the computer/spaceship interface from the video of 'The Void'.
The Cobra Venom project has had a making-of video added. A selection of test footage has been compiled to illustrate the process involved in creating the final 'Escape' video. The making-of video can be seen on YouTube.
'The Void' animation has a making-of video to accompany it. It consists of a variety of test renders and WIP footage, and can be seen here.
This project originally developed from a number of space-craft concepts. Due to the complexity of the environment models and the sheer scale of the project, the animation took many months to create. A dedicated project page for the 'Range Speeder' design and 'The Void' animation have been added here. The final labour-of-love can be viewed on YouTube.
Maxon, makers of 3D software 'Cinema 4D', have featured an article about the Cobra Venom concept car on the Maxon website.
A video slideshow of the Cobra Venom concept car has been added to Jamie's YouTube Channel.
BBC 'Top Gear' magazine has published a multi-page article about the 'New Bus For London' TFL competition, featuring the designs from the runners-up and winners. You can view the article here.
Two short teaser videos of the Cobra Venom concept car, created before work began on the longer 'Escape' animation have been added here and here.
Jamie was invited to present his winning design for the new London Bus to an audience at the 'London Transport Museum' in Covent Garden, along with the other 3 winners and runners up. You can view the video of the presentation on YouTube.
The 3D animation 'Escape' showcasing the Cobra Venom car design has finally been completed. BBC 'Top Gear' website have featured an online article about the design. Online magazine 'iMotor' have included the video on their site, as have 'Pistonheads'.
Jamie has been awarded joint second position in the 'New Bus For London' TFL competition by London Mayor Boris Johnson, winning £10,000. A dedicated project page with much more information about the design and competition can be found here.
BBC 'Top Gear' magazine have featured a very complimentary full-page article dedicated to the Cobra Venom concept car. 'Revista' magazine have also included a full-page article about the Venom.
Jamie has received an invitation from Transport For London regarding the 'New Bus For London' design competition he entered last month with his London Navigator concept. The awards ceremony will take place in London's Westminster district in December.
'GT Max' magazine has a fantastic 4-page spread dedicated to the Cobra Venom this month. There is also a full-page article in 'Playboy' magazine.
Following last month's Cobra Venom web articles, a number of printed articles have also surfaced in this weeks 'Auto Express' and 'Shortlist' magazines.
Jamie has paid homage to one of the classics of the motoring world; the AC/Shelby Cobra. His new design has featured in numerous web-sites (see 'Press' above for a selection of links), including 'Auto Express', 'Car Design News', 'Car Body Design', 'Autoblog', and has also featured on the 'Fast Lane Daily' TV channel. A dedicated project page for the Cobra Venom concept has been added here.
