Gambino is one of the protagonists in my senior thesis film, The Grand Cosmos Casino. He is a cunning and insatiable Corgi, and, like all Corgis, he possesses an adorable rear butt.

For this project, I was responsible for the entire production pipeline, from initial 2D design to final compositing. My responsibilities included concept design, modeling, texturing, look development, lighting, rendering, and compositing.

This set of images focuses on Gambino and the props and environment surrounding him. I explored lighting and color palettes to convey his cunning and avaricious nature. In the prop design, I used graphic shape language to highlight the tension between Gambino’s low, sturdy build and his sly, opportunistic personality.

Software used: Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Arnold, and Photoshop.