Project 2: Treasure Chest

Robert West - 3/8/2022

In this project, I created a model of a treasure chest based on a reference image and put a very special treasure inside (a king's crown!).

Reference Image 1

Reference Image 2

The Model

For this project, I really wanted to focus on creating depth and texture. I chose a reference image with really pronounced wood graining, thin sheet metal, and haphazardly placed rivets and tried to replicate that in my model.

I built a low poly model from scratch and then designed a texture map and bump map in Photoshop. I then imported those maps into Maya to give the model depth and texture in a manner that would be reactive to the light and could be more detailed than I could achieve with polygons. Inside the treasure chest is a king's crown (crown model is discussed below).

I had hoped to have time to add more details, but due to some personal matters (my grandpa passed away), I wasn't able to do so. Still, I'm quite happy with the detailed result I was able to produce.

Wireframe 1

Wireframe 2

Wireframe 3

Wireframe 4

Closed Render 1

Closed Render 2

Closed Render 3

Closed Render 4

Open Render 1

Open Render 2

Open Render 3

Open Render 4

The Details

Highlighting the thin sheet metal, "handplaced" rivets, wood graining, and keyhole.

This was achieved with using a combination of texture mapping and bump mapping (and lots of time in Photoshop).

The Treasure

A glimpse of the treasure within the treasure chest. The crown is actually magical and floats up when the chest opens!

The model of the crown was created by printable_models and posted to free3d.com. It is available for personal use.

Wireframe Video

Shaded Video

For some reason, I could not make the bump map appear in the Playblast. Only in the editor and in renders. This is why the treasure chest in the video appears darker and flatter.

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