Feature film model for The Devils Rock by Paul Campion
I was approached to created a 3D model of a German artillery gun for visual effect shots in the feature film The Devil's Rock! I was supplied with some historically correct reference of a WW1 era artillery piece the originally stood guard in Guernsey which is a small island in the English Channel occupied by the germans in WW2! In the wonderfully moody horror film two special forces soldiers sneak onto the island and plant demolitions on the huge gun! Lets say they discover more than they bargained for in the German underground tunnels!
Entire model as supplied to the Devils Rock Production Team
Front view of the WW1artillery piece, I modeled it to give highlights in order to give shape in the half light
I researched camouflage patterns used on the guns in the Channel Islands in WW2, then created textures and bump maps to add to the realism when rendered.
The Devils Rock, Directed by Paul Campion
The 3D model was used by the production company for the final shots
Care was given to give the correct camouflage and stressing of the WW1 era artillery piece
The two main characters in the gun pitt! Captain Ben Grogan (Craig Hall) and Sergeant Joe Tane (Karlos Drinkwater)