Kay's Darth Kissing
My client requested an emote for her stream that was Vader-themed and showing affection. I didn't have much to go on, but immediately had an idea. The reference showed Vader holding his hand out with hearts, and my first instinct was to focus on the heart, since Vader's helmet doesn't exactly scream "I'm lovey dovey".
The animation consists of Vader blowing a kiss with his hand, while a heart comes out and throbs as it floats upward. The heart's animation came out really well, and conveys the juxtaposition of Vader's imposing helmet and a silly heart. Another job completed!
This piece tested my ability to work with a monochromatic, complex shape that's shiny. It came out pretty solid, but I didn't quite capture the shininess I was hoping for.
My client's community enjoyed it when they went Affiliate and had emotes ready to go!
To see this emote in action, visit my client's stream!