A 3D animated short film directed and created by Jordyn Vignaux
STORY
Pix, The Hidden Gem’s Janitor, discovers that the band hired to be performing quits mere seconds before they are set to go on. Pix sees this as an opportunity to put down the mop and enter the spotlight . However, their reluctant manager, Oz, pushes them out on stage with an unfamiliar instrument. Pix panics and is booed off stage. Despite humiliation, they gather the courage to show the world an unforgettable performance. the crowd cheers, Oz’s business is saved, and Pix learns that it’s worth it to risk it all for what you love.
Early story exploration.
CHARACTER DESIGN
PIX (CHANTERELLE)
A small, eager mushroom who wants nothing more than to kick-start their career and share a new way to make music with the world.
During “Agaricus Pop!”, Pix has to overcome the expectations of what others want to share what they love.
EXPLORATION
OZ (KING TRUMPET)
Pix’s boss at The Hidden Gem who will do anything to keep his underground club afloat.
Oz serves as a physical and mental barrier to Pix, only allowing them to perform if Pix does it the conventional way.
EXPLORATION
CROWD EXPLORATION
ANIMATION
Responsible for all things from pre-production to post,
excluding: modeling, rigging, simulation, and layout.
TEXTURES
Character textures for Pix. Prop textures for mop.
Character textures for Oz. Prop texture and design for contract.
Prop texture for Nectria (Nokia) phone.
Character textures for Pix. Prop textures for mop.
