90% CGI 5% Photo 5% Post
Approach
Like human caricatures, mechanical ones follow much
the same process - exaggerate and accentuate key
features while staying true to the overall look of the
car. The grill and headlights naturally become the
mouth and eyes, and no monster car is complete
without ample amounts of smoke pouring out
from around the rear wheels.
Process
The headlights and grill define the "face" of most cars. Combining the upper and lower grills of the Mustang gave us a perfect mouth to fill with teeth, while flaring the hood line up at the edges created an aggressive brow under which we could tuck the eyes. Enlarging the center rise in the hood suggests a powerful engine while exaggerating the height of the rear fenders gives the car an aggressive stance. Dry ice was photographed and composited into the final render to create smoke around the rear wheels and on the floor. To see the whole process reduced to about a minute, watch the video to the right.

Result
Using common caricature techniques, we were able to bring a 2010 Mustang to life, exaggerating it's already aggressive features while staying true to it's existing lines. The model itself, down to the tire tread, was constructed using subdivision surfaces for resolution independence, making it suitable for closeups, extremely high-resolution print images as well as animation. Smoke, added in post, creates a sense of motion to complete the image.
Address

Chris O'Riley
306 Briarwood Ct.
New Paltz, NY 12561
Contact

Chris@Chris3D.com
tel (845) 256-8934
News

Be sure to check out our physical models here and here. We can now create physical objects in a variety of materials - wood, plastic or metal.