About the TWSR Project
To War She Rode started as a short story idea in the back of my mind
around the beginning of 2006. I could not get rid of it, despite much trying,
for most of the year, and so at the end of the year i finally gave in and typed it up,
hoping to be rid of it.
However, it proved to be more persistent than i had imagined. It soon dawned on me that it would be a great back story for a animated short film. I won't go into details as to why i thought that, as that would reveal to much about the actual story, but lets just say it could be "epic".
I quickly tried to bury this idea as well, as it task would be huge if i wanted to do it properly. Once again, it would not go away, so in May 2007 I decided that I would attempt the project after all, as even if i never finished it, it would provide a focus for my 3D work, and hopefully would help me to produce some decent work along the way.
Ok, enough of the boring history behind the project. Here is what i can reveal about TWSR and about the project in general.
The TWSR Story
There is little i can tell you at the moment, apart from what is made obvious in the initial screen shots that i have released. That is that a significant proportion of TWSR is set in space, and that there are two main groups that the story deals with(though you could consider there to be a third "group" as well, but that will be covered much further down the line). The first, and most prominent from this site's point of view, is primarily designated by the color blue. The second, by the color red. While this is stereotypical, i felt it necessary for a number of reasons that i will not get into. However, like most of this project, this form of identification may change.
The Project
Most of this stuff has been said already, or is self explanatory, but i will put it here as well for clarity.
The project has a vague deadline of mid 2011, ie four years away.
Its outcome will be a short animated film, probably about 10-15 minutes in length.
The film will be based on a Sci-Fi short story, and will be as such Sci-Fi itself.
The first stage of the project will consist of designing the large number of required 3D models for the film.
The Project Team
The main project team consists of Mesorchoo and Myself. Other people will be required at various stages of the project, but they will be revealed when that time comes.
Mesorchoo
Mesorchoo is a 3D artist that is a friend of mine, and is currently staying in the same hostel as I am. He works with 3D Studio Max, and his primary roles at this point of the project are that of model design, mostly for the red group, and as someone for me to bounce ideas off.
He is an admin on the forums, and all his content on this site are designated by his avatar and a red border.
He will no doubt post some more about himself on this page, or finally get his own site up, so look out for that.
Shamem
As I have said, I am the initiator of this project, and as such are effectively the "Team Leader". I work primarily with Blender. My roles at the moment are mainly as creative director for the project, and as model designer for the blue group.
I also the designer and maintainer of this site, and an admin on the forums. All my content on the site will be designated by my avatar and by a blue border.
If you wish to know anything else about me, then check out my site at www.resisty.com, or ask me on the forums.
Ok, i think that is all for now. Most of the updates for the first half year or so will be model updates, rather than more story information, but i will make sure to post some more info when i think it would be prudent to do so, so keep a look out for that.
---Shamem
However, it proved to be more persistent than i had imagined. It soon dawned on me that it would be a great back story for a animated short film. I won't go into details as to why i thought that, as that would reveal to much about the actual story, but lets just say it could be "epic".
I quickly tried to bury this idea as well, as it task would be huge if i wanted to do it properly. Once again, it would not go away, so in May 2007 I decided that I would attempt the project after all, as even if i never finished it, it would provide a focus for my 3D work, and hopefully would help me to produce some decent work along the way.
Ok, enough of the boring history behind the project. Here is what i can reveal about TWSR and about the project in general.
The TWSR Story
There is little i can tell you at the moment, apart from what is made obvious in the initial screen shots that i have released. That is that a significant proportion of TWSR is set in space, and that there are two main groups that the story deals with(though you could consider there to be a third "group" as well, but that will be covered much further down the line). The first, and most prominent from this site's point of view, is primarily designated by the color blue. The second, by the color red. While this is stereotypical, i felt it necessary for a number of reasons that i will not get into. However, like most of this project, this form of identification may change.
The Project
Most of this stuff has been said already, or is self explanatory, but i will put it here as well for clarity.
The project has a vague deadline of mid 2011, ie four years away.
Its outcome will be a short animated film, probably about 10-15 minutes in length.
The film will be based on a Sci-Fi short story, and will be as such Sci-Fi itself.
The first stage of the project will consist of designing the large number of required 3D models for the film.
The Project Team
The main project team consists of Mesorchoo and Myself. Other people will be required at various stages of the project, but they will be revealed when that time comes.
MesorchooMesorchoo is a 3D artist that is a friend of mine, and is currently staying in the same hostel as I am. He works with 3D Studio Max, and his primary roles at this point of the project are that of model design, mostly for the red group, and as someone for me to bounce ideas off.
He is an admin on the forums, and all his content on this site are designated by his avatar and a red border.
He will no doubt post some more about himself on this page, or finally get his own site up, so look out for that.
ShamemAs I have said, I am the initiator of this project, and as such are effectively the "Team Leader". I work primarily with Blender. My roles at the moment are mainly as creative director for the project, and as model designer for the blue group.
I also the designer and maintainer of this site, and an admin on the forums. All my content on the site will be designated by my avatar and by a blue border.
If you wish to know anything else about me, then check out my site at www.resisty.com, or ask me on the forums.
Ok, i think that is all for now. Most of the updates for the first half year or so will be model updates, rather than more story information, but i will make sure to post some more info when i think it would be prudent to do so, so keep a look out for that.
---Shamem