Frostbite Cryptid, Crypt Inc.

A cryptid conceived and modelled for the student-led project, Crypt Inc.

After finalizing the concept, I moved into production — where early team feedback flagged the creature's silhouette as lacking presence. In response, I incorporated antlers into the design, significantly strengthening its read and on-screen impact.

The low and high poly models were sculpted in ZBrush, with UVs unwrapped in 3DS Max. Baking was completed in Substance Painter, where the model was then hand painted to match the game's stylized, painterly aesthetic. I experimented with subsurface scattering to achieve a translucent quality in the ice, balancing physical accuracy with the stylization the project called for.