In the “Star Citizen Live Game Dev: Making Ship Up IV” episode, developers Alberto Petronio and Dan McCabe demonstrate the process of creating a ship concept by designing a motorbike that can accommodate both humans and creatures. They use Blender software to showcase the workflow of creating a chopper-style bike with alien aesthetics, incorporating feedback from the audience to create a final design with dynamic color-shifting material and functional animations.
In the “Star Citizen Live Game Dev: Making Ship Up IV” episode, host Jared Huckabee introduces the show with developers Alberto Petronio and Dan McCabe. Alberto is the lead vehicle concept artist, while Dan is a senior vehicle artist. They discuss the process of creating ship concepts, focusing on a live demonstration of designing a motorbike that can accommodate both a human and a less human creature.
The team delves into using Blender software for concept art, showcasing the workflow of creating a new ship concept. Alberto shares three potential concepts for the motorbike that were not chosen previously. They decide to create a chopper-style bike with alien aesthetics, incorporating elements from existing ship designs.
During the live demonstration, the team works on designing the motorbike, adding features like a saddle, handlebars, and a unique color-changing material for the body. They also consider adding animations for the wings and landing gear. The process involves balancing aesthetics with functionality, ensuring that powered elements are physically connected to the ship.
As the design progresses, the team incorporates feedback from the audience, such as adding a cape for the creature pilot and refining the color scheme. They also discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between creativity and practicality in ship design. The final design includes a dynamic color-shifting material, functional animations, and a unique alien aesthetic.
In the closing moments of the show, the team showcases the completed design with dramatic lighting and a rotating turntable animation. The audience appreciates the creativity and skill demonstrated in the ship concept creation process. The episode concludes with host Jared Huckabee announcing the upcoming return of “Inside Star Citizen” and thanking viewers for tuning in to “Star Citizen Live Game Dev.”