Future Fauna
A unique exploration of Queensland's endangered wildlife through a futuristic lens, featuring 3D modelled Augmented Reality.
Bio-mechanical enhancements added for a perspective on their survival and evolution.
Future Fauna is part of the #ATRISK Project found here…
PURPOSE:
Engage viewers by bringing static images to life
Add a dynamic narrative to the #AT RISK Project
Futuristic design - To showcase how endangered
species might look if we don't take…
ACTION NOW.
The images of the animals below are the present day models we customised for the #AT RISK Project, which we then used as a base for the futuristic visualisations that come to life in Augmented Reality.
The Koala
Scientific Name:
Phascolarctos cinereus
Extinction Prediction:
If no significant conservation efforts are made, koalas could face extinction in the next few decades due to habitat loss, disease, and climate change.
Large-eared Pied Bat
Scientific Name:
Chalinolobus dwyeri
Extinction Prediction:
This amazing species could face extinction in the next decade if there was no help with conservation to be made.
Saltwater Crocodile
Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus
Extinction Prediction: it's conceivable that without substantial conservation efforts, their numbers could become critically low within the next 50 years.
Night Parrot
Scientific Name: Pezoporus occidentalis
Extinction Prediction:
Without effective conservation measures, the species could face extinction within the next few decades.
Loggerhead Turtle
Scientific Name: Caretta caretta
Extinction Prediction:
These turtles, without effective conservation measures, will see their population lead to the risk of extinction in coming decades.
Pygmy Perch
Scientific Name: Nannoperca australis
Extinction Prediction:
The Southern Pygmy Perch is at risk of extinction within the next few decades if there is no effective conservation measures being put into place.
For the futuristic visualisations of the models, the programs used were Cinema 4d and Maya. Eventually the project ended up with some cool looking biomechanical fused models.
The koala now features a geometric, futuristic styled skin, complemented by two arm bands designed to enhance its climbing power.
The Large-Eared Pied Bat now sports a neon exoskeleton, a jet pack on its back, and a funky monocle to help spot predators easily.
The Saltwater Crocodile is now even deadlier, with titanium spikes and a mechanical electromagnetic tail that also acts as a swimming aid.
The Night Parrot has a protective hexagonal electric shield to defend against threats and an AeroBoost module on its wings to enhance speed and agility.
The Loggerhead Turtle comes with a crazy ChromoShift skin that changes colour. Titianium spikes for protection and a Navi-Scope as a personal GPS.
The Pygmy Perch is equipped with high-tech skin that produces a low voltage pulse when attacked. It can also camouflage itself by changing colour and blend into its own environment.
