The Online Portfolio of Adam Benton
Jun 21
by adminkat in Conceptual, illustration, sci-fi, Tuition, Video 1 comments

Space Resort/Colony – Personal Concept & Video Training Project

PROJECT DETAILS I had been wanting to attempt another space colony style concept for some time, but in this instance wanted to approach a different style to my previous 'New Eden' cylinder concept. So I decided to come up with my own take on a Stanford Torus colony. As the idea progressed, I felt that what I was now actually creating, was not merely a domicile for human habitation, but more of a holiday resort in space, which given the current drive by entrepeneurs like Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, and Elon Musk's SpaceX plans for accessable space travel, doesn't seem quite so 'science fiction' as it might at first appear.I contacted Maxon UK, and suggested that whilst I set about this task, I should maybe record the entire process of its creation for the benefit of other Cinema 4D users as well. The resulting 16 hours of training videos, give the viewer a unique opportunity to look over my shoulder whilst I make all the design decisions, solve problems, and generally enjoy the creative process of modelling this complicated scene!Here are some of the resulting renders from the project so far, and below are links to the training videos.Maxon are […]
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Jul 08
by adminkat in Conceptual, Editorial, illustration 0 comments

Editorial Elements – Various Illustrations

Information I've created many illustrations for editorial uses throughout my career, many of which have been for magazine covers and spreads accompanying articles and tutorials.Sometimes however, many magazines will commission smaller, more abstract illustrations, or elements to drop into an article. Here are some of my favourites.Magazines I have provided illustrations for include : The Times Magazine, MacLife, MacFormat, PC World, Maximum PC, Widows Vista, MusicTech, Maximum Tech, 3D World, Imagine FX, PC World, CG (China), Computer Graphics World (Japan)...
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Jul 08
by adminkat in Conceptual, illustration 0 comments

Technology Concepts – Multiple Illustration Projects

Project Details I have been designing and illustrating technology concepts for over a decade now, and it seems to have become a bit of a speciality, and is often requested by clients. During this time, I have produced editorial and conceptual visuals for a number of consumer tech magazines including; MacLife, Mac Format, T3, Stuff, Maximum PC, Max Tech and PC World amongst others. The concepts have been predominantly of Apple products, but occasionaly something for Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo or Nikon has been realised.The concepts have varied in scope, from the fanciful and futuristic, to the expected - although as yet, unseen. And in the case of the latter, both myself and the editorial team have been surprised upon seeing the actual products release (iPad, iPhone etc) at how close we have been in some instances.Typically, I am given a free hand to speculate on how the item might look, whilst maintaining known Apple design motifs in my own renderings, as well as taking note of any relevent patent sketches available.Software used : Cinema 4D / Photoshop Related TestimonialRobin Dick, Art Director, MacLife"To work with Adam, is to work with a well oiled machine. He is the ultimate pro, and his mad skills will impress you at every stage […]
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