a coffin ship journey…

collage of 4 shots of a 1840's 3d animation showing the journey of the Dunbrody ship

Look development for an animated piece telling the story of a young Irish peasant woman emigrating aboard the Dunbrody ship, bound for Savannah. The challenge was to create a cinematic, atmospheric visual style that captured the journey’s emotion and setting, all within a limited budget and tight production schedule. The visuals balance realism with stylization, using efficient workflows to bring the 19th-century maritime world to life without sacrificing quality or storytelling impact.

Stylized 3d render of an Irish peasant woman from 1800s
Collage of different characters from 1840s
Collage of 4 3d scenes featuring a cobbler's shop, an upper class dining room, a grocery shop and a post office
clay 3d render of an Irish classic countryside cottage in a vast field
3d render of an Irish classic countryside cottage in a vast field