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DJ Surikizu

DJ Surikizu was the first character that i have made from concept through to final in-game asset for DJ Hero 2.
Below are images and videos of Concept drawings, Hi-Res Sculpts, Low-Res Models, Textures & Havok Cloth, along with explanations for design choices made during her creation.

DJ Surikizu In-Game Character Pics

In-Game Screenshots have been enhanced in Photoshop.

More screenshots to be added soon! 

DJ Surikizu Final In-Game Models

Here are the final In-Game models of DJ Surikizu.
Hi-Res Sculpt Video's and Concept Artwrok is further down the page.

DJ Surikizu Dress Design - Mudbox Video

This is a video of DJ Surikizu's Lotus pattern dress design. Drawn straight onto the low-res cage in Mudbox with mapped out UV's from 3D Studio Max.

DJ Surikizu - Signature Costume Sculpt - Mudbox Video

(TOP) This is a video of DJ Surikizu's Signature outfit, sculpted in Mudbox. The hair and maquette are Low-Res in this video and only added to complete the look of the character for the video.

(BOTTOM) This is a close-up video of DJ Surikizu's Signature outfit trainer, i designeed it to look like a ninja shoe. The reflective panel was added to go with the overall look of the outfit.

DJ Surikizu - Puma Costume Sculpt - Mudbox Video & Approval Images

This is a video of DJ Surikizu's Puma boot that she wears in her second unlockable outfit.
The accompanying images were sent to puma, for approval of the final In-Game asset.

DJ Surikizu - DJ Hero 2 - 'Concept Set':

DJ Surikizu - DJ Hero 2 - 'Early Concept Sketch Set':

This is another early concept sketch.

DJ Surikizu - DJ Hero 2 - 'Initial Concept Set':

Here are some VERY early concept sketches for possible DJ Surikizu costume designs - Quite different from how the final character looked in-game.

Concept 00 - With Concept 00, I wanted to design a costume that would glow brightly in a dark club . Giving her crazy hair and sparking headphones was fun, and the glasses are attached to the headphones in this design. If this design had gone further, i would have liked to attach more trinkets to the backpack and chain.

Concept 01 - With Concept 01, I wanted to design a more dancer feel costume. Similarly to Concept 00, i wanted to continue the glowing / neon theme. The idea with the long tassles hanging from the sticks, was that they would have looked cool, flowing with Havok physics as she moved. If this design had gone further, i would have liked to design a deragon that wrapped around the body suit.

DJ Surikizu Initial Concept Art Linework

Here is some of the linework sketches for the concept art that i produced above.