Platinum Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design · 2021
The Majestic Watch Timepiece
by Andre Caputo
- A' Design Award 2021 Platinum Winner in Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design
- Awarded April 15, 2021
- CLIENT: Andre Caputo Studio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 2,122,436
- Verification code 70B7594BDA · Verify this award
About The Majestic Watch Timepiece
The Majestic Watch is the greatest project design developed by Andre Caputo. This brings in itself the essence of his personal brand that gather magic, fantasy and wonderful feelings. It brings together elements such as vintage time, Christmas, fantasy, magic, candies, happiness, fun, entertainment, curiosity and passion. Each part of the watch was designed in such a way that it alluded to a certain element, past or feeling. We can even imagine that it only needs to snow inside the watch to make it magical and wonderful.
Andre Caputo's The Majestic Watch Timepiece exemplifies the extraordinary possibilities within contemporary digital visualization, where technical mastery converges with unbridled creative imagination to produce objects that transcend conventional horological representation. This platinum award-winning work positions itself within the lineage of fantastical object rendering, wherein artists employ photorealistic techniques to realize designs that exist purely in the realm of imagination, unbounded by manufacturing constraints or material limitations. The chromatic strategy proves particularly sophisticated, establishing a triadic harmony between the warm crimson-and-white striped elements, the cool turquoise mechanical components, and the neutral metallic surfaces that mediate between these temperature extremes. One might observe how the artist has employed the cosmic void as a theatrical backdrop, suggesting the timepiece as a precious object suspended in celestial space, worthy of astronomical contemplation. The technical achievement in rendering multiple material surfaces deserves particular attention: the convincing interplay between brushed and polished metals, the translucent quality of the dial revealing layered mechanisms beneath, and the subtle environmental reflections that ground the object in believable physical space. Thematically, the work appears to celebrate the intersection of precision engineering and playful fantasy, suggesting that timekeeping instruments need not merely measure moments but might also inspire wonder and delight. The viewer is invited to consider how objects of daily utility might be reimagined when freed from practical constraints, and what aspects of mechanical beauty might emerge when technical illustration embraces theatrical presentation.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This is a 3D watch project. This brings in itself the essence of Andre Caputo’s brand that gathers magic, fantasy and wonderful feelings. Also it brings people to a travel to the time of wonders. What makes The Majestic Watch unique is the way it fascinates the viewer. What makes The Majestic Watch unique is the way it fascinates the viewer. The constant movement of the gears is a real entertainment. Someday Andre Caputo dreams to produce his timepiece in real.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Wrist mode: 73.2mm x 53mm x 75.4mm
Flat mode: 178mm x 53mm x 24.4mm - Tags
- majestic, watch, andre caputo, wonder, magic, candy, time, clock, design, vintage, marvellous, fantasy, red, bridges, counter, number, date, past, greatest
- Production Technology
- The Majestic Watch was made only in 3D software so far. After a few sketches, Andre Caputo already had in his mind how it would look and work, so he started modelling, texturing and lighting. So, it was time to bring the watch to life. Caputo calculated the time and angles of rotation for the pointers and created the key frames. For the production of the film he thought of the best framing for each part of the watch. It was very important that the watch was fully appreciated. The cherry on top was the sounds.
- Design Challenge
- Andre Caputo says that the most difficult thing to create The Majestic Watch was to make the pieces work together. Andre Caputo had to fit each piece in place so that, if it were really produced, it would work perfectly. The appearance of each part of the watch was a great challenge. It was necessary to find a visual balance between shapes, colors, information and features. Andre Caputo took great care to make his master piece unique. Being a 3D creation, he had no major problems with the watch's functionality.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2019 in North Vancouver and finished in September 2019.
- Operation Flow
- The Majestic Watch is a unique watch and consists of several features that are a true entertainment show. In addition to containing mesmerizing movements, the watch has a small Bluetooth speaker at the top called Sound Box. At the bottom of the watch it is possible to check the date. On the bottom right side is a lever that activates the light of the watch. The users can set up the time using the main crown button and turning the sound on and off using the top right driver. Finally, the candy band is flexible and adjustable.
- Research
- Basically the research was made based in some movies such as Hugo, Nutcracker, Dumbo, Greatest Show, etc. The objective of the research was to learn more about the fantasy world and get some visual inspiration such as objects, shapes, colors, texts, music and sound effect. Caputo made his sketches and his own design based in those inspirations he had gotten watching the movies. He used Modo for the 3D modelling, shading, lighting, composition, animating and rendering.
- Inspiration
- Andre Caputo always dreamed of translating the essence of his personal brand into tangible objects, such as sculptures, paintings or products like this 3D watch that he developed. He loves to blend themes like vintage, fantasy, magic, candies in my personal works. Some artists and films have inspired him a lot to be what he is today such as Tim Burton, his movies and actors, especially Johnny Depp, his favourite. Using his creativity and inspiration he tried to develop a master piece of art: The Majestic Watch.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: 3D Artist / Designer / Author ( Andre Caputo)
Image #2: 3D Artist / Designer / Author ( Andre Caputo)
Image #3: 3D Artist / Designer / Author ( Andre Caputo)
Image #4: 3D Artist / Designer / Author ( Andre Caputo)
Image #5: 3D Artist / Designer / Author ( Andre Caputo)
Video Credits: 3D Animation (Andre Caputo), Digital Compositor (Gustavo Gonçalves), Sound effects / Sound track (Audio Jungle) - Patents
- Pending patent number.