Moderna - The Missing Manuscript
A background and character design project for Editora Moderna, heavily inspired by Broken Sword visuals
Another "edutainment" project for Ed. Moderna, this time a Rio de Janeiro inspired neighborhood, basically it's a point & click detective game for little kids
And yes, with a HEAVY Broken Sword influence :).
Art coordination: Eduardo Bertolini
And yes, with a HEAVY Broken Sword influence :).
Art coordination: Eduardo Bertolini

The client wanted a diverse cast with kids, teenagers, adults and a couple of dogs. Had to rethink a couple of them before final approval.

Final approved characters. Love the two older ones :D.

Rough pencils

Color & lighting mood test




Final version