Audition-Inspired 3D Character – Female Dancer
Visual Living Proof of Audition Online's Influence on Vietnamese Youth Fashion (2000s–2010s)
This 3D character model is a female dancer created for the research project 'Audition: Rhythm Queen that Shaped Vietnamese Youth Culture.' It serves as visual 'living proof' of Audition Online’s influence on Vietnamese youth fashion and identity from the 2000s–2010s, styled directly from iconic Audition Fashion Week looks.
The character has short purple tomboy-style hair and wears a black beret. Her outfit follows the Y2K aesthetic popular in the game and features a pink crop top, short dark pleated mini-skirt, pink thigh-high leg warmers, chunky platform shoes, and matching gloves. All clothing pieces were modeled with realistic fabric folds and wrinkles to support proper deformation during animation.
Textures were deliberately created with an intentional old-school look. Although the 3D mesh is detailed, the texture maps use softer colors, slight imperfections, and a retro low-fi style to match the early Audition Online visual feel.
Animations were created using direct references from the original game’s dance moves and idle poses. One additional dance animation was made by referencing the music video 'Ngọt Ngào' by Vietnamese artist Đông Nhi.
Artistic Motivation: Created for the academic research project 'Audition: Rhythm Queen that Shaped Vietnamese Youth Culture'. Serving as visual 'living proof' of Audition Online's deep influence on Vietnamese youth fashion and identity from the 2000s–2010s, styled directly from iconic Audition Fashion Week looks.
Iconic Y2K Wardrobe & Character Styling
Styling the character directly from iconic Audition Fashion Week looks, translating nostalgic Y2K youth fashion archives into a distinctive 3D character silhouette.
3D Modeling & Fabric Deformation Engineering
Constructing the detailed character geometry and garments in Blender with specific emphasis on cloth dynamics, wrinkles, and clean joint deformation.
Intentional Old-School & Retro Low-Fi Texturing
Deliberately authoring surface textures with an authentic vintage aesthetic to match the cherished early Audition Online visual atmosphere.
In-Game Moves & Đông Nhi 'Ngọt Ngào' Animation
Rigging and choreographing keyframe dance animations referenced from classic game routines and iconic Vietnamese pop music history.
- Visual living proof of Audition Online's influence on Vietnamese youth fashion and identity (2000s–2010s)
- Iconic Y2K outfit: purple tomboy hair, black beret, pink crop top, dark pleated mini-skirt, thigh-high leg warmers, and chunky platform shoes
- All clothing pieces modeled with realistic fabric folds and wrinkles to support proper deformation during dance animations
- Deliberate old-school texturing with softer colors, slight imperfections, and retro low-fi aesthetic matching early Audition Online
- Choreographed dance routines referenced from original game dance moves and the music video 'Ngọt Ngào' by artist Đông Nhi
- Transformed academic cultural research into a tangible, authentic 3D tribute to Vietnamese gaming history.
- Successfully engineered clothing mesh with realistic fabric folds that deform cleanly under intense dance animations.
- Created a signature visual style combining detailed 3D modeling with intentional retro low-fi texturing.