Boss Battle Arena: 3D block outs

 Instead of drawing on iterations, I decided to mess around and create iterations with 3dsMax instead. By using 3d space to create my level, I can see the dimension and adjust things until I am content before photobashing on the model.

Process

I start by making a basic base and the wall as followed from the sketch I did.

I use rather basic shape on my stage, thinking that I will photobash in more complex objects and add my own assets/details onto the block out later

I create a cog/gear and duplicate them to put it on the base of my arena. Indicating that this carousal-circus can turn and spin around to confuse the hero that is going to fight the boss in here.

I then remodel the hero asset to make it more detailed. Placing it back on the boxy stage in my arena.

Overall of the finished block out 

up close

Final Block Out

I am quite happy with how it turns out! I try to keep the shape simple and the block out stays as block out as I will and the detail and give them additional shape when I render the piece.