3D Modelling

Dec 5, 20182 min read

10: Modelling, texturing and Evaluation

By working from the bottom up, I constructed the Praxinoscope in 3Ds Max by stacking simple geometry and making use of modifiers: plenty...

Nov 22, 20181 min read

9: Artist Examples

For a presentation on an example of CGI/3D modelling that I like and one I don't. I've focused on two animations; Mamoon (which I love)...

Nov 15, 20182 min read

8: Research & Design

Following my initial ideas, I began to look further into the Zoetrope - which I'm interested in as a pioneering form of animation; its...

Oct 23, 20181 min read

7: Project 2 - ideas

I'd initially wanted to model something fairly sculptural and organic. But, couldn't really come up with much that inspired me - and I...

Oct 18, 20182 min read

6: Turbine evaluation

Whether as a piece of public art (communicating the importance of renewable energy) or as a functional device, the wind turbine is, I...

Oct 17, 20181 min read

5: UV Mapping, Turbine Modelling

Assembled a version of the paper models in 3Ds Max (the bear net wasn't working so I chose another) and applied the net texture with UV...

Oct 11, 20181 min read

4: Paper modelling & UV Mapping

I assembled 2 paper models and began to model one in 3Ds Max, I felt that the bear was much easier due to having fewer faces. I was able...

Oct 4, 20181 min read

3: Experimenting & Turbine Research

Continued to follow online tutorials; making more irregular objects like a fruit bowl and stairs. I'm more knowledgeable now about...

Sep 28, 20181 min read

2: Lynda, Project Ideas

I began to think about possible objects for the projects. I'd quite like to build something more sculptural rather than emulate a real...

Sep 21, 20181 min read

1: Intro to 3Ds max & Sketchup

We began with a basic introduction to 3Ds Max, the interface of which I found difficult to navigate having never used it before. The...