CSCI 140 Desk Gallery

3-D Computer Modeling 
CSCI 140 Spring 2003

Ivey, Jacob

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Jacob IveyDesk Scene
Taking a break
 
Inspiration

I wanted to make a scene that looked realistic and I modeled the desk to look like my real desk. I put the Imac in because I think it has a nice shape and I wanted to see if I could make it in Lightwave. I put a picture of the modeling process on the screen to bring more life to the scene, and I wanted the scene to look like someone was taking a break from their work. I wanted the room to have a relaxing, comfortable atmosphere, so I put in a dimmed torch lamp, a wine glass and a poster.
 
 
Objects:DeskJacob
 LampJacob
 ImacJacob
 PencilJacob
 PaperJacob
 WineglassJacob
 RoomJacob
 ChairLightwave
 PlantLightwave
 KeyboardLightwave
   
Textures:Imac screenJacob
 Wood Floorhttp://oss.ckk.chalmers.se/ textures/php/ record.php?Id=149 : planks.jpg
 Deskwww.3dcafe.com : wood.tga
 Posterhttp://psyrox.net/ lady/store.asp?sn= Tool_Store&fn=a-tool : Tool.jpg
 
Problems & Solutions:

This was the first time trying to make anything in Lightwave, so most of the problems I had were just learning what different tools do and how to apply textures. I had a problem getting my light source coming out of my lamp. Even though the top was glass, the light wasn't shining through. This problem was fixed when I added walls that reflected the light from the lamp. I also had a hard time making the computer screen look real because when I applied the image as a texture to the screen it covered the whole thing. I fixed this by beveling the screen to give it a frame. I also gave the screen some luminosity to add more realism.

Resources:
Making a glass:  http://www.tonyg.info/tutorials/ LW6/Model/ LW6_WineGlass_Part_One.htm