Clarke Steinback Ph.D. 3D Computer Modeling APCG 330 Spring 2006 Jacob Paulos

2006 Spring ->3D Computer Modeling ->Galleries ->Desk Gallery ->Jacob Paulos Jacob Paulos   Desk Scene                     Midnight   Inspiration I didn’t have any particular inspiration for this desk. I just closed my eyes and imagined a simple desk with a few simple items on it, and I created it. I later revisited this project and decided my original scene was a little “lacking” so I modified it. I decided to make it a night scene with a window overlooking a large city. I decided the scene should be primarily lit by moonlight and the light from my lamp (no other room lights). I also revised my glass texture to make it more believable. Objects Desk Jacob Paulos   Lamp Jacob Paulos   Pencil Jacob Paulos   Glass Jacob Paulos   Chair 3D Café   Book 3D Café Textures Glass Jacob Paulos   Pencil Bump Jacob Paulos   Chrome 3D Studio Max   Chair textures 3D Café   Stucco Wall 3D Café   Wood Grain (desk) 3D Café   Wood Flooring 3D Café   Chicago Skyline looking southward http://community.webshots.com/ photo/ 46810520/1046814063037196159hxlore Problems and Solutions The main problem I had was teaching myself 3D Studio Max 5 to do the project. 3ds Max 5 is a complicated piece of software with a plethora of features that can sometimes be daunting. I also had problems getting the lighting right. I had to re-render the scene many times to get it exactly how I wanted. The bend tool in 3ds also confused me a little at first, but I finally figured out that you place the “gizmo” at the point about which you want the bend to occur. I originally wanted to use a spotlight inside my lamp, but I abandoned that Idea because I couldn’t get it to work right. I finally switched the light to a “photometric” light. This type of light is basically an omni directional light that allows you to specify the brightness in terms of “lumens.” Overall this project was defiantly a good learning experience. Time Frame Creation of original scene Dont remember, but it took several hours   Revision of Glass Material 30 min   Addition of liquid to glass 30 min   Creation of window 5 min   Creation/lighting/positioning of city plane 25 min   Retexturing/correcting lamp 30 min   Relighting 1 hour References 3ds Max 5 Bible 3D Studio Max Help File http://www.3dnuts.com/tutorials/mat_glass.shtml 2006 Spring Concept Design and Storyboarding Video Game Design 3D Computer Modeling Assignments Calendar Gradebook Syllabus Tutorials Galleries Desk Gallery Final Gallery Group Gallery Portfolio Video Game Project Graduation 2006

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