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3D Computer Modeling
APCG 330 Fall 2005
Group Project
2005 Fall ->3D Computer Modeling ->Group Project

Group Project Scene

Task:     Collaboratively create a scene that conveys a story using LightWave  

Groups:   Minimum 3, maximum 4 members in a group.  
 
Due:     At the BEGINNING of lab Wednesday 26 or Thursday 27 October 2005 (depending upon your lab assignment).  

Points:     200

Components:   
  • A scene that tells or evokes a story

Turn-In:   In a directory (folder) labeled with your group's name include all the following:
  • Scene Render(s) as JPEG (perfer 800 x 600 or greater). The name of your render file must be your group's name with NO spaces, use underscores instead of spaces. Following the group's name must be a render number (1..9) with your_group_name1.jpg noting the primary rendering for your scene.
  • Thumbnail of each render - 120 pixels wide, maintaining aspect ratio. The file name must be the same name as the render followed by a 't', such as your_group_name1t.jpg.
  • All objects used in the scene
  • Scene file
  • Ancillary files (textures, images, etc)
  • ALL files necessary to render your scene!
  • Report
  • Group Participation Report

Report:   Create your report as a text file, a Word document file, or HTML file. When lists are called for, such as Object & Created By, leave the left column against the left margin and separate the two columns by a single tab (or use a table in HTML). Include the following information in your report:
  • Group name
  • Group member's names
  • Title of Work
  • Story/Inspiration
  • Object list - object & who created the object
  • Textures/Images list - image & image source
  • Problems and Solutions
  • Time Frame - time spent on each major compontent in your scene, such as hours spent planning your scene, hours modeling the desk, hours spent working on texture, hours spent on lighting, etc.
  • References - briefly annotated list of tutorials, books, web sites, etc you found useful.