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3D Computer Modeling
CSCI 140 Spring 2005
Jon Fischer
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Jon Fischer Final Scene
 The Wizards Keep 
Inspiration

Terry Goodkind’s book A Sword of Truth.
 
Objects
Textures and Images

All the wood textures came from digital photos that were taken at the Chico Paper Company.
 
All the rest of the textures came from the web site http://www.3dcafe.com/asp/texturesmarbles1.asp

Time Frame

           Box – 5 hours.
           Pedestal – 6 hours.
           Table – 8 hours.
           Background – 1 hour.
           Circle of Light – 5 hours.
           Lighting – 3 hours


Problems and Solutions

Problem 1:  Having problems with the textures and polygons.
Solution 1:  Merge points and recreate some of the polygons.
 
Problem 2:  Getting the circle of light to look realistic.
Solution 2:  Used the magnet tool to create the illusion of movement.
 
Problem 3:  Creating the lighting so the scene looks good.
Solution 3:  Make sure that all the objects have polygons with two sides.
References

           The Text book
           Inside Light Wave 8