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Digital Work: 3D designs
On this page you can see a few examples of my recent 3D works. Because I do not own any 3D modeling software I cannot train myself in it as much as I could with Photoshop.
These works were made using Cinema 4D on school computers. While I still have a lot to learn, I can work with the basics and find myself really interested in becoming a better 3D modeller.
I tend to pick up new things really fast and come up with many ideas as i'm trying out functions or working on an existing assignment.
"Universal Database" - 3D Interface for year 3's final project
For this particular project I was allowed to pick my own subject and create something multimedia-ish. For my subject I chose my own sci-fi story that I have been working on for the past 11 years. I wanted to make some type of database which I could stuff with information and pictures of anything relevant to the story.
I started by making a set up of three screens that the user could click on and read information off.
Since the story takes place in my personally created galaxy, I chose to make a scale model of said galaxy and made it so that the user could click on various planets to obtain information about them and the creatures who live on them.
Each bit of information would have keywords that could be clicked on for more information about different subjects.
Due to the short time I had to work on this project, I only worked out six out of thirteen planets and only came as far as describing the planets themself. In the near future I wish to expand on this idea and work out some errors and add more information and images.
Here are some screenshots of the database. The screens were rendered in Cinema 4D, while everything else was set up in Director.
This screen is the opening screen. By clicking on the green orb, the user will start up the system.
The next screen appears. The scale model of the galaxy fades in, accompanied by sounds.
By moving the cursor over the planets below, a preview image appears on the middle screen. The planet glows red and the cursor changes into a crosshairs.
By clicking on a planet, the information will appear on the middle screen and an image of it fades in on the left screen.
The right screen is reserved for related topics which could be clicked on.
By moving the cursor over the image on the left screen, a full colour, highly detailed image of the planet pops up. When the cursor leaves said screen, the image fades again.
In the future I would like to also add short 3D animations of the planets rotating, and a quick tour through the galaxy.
Things I would do differently next time:
The fact that the screens on the left and right are in perspective gave me quite a lot of problems. If I'll continue to work on this project I'll make sure to use maybe just two screens and not make any in perspective.
I'd use less basic colours and more subdued tones.
Also, I'm thinking about using black screens, rather than green so I can get all my full colour pictures in them right away.
There is so much more information to add too, as well as images.
Working on this project was very interesting and I really love working with both 3D programs and Director.
I started by making a set up of three screens that the user could click on and read information off.
Since the story takes place in my personally created galaxy, I chose to make a scale model of said galaxy and made it so that the user could click on various planets to obtain information about them and the creatures who live on them.
Each bit of information would have keywords that could be clicked on for more information about different subjects.
Due to the short time I had to work on this project, I only worked out six out of thirteen planets and only came as far as describing the planets themself. In the near future I wish to expand on this idea and work out some errors and add more information and images.
Here are some screenshots of the database. The screens were rendered in Cinema 4D, while everything else was set up in Director.
This screen is the opening screen. By clicking on the green orb, the user will start up the system.
The next screen appears. The scale model of the galaxy fades in, accompanied by sounds.
By moving the cursor over the planets below, a preview image appears on the middle screen. The planet glows red and the cursor changes into a crosshairs.
By clicking on a planet, the information will appear on the middle screen and an image of it fades in on the left screen.
The right screen is reserved for related topics which could be clicked on.
By moving the cursor over the image on the left screen, a full colour, highly detailed image of the planet pops up. When the cursor leaves said screen, the image fades again.
In the future I would like to also add short 3D animations of the planets rotating, and a quick tour through the galaxy.
Things I would do differently next time:
The fact that the screens on the left and right are in perspective gave me quite a lot of problems. If I'll continue to work on this project I'll make sure to use maybe just two screens and not make any in perspective.
I'd use less basic colours and more subdued tones.
Also, I'm thinking about using black screens, rather than green so I can get all my full colour pictures in them right away.
There is so much more information to add too, as well as images.
Working on this project was very interesting and I really love working with both 3D programs and Director.
3D "Gadget"
For this assignment I had to come up with a "gadget" which could be handed out or distributed through shops to promote a drink called " Crodino", which is a non-alcoholic, Italian appetizer.
I came up with a design for a bottle and glas holder which could be stylishly served to people at restaurants or collected for right at home.
This is the first, raw design. I wanted to keep it open and organic. In this version, it was possible for the holder to hold up to two bottles, and could be clicked on by mangets to other holders a person might have collected.
I quickly learned that in its current state, the bottles would easily fall out so I had to think of a solution.
I quickly came up with this design. I let go of the idea with the magnets and instead made the holder able to hold one bottle plus one customized glass. This item could now be served to people.
It still has its open, organic design and is in my opinion, very appealing to the eye.
Same design, but added a simple bottle to put things in perspective.
I came up with a design for a bottle and glas holder which could be stylishly served to people at restaurants or collected for right at home.
This is the first, raw design. I wanted to keep it open and organic. In this version, it was possible for the holder to hold up to two bottles, and could be clicked on by mangets to other holders a person might have collected.
I quickly learned that in its current state, the bottles would easily fall out so I had to think of a solution.
I quickly came up with this design. I let go of the idea with the magnets and instead made the holder able to hold one bottle plus one customized glass. This item could now be served to people.
It still has its open, organic design and is in my opinion, very appealing to the eye.
Same design, but added a simple bottle to put things in perspective.
As you can see, I am very fond of lighting effects and enjoy thinking up interesting ways to light a scene. This item was my very first serious 3D model and I have to say I am quite proud of it.
I used simple forms now, but when I learn to do more complex things I'm sure I can make even more amazing things.
I used simple forms now, but when I learn to do more complex things I'm sure I can make even more amazing things.
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