Assignments

Hypermedia – FA3900

Sullivan

1. Looking at the world through 3d glasses

The forefront of what could be called digital photorealism, 3d has come along way from the mirrored balls floating over tiled floors that marked its beginnings. It is still plagued by the human need to portray reality as accurately as possible, but as with photography and painting before, artists are slowly using it for expressive means instead of as a mirror. With the increase of processing power, 3d graphics are also beginning to seep across the spectrum of computer applications. 3d models, to various degrees, can be brought into photoshop, illustrator, flash, and after effects. adobe's latest version of acrobat allows you to manipulate 3d data. Regardless of what you intend to do with computers in the future, a working knowledge of 3d modeling and animation will come in handy. With this project (as with the rest of the projects), we are not aiming to become masters of any particular software, but to becomre aware of the various possibilities that computers offer for graphic production. So relax, explore, and have fun.

Examples:
Machinema, game modding
Michael Rees - 3d models and animations, made into real world sculptures
Yael Kanarek - abstract virtual terrains
Mark Napier -3d abstractions
second life artwork
brody condon - game art

lassater's principles of animation
more principles of animation

PROJECT

use Cinema 4d, blender, maya, xsi modtool, papervision (flash)

a. Draw sketches of at least 2 objects from different angles. Think about how these objects can be simplified and broken down into smaller parts. Create at least 2 separate 3d shapes (a polygon model and a NURB model). Texture and light your scene. - January 30
for some inspiration for shapes look at heackel or at more haeckel

b. Animate both the objects and the camera, and render out as a 10-15 second quicktime movie in DVNTSC format. - March 12

2. TIME FLIES - crits April 9, and 21

creating realistic, cartoon, abstract animation. use after effects, motion, or flash

PROJECT

a.      Combine and composite your 3d animation, video, text, stills or other elements in after effects or motion. Keyframe the various attributes of each element as required.

b.     Render a 25-30 second quicktime movie in DVNTSC format

c. Record some of your own audio.

d. Mix with samples or found audio. Your audio should be 25-30 seconds (possible soundtrack for the previous assignment), CD quality

5. OPEN PROJECT - due the final day of class, April 30

This is your chance to explore your own ideas. You must show the process by which you came about your final image(s). investigate. Present your finished project in whatever manner suits the work the best.