Tuesday, 11 October 2011

DSDN 104 Project 03

DSDN 104 Project 03

Using the precedent images below, I have created, constructed and rendered a number of digital models, along with one physical model. The process in order to make these models was to outline the images, then solidify them in Solidworks, then use tools in 3DS Max to give them shape and form.


PRECEDENT IMAGES

 
This image of a dragon in the dusk is the main precedent, relating to what my final model may look like as a finished product, when rendered in 3DS Max










The image to the left was used to create the wings- Using the sketch tool on SolidWorks I outlined the wings shown in this image to create my second digital model











This precedent was used as the main tracepad for my final model.










This one resembles the second of my digital models- the flame




Precedents for my first and second models- along with the main precedents for my final rendered image, including the city on fire and the main flaming dragon itself





 
DIGITAL MODELS

Below are my two secondary models rendered individually. The first image is of my model based on dragons wings, facing a moonshadow. Using a solid sphere as my base for the image, I placed an image of a dragons shadow on it to create a scary atmosphere, as it stands out amogst the light of the moon. The second image is of my flame model placed on a fireball-like sphere, remsembling a sun. When rendering these models, I used a reflecting tool on Material Editor to reflect these images against their bases, simply to make the model 'come alive.' The different kinds of tools used in 3DS Max were successful in putting these images together.



Below is a concept image of my final model, edited and rendered. As the image is quite dark, it relates to the image of the wings against the moon as it has that same spooky atmosphere. Both these images are associated with darkness and evil.  The shadow is not that of the model, but I thought the shadow of something else made the image look a little scarier, so I decided not to use the shadow tool in the end.


FINISHED PRODUCT RENDER

All three digital models were placed together in the same atmosphere to create one whole image of a winged, fire breathing dragon. In a way, these three models make one, as the image may only appear to be one model.  The rendering of these images were done in a similar way to the above images, as they were created in different kinds of atmospheres from different angles. One of the images resembles a story of a fire breathing dragon destroying a city.





PHYSICAL MODEL

Using the final model as my concept, the physical model below was made from wax, then soaked in Sodium Hydroxide to put the shape into perspective.

Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Simmonds_ Archie_ Card_ Project_ 2_ 104

Precedent Image
Here are two precedent images for my laser-cut design. One resembles a fluid motion of fire, while the other is a pic of the inside of a dome. These images were used to make the parts separately and join them together.



DIGITAL MODEL

Original
Here is the original model my laser-cut design is based on- used from Project 1


New
The following image is a revised render of my digital model


CONSTRUCTION

The construction of my laser-cut model began with a series of ideas
involving bases and cuts. They were then cut out using the laser cutter nd joined together to make the parts

Below is the planning stage including outlines of the bases and the cuts.




The images below represent a series of sketch models- basic designs for what my final model may look like. These only resemble parts of the model, or ideas used for the final construction
#1



#2

#3




#4

#5



The Finished Product
Below is the final model, in different points of view. The base of the model is constructed from acrylic, while the parts are conbstructed from card





Monday, 15 August 2011

DSDN 104 Project1

DSDN 104 Project 1

Three words I associated with my creations

FLUIDITY

CONVEXITY

REPETITION

Precedent image #1- my original model was made and traced from this image


Precendent image #2- This image inspired me to use symmetry & repetition


My original model- traced from precedent image 1


81 Iterations




Final Model- Rendered & Redesigned

Monday, 8 August 2011

104 81 Models


FLUIDITY

CONVEXITY

REPITITION


                                          This image was only to inspire me to use symmetry

My starter model is displayed below- It was made from my first precedent image

104 81 Models

THREE WORDS
-FLUIDITY
-REPETITION
-CONVEXITY