24.11.2009 more camera actions and project diskussion

Camera Animation

We worked with cameras and path constraints.
To attach a camera to any shape (line based object)
1. select the camera
2. click on
ANIMATION | CONSTRAINTS | Path CONSTRAINTS

To change the behaviour of the camera one can
1. edit the path or
2. the position of the camera by changing the percent value

Project discussion

Adrianus Obers joined us to find out the best way of starting our project.
We discussed two options of possible projects:

a) Creating a funny or useful machine for the exhibition of Salomon de Caus
This project had been realized last semester and was a great sucess. The results can be watched here: www.salomondecaus.de
For the project an adaption of the ideas and concept of de Caus to modern times has to be realized.

Pro: No Contstraints, concept well known, combination of design (A. Obers) and Visualization, schedule possible in time, experience based on last semester's work

Cons: Extra project, focus on animation - which hasn't been part of our lessons yet.
special focus on machines not only industrial design.

b) Integration of visualization in regular project work
The visualization process is part of the whole projects which is then build on design (Pen work), scenario definition, CAD (Alias Studio) and vis (Max). Before we start, we have to ask Prof. Gerhard? - Ad - could you check this out? if he is willing to cooperate.

Pro: Great chance for a large project including all parts of the design process, focus on data import from Alias Studio, modeling, lighting and cameras

Cons: more concept work for the details, data import from Alias Studio, tensed schedule, parallel work required.

Please decide which option you will choose and discuss it with Ad Obers friday, 26th of november.
Ad will inform me via email...

RM