eNVy Design

OpenGL Term Project

2008-04-01T07:01:00.001-07:00

Logical Steps to a Conclusion:

- Build Racetrack in Maya, Import into OpenGL
- Skybox and Terrain
- 2D Motion of Car
- Setup Cameras: Behind Car, Above Track
- Collision Detection With Track (+ Gravity)
- Environment Object Creation in Maya, Import into OpenGL
- Music & Sound Effects
- 2D Menus and In-Game Dashboard
- Collision Detection With Other Cars
- Global Illumination
- Fog Effects & Shaders

HCID Term Project

2008-03-24T06:40:00.001-07:00

It looks like there are a few formats and tools I can take a look at to complete this project. I'd either like to be able to interpret data that uses the mms:\\ or the rtsp:\\ protocols, or alternatively read .asx files.

There's a few places I've found information concerning each of these formats:
-- ASX
-- RTSP
-- MMS

As well, I may just use the Microsoft Windows Media Player Development SDK in my program in order to stream the data.

-- Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 Development SDK

OpenGL Tutorials

2008-03-18T08:37:00.000-07:00

Here's a few useful OpenGL tutorial websites to use as reference for term project and beyond:

- http://www.gametutorials.com/gtstore/c-1-opengl-tutorials.aspx
- http://www.videotutorialsrock.com/
- http://nehe.gamedev.net/

Reading a WAV file header

2008-03-16T22:26:00.000-07:00

After searching for hours on end, there is finally a resource for separating out the properties of a .wav file and having it loaded into the buffer,

http://www.gidforums.com/t-10185.html

Design and Authoring 2 Test

2008-03-14T07:21:00.001-07:00

1) Make 3 buttons. Uses functions, eventlisteners, buttons, button instances

2) Use folder with flash file supplied. Import Sound, Link it (Make A Class Out of it [double click it], all classes start with capitals) and Play it.

3) Two buttons and a door. Close the door with a button. Open the door with a button. The button function must wait until door closes before it can open again. Buttons change state of boolean.

4) Create class file to make boxes on stage grow when rolled over and shrink when rolled off. Utilizes a .as file. Must change linkage of each box. Connect to respective classes. Write own class file.

5) Create a document class file to make the arm go up and down. All animation is included. Sound is included.

6) Use letters on a path to make them follow it back and forht. make the letters, in unison, move up and down once.

7) Based on XML

Over The Next Comple Days...

2008-03-13T06:13:00.000-07:00

Today:
- Send Link to Culture Magazine
- Flash Animatronic
- Complete Senior Project Proposal

Tomorrow:
- Design Studio 3 Project
- Culture Magazine Website

Saturday & Sunday:
- HCI Assignment
- 3DCG Term Project
- Culture Magazine

Screenwriting Resources

2008-03-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

The next big step in the project (other than the proposal) is to finalize the script. Here are a series of websites that seem useful and should be gone through:

- http://www.screenwriting.info/
- http://tvwriting.googlepages.com/

Senior Project Preliminary Work

2008-03-10T20:43:00.001-07:00

The first few things that need to be done for Senior Project are coming up quite quickly. I need to put together project training packages for each team member, write up job descriptions for each of the roles on the project, create a breakdown of all tasks and put them on a timeline, complete the preliminary proposal, finish the story outline and write the script.

Concept Site

2008-01-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

For my portfolio website, I not only want it to show off my previous work / CV, but also want it to perform some sort of function in my life. I want to sort out and display which projects I'm currently working on as well.

I think giving the option to see all the process work involved in each project will offer a more complete perspective of my designs to potential employers, as well as it allows me a new means of keeping track of how can apply previous work to current projects.

In terms of layout, I've been playing around with the idea of floating objects. A fluid-like display maybe? I also like the concept of brining 3D into the picture. I'm also thinking about how Microsoft Surface is taking the manipulation of data to a new level.

The date for putting the shovel into the ground on this new site is February 1st. Until then I am trying to learn everything I can to make conceptualizations into reality.

On The Move

2008-01-18T12:10:00.000-08:00

I need to focus on a few specifics to get done what I want to with quickly arriving deadlines. I have two central goals:

Achieve A's on All Assignments
Get A Job / Internship At A Tech / Media Company

In order to get to this level, maintenance of my schedule is of utmost importance.

When it comes to getting the job, I need to focus on my skills and on my portfolio. Both need to built up within the next month.

- Online Portfolio
- Research into Advanced Flash and Flex Functionality
- Graphics / Visual Displays

SOFTWARE TO LEARN / RESOURCES TO DO IT

2008-01-16T16:53:00.000-08:00

After Effects
- Lynda: After Effects CS3 - Essential Training
- Video CoPilot: Evolution
- Video CoPilot: Serious Effects & Compositing

Audition
- Lynda: Digital Audio Principles

Dreamweaver
- Lynda: Dreamweaver CS3 - Dynamic Development

Flash
- Lynda: Flash CS3 - Actionscript 3.0 - Essential Training
- Lynda: Flash CS3 - Actionscript 3.0 - Beyond the Basics

Flex Builder
- Lynda: Flex Builder 2 - Actionscript 3.0

Houdini
- DT: Introduction to Houdini 9
- cmiVFX: Houdini Cities

InDesign
- Lynda: InDesign CS3 - Essentials

Massive Prime

Maya
- DT: Animating Quadrapeds
- DT: Animation Walk Cycle
- DT: Automotive Modeling Techniques
- DT: Body Mechanics and Animation - Pulling Objects
- DT: Body Mechanics and Animation - Pushing Objects
- DT: Character Setup
- DT: Facial Animation and Lip Sync
- DT: Female Android Modeling
- DT: Maya Hair - Furby
- DT: Introduction to Dynamics
- DT: Introduction to Hypershade
- DT: Introduction to MEL
- DT: Introduction to Modeling
- DT: Introduction to nCloth
- DT: Mastering Render Nodes
- DT: Modeling Techniques - Interiors
- DT: Modeling Techniques - Werewolves
- DT: Non-Linear Animation with Maya Trax
- DT: Paint Effects
- DT: Photorealistic Car Modeling
- DT: Python Scripting in Maya
- DT: Rendering with Maya Toon
- DT: Rigging and Binding
- DT: Rigging Cartoon Vehicles
- DT: Set Dressing and Design
- DT: Shading Networks
- DT: Syflex
- DT: The Artists Guide to MEL
- DT: Ultimate Fluids
- DT: Modeling Techniques - Urban Environment Creation
- DT: UV Layout
- Simply Maya: Hand Modeling

Mudbox
- DT: Introduction to MudBox

OpenGL
- videotutorialsrock.com
- 3D Game Engine Programming (Book)

Photoshop
- Lynda: Photoshop CS3 - Essentials
- Lynda: Photoshop CS3 - Beyond the Basics

Microsoft Project
- Lynda: Project 2007 - Essential Training

RealFlow
- DT: Introduction to Realflow 4

XSI
- DT: Introduction to XSI

ZBrush
- DT: Introduction to ZBrush 3
- DT: Sculpting with ZBrush 3
- DT: Texturing
- DT: Pipeline Integration of Maya/Zbrush

Holographic Research

2007-12-25T10:57:00.000-08:00

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=5s5EvhHy7eQ
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=0awjPUkBXOU

I saw that Kati posted these video links on Facebook and it gave me an inspiration for 4th year project. If I could possibly find a way to do Real-Time 3D, I could possibly create a "holographic" communication system between two people.

The To-Do List

2007-12-23T21:44:00.000-08:00

Tutorials
- Flash CS3
- OpenGL
- After Effects
- Maya

Portfolio
- Complete Comic Strip
- Complete February 7th Documentary
- Build Flash Portfolio and submit to FITC
- Imagine Cup Entry
- Culture Magazine Website

Readings
- Match Moving
- inspired 3D Short Film Production
- OpenGL Programming Guide
- Marketing

Purpose

2007-12-23T21:40:00.000-08:00

My goal is to be an exceptional designer. The purpose of this blog is so that I can track my projects and portfolio pieces, as well as keep a collection of useful information sources.