Explaining 3D to Laymen 2003-11-17 - By Rick Bolman
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I usually just say, "I do stuff kind of like the movie Toy Story, just not
as good".
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From: Joel Blackwell [mailto:joel@(protected)]
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 9:52 PM
To: truespace@(protected)
Subject: Re: [TSML] Explaining 3D to Laymen
Thankyou so much for that explanation! I've tried countless times to
explain what it is I do, with no success. That's great ;)
-Joel
Stan Slaughter wrote:
> If you have ever had problems explaining to a layman what you actually
> do to make a 3D model, then you might try this explanation:
>
> "its kinda like taking chickenwire, making it have the shape you want
> from all angles, and putting plaster of paris on it (modelling). then
> use clay to make it look rough in some spots, and smooth where you want
> it. (normal and bump mapping) then take oil paints, and do a great job
> of painting the surface of your sculpture that you made, hopefully
> getting the exact look you want (texturing).
>
> now make the chickenwire move like you want it to, and make the rest
> look good in the process, without messing it up (boning and animating)."
>
> Stan Slaughter
> http://www.stansight.com
>
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