3D Project Proposal: 3D Character (Panda)

Abstract

This paper presents a research proposal for 3D project: 3D Character. It addresses the objective, software, target audience, and character.

1 Introduction

3D photography is the use of technology to capture the shape and appearance of real world objects and reconstruct them in the digital world. The digitization of an object can be viewed from novel viewpoints that may be difficult or impossible to achieve in the real world, and does not require one to physically traverse great distances. Due to the detail and realism of the models generated by this process, 3D photography has many practical applications and has been employed across many different fields.

2 Project Objectives

The main objective of this project is to create 3D character using 3D character development techniques. However, the same software could also be used by students to create 3D models for use in class projects like LightWave 3D software. Such an software would allow them to quickly and easily create the character and be able to concentrate on the more difficult parts of their character. A general pipeline for create a 3D character consists modeling teqhniques. Modeling technique will consist basic characteristic, lines, splines, geometric primitive, and sweeping.

2.1 Basic Characteristic

The first stage in the simulation of a 3D scene with a computer is the conceptualization and design of a 3D . The basic characteristic in modeling is shape, position, object size, colours and textures, light, and a position of a camera.

2.2 Lines

Lines is used to define the shape of the object and many of its surfaces characteristics. Thev two types of lines is straight and curves.

2.3 Splines

Splines are generated from a defining polygon. Another way to characterized splines are look at their controls other than the control line and control point. Control points can control the curvature or tension of a curve line mainly by how close they are to one another. Bezier curve differs from the 3 splines mentioned here so far, mainly because it has tangent points in addition to the control points.

2.4 Geometric Primitive

Geometric primitive is a collection of tools for creating simple shapes with a fix structure. It can be used to represent simple shapes or can be used as the basis for more complex, composites three dimensional shapes. Maybe modified on screen directly using mouse, trackball or electronic pen or by typing the appropriate values in the dialog box.

2.5 Sweeping

Sweeping is the most powerful derivative modeling technique. It consist of defining 2D outline that is swept along a predefined path. As outline is swept it defines a shape in 3D space. The most popular sweeping techniques are extrusion, lathe or revolve, and free form sweep.

3 Software

Software that had been used for this project is LightWave 3D software. Lightwave is a popular and easy to use choice that is widely used for video and television production around the world. Lightwave includes a powerful polygonal modeler that also produces polygon-based subdivision surfaces that Newtek calls "MetaNURBS".Even though the modeling lacks associativity, which consequently makes some types of revisions much slower and does not allow many undo steps, it does perform well, is simple to learn, and experienced users can get high-quality work done with it. The animation still has a lot of catching up to do with Maya or Softimage, but is a workable solution for the average company's animation needs. Lightwave's renderer is a well regarded raytracer, which also includes Image Based Lighting and global illumination support. Lightwave's renderer has been used for many commercials and TV programs. Very few of the leading film studios use Lightwave, but it is often used by smaller companies contributing opening title sequences, monitor screen graphics, and other smaller parts of a film's CGI.

4 Target Audience

The aim of this project is create a character that has the own characteristic. The 3D character that will be created is based on the organic character. The character that will be created is Panda. The target audience of this project is children between age 6-7. Commonly, this age of children love the animation character. The learning process will be successful by using the 3D animation.

5 Character

The character that will be created is Panda. Panda is the animal that have their own physical characteristic. In this 3D project, the Panda will be created to be a cute character. This is important in way to achieve the goal and attract the target audience.