Lecture 1INTRODUCTION TO 3D

Prepared by:Rosiadi Bin Tajudin

KOLEJ KOMUNITI KEPALA BATAS – MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Learning objectivesAt the end of this topic, you will be able to:

Define 3 dimensional (3D) concepts correctly.Differentiate the three basic elements of 3D correctly.Explain 5 types of 3D animation correctly.List example of 3D software available in today’s market and

technical support as problem emerge correctlyName the company which produces the popular 3D software

in today’s market correctly..Identify the system requirements for the popular 3D software

in today’s market correctly.

What is 3D?

3D = 3 dimensional.

As we all living in 3D world, the same concept apply in modeling a 3D object using computers.

Modeling = A spatial description and placement of imaginary 3D objects, environment and scenes with a computer system.

Process in 3D animation = Modeling, mapping, lighting, camera, animation and rendering.

Basics concept in 3D

Dimensions

Object created consist of 3 basic dimensions : width (X), height (Y) and depth (Z).

Axes = arrows used in representing these dimension.

X

Z

Y

Basics concept in 3D

Axes can also be paired with other to define a plane or a view.

XY – Front planeXZ – Top planeYZ – Side plane

X

Z

Y

Basic elements of 3D

PointsLines – exist between 2 endpointsSurfaces – Bounded of few lines

LineTriangle Square

Surfaces3D object

Example of 3D model

Activity 1

Instruction

Draw a 3D model on whiteboard. (Box, pyramid, and cylinder)

Which parts of the model represent the three axes x, y and z.

Draw surfaces which form the model.

Types of 3D animationAnimation character

Unique and attractive character.TV commercial, film industry, video games.Example : Shrek.

Motion graphicsCombinations of typeface, illustration, digital photo and digital

video. Introduce the title of a film or TV program.Montage

Special effectsUsed in fantasy and futuristic film.Example : Fire, smoke, rain, storm, wave and etc.

3D illustrationFinal 3D model were rendered into digital graphics file

format. (PIC, TIFF, JPEG, and etc)Use for magazine publishing and website.

3D architecturalUse by architect.Use to design buildings, home, car model and etc.

Types of 3D animation

Instruction

1. Browse the internet and search information about the current 3D animation software available in today’s market. Then, list down your findings.

2. Search as much as you can.

3. Time allocated: 10 minutes.

Exercise 1: List of 3D software

Maya Lightscape

Photo Realistic Renderman Mental Ray

Soft Image 3D Cinema 4D XL

Lightwave 3D Electric Image

3D Studio Max Truespace

POVray Rhino

Bryce Poser

Strata 3D Pixels 3D

List of 3D software

Geometry objectExtended geometry objectMaterialsLightingVirtual cameraAnimation functionRendering functionExport movie

Basic function in 3D software

There are 3 common steps that you can use to get technical support when problem emerge regarding your 3D software.

Help menu (Tutorial)E-mail to the company which produce the software.Discussing your problem through 3D forum.

Technical support

Activity 2: Group DiscussionInstruction

1. Search the information of 3D animation software given to your group (30 minutes). The information being search is:

a. The company name which produce the software.

b. Identify the computer operating system that supports the software.

c. Identify system requirements for the software.

d. List example of product that have been developed by using that software.

2. Each group must write down their findings on transparency film given.

3. Group representative will present their findings to the class. (5 minutes for each group)

ConclusionThe basic concept of 3D. (Dimension, axes).

Basic elements of 3D. (Points, lines, surfaces).

Types of 3D animation (5).

Examples of 3D software available in today’s market.

Three common steps to get technical support, and

Examples of popular 3D animation software used in animation industry.

Assignment 1

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