COMPUTER APPLICATION

PROJECT 1 :Modelling of an Architectural Design

This project requires us to complete the basic form and external model of a selected architectural design. I have chosen split house which was designed by architect JVA. After several class and tutorials from the lecturer, Mr Angus Lee, I started to trace the orthographic drawings of the building and try to produce the working process one by one in order to apply the skill learnt during the class. 



RENDERED PROGRESS





RENDERED VIEWS








original 3dm.file had been uploaded to TIMES.

MATERIAL USED (INITIAL RENDERING)










Project 2a: Still Rendering with Materials, Lights, Camera                         Views with Site Context (Exterior)


As continuation of the first project, we were request to produce photorealistic scene of our models with more subtances such as materials as well as shadow.  By using dalighting features and camera, I have learnt about how to manoeuvre the building to a more intresting views and also understand how the sunlight works towards the building and the surroundings. 


PROGRESS:

1. 3d studio model file is imported into 3ds MAX.

2. Glass under Arch&Design group is assign to the opening.

3. The brick image was import into as ''bitmap'' file and assigned to the specific walls.

4. After applying material, ''UVW Map'' texture is used to rescale the texture to match the object shape.
5. The original texture image has been desaturated, inverted and adjusted (its color level) in Photoshop, and bumped to created a more realistic texture.

6. The wooden panel image was import into as ''bitmap'' file and assigned to the specific walls.

7. After applying material, ''UVW Map'' texture is used to rescale the texture to match the object shape.
8. The original texture image has been desaturated, inverted and adjusted (its color level) in Photoshop, and bumped to created a more realistic texture.

9. Satined steel under Arch&Design group is assign to the supportive structure.

10. The marble image is imported into as ''bitmap'' file and assigned to the specific flooring.

11. ''Hair & Fur'' modifier is used for the landscape to produce 3d grass.
Snowing scene is chosen to create a snowing animation by using particle system for the final project.

12. Daylight is assigned with appropriate angle.

13. Area omni light is put to lighten up the darker area.

14. Trees are downloaded and imported into the scene to create the backdrop.

15. Target camera is place to position to capture perspective views.

16. DONE

BUILDING RENDERED IMAGES (only materials)


INITIAL RENDERED IMAGES (only by 3dsMAX, including environment)

BIRD-EYE-VIEW (night scene)

SIDE VIEW (night scene)

FRONT VIEW (morning scene)

HUMAN-EYE-VIEW (morning scene)

PROGRESS OF PHOTOSHOP:

1st rendered image: 

1. choose a background

2. adjusting lens flare

3. effect of lens flare

4. toning adjustment.

2nd rendered image: 

1. select a background

2. adding ''noise'' effect

3. ''blur motion effect'' is selected to create raining scene

4. toning adjustment

FINAL RENDERED IMAGES:

MORNING SCENE

RAINING SCENE





Project 2b: Still Rendering with Materials, Lights, Camera             Views with Site Context  (Interior)


Interior renderings were generated using the same 3D model with same environment settings. Furnishes such as cabinets, sofa, and etc was imported into the scene to enhance the renderings effect. Henceforth, I have selected two scenes: Living Room and Garage to execute the renderings. 

The reason I am doing garage and living room is to challenge the spaces with different light sources, for living room, light is coming from exterior , and garage was illuminate by the lamps inside.

PROGRESS:

Suitable 3D models were downloaded and basically all of them were without texture and I had assigned materials to them by myself. The process are almost the same, so I pick 4 of the models to show the process. The commands I have used for this step is UVW map , Bitmap and Bump , Convert to Editable Poly, Rotate and Scale.
1.  import carpet model

 2. bitmap and bump to make the texture looks more realistic

 3. After applying material, ''UVW Map'' texture is used to rescale the texture to match the object shape.

 4. chair model was imported 

 5. Convert the model to editable poly , and select the wanted surface by using ''element''.

 6. By using ''element'', materials can be assigned nicely. 

7. car model was imported.

 8. Convert the model to editable poly , and select the wanted surface by using ''element''.

 9. After applying material, ''UVW Map'' texture is used to rescale the texture to match the object shape. (car license plate)

  10. ''car paint'' in Mental Ray was apply for the car body.
other components are also applied with the materials given by Mental Ray.

11. wheel models were imported

12. ''rubber'' and ''chrome'' from template given by Arch&Design were assigned to the models.

PROGRESS of garage (no light coming from exterior):

1. cameras were set for the rendering view

2.rough concrete from template given by Arch&Design were assigned to the floor.

3. polished concrete from template given by Arch&Design were assigned to the floor.

4. car 1 model was imported.

5. car 2 model was imported 

6. rack model was imported

7. duplicate the rack 

 8. wheel has been put on the rack as spare tire.

9. lamp was imported

10. lamp was duplicated

11. target light bulbs were applied (intensity 1500)

12. testing rendered image

13. target lights with 1500 intensity were not bright enough for the garage, free light was then applied for it.  (free light intentisty 7500, Ix at 6275 ''ranging'')

14. image precision (quality) was increased to 8.0 , to support higher quality of image , final gather precision was also increased to ''high''.

15. FG bounces was increased to 3 to make the wall reflection looks realistic.



PROGRESS of living room (light coming from exterior):

1. cameras were set for the rendering view

2. living room space (empty)

3. sofa set model was imported

4. table set model was imported

5. carpet model was imported

6. chandelier model was imported

7. plant model was imported

8. chair and table was imported by using rotating

9. chandelier 2 was imported

10. cabinet was imported

11. day light with multiplier 1.0 was applied

12. after test rendering, the interior spaces turn out to be a little bit dark and an area omni light with multiplier of 4000 was imported.

13. exposure level was adjust to 12.2 for an appropriate interior brightness

14. image precision (quality) was increased  , to support higher quality of image , final gather precision was also increased to ''medium''.

FINAL RENDERED IMAGES:

 GARAGE

GARAGE with front light off

another view of GARAGE



LIVING ROOM

another view of LIVING ROOM






Project 2b: A maximum 90 seconds animation of a complete 3D scene

After some pratice of still images rendering, here comes the most challenging task, produce a short film within 60-90 seconds of our buildings. The first things we need to know is which scene of walkthrough should be included in the video, then start to calculate the time (seconds) should be spent in paticular scene. After the movie script is done, camera walkthrough kicks in the rendering start after all the preconfiguration is completed.

I've planned to give my animation a storyline which is : superheroes need a home too


PROGRESS:

1. In order to create a landscape to suit the scene, a plan was created in appropriate dimension. The Length Segment & The Width Segment were change to 100x100 in order to create a much more precise landscape.

2. ''Displace'' modifier was choosen. A height map was download from the web and uses as an bitmap for the plane.

3. The displacement amount was then increase to create different heights for the landscape.

 4. Snow ground texture was applied using 'bitmap' and 'bump' to make the texture looks more realistic.

5. ''Noise'' modifier was used to create the effect of wind blowing the leaves of pine trees.

6. ''Snow'' effect in particle system was chosen to created snow falling scene.

7. some adjustment was done to modify the snowing process.

8. amount of the snowflake was adjust to suit the scene.

9. target camera was chosen to follow the line drawn in as desire path.

10. The camera was locked onto the path using ''Path Constrait'' function.

11. ''Free Camera'' was choosen to follow the line drawn in as desire path. The camera was locked onto the path using ''Path Constrait'' function.

12. ''Target Camera'' was choosen to follow the line drawn in as desire path. The camera was locked onto the path using ''Path Constrait'' function.

13. Photometric light was applied and the temperature of the light is adjust to 2100 to create a different atmosphere to perform the feeling of lonely.

14. Auto-Key was on to do some adjustment on the free camera used in the animation, so the changes will be recorded down.

15. The main character model is download from the internet.

16. ''Car paint'' material and ''Bronze'' material was applied on the suit.

17. To make it lighting part glow, ''Effect'' in animation was chosen.

18. Select ''Lens Effects'' and choose ''Glow''

19. select the colour and adjust the intensity of the glowing light

20. puting the model in the scene and show the building exterior at the same time.

 21. To render animation, Change the selcction from ''Single'' to ''Active Segment'' in Render Setup.

22. Create save files putput.

23. Start rendering animation.

24. Movie maker was choose to edit the animation.

VIDEOS 

Iron man going home.





Work in progress ( computer appilcation )

Saturday, 28 March 2015
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Introduction

This is a module that helps students to develop an understanding of the principles of building preservation and the methods of recording it, which are measured drawings, written documentation and photographic documentation. For measured drawings, students are required to document historically and architecturally significant buildings in the collection of plans, elevations, sections, details and axonometric views/ models and a report.

Project 1 (Sketchbook and Journal)

This is an individual on-site exercise that we are required to document and sketch the building as well as the site context. Students should start off from drawing the plans, elevations and sections of the building to understand the building better. The building I got was Istana Negara , previously known as Muzium Diraja , in Kuala Lumpur. Throughout this project, I have identified that Istana Negara is giving a sense of standard and grandeur. 


Below is my sketch journal for this project:




For more detail and clear bigger size drawing:


Conclusion:

I have also recalled all my techniques to document and sketch a historical building. Last but no least, I learned that we should appreciate all of the architectural cultural heritage that we have right now.




Project 2 (Measured Drawings and Model)

This is a group project where we are assigned to measure and document our building, Government Rest House and translate them into a set of drawings. While carrying out this project, I learned the proper way to measure a building and document it We managed to translate all the measured data into scale drawings. My main part is the longer section, Section A-A. I also worked with other team and helping them to finishing their CAD drawing.

 Here are some photos of our progress while doing the model :





Photo of final model:

front elevation

section A-A

perspective view

side elevation

detail of foyer

detail

detail

balcony

human proportion

king throne (small throne room for Agung)



Below are our drawing:





For more detail and clear bigger size drawing:

 Conclusion:

 I have recalled all the construction methods and architectural details that I have learned to adapt in this project. On the other hand, we managed to complete our model in time. I realised the importance of team work. Also, we managed to show additional information about the building through the physical model and I am very happy with our end product.



Project 3 (Report & Video on Measured Building)

This project is a report that consists of a set of drawings of the building measured and it should include the importance of this building from various aspects, like architectural, historical and cultural. We are also required to produce a photobook for this building. 

small preview of photobook:








Our video:

 Conclusion:

To find the information about this building was the most difficult part. While me and my groupmates are doing the report, we explained the architectural details and elements regarding Istana Negara, like the design principles and elements applied on the building. Then, filtering and editing the photos for the photobook is not as easy as I thought but we managed to do it with the power of group work. We managed to recognize the architectural historic structure while doing the report and photobook. We also spent much time and energy on our video to confirm and decide the way we shooting and about the editing part. I really learnt much throughout this meaningful project.





Methods of Documentation and Measured Drawings

Thursday, 5 March 2015
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