3d Modeling & Animation at San Jose State University

Trees Challenge

2008-06-16T16:12:00.000-07:00

Trees!
Consider creating an interesting silhouette and realistic textures for your tree. Keep the modeling simple under 1000 polygons. Don't try to model every leaf and branch consider how you can use transparency maps and single sided geometry to create a mass of leaves with little modeling.

What is the enviroment for your tree? Is it a landscaping tree, a forest tree or something completely alien? All trees have roots, leaves and a forking branch pattern we should be able to see that in your model.

Got reference? Get started here:
http://flickr.com/search/advanced/
google image search

Take a look at this the visdev tree challenge on...
http://creationengines.blogspot.com/

cyclo

2008-05-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

"Cyclo" 3,530 polys by Claire Marshall

saloon 4th pass

2007-10-25T23:52:00.001-07:00

human head 1st pass

2007-10-25T23:47:00.000-07:00

2007-09-12T19:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a test I just completed for ArenaNet.
I had to design a windmill from scratch and model it in their game style.

Cave Troll Facial Rig

2007-09-10T09:56:00.000-07:00

I did this following a tutorial in "Art of Rigging Vol. 3" in which the motion capture animation is provided by www.motionanalysis.com

Indian Ring Holder for the SU 2007 Maya Class

2007-09-09T12:37:00.001-07:00

Toy Phone

2007-06-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

This toy phone was a prop for a short 3D animated film. It was done for a class extension to our BFA class taught by Thomas Holt. Done in Maya 7.0 and textured in Photoshop CS.

Cave Troll for Dave Guslin's spr 2007 maya class

2007-06-06T19:09:00.001-07:00