Modelled.
Phew!! I’m so glad I’m finally done with this. I was thriving to see the end results.
Maya crashed 4-5 times on me doing this project. Ugh! The feeling.
So DG students, save. I mean SAVE YOUR WORK EVERY 10 MINUTES!!!
The details looks more clear without rendering.
I can’t wait to get it textured.
Next Assignment–>Flash. We meet again, my demotivating uninspiring software.
Wow. It’s already the first of June. I thought it was still February.
Last week, we were assigned to chase the morning sun. We had to capture good shots of subjects involving light and shadow. Thank God Wednesday and Thursday was clear and bright. The haze is evil.
I took about 130 ++ shots. 90% has nothing to do with my assignment. haha
The assignment goes:
1. Bicycle 1.
I like the first pick the most, but the lecturer said the second was better because it involves 3 point perspective and the subject can be clearly seen.
2. Bicycle 2
3. Tea
I was drinking green tea 3 days ago. The morning sun from the window broke through my room that the tea colours look magnificently striking. David said it would look better if liquid is taken through back light. You get shiny stuff like below:
3. Tea 2
I still have more but it’s no fun posting it up.
Now, for the fun bit of randomness:
a. Ratzo1
b. Ratzo 2
c. Devil’s play
d. Shoes
e. Me having personal encounters with aliens.
f. Cats Purring.
g. Sky
I feel inspired.
This is my first time I’m uploading marker renders. Er…because Jason never gave us back any of our assignments? By right I shouldn’t upload this, because it’s not my design. So how do I put it? All rights reserved to whoever who’d designed that robot.
3 of my brown markers ran out when I was done with this. Expensive markers. Very impatient.. but it’s a 2 hour 30 min work. Wishing I could hit the colour that I want in one shot, rather than built on layer by layer.
I”m posting this because it’s pretty.
This is a colouring class, btw. Your brains does not apply that much. Just less than 1% of usage. I wonder why they call it rendering? I wonder why they even call this class Concept Art? You don’t even do concept art.
-The first 1 1/2 weeks has been surprisingly relaxing. But the momentum picks up as lecturers began to dump assignment after assignment during each class.
-Not that it’s so difficult, it’s just that every assignment is so time consuming.
-I’ve been having very vivid dreams lately. Most of the dreams have to do with confronting with someone and telling someone off or yelling at someone. Maybe it’s the emotional control over situations whereby I just keep quiet. Yes, there is a problem that I chose to not think about so much. But the dreams I had felt just so real that I was really there.
-My hatred towards using computers for 2D animation is slowly subsiding. But alas! I still hate you, Flash. I so despise the limited amount of animation that you can do on the computer,even though you did make a lot of things so much easier. But the pencil is still far more superior than you. I wondered how cartoon network animators survive with such restriction.
- I’m trying my best to recall what half of what Jason lectured. He goes so fast that his words sounds like gibberish. I wish he and Seamus would at least write down the list of things his gonna teach before starting the lesson, so at least I won’t be in a blur. (How much can you absorb in 4 hours with the air con blowing straight at you?) I really wasn’t expecting being in front of the computer screen the entire day, working with either Maya or Flash. It’s a love-hate relationship. Half the time I enjoy modelling(just like how I played lego and the Sims), half the time it’s so difficult to construct with my possible lack of knowledge on these softwares. I forgotten what I was in for!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is it too late to change course? Am I gonna be in front of the computer screen forever? I’m okay with computers but I don’t live on computers alone! I like animation but who says I wanna become an animator forever?
- Classes carries on like a breeze… I don’t have any favourite classes, nor any favourite lecturers, nor much enthusiasism being in class. I really miss Syed’s class. Maybe only 3D modelling captivates me… so far… The equation goes:
Concept art 1 = Perspective 2 + Colouring class
SEA Culture = Malaysian Studies 2
2D Animation = graphic cartoon creation good enough to ruin my interest
3D Modelling = Lego In computers
Photography = A class to ensure I go out and get some fresh air.
We had a good time sharing about our holidays in faith station today, although there was only the 3 of us.
I’m getting back to the core root of being a proper Christian. After 3 weeks of feeling guilty of being useless and lazy around the house, I’m more eager to set my priorities right and focus straight.
This term feels different, like how seasons change from time to time. The horse in the wilderness has found it’s straight path through the untamed wind again. I’m taking my days more seriously, thirsting for spiritual life once again. It’s time to walk on the path shared with Christ and let him take full control of me. I will not remain stagnant and lost anymore.
We shared about evangelization today. To a certain aspect, I have not tell people enough about Christ. My testimony might offend. And yes I do miss that Rachel that believe so much in inspiring people. I knew at that time I made a difference and touched people. But now? I don’t really know how I reflect myself anymore, like I’m some sort of alien.
Days can be significant or insignificant, depending on how you see it, how you make it, and how you belief and think of it. Maybe it’s the busy sense people in the library that made me feel inspire to push things harder. I had been an egg shell for too long. The fire is burning dimly. The person is lukewarm. The road is still new and fresh. I had already made my mine that mass isn’t enough to keep me on track with my faith. There wasn’t a sense of belonging because of the population of people that come and go. The crowd is large, but the real community is small.
Yes, I know I would be in trouble for this but it won’t be for long. If I’m seeking God’s completeness in me, I will be desperate to find.
How to do:
1. Put on the Sims music.
2. Mess around with every tool.
3. Create.
(click on image to enlarge)
This is fun.
The best part about being 18+ is that I’m still a student. I don’t need to worry about paying the bills or taking care of the house. My role is just to do well in college. I’ve got a black belt friend who told me the best part about being at my level is that I’m placed in a position where I felt things are a challenge to me. a.k.a you have something to hope for in that sense. Since he got his black belt all he ever did was to come back and teach his juniors. There wasn’t much for him to look forward to, not many goals to jolt down, not much to face.
This is to all those who constantly hope and aspire to one day paint and draw like what we see in Massive Black & Expose books:
The best part about struggling with our imperfect skills is that
We would always have something to look forward to…
We would have something to improve on…
We have something to hope for…
We have something to focus on…
We learn so much every day…
We are constantly challenged…
and there’s always a sense of purpose and self belief because we keep pushing…
I would much rather wake up fully excited and enthusiastic because I have not achieve something rather than achieve everything already wondering what else is there to do.
So lets celebrate today. I don’t want to be 8 or 15 anymore, neither do I want to be 21 or 30. Where I want to be is where I already am.
