Future Representation : November 2016

ArcGIS Workshop 10112016

4:43 PM

Introduction to ArcGIS

Digital archive for comprehensive site data analysis
Introduction of ESRI Virtual Campus as platform to learn ArcGIS, to set up an account
Access of data via Digimap as base layers for information
Setting up of 2 views in Ancient Roam via Digimap for historical study of land use
Compilation of information layers by ticking boxes and data download
Tabulation of geographical information in spreadsheet

Workshop Photo

Data Download via Digimap

Compilation of information layers with selected region.

Packing of information for use of ArcScene

2 Viewports for Historical Study of Land Use of two different periods.

Introduction to Arc Map

Data Analysis software to compile layers of information imported from Digimap
Setting of Layer Properties
Symbology setting to change map colours
Add Values to display specific information (Theme)

Change of settings of Symbology

Display of Road and Paths by setting of Themes

Introduction to Arc Scene

3D Model Software from compilation of Digimap Data
Import of layers to display Building Heights and Topography
Change of Layer Properties to create extrusion
Change of Rendering Options to change opacity and styles of map

Change of Base Heights to elevate map layer

Preparing Building Heights

Adobe Aftereffects Workshop 03112016

2:59 PM

Introduction to Adobe Aftereffects

Setting up new COMPOSITION for compilation of layers in a timeline.
Preset of PAL- Standard 25 frame per second to achieve optimum video quality and prevent stretching.

Production of Short Animation 1(Exercise 1)

Import of PSD file with retained layer size as working layers
TRANSFORM option tools to edit unpacked psd. layers with setting of % to increase precision
EFFECTS option tools to apply effects similar to Photoshop
Assign KEYFRAMES in timeline by using time slider to produce recorded motion of applied transformation.
Copy and paste for repetition of KEYFRAMES to achieve looping effect.
GRAPH EDITOR to adjust graph with handles- to achieve smooth transitional movement.
RENDER QUEUE to render sequential images for exporting
EXPORT - to select file location and setting up of animation file to format of H.264 for .mov file to reduce file size and optimum quality.

Composition Settings

Import PSD file with Retain Layer Size

Setting of Key Frames

Graph Editor for Key Frames control

Render Settings for Render Queue

Short Animation 1

Production of Short Animation 2 (Exercise 2)

Preparation of PSD layers with cloned objects for blurring of boundary
Import of PSD file with retained layer size as working layers
Positioning of CAMERA with preset of 35mm
Setting up TOP VIEW ( 1 View to 2 Views) to adjust position of camera and psd layers through planar views
Application of TRANSFORM tool to position of camera and psd layers by adjusting X,Y,Z coordinates
SCALE tool to ensure fitting of psd layers in screen
ROTATE tool to add tilt to animation
MOVE focal point at keyframes to create increase depth of field
PRE-COMPOSE packing of composition layers
PUPPET tool to add pins and apply deformation to layers to create animation

Insert Camera of 35mm Preset

Arranging PSD layers in Z-coordinate

Scale of each PSD layers to fit the screen.

Position of Camera to create focal point

Puppet Pin tool to create mesh

Workshop Animation Output:

Laser Scanning Workshop 27102016

3:45 PM

Explanation of Laser Scanning Components

Laser Scanning Workshop 27102016

Introduction to Laser Scanner and its key operation principals:

Calculation of point counts and meshes
Dimension through calculation of wavelength for distance
Bounces and trajectories of lasers to generate point counts and meshes
High accuracy with horizontal and vertical scanning
Radial projection of 130m for outdoor and 0-10m for indoor

Introduction to FARO System and its operation :

Calibration of axial and horizontal axis
File Saving method: to reduce file sizes and proper file naming method
B/W and Photography mode for colour capture
Behavior of laser rays through transparent elements and moving objects generating blind spots
Setting up of coordinates for mapping and stitching of data.

Introduction to FARO interfaces.

Test Run of Laser Scanning in Exhibition Space.

Experimenting laser scanning with static or movement of people.

Demonstration of production of 3D Model via Autodesk RECAP and RHINO

3D Model as Outcome of Laser Scanning

Grasshopper Workshop 20102016

3:41 PM

Workshop Photo 1- Rhino as Diagram Tool

Workshop Photo 2- Rhino as Diagram Tool

Grasshopper Workshop 20102016

Introduction to Grasshopper interface:

Crucial to save separate files from Rhino file
Work as a system of script(definitions) composition of input and output
Introduction to PARAMETRICS tab and series of components
Setting up of a series of definitions on canvas

Parametric Modelling with definitions:

SET ONE CURVE/ POINT -Assigning and linking definitions to Rhino Geometry
PREVIEW - Enabling and disabling preview of generated model
ENABLE / DISABLE - Turning on or off definitions
SLIDERS - Setting up a range of integers and floating points for controlling and instant preview
BiARC - Manipulating curves of start and end tangent
LOFT - Manipulating series of surfaces with input definitions
SURFACE BOXES- Deploying surfaces to serve as a reference cage
MORPH - Projection of reference component
BAKE- To enable the formation of polysurfaces in Rhino Geometry.

Crtl + Alt Keys to highlight location of components

Set Curves using Sliders

Working with Bi-Arc

Working with Loft to experiment creation of surfaces and B Rep components to project repetitive elements on surface

Bake components to create geometries in Rhino.

Documentation with Rhino (Diagramming)

Setting of Display Modes

OPTIONS - VIEWPORT SETTING - Helpful tool to set up, copy, and edit properties of edges and meshes and background colours.
SET DISPLAY MODE- Assigning different display mode on various surfaces

Set Display Mode for altering colour and display of surfaces.

Editing colour of mesh surfaces and background

Documentation with Rhino ( V-Ray Rendering )

ENVIRONMENT MAP - Setting of Global Illumination Value and Reflection Value for environment ( Primary bounce and secondary bounce for lighting quality)
LIGHTING TYPES - Essential guide to setting up the right types of lightings with various illumination effects in response to camera focal length and distance and perspective (Backdrop, Key Light and Fill Light)
MATERIAL EDITOR - To control the reflectiveness, glossiness and mapping of texture of materials

Setting of light sources.

Rhino Workshop 13-10-2016

1:42 PM

Workshop Photo 1

Workshop Photo 2

Rhino Workshop 13-10-2016

Introduction to operation of Rhino 3D Modelling:

The difference between NURBS ( as defined as Non-Uniform Ratinal B-Splines) as a modelling tool to achieve optimum smoothness.
The operational coordinate system in U-direction and V-direction

Introduction to basic interfaces of Rhino 3D Modelling:

SET VIEW - Wireframe and Ghosted View to reduce file size.
GUMBALL- Setting of coordinates to move, scale and rotate.
C-PLANES - Planar setting to control vertical and horizontal coordinates by selecting 3 coordinates.
VIEWPORT - Navigation of Perspective, Top, Back, Front, Left, Right
PROPERTIES- Setting of Camera Lens length for rendering (12, 18 for interior 21,18 for exterior rendering)
NAMED VIEWS- Setting of render views.
UNITS - Setting of units and precision to 0.01mm

Introduction to key tools and commands for mesh modelling:

REBUILD - Allocation and adjustment of control points for curves and polysurfaces
PATCH - Fitting of surface through selected curves and points.
LOFT - Creating polysurface via two curves.
SWEEP- Creating polysurface by creating single or double trails for sweeping of curves.
TWEEN CURVES- Creating curves by joining two input curves.
CAGE EDIT - 2D and 3D coordinate for deforming and controlling.
FLOW ALONG SURFACES - Morphing of objects from base surface to target surface.