2. Computer Aided design¶
This week I worked on some initial experiments to define my final project idea and started to visualize them by using different 2D and 3D software programs.
2D work¶
Photoshop (raster)¶
I decided to create a collage by combining a group of images and editing them. Steps Are mentioned below:
Opened a new blank page
Uploaded an image from Pinterest of a sketch by Artist Liz Y Ahmet
Transformed it by using the wrap tool
Used the arch tool on 100 degrees
Added a background and played with the opacity
Adobe Illustrator (vector)¶
I decided to create a quick illustration of the cup of tea in front of me:
Steps:
First, I used the curvature tool to draw the outer lines of the cup. Then I used the direct selection tool to play with corners and adjust them
After that I wanted to make the lines smooth so I used the smooth tools
Followed the same steps above to draw the tea inside the cup
Then decided to add more details like the glossiness of the cup and reduced its opacity to 30%
RESULT
3D Models¶
Sketchup¶
Sketchup is one of the easiest 3D software programs, it is designed to work with lines and extrusions
All what I did was:
1.Using Line tool to draw basic surfaces
2.Push/Pull tool to extrude the surfaces
RESULT
3D Max¶
I decided to model a hand in 3D Max and followed this video
Steps:
Drew a box by using the box tool
Adjusted the number of segments
Selected the box and converted it to editable poly
Turned the Vertex Selection tool on
Selected one of the sides and used Uniform tool to create size variations between hand palm and fingers
Used Extrude and Rotate tools to create finger
Finally used the Auto smooth tool to make it look more realistic.
RESULT
Files¶
Problems & solutions¶
I was not able to push the links of my Photoshop and Illustrator files for some reason, I tried over and over and all what I got is this note from Atom:
Later on we tried to figure out the problem from Git bash and found out that the sizes of files are over the limit.
To solve this problem, I tried to save the two 2D designs as DXF files which made their size smaller and finally I became able to push them.