This video introduces the transformations we'll be using in the rest of this lesson.
How do we keep track of how many robots we've made?
Before building characters you need to define individual shapes using objects.
Now we attach our particle to a spring.
First let's think about how to rotate some really simple points such as (0,0) and (1,0)
First we'll use the slope intercept form of a line to define each frame along a straight line.
First let's look at ray tracing in 2D using a simple example.
First you'll connect shapes together using joints that rotate.
First we need to make sure we understand exactly what happens in the split & average steps.
Let's start by drawing every frame, one by one...
Find out how we can make curved lines using straight ones using the string art construction.
What happens if the director changes their mind and asks for two headed robots?
First we'll review weighted averages of two points and extend the idea to three points. Practice weighted averages of two points in Environment Modeling if you haven't seen it before.
How can we calculate a weighted average between two points? (pssst. This video is super important).
Introduction to the basics of ray tracing.
Now we add a horizontal component to our system.
Next lets build a diagram that break rotation into smaller parts. The next exercise will give us a chance to build our understanding of this diagram.
Let's look more closely at how light behaves when it strikes an object. We'll cover diffuse and specular surface responses.
Connecting key poses with straight lines is called linear interpolation.
Explore how midpoints are used to describe the "string art construction.".
This video introduces the parametric form of a ray in 2D.
First we'll review De Casteljau's algorithm using three points. Then it's your turn to figure out how to do it with 4 points!
Introduction to syntax for shape objects
Let's review the multiplication principle which allows us to quickly count the number of possible robots.
Let's build some snakes to get us thinking about permutations.
Now we can combine split and average into a single operation called subdivide.
Now we can begin laying out our scene! Starting with translation...
Now you'll need to start moving your lamp around using translations.
Next let's extend the averaging step from the previous lesson to include multiple points. Now we'll need to calculate positions using a weighted average.
Where does the string touch the parabola? See if you can come up with your hypothesis!
Using Bezier curves we can get smooth motion between keyframes.
Now we are ready to calculate an intersection point using our ray CP (parametric form) and our line AB (slope-intercept form).
Now that we have a feeling for constructing permutations let's introduce the factorial formula to make counting them easy.
In this video we'll uncover the connection between the previous diagram and the rotation formulas. Repeat viewing suggested!
Let's apply what we just learned to calculate the touching point.
A simple step-by-step guide to working with the maya graphe editor by creating a bouncing ball.
We can use de Casteljau's algorithm to calculate curves using any number of points.
Let's take a closer look at the weights used during subdivision. Do we have to be careful when selecting weights?
Let's look more closely at how light bounces when it strikes an object. We'll cover reflected and refracted rays.
Are we really creating parabolic curves using this construction? Let's gain some insight first.
Use an array to store many objects as well as create any shape you can imagine. Click here to review objects.
Now you can start scaling your shapes to make your lamp look younger.
Next we need to explore the mathematics of scaling.
Now you are ready to start subdividing your own shapes with more than 4 points!
How can trees be combined to count robots with many parts?
Now it's time for a really meaty problem! How can we count the number of possible casts when given a large set of robots to choose from?
We need to be careful with the order of scaling and translation. But why?
Tree diagrams allow us to visualize these counting problems using any number of parts.
Next you'll use functions to *store* your deformer functions.
Okay we know how to calculate the touching point, great! Next let's think about how we can prove this is true.
Next let's build a blade of grass using a parabolic arc as a spine.
Created by Brit Cruise.
Case study from Monsters University.
Let's breathe some life into our ball using a key animation principle: squash and stretch.
Now let's think about how subdivision would work in 3D.
Next we need to throw away the slope-intercept form and use the line equation instead.
Bonus! In this video we'll connect the degree of these curves to the number of control points in the construction.
Now we are ready to ray trace in 3D. We'll look at the problem of ray triangle intersection.
Finally, let's bring our parabolic arc to life!
Now it's your turn to drive. In this video we'll present you with a casting challenge to complete using everything we've learned so far.
Review of how to write a function (starting with translation)
Why do we divide the number of combinations by the number of permutations?
Try out your deformers on a face.
Finally we'll need to rotate object to finish our scene.
Now we just need to determine whether our intersection point is inside or outside the triangle.
Let's put everything together. Get ready for a really powerful formula: the binomial coefficient (warning: you may need to watch this a few times!).
Time to get a little mathy. Let's look at the general form for any transformation.
Review how to connect our deformers and shapes together
Introduction to Act 1.
Overview of Act 2.
Introduction to Act 3.
An infographic can be used to display a concept graphically. For your final project, you will develop your personal and professional code of ethics. This "code" will include what you value and how you will conduct yourself in personal and professional relationships.
Your code of ethics infographic should have at least these three components:
- What does (or should) ethics mean in our society?
- What does ethics mean to you?
- How will you conduct yourself?
Some advice from our storytellers.
More advice to new writers.
Advice on editing.
Advice for storytellers.
Advice from storytellers on structure.
Advice from our storytellers.
Now we'll pull everything together and explore how we calculate the position of a particle over time (frame by frame).
This entry-level course is designed to help you gain a general appreciation for art as well as to help you develop a working vocabulary for the knowledgeable analysis of art based on the Visual Elements and the Principles of Design. The syllabus is included in the course and contains the course objectives, student learning outcomes, list of assignments and names of the course textbooks.
Introduction to the art of lighting.
Overview of basic shot types.
One way we can prove that we are calculating the actual touching point.
Now we'll add a lens to our camera and explore the idea of an f-stop.
Find out how hair simulation tools were used in the film the Good Dinosaur.
Our approach to character lighting.
Character transformation and their needs.
Variety of cultural city icons for multiple countries
To download and access the icons, click on view resource.
This will open the resource in a new google drive tab.
In the top right corner there should be a download button.
The folder will download as a ZIP file.
Once the ZIP file is downloaded, double click on it to open it, and it will create a new folder with all the icons!
The icons are PNG files, which means they have a transparent background, so they can easily be placed on top of other materials.
Variety of cultural city icons for multiple countries
How color is used in visual storytelling.
Overview of this lesson.
In this video we will explore how perception plays a role in the colors we 'think' we see.
In this video you will visit our color suite to see how we tweak colors to meet artistic goals.
Introduction to color scripts.
Charles Bargue Drawing Course introductionThe Charles Bargue Drawing Course was a highly influential guide to art instruction in the 19th century, which has recently returned to prominence in the Realist painting movement. This module introduces students to the fundamental drawing skills covered in the Charles Bargue Drawing Course, and leads them through the process of completing a Bargue plate copy.
First impression matters! Learn 3 quick and easy ways to create attractive and professional-looking PowerPoint title slide. These PowerPoint templates are open educational resource, created for educators, researchers and students. These templates accompanied an online workshop (see the embedded video) to learn how to make your slides look professionals.
This document details a simple way for anyone to create an interactive digital adventure game with zero programming. This activity can be done as an individual or with a team. Use a cloud-based PowerPoint program to get started (Google slides recommended).
How do we draw a surface of water using only particles? In this video we'll introduce a powerful analogy using heat to help us out.
Now we add a damper to our spring.
In this video we'll explore why regions in our scenes can go "out of focus." The region of our scene which is in focus call depth of field..