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Graphics Mini-Project

Rhodes CS Dept

VRSIG

Graphics Mini-Project

"Runaway Train"

This graphics mini-project aims at displaying some of the varied and complex features of the Open Source 3D Modelling package Blender. The project takes the form of a one minute video rendered at 25fps and aims to encompass as many of the various features of Blender as possible.

“Runaway Train” is a video made up of four separate scenes each of which provides differing examples of techniques and methods employed in modern computer graphics. Each scene and the methods and techniques used for each are explained below. The main emphasis of the video is a tunnel sequence which has been modelled to reflect an underground mine shaft. The methods and inspiration for this sequence are derived from an online Blender tutorial which discusses a procedural approach to Blender animation through the use of paths and duplicate frames.

 

The Animation

(Large Uncompressed Version)

 

The Blender File

(Zipped Version)

 

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