Hi everyone. We are meeting at 6.30PM on Friday in lab level 2. Here are the tasks that we all committed to be done before our meeting:
Andrea (ME) : Set up a rough timeframe for the following weeks till Final Presentation
Work out how to apply UVW map in 3D MAX
Liming Qiao: 3D Model developping
Mydung: Work out how to create Landscape in UT3
Stacey Lagadinos: Work out how to apply textures on 3D models in UT3, and find relevant textures as many as possible
See you ALL on friday night. No excuses this time PLEASE!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Week 6 - working progress
Hi everyone,
For the last few days, I went through some Adobe Premiere tutorials, and become more confident with exporting and importing files in both Director and Premiere. Plus, I have worked out how to import 3D Max file into UT3 by following the tutorial on the website that I have given to all of you. I cannot see any reason why it is not working. Please TRY HARD before you say something that doesn't work!
I think I spent too much time on investigating those unknown softwares, but not much time on the fabrication itself. It is time to produce some work, ladies! I felt a bit disappointed that no one else do any work for this subject AT ALL for last week although we promised to do SOMETHING; also one of our group members did not turn up for our meeting!
Here I urge all of our group members to work on the project constantly, and not to do it in last minute. Last thing, do not make empty promises!
For the last few days, I went through some Adobe Premiere tutorials, and become more confident with exporting and importing files in both Director and Premiere. Plus, I have worked out how to import 3D Max file into UT3 by following the tutorial on the website that I have given to all of you. I cannot see any reason why it is not working. Please TRY HARD before you say something that doesn't work!
I think I spent too much time on investigating those unknown softwares, but not much time on the fabrication itself. It is time to produce some work, ladies! I felt a bit disappointed that no one else do any work for this subject AT ALL for last week although we promised to do SOMETHING; also one of our group members did not turn up for our meeting!
Here I urge all of our group members to work on the project constantly, and not to do it in last minute. Last thing, do not make empty promises!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Week 6 - Intent
Design is a creation for purpose. Design intent is a clear and concise statement that expresses the objectives of the design team relative to a project or a portion a project.[1] No clear direction to design efforts can be made without a clear intent. Design intent can be expressed at various levels of a project, from the project as a whole, to individual spaces, to systems of environmental conditions within spaces. It describes the general quality and key attributes that any acceptable solution to the brief must capture. Expressing a clear design intent allows possible solutions to an owner’s brief to be most likely fully acceptable.
Architectural design services are involved in the early stages of planning. The architectural unit provides early assistance and pre-design services to assist client to assemble the appropriate pieces before diving too for into real estate decisions without the proper tools.[2] In many cases, owner’s brief provides only a minimal statement of requirements. A design intent statement interpret such needs to a description of the design team’s vision of a proposed solution, which includes all the various elements, systems requirements, and limitations of a project, such as ergonomic, reconfiguration, lighting system, maintenance, energy efficiency, as well as the philosophy of a company. Instead of defining specific methods, design intent should describe a clear destination for design efforts, so that other possible means of solution are not excluded.
A sample video of an architectural project which shows design intent[4]
The creative and communicative function of architectural representation is emphasized by conveying design intent through specific technical descriptions. These range from urban massing models to building sectional drawings, and from perspective sketches to spatial details. If design intent is to be translated into the assembled building then the specification must be well written, comprehensive and free of errors. Features in an architectural project can be related to one another in a number of ways. These relationship govern how the design will behave when changed. Design intent is the careful control of these relationships so that they correctly govern the intended behaviour of the design. As the project moves along, architects provide design services during construction to maintain continuous awareness of the design intent throughout all phases of the project.[3] With good design intent, design can be updated effortlessly.
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Reference:
[1] Tom Porter and Steve Bowkett, “Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Design Terms”, Routledge UK, 2004
[2] DESIGN BUILD REALTY, Design Build Realty, 2007, accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.designbuildrealty.com/>
[3] DESIGN BUILD REALTY, Design Build Realty, 2007, accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.designbuildrealty.com/>
[4] "4th Year Architecture Design Movie (INXS-New Sensation) ", Youtube 2008, Accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mreF93lXxqQ&NR=1>
Architectural design services are involved in the early stages of planning. The architectural unit provides early assistance and pre-design services to assist client to assemble the appropriate pieces before diving too for into real estate decisions without the proper tools.[2] In many cases, owner’s brief provides only a minimal statement of requirements. A design intent statement interpret such needs to a description of the design team’s vision of a proposed solution, which includes all the various elements, systems requirements, and limitations of a project, such as ergonomic, reconfiguration, lighting system, maintenance, energy efficiency, as well as the philosophy of a company. Instead of defining specific methods, design intent should describe a clear destination for design efforts, so that other possible means of solution are not excluded.
A sample video of an architectural project which shows design intent[4]
The creative and communicative function of architectural representation is emphasized by conveying design intent through specific technical descriptions. These range from urban massing models to building sectional drawings, and from perspective sketches to spatial details. If design intent is to be translated into the assembled building then the specification must be well written, comprehensive and free of errors. Features in an architectural project can be related to one another in a number of ways. These relationship govern how the design will behave when changed. Design intent is the careful control of these relationships so that they correctly govern the intended behaviour of the design. As the project moves along, architects provide design services during construction to maintain continuous awareness of the design intent throughout all phases of the project.[3] With good design intent, design can be updated effortlessly.
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Reference:
[1] Tom Porter and Steve Bowkett, “Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Design Terms”, Routledge UK, 2004
[2] DESIGN BUILD REALTY, Design Build Realty, 2007, accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.designbuildrealty.com/>
[3] DESIGN BUILD REALTY, Design Build Realty, 2007, accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.designbuildrealty.com/>
[4] "4th Year Architecture Design Movie (INXS-New Sensation) ", Youtube 2008, Accessed on 28 April, 2008, <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mreF93lXxqQ&NR=1>
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Week 5 - Knowledge
Knowledge is regarded as power nowadays, which indicates that one’s potential or capability or potential in life will increase with knowledge or education. Generally we gain knowledge from experience and study. Our knowledge reflects on our familiarity, awareness or understanding about a specific subject, and it also indicates the capability situation analysing, decision making, and information manipulating or sharing.
One aspect of epistemology claims - we have to live with the fact that our knowledge is “partial” because it is impossible to have an exhaustive understanding of an information domain in realistic cases. Therefore, we normally solve problems by taking advantage of a partial understanding of the context and data. By sharing knowledge and learning, the process of collaboration extends our “partial” knowledge into a group effort to achieve a common goal. That is also why collaboration is so important.
In order to collaborate effectively as a group, all of us have decided to allocate our own individual tasks according to our disciplines and knowledge - which means each of us, chooses the jobs that we are most comfortable to work with.
Our knowledge which contributes to this project includes research skills, interpersonal communication skills (such as writing, listening, and talking skills), thinking skills (organising and planning skills), and technical skills in terms of softwares (such as Photoshop, 3D Max, Captivate, Director, Video Maker, UT3 Editor etc). Nevertheless, each skill is reciprocal. For instant, I have got a sound perception of multimedia and graphic design from my previous education, so I am in charge of the video editing. However, that task requires a lot of technical skills such as Director, Movie Maker, Photoshop, Captivate, and Video Converter. In order to capture screen videos and make those videos accessible to movie editors, I learned how to use Adobe Captivate and Video Converter by doing research. I cannot combine the video clips that I have created into one because I never touched on Movie Maker before. Fortunately, Liming is quite familiar with Movie Maker, therefore our project process will move on as I take an advantage from Liming’s knowledge by either just simply passing her the uncompleted work or get her to help.
Here we can see, this project cannot be completed unless we broaden our knowledge by learning new skills, and manipulate our extended individual knowledge together through communication.
One aspect of epistemology claims - we have to live with the fact that our knowledge is “partial” because it is impossible to have an exhaustive understanding of an information domain in realistic cases. Therefore, we normally solve problems by taking advantage of a partial understanding of the context and data. By sharing knowledge and learning, the process of collaboration extends our “partial” knowledge into a group effort to achieve a common goal. That is also why collaboration is so important.
In order to collaborate effectively as a group, all of us have decided to allocate our own individual tasks according to our disciplines and knowledge - which means each of us, chooses the jobs that we are most comfortable to work with.
Our knowledge which contributes to this project includes research skills, interpersonal communication skills (such as writing, listening, and talking skills), thinking skills (organising and planning skills), and technical skills in terms of softwares (such as Photoshop, 3D Max, Captivate, Director, Video Maker, UT3 Editor etc). Nevertheless, each skill is reciprocal. For instant, I have got a sound perception of multimedia and graphic design from my previous education, so I am in charge of the video editing. However, that task requires a lot of technical skills such as Director, Movie Maker, Photoshop, Captivate, and Video Converter. In order to capture screen videos and make those videos accessible to movie editors, I learned how to use Adobe Captivate and Video Converter by doing research. I cannot combine the video clips that I have created into one because I never touched on Movie Maker before. Fortunately, Liming is quite familiar with Movie Maker, therefore our project process will move on as I take an advantage from Liming’s knowledge by either just simply passing her the uncompleted work or get her to help.
Here we can see, this project cannot be completed unless we broaden our knowledge by learning new skills, and manipulate our extended individual knowledge together through communication.
Week 5 - WIKI
Hi everyone,
Seems that we have been progressing quite well.
Liming has done the video of the building presentation part, and I have done a series of video capturing on 3D Max, yet am waiting to combine the whole thing into one.
Stacey and I was trying to set up an internal WIKI in basecamp, but it failed to work. Therefore, we have decided to set up a WIKI in wetpaint, which is easier to work with. Everyone can log in once you have registered an account. Here is the link of our WIKI: htp://arch1392group3.wetpaint.com
Mydung is working on UT3 tutorials, and trying to import our model into UT3, and put some texture in it.
Great work. Keep it up! By the way, we will meet up at 7pm on monday at the labs (on level 2). Hopefully the handsome guy in our group will turn up too!
PS. I think the simpliest way to sign up is to open the invitation email that we have sent to you, click the link, and then sign up! See you in wetpaint!
Seems that we have been progressing quite well.
Liming has done the video of the building presentation part, and I have done a series of video capturing on 3D Max, yet am waiting to combine the whole thing into one.
Stacey and I was trying to set up an internal WIKI in basecamp, but it failed to work. Therefore, we have decided to set up a WIKI in wetpaint, which is easier to work with. Everyone can log in once you have registered an account. Here is the link of our WIKI: htp://arch1392group3.wetpaint.com
Mydung is working on UT3 tutorials, and trying to import our model into UT3, and put some texture in it.
Great work. Keep it up! By the way, we will meet up at 7pm on monday at the labs (on level 2). Hopefully the handsome guy in our group will turn up too!
PS. I think the simpliest way to sign up is to open the invitation email that we have sent to you, click the link, and then sign up! See you in wetpaint!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Week 4 - Record
Within the design process, keeping track of important records and making them organized and available take away stress and confusion. The Document Locator is a simple record-keeping system to enhance collaboration for architecure firms and to improve business efficiency and reduce risk. It integrates specialized features for architectural firms to improve the management of computer-aided design (CAD) files, drawings, project files, financial documents and communications.
Document Locator possess a great control to project execution as it allows document sharing and markup, business process automation, and access from remote locations. "While new design tools have advanced individual productivity by hiding complexity behind visualization, higher-level modeling and computation, they don’t address the urgent need to improve complex collaboration among the various individuals who are involved in the design and build process," commented Carl Azar, vice president of marketing and product development for ColumbiaSoft.[1]
Financial and legal risks associated with projects are also integral part in an architectural firm. In order to avoid miscommunications, missed deadlines and incomplete project records, innovative collaboration tools are employed to foster colaboration across the project lifecycle and beyond delivery. Therefore, it is crucial to keep a record in in terms of the collaboration process.
Document Locator addresses the need for collaboration by introducing tools that allow for real-time document sharing, including review and approval of documents, designs and communications. By expediting, monitoring and automating review cycles, Document Locator enhances project efficiency for project managers and members. In addition, Document Locator improves accountability by maintaining strict control over information and creating an audit trail of document transactions and communications, keeping everyone focused and informed. The business process automation capabilities built into Document Locator help keep projects on schedule and support overall productivity with document-centric workflows that integrate project information, details, plans and critical steps across all project participants. [2]
Document Locator provides access to core operations through integration with Microsoft, Brava! and AutoCAD. It involves: managing communications records, remote Access,document workflow and security.
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Reference:
[1] [2] "COLUMBIASOFT ANNOUNCES ENTERPRISE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR AEC INDUSTRY - Document Locator Enhances Collaboration for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms, Improving Business Efficientcy and Reducing Rick", ColumbiaSoft Corporation,viewd on 13 April, 2008, <+record+architectural+project+collaboration&hl=zh-CN&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=au">http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:-tuFUegogooJ:www.documentlocator.com/Company/News/9_05_07/>+record+architectural+project+collaboration&hl=zh-CN&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=au
Document Locator possess a great control to project execution as it allows document sharing and markup, business process automation, and access from remote locations. "While new design tools have advanced individual productivity by hiding complexity behind visualization, higher-level modeling and computation, they don’t address the urgent need to improve complex collaboration among the various individuals who are involved in the design and build process," commented Carl Azar, vice president of marketing and product development for ColumbiaSoft.[1]
Financial and legal risks associated with projects are also integral part in an architectural firm. In order to avoid miscommunications, missed deadlines and incomplete project records, innovative collaboration tools are employed to foster colaboration across the project lifecycle and beyond delivery. Therefore, it is crucial to keep a record in in terms of the collaboration process.
Document Locator addresses the need for collaboration by introducing tools that allow for real-time document sharing, including review and approval of documents, designs and communications. By expediting, monitoring and automating review cycles, Document Locator enhances project efficiency for project managers and members. In addition, Document Locator improves accountability by maintaining strict control over information and creating an audit trail of document transactions and communications, keeping everyone focused and informed. The business process automation capabilities built into Document Locator help keep projects on schedule and support overall productivity with document-centric workflows that integrate project information, details, plans and critical steps across all project participants. [2]
Document Locator provides access to core operations through integration with Microsoft, Brava! and AutoCAD. It involves: managing communications records, remote Access,document workflow and security.
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Reference:
[1] [2] "COLUMBIASOFT ANNOUNCES ENTERPRISE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR AEC INDUSTRY - Document Locator Enhances Collaboration for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Firms, Improving Business Efficientcy and Reducing Rick", ColumbiaSoft Corporation,viewd on 13 April, 2008, <+record+architectural+project+collaboration&hl=zh-CN&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=au">http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:-tuFUegogooJ:www.documentlocator.com/Company/News/9_05_07/>+record+architectural+project+collaboration&hl=zh-CN&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=au
Monday, April 14, 2008
Week 4 - Useful websites
Hi everyone,
I found some useful website. Here are the links:
UT3 Tutorials: http://help.hourences.com/tutorialsindex.htm
Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorials: http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/PremierePro/3.0/index.html
Materials: http://www.imageafter.com/textures.php
3D Max: http://www.evermotion.org/index.php?unfold=tutorials
I found some useful website. Here are the links:
UT3 Tutorials: http://help.hourences.com/tutorialsindex.htm
Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorials: http://livedocs.adobe.com/en_US/PremierePro/3.0/index.html
Materials: http://www.imageafter.com/textures.php
3D Max: http://www.evermotion.org/index.php?unfold=tutorials
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Week 3 - group meeting note
Hi everyone. Here is the note on our group meeting.
We have allocated our tasks for each group member, therefore,
Me, Andrea will be doing the Organisation, Video Editing and Soundscape.
Liming will be in charge of 3D Max Modelling and Interactivity.
Stacey will be contributing to WIKI and Lighting.
Mydung will be working at Textures and Context.
We are all agree that we have a regular meeting at 8.30 on every Tuesday night (to tell each other of your progress, give feedbacks and help each other out) and we all need to make everything clear before we leave the class on Wednesday (NO RUSH leaving PLEASE. We need to know exactly what we have to do for the week, eg. to discuss how other presents and what sort of impovement we need for the next week).
In addition to the group meeting. We have also decided to meet up at least one extra time before our presentation week. It will be on Saturday nights yet time to be confirmed.
Other than that it will be good if everyone could post some useful links on our own blogs. It will be very convinient and helpful for each of us.
See you tomorrow in class!
We have allocated our tasks for each group member, therefore,
Me, Andrea will be doing the Organisation, Video Editing and Soundscape.
Liming will be in charge of 3D Max Modelling and Interactivity.
Stacey will be contributing to WIKI and Lighting.
Mydung will be working at Textures and Context.
We are all agree that we have a regular meeting at 8.30 on every Tuesday night (to tell each other of your progress, give feedbacks and help each other out) and we all need to make everything clear before we leave the class on Wednesday (NO RUSH leaving PLEASE. We need to know exactly what we have to do for the week, eg. to discuss how other presents and what sort of impovement we need for the next week).
In addition to the group meeting. We have also decided to meet up at least one extra time before our presentation week. It will be on Saturday nights yet time to be confirmed.
Other than that it will be good if everyone could post some useful links on our own blogs. It will be very convinient and helpful for each of us.
See you tomorrow in class!
Week 3 - Architectural disciplines
Contemporary buildings are designed by teams of professionals. A & E (Architecture and Engineering) firms provide a multi-disciplinary team of interrelated or allied building-industry consultants in order to make the process of project delivery more efficient and more cost effective by including all the major construction service disciplines in a single organization.[1]
To complete an architectural project, along with providing appropriate design advice, is carried out as a team effort. The team typically consists of the designers, such as architects, landscape architects, planners, interior designers; the client, the client’s attorney, and other expert consultants such as structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, civil and transportation engineers, economic analysts, and environmental scientist and construction cost estimators.
Architects – responsible to prepare drawings and specifications accurately showing what to construct, to get project designs approved legally, and to provide guidance during the construction of projects. [2]
Interior designers / decorators – assume responsibility for interior furniture and furnishings within an existing building, such as to select furniture and upholstery, carpeting, paint colors, wall coverings, window treatments. They are potential to overlap and conflict from the architect’s point of view.
In conjunction to designers, engineers play a crucial roll in the building process.
Structural engineers – analyze structural elements/components after the architect determines the overall geometry of the building.
Mechanical and electrical engineers – analyze and design heating, air-conditioning, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical distribution systems.[3]
Civil engineers – is responsible for the design of site grading, roadways, storm water management systems, water system, bridges and other site utilities or structures.
The architect takes legal and financial responsibility for the work performed by consultants since from the client’s point of view. Architects have more control over actions and decisions of such consultants, since consultants rely on the architect for direction as well as payment for their fees.
Attorneys – provides legal or financing advice and to cope with legal complexities.
Construction contracts occupy the largest category of development expense.
Construction contractor – is paramount, due to the expense, and its great impact on economic, technical, and aesthetic outcome of the project.
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Reference:
[1] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
[2] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
[3] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
To complete an architectural project, along with providing appropriate design advice, is carried out as a team effort. The team typically consists of the designers, such as architects, landscape architects, planners, interior designers; the client, the client’s attorney, and other expert consultants such as structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, civil and transportation engineers, economic analysts, and environmental scientist and construction cost estimators.
Architects – responsible to prepare drawings and specifications accurately showing what to construct, to get project designs approved legally, and to provide guidance during the construction of projects. [2]
Interior designers / decorators – assume responsibility for interior furniture and furnishings within an existing building, such as to select furniture and upholstery, carpeting, paint colors, wall coverings, window treatments. They are potential to overlap and conflict from the architect’s point of view.
In conjunction to designers, engineers play a crucial roll in the building process.
Structural engineers – analyze structural elements/components after the architect determines the overall geometry of the building.
Mechanical and electrical engineers – analyze and design heating, air-conditioning, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical distribution systems.[3]
Civil engineers – is responsible for the design of site grading, roadways, storm water management systems, water system, bridges and other site utilities or structures.
The architect takes legal and financial responsibility for the work performed by consultants since from the client’s point of view. Architects have more control over actions and decisions of such consultants, since consultants rely on the architect for direction as well as payment for their fees.
Attorneys – provides legal or financing advice and to cope with legal complexities.
Construction contracts occupy the largest category of development expense.
Construction contractor – is paramount, due to the expense, and its great impact on economic, technical, and aesthetic outcome of the project.
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Reference:
[1] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
[2] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
[3] Roger K. Lewis, “Architect?: A Candid Guide to the profession”, MIT Press 1998, cited at <http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vY0Y1sOEq9IC&pg=PA175&dq=how+does+a+multidisciplinary+firm+work+architecture&sig=YTr7SaTQ4FPOScqTUtQMmi8Lqbg#PPA167,M1>, viewed 6 April, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
Week 3 - Organisation info
Hey pretty ladies and the handsome gentleman in Group C! Here is some note on our group project in terms of organisation. In order to lessen the amount of work that we repeat, it will be better for each of us to get in charge with some certain tasks and find a time to meet up once a week (or once every two weeks, depends on our progress and timetable) to tell each other of your own process and to give each other a feedback or sort of helping each other out if it is necessary.
The major tasks that we need to work out include:
1. Planning/Organisation of the project and communications ( which I am doing right now)
2. The 3 Dimensional geometry (the framework at 3D Max probably)
3.The textures, UVW and normal mapping (including research and applying them into 3D Max)
4. The lighting and atmospherics (I am guessing that we'd better to do it in UT3)
5. The soundscape (including searching for soundtrack and importing it into UT3)
6. The interactivity (importing the model into UT3, and make it WORK!)
7. The context (The geographical context/site or the backgroud of that piece of architecture)
8. WIKI (1000 words on each presentation. Everyone please make sure you write a reasonable amount of words on your blog each week, otherwise you will stress the lady who is doing the writing because that means she has to make up 1000 words on her own)
9. Video editing and images for the presentation (probably will also involve with the whole presentation itself, such as power point/director etc)
Since there are 9 tasks we need to deal with. I suggest that every lady in our group pick 3 tasks from the list, and let me know which ones you pick ASPS (The sooner you pick, the bigger chance you get the ones that you would like to do!!)
I prefer to do task 1(cause I have already been doing), 6, and 9. Feel free to tell me either if you like my chosen tasks better or if you think you are more suitable for the job. I am happy to swap to any option.
Anyway, PLEASE NO EXCUSES (to be honest, if you do not have time to work on this project, you shouldn't enrol this course)! Once again, everyone PLEASE TURN UP in class EVERY SINGLE week, have your blogs done every week, and watch the UT3 tutorials (you don't have to learn it into a professional degree if your chosen tasks do not involve, but you HAVE TO somehow know how it works. It will be useful for you and maybe other group memebers will need your help sometime!) Plus, don't forget to reference any thing that you find! Do not panic, if we do spend sometime each week, we will be fine! Let me know if there is any problem. Our group members are out there to help!
Enjoy your week!
The major tasks that we need to work out include:
1. Planning/Organisation of the project and communications ( which I am doing right now)
2. The 3 Dimensional geometry (the framework at 3D Max probably)
3.The textures, UVW and normal mapping (including research and applying them into 3D Max)
4. The lighting and atmospherics (I am guessing that we'd better to do it in UT3)
5. The soundscape (including searching for soundtrack and importing it into UT3)
6. The interactivity (importing the model into UT3, and make it WORK!)
7. The context (The geographical context/site or the backgroud of that piece of architecture)
8. WIKI (1000 words on each presentation. Everyone please make sure you write a reasonable amount of words on your blog each week, otherwise you will stress the lady who is doing the writing because that means she has to make up 1000 words on her own)
9. Video editing and images for the presentation (probably will also involve with the whole presentation itself, such as power point/director etc)
Since there are 9 tasks we need to deal with. I suggest that every lady in our group pick 3 tasks from the list, and let me know which ones you pick ASPS (The sooner you pick, the bigger chance you get the ones that you would like to do!!)
I prefer to do task 1(cause I have already been doing), 6, and 9. Feel free to tell me either if you like my chosen tasks better or if you think you are more suitable for the job. I am happy to swap to any option.
Anyway, PLEASE NO EXCUSES (to be honest, if you do not have time to work on this project, you shouldn't enrol this course)! Once again, everyone PLEASE TURN UP in class EVERY SINGLE week, have your blogs done every week, and watch the UT3 tutorials (you don't have to learn it into a professional degree if your chosen tasks do not involve, but you HAVE TO somehow know how it works. It will be useful for you and maybe other group memebers will need your help sometime!) Plus, don't forget to reference any thing that you find! Do not panic, if we do spend sometime each week, we will be fine! Let me know if there is any problem. Our group members are out there to help!
Enjoy your week!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Week 2 - Synchronous Messaging
Synchronous messaging can be achieved by using IMs (Instant Messengers) such as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, ICQ, Meebo, Google Talk, Trillian, Gaim, Jabber and Tencent QQ. An instant messenger allows people to chat in real time with another user on the messaging service, or in the case of the multiple platform program – with another user on a totally different service. File sharing, multiple person chat and voice communications are some features of IM’s.
MSN Messenger is one of the most popular Instant Messengers around the world. It supports instant messaging and allows messages to be enlivened with graphical emotional icons, flash animations, animated display pictures, styled text, and many more with third-party add-ons. Other features of the software include voice conversations, web cams, transferring files, built-in two-player online games.[1]
In 2007, both MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger clients were enhanced and rebranded to Windows Live Messenger, which adds the following features:
[1] “Wikipedia: MSN Messenger”, 2008 Answers Corporation, accessed on 30 March, 2008, <http://www.answers.com/topic/msn-messenger-1?cat=technology>
[2] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[3] “Wikipedia: MSN Messenger”, 2008 Answers Corporation, accessed on 30 March, 2008, <http://www.answers.com/topic/windows-live-messenger?cat=technology>
[4] “Use Skype”, 2008 Skype Limited, accessed on 31 March, 2008, <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/allfeatures/3skypephone/>
[5] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[6] “About us”, 2008 Skype Limited, accessed on 31 March, 2008, <http://about.skype.com/>
MSN Messenger is one of the most popular Instant Messengers around the world. It supports instant messaging and allows messages to be enlivened with graphical emotional icons, flash animations, animated display pictures, styled text, and many more with third-party add-ons. Other features of the software include voice conversations, web cams, transferring files, built-in two-player online games.[1]
In 2007, both MSN Messenger and Windows Messenger clients were enhanced and rebranded to Windows Live Messenger, which adds the following features:
Sharing folder – an alternative to direct file sharing, in which files are automatically transferred to the corresponding computer when the files are added to the sharing folder for that particular person.
Interoperability with Yahoo Messenger – this allows Yahoo and Windows Live Messenger users to chat to each other without having to create an account of the client. And that forms the second largest instant messenger user base worldwide (40% of all users).[3]
Games and applications – can be shared between buddies on the contact list.
PC-to-phone calls/messaging – PC-to-phone calls are now available in selected countries such as the US and some European countries. Since Windows Live Messenger is available on a few phones, people tend to send messages over Windows Live Messenger network instead of sending SMS through the mobile network.
Compared to Windows Live Messenger, Skype is known as a softphone, a more sophisticated software program for PC-to-PC calls as well as PC-to-phone calls, which also includes features such as instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing global user directory, call logs and its ability to circumvent firewalls.
Compared to Windows Live Messenger, Skype is known as a softphone, a more sophisticated software program for PC-to-PC calls as well as PC-to-phone calls, which also includes features such as instant messaging, file transfer, short message service, video conferencing global user directory, call logs and its ability to circumvent firewalls.
Skype is available in 28 languages and is used most countries around the world.[6] Skype allows users to make and receive calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding. Currently 3 Skypephone (a mobile phone with skype built-in for free Skype-to-Skype calls and instant messaging) has been developed in partnership with the mobile operator 3. By using 3 Skypephone, people to make free calls and send instant message for free without computer, yet this service is only available in the following countires/ Cities: UK, Australia, Italy, Hongkong, Sweden, Danmark, Austria, and Republic of Ireland.[7]
Tencent QQ, referred to as QQ is the most popular instant messaging computer program in china, and the third most popular IM service around the world. It is extremely popular among Chinese youth people and is generally used by people inside china, or who wants to communicate with people inside this country.
Tencent QQ, referred to as QQ is the most popular instant messaging computer program in china, and the third most popular IM service around the world. It is extremely popular among Chinese youth people and is generally used by people inside china, or who wants to communicate with people inside this country.
QQ started with a focus on text messaging, but soon launched with new services such as Mobile QQ, SMS-based match-making service, messaging, instant messaging for businesses, online games and advertising brokering. QQ is adding more and more entertainment services, and that leads Tencent's virtual money system into great success. QQ coins can be used to buy virtual products such as items to use in games, or accessories for the avatar that they use for instant messaging conversations and it is now threatening the State monopoly on issuing money.[9]
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Reference:
[1] “Wikipedia: MSN Messenger”, 2008 Answers Corporation, accessed on 30 March, 2008, <http://www.answers.com/topic/msn-messenger-1?cat=technology>
[2] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[3] “Wikipedia: MSN Messenger”, 2008 Answers Corporation, accessed on 30 March, 2008, <http://www.answers.com/topic/windows-live-messenger?cat=technology>
[4] “Use Skype”, 2008 Skype Limited, accessed on 31 March, 2008, <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/allfeatures/3skypephone/>
[5] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[6] “About us”, 2008 Skype Limited, accessed on 31 March, 2008, <http://about.skype.com/>
[7] “Use Skype”, 2008 Skype Limited, accessed on 31 March, 2008, <http://www.skype.com/intl/en/allfeatures/3skypephone/>
[8] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[9] “Meet China’s Google trouncer – indiatimes news network, 2008, Times Internet Limited, accessed on 31 March 2008, <http://infotech.indiatimes.com/Meet_Chinas_Google_trouncer/articleshow/1568771.cms>
[8] Image edited by Andrea Zheng, 2008
[9] “Meet China’s Google trouncer – indiatimes news network, 2008, Times Internet Limited, accessed on 31 March 2008, <http://infotech.indiatimes.com/Meet_Chinas_Google_trouncer/articleshow/1568771.cms>
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