These three shots were of a series of statues created in the program then known as 3-D Studio Max. As mentioned above, the statues themselves are not of my own creation, but an entire semester was devoted to learning how to appropriately position items within a scene, apply maps (texture, bump, etc.) to the same (when necessary), and create cameras and lighting to achive the desired effect. All three shots were to include all three statues, a requirement I sometimes fulfilled using only their shadows. The statues were to be left in their nature, pure-white state, and only the last was to include color lighting.

For this project, the table and chair were placed in a pre-determined location. We were also given a chessboard and all the associated pieces and an hourglass timer for the game. From this, we were to use color and texture to create a realistic scene.

By placing the pieces around the board, I designed a final outcome of a chess game in which white prevailed over black. (Please withhold any racist accusations, as this was certainly not my intent; it just so happened that white won this game.) I also decided to add a slight reflection map to the chess board and a stronger reflection to the hourglass. The outcome is piece entitled “Long Live the King.”

That wallpaper’s pretty ugly, isn’t it? Well, don’t blame me; due to copyright laws, I didn’t have access to anything more attractive.

As is common to all the renderings on this page, this kitchen scene was pre-designed by William Ross. Also common to this page, the textures and maps are all my own. Unfortunately, the flower and that huge window are both examples of a maxim coined by Patrick Connolly: “In Computer Graphics, it’s impossible to finish a project; you just get to the point where you realize you’re out of time, and it’s going to have to be good enough.” I am, however, particularly pleased with the cabinets and the range, particularly the oven door.

I just wish my own kitchen were this big….