Final Project

A couple of the recent ideas I've had concerning my last project are as follows:

- I did like working with and experimenting with the program I learned a little over Spring Break which was Caligari TrueSpace which was discussed in an earlier post. I enjoyed studying the different features of the human face manipulated and transformed into 3-D animations. If there was a way of using the full version or working with a program similar to that one, I would be intrested. The reason I can't use Caligari though is because it is a trial version that crashes after so many functions and does not support saving without a full version.

-Another idea I had was working on creating an architectural space in Sketchup or TopMod and then rendering it. I think this would be good for my portfolio or doing something similar to the Lighthouse rendering because it looks professional and it allows me to practice with the program.

-Another idea would be to learn more about that program algorithms discussed in class because I did find them interesting but the downside is they require a knowledge of programming, one of which I have not practiced Java for several years now and was not good at it then particularly and may not be able to learn all that I need to in the designated amount of time given.

I want to work on the project by myself mainly so that I can manage my time without having to be at the mercy of trying to figure out the work ethics of another and try and plan mine and their schedule to get the project done and have it suffer. I would consider a partner if they were highly dedicated and had the same work ethic as myself and were willing to put forth the effor to have it be 50/50 because if not then the project would suffer. These are just a couple of thoughts floating around in my head for now, any feedback is greatly appreciated in helping me develop an idea of a final project. Thanks. --Erica Salinas