progress on lightsaber : done

3 point lighting (basic and before edits)

We are working on getting a hold on 3 point lighting which is a filming technique that allows us to learn how to light an object and control its' shadows. The three lights used are described and shown below: 

This main light that is used is called a Key Light, this is to light the subject.

The secondary light is called a Fill Light, it is used to, you guessed it, fill the dark shaded areas created by the Key Light on the opposite side. This will make our subject brighter and more even giving us a better image. Both these lights are usually placed on either side of the camera at about 45 degrees to the subject.

 The third light we will be using is called a Rim Light. Like its' name suggests, this light is placed behind the subject and illuminated the back of the shape thus making edges that are lost and shaded become bright and defined, making the subject pop from its' background.

EDIT: This is the final image after the lighting has been adjusted to hit the table differently and the shape material has been edited .

EDIT2: Done with the entire process and will make the gif in a moment :

Lightsaber reference photos.

Theses are reference images of Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber handle in Ep. 6 to use for the lightsaber I am making in maya right now:

(This one is the lightsaber handle being pulled apart or assembled.)

Another update on the Helmet

I finished the helmet in both smoothed and low poly count.  (yay phaser time)

Update on the helmet

I figured out how to fix the problem I was running into with the helmet almost a month ago and have continued work on it. Currently I have the visor and the entire front and vents made. I just need to do a few touch ups and then mirror the model to complete it. (this should be finished today or next class)

Ideas for video game ( group )

My group decided to make a game called "Basic White Girl." (I don't know how well that name is going to go over with people but this game is intended to be a joke anyway.) The Mind Map we made is on one of their blogs since I am the one doing the character design. You can see the ideas for the main character, Basic White Girl, and the designs for two supporting characters, the Jock and the Nerd.