Algorithms and Discrete Math - Important Announcement

Our seminar-workshop which is supposedly scheduled tomorrow has been moved to February 7 due to the unavailability of the speaker.  Hence, we will meet tomorrow, Thursday.

Algorithms:  We will finish all the topics left in Graph theory.  The long test is still set on Monday, next week.

Discrete Math:  We will meet tomorrow for lecture, therefore, no need to meet this Friday for make-up class.

Please spread this announcement.

Multimedia - Assessment 1 Grade Computation

Here are the links to your assessment 1 (presentation) grade computation:

cs

it

Those who did not email their peer assessment form received 10 points deduction from the presentation raw score.

If you have clarifications as to the computation, feel free to approach me.

Multimedia - Assessment Specification for Assessment 3

Here is the link to the assessment specification for the Music Video Presentation:

assessment specification

DUE DATE:  FEBRUARY 15, 2013 (FRIDAY)

This is to be uploaded on our Multimedia Facebook page.

Multimedia - Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2010

Below is a series of videos to help you learn about 3D modelling and other things using 3ds Max 2010.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How to Use This Title

Getting Started

• Getting a Handle on the Production Process
• Understanding the Importance of Traditional Art Concepts and Principles
• Using Reference Material
• Understanding 3D Space
• Improving Your Workflow
• The Built-in Help System

Interface Essentials

• Getting to Know the Interface
• Getting Around in the Viewports
• Controlling how 3ds Max Measures
• Customizing the Interface
• Useful Right-click Commands

Working with Files

• Starting a New Project
• Opening, Importing, and Merging Files
• Saving and Exporting Files
• Holding and Fetching Files
• Summary Info and Object Properties

Working with Objects

• Selection Techniques
• Naming Objects
• Reading the Transform Gizmo
• Moving Objects
• Rotating Objects
• Scaling Objects
• Coordinating Systems
• Understanding Pivot Points
• Hiding and Freezing Objects
• Making Copies
• Grouping Objects

Creating Off-The-Shell Geometry

• Creating Standard Primitive Objects
• Creating Extended Primitive Objects
• Creating Shapes
• Creating Lines
• Creating Architectural Objects
• Project - Creating a Car Axle and Wheels

Specific Modelling Techniques

• Extruding Objects
• Lathing Objects
• Lofting Objects
• The Boolean Commands
• Box Modelling
• Building a Chandelier with Box Modelling
• Paint Deformation
• Patch Modelling
• NURBS Modelling
• Surface Normals

Project - Constructing and Oscillating Fan

• Building the Stand
• Building the Motor Housing
• Building the Fan Blades
• Building the Fan Blade Cage
• Adding the Electrical Cord
• Adding the Hardware

Working at the Sub-Object Level

• Understanding Sub-Object Types
• Selecting Sub-Objects
• Converting or Using a Modifier
• Transforming Sub-Objects
• Using 2D Sub-Object Modelling Commands
• Using 3D Sub-Object Modelling Commands
• Ignoring Backfacing
• Making Soft Selections

Working with Modifiers

• Understanding the Modifier Stack
• Working with the Modifier Stack
• Understanding Modifier Order
• Applying Modifiers in the Middle of the Stack
• Copying and Pasting Modifiers
• Collapsing the Stack
• Using Freeform Deformation Modifiers
• Using the Flex Modifier
• Using the Lattice Modifier
• Modifying Hair and Fur
• Using Modifiers that Reduce Geometry
• Applying Modifiers at the Sub-Object Level

Materials and Mapping

• Building Materials
• Understanding the Material Editor Interface
• Controlling the Main Body Color
• Adding and Controlling Shine
• Controlling Transparency
• Using Self-Illumination
• Applying Materials
• Retrieving a Scene Material
• Designing a Complex Material
• Creating Rough Surfaces and Bump Maps
• Using Reflection Maps
• Using Opacity Maps
• Editing Maps
• Building a Multi Sub-Object Material
• Taking Advantage of Material Libraries
• Mapping Coordinates
• Using Sub-Object Mapping
• Using the UVW Unwrap Modifier
• Using Photoshop to Edit Maps
• Applying Materials to an Oscillating Fan

Lighting

• Comparing Real-World and Computer Lights
• Identifying the Types of Lights in 3ds Max
• Applying Omni Lights
• Using Spot Lights
• Controlling Shadows
• Adjusting How Far a Light Shines
• Excluding Objects from Light
• Using Projector Lights
• Setting Light Volume
• Setting Global Illumination
• Lighting a Scene

Cameras

• Comparing Real-World and Computer Cameras
• Identifying Max's Camera Types
• Camera Viewport Navigation
• Changing a Camera's Lens Length
• Controlling Focus with Depth of Field
• Applying Motion Blur
• Using Clipping Planes
• Activating a Show Safe Frame
• Putting a Camera on a Path
• Locking a Camera onto an Object

Animation

• Understanding the Principles of Animation
• Understanding the Animation Process
• Controlling Animation
• Animating with Auto Key
• Animating with Set Key
• Moving Keyframes
• Copying Keyframes
• Deleting Keyframes
• Using the Dope Sheet
• Using the Curve Editor
• Linking and Unlinking Objects
• Animating an Object Along a Path
• Animating an Oscillating Fan

Rendering

• Rendering Techniques
• Using Active Shade
• Creating Previews
• Using the RAM Player
• Saving a Rendering
• Loading Background Images
• Using Mental Ray

Multimedia - Maya 2009 Essential Training Videos

Introduction

• Starting Maya 2009
• Working on a  Mac
• The Importance of a 3-Button Mouse
• Graphics and Card Recommendation

Interface Essentials

• Understanding the Maya Interface
• Working with Files and Maya Projects
• Navigating Viewports
• Using the Hotbox
• Working with Marking Menus

Manipulating Objects

• Selecting Objects
• Using the Move Tool
• Rotating and Scaling
• Manipulating Pivots
• Understanding the Channel Box
• Working with the Attribute Editor
• Understanding the Outliner
• Creating Hierarchies
• Understanding the Hypergraph
• Grouping Objects
• Hiding and Showing Objects
• Creating Layers
• Working with Selection Masks

Polygonal Modeling

• Polygonal Primitives
• Polygonal Components
• Using Soft Select and Paint Select
• Subdivision Surface Workflow Using Subdiv Proxy
• Subdivision Surface Workflow Using Mental Ray
• Using the Extrude Tool
• Keeping Faces Together
• Working with Edge Loops
• Inserting and Offsetting Edge Loops
• Using the Slide Edge Tool
• Cutting Faces and Splitting Polygons
• Poking and Wedging Faces
• Using the Polygon Bevel Tool
• Using the Polygon Chamfer Tool
• Using the Polygon Bridge Tool
• Working with Polygon Booleans
• Combining Objects
• Merging Vertices and Edges
• Using the Crease Tool
• Working with Object History

NURBS Modeling

• Introducing NURBS Modeling
• NURBS Primitives
• Using the NURBS Curve Tools
• Creating Text Curves
• Manipulating NURBS Curves
• Refining NURBS Curves
• Using Cut Curves and Fillets
• Offsetting and Extending Curves
• Manipulating NURBS Surfaces
• Using NURBS Revolve
• Using NURBS Loft
• Using NURBS Extrude
• Using NURBS Planar
• Editing and Refining NURBS Surfaces
• Extracting NURBS Curves from Surfaces
• Opening and Closing Surfaces

Advance Modeling

• Creating Curves on a Surface
• Projecting Curves on Surfaces
• Trimming NURBS Surfaces
• Using the NURBS Fillet Tool
• Stitching NURBS Surfaces
• Sculpting on NURBS and Polygonal Surfaces
• Modeling with Nonlinear Deformers
• Modeling with Lattices
• Converting NURBS to Polygons
• Modeling Templates with Image Planes and NURBS Planes
• Modeling a Robot Part 1 - The Body
• Modeling a Robot Part 2 - Arms, Legs and Feet
• Modeling a Robot Part 3 - The Face
• Modeling a Robot Part 4 - The Chest
• Modeling a Robot Part 5 - The Final Details

Applying Textures

• Understanding the Basics of Materials
• Creating and Applying Maps
• Using Bitmaps as Texture
• Working with Hypershade Window
• Working with the Multilister
• Texture-mapping NURBS Surfaces
• Projecting Textures
• Texture-mapping Polygonal Surfaces
• Applying UV Mapping
• Live Action Integration with Use Background
• Using Displacement and Bump Mapping
• Using the Ramp Shader
• Using the 3D Paint Tools

Rendering in Maya

• Understanding Render Settings
• Understanding the Basics of Lights and Lighting Types
• Adding Depth Map Shadows
• Using Raytrace Shadows
• Understanding the Basics of Cameras
• Adding Depth of Field
• Using Motion Blur
• Raytracing Reflections and Refractions
• Interactive Rendering with IPR
• Batch Rendering
• Lighting a Scene - The Robot

Rendering with Mental Ray

• Introducing Mental Ray
• Creating Mental Ray Materials
• Working with Mental Ray Lights
• Depth of Field in Mental Ray
• Motion Blur in Mental Ray
• Creating Global Illumination in Mental Ray
• Using Final Gather to Enhance Global Illumination
• Rendering Transparent Materials with Caustics

Working with Paint Effects

• Introducing Paint Effects
• Creating Brushes
• Applying Brushes to Existing Strokes
• Sharing Brushes
• Saving Brushes
• Painting in the Paint Effects Window
• Paint Effects in Practice

Animating in Maya

• The Basics of Animation
• Creating and Adjusting Keys (Keyframes)
• Modifying Keys in the Graph Editor
• Modifying Keys in the Dope Sheet
• Creating Breakdown Keys
• Animating Objects Along Paths
• Ghosting and Motion Paths
• Animating Playback Using Playblast
• Animating with Constraints
• Creating Animation Cycles
• Using Set-driven Keys
• Adding Sound to Animations

Multimedia: Last Call - Peer Assessment Form

SUBMISSIONS MADE AFTER JANUARY 18 WILL BE IGNORED.

Those who have not emailed their peer assessment form are the following:

CS-group 1:

1. Mangawang

CS-group 2:

1. Canoy
2. Sanico

CS-group 3:

1. Ato
2. Malata
3. Origenes
4. Polan
5. Prudencio
6. Velasquez
7. Obiso

CS-group 4:

1. Abenion
2. Barquin
3. Guardiana
4. Larayos
5. Matondo
6. Mercadal
7. Saclauso

IT-group1

1. Manipis
2. Saclauso
3. Torres

IT-group 2:

1. Anzano

IT-group 3:

1. Anore
2. Asueros
3. Halabas
4. Kempis
5. Ronquillo - absent during the presentation
6. Teves

IT-group 4:

1. Alba
2. Feria
3. Lentejas
4. Moluñas
5. Tomanding

FAILURE TO SUBMIT WITHIN THIS WEEK WILL RECEIVE 10 POINTS DEDUCTION.  DEADLINE IS ONLY UNTIL FRIDAY, 18TH JANUARY 2013.

Multimedia: Announcement

You are to present next week your story line for your assessment 3 and your concept for your assessment 4.  This is part of the monitoring of your assessments.  Attendance will be checked.  You will not be accommodated in the event that not all members are present, thus, make sure that everyone should be around when you present.  It will be on first come first serve basis.  In a 1/4 sheet of paper, write down your desired name for  your group and the name of the members and hand it over to me.

Your grade for your assessments 3 and 4 will be computed as follows:

GRADE = 90% output (based on set criteria) + 10% group attendance

Schedule:

CS:  Monday, 2:00-4:00pm

IT:    Friday, 1:00-3:00pm

I would like to announce also that you are to do assessment 3 first, as opposed to the original plan of doing the two assessments simultaneously.  The final video presentations will also be upload to our Facebook page for comments, same with the 2nd assessment. Keep posted for the assessment specification, criteria and the due date.