392174 Projekt "Modelling for Virtual Reality" (PjS) (SoSe 2016)

Language:
English or German, depending on participants

General Goal of the Project:
3D modelling is a useful skill for many different applications. In the frame of the project, we will address
different aspects and provide opportunities to try different techniques and applications.
Topics we may cover, depending on the interests of the students, are

• Modelling techniques for real‐time graphics/games
• Modelling for 3D printing
• 3D scanning and optimizing 3D models created from 3D scans

This project will focus on different methods for 3D modelling, targeting at models that can be used in
interactive virtual reality applications. The participants will

• Learn how to use advanced techniques for optimizing models for interactive graphics
• Get to know techniques such as 3D printing and 3D scanning
• Make practical experiences by designing and modelling for a certain project
• Learn how to write about technical procedures or methods

Modelling Projects
Participants may choose one of a selection of modeling projects. Some of these projects will be provided
by the CLFVR team and may be rooted in current research projects. In addition to that, there will be a
call for projects proposals to which all master students of the VR course may submit their ideas to.
Procedure:
The procedure of the project is as follows:
Phase 1 (April‐May): Seminar courses on methods, with short presentations and discussions
Phase 2 (May‐July): Practical phase
Phase 3 (July): Writing/Documentation phase
Remarks:
As a conclusion of the project, a report will be written. This report will be in the shape of a technical
documentation of a specific working procedure. The report may be accompanied by a video or an
example.
This project may lay the foundation for many interesting questions or application problems which could
be addressed in a bachelor or master thesis.
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen, notwendige Vorkenntnisse:

• Lecture on Virtual Reality OR Human‐Machine‐Interaction
• Participation in the tutorials on Virtual Reality is recommended

Requirements for participation, required level

• Lecture on Virtual Reality OR Human-Machine-Interaction
• Participation in the tutorials on Virtual Reality is recommended
• This project requires advanced programming skills in X3D/JavaScript beyond what has been covered in the VR tutorials or the willingness to dedicate additional time into advancing ones skills.

Bibliography

• Das Blender‐Buch : 3D‐Grafik und Animation mit Blender / Carsten Wartmann
• Introducing character animation with Blender / Tony Mullen
• Blender 2.7 : das umfassende Training ; 18 Stunden 3D‐Workshops für Einsteiger und

Fortgeschrittene ; inkl. Blender 2.7 auf DVD ; der optimale 3D‐Lernkurs mit dem offiziellen
Blender‐Trainer / Ihr Trainer: Sebastian König