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- 3D
Stereoscopic Projection with Motion Tracking,
- 3D
Recording cameras, Stereo filming ,
- Motion
Capturing
- 3D
Laser Scanning
- PHANTOM
haptics devices
- VR Data
Glove
What
is Stereoscopic
(stereo or 3D) filming: Combined
with traditional production values, stereoscopic 3D provides an
opportunity to take moving images to another level of realism
and immersion by adding depth, realism. Viewing the content in
3D requires a special 3D display and special glasses. Active
and passive
stereo projection systems are used.
How
do we create:
Live-action:
3D content creation typically involves using two cameras side-by-side
to capture the left and right eye images. Shooting with two cameras
might complicates the production and post-production process but
speciallise equipment cameras, rigs and connected laptop enables
users to see interactively which minimise errors. The kit available
is shown below
:
Computer
Generated (CGI): Animated content creation is created
here using industry standard animation packages such as 3D Studio
Max, Maya. The basic principle is that two separate renderings
are created, each from a slightly different camera position to
create the 3D effect. This process generally easy but requires
some initial settings and doubles the rendering time as 3D stereo
films requires. See tutorials
2D
to 3D Conversion: This can be applied to live-action
or CGI productions to add 3D depth to standard 2D material. This
is useful when re-shooting existing material in 3D is impractical
or too expensive.
3D
Interactive Stereo Projection and Motion Tracking: Interactive
3D media can be created using wide range of software. We have
invested in Virtools VRPack
and VR for Max packages.
These packages are “Interactive 3D software” editors
for making interactive 3D software. Think of it as a 3D program
like 3D Studio Max or Maya except that as you put objects in the
scene you can give them behaviors to follow.
Packages like
Adobe Premiere or Adobe After effect can be used for final touch
for 3D films whether they were filmed or computer generated. 3D
Glasses effect from Adobe After Effects is very handy for
creating a single 3D image by combining a left and right 3D view.
The method
you use to create the combined images dictates how you view them.
For example, you can use 3D
Glasses to create an anaglyphic
image, which is an image containing two slightly different perspectives
of the same subject that are tinted contrasting colors and superimposed
on each other. To create an anaglyphic image, first combine views
and tint each one a different color. Then, use 3D glasses that
have either red and green lenses or red and blue lenses to view
the resulting image stereoscopically.
Motion
Tracking: We use Flock of Birds magnetic tracker which
is fast, simultaneous tracking of its small, lightweight sensors
from Ascension thatmakes 3D tracking devices for interactive 3D
environments which might include virtual medical invasive surgery,
real-time visualization, and target acquisition. We can capture
human motions for interaction with 3D graphical worlds. From our
pioneering Flock of Birds to our newest 3D Guidance trackers,
Ascension's innovative technologies can solve your 3D tracking
needs.
What is Motion
Tracking for:
- Head/hand/body
tracking
- Virtual
design, analysis, interaction
- Flight
& vehicle simulation
- Real-time
visualization
- Entertainment
- Instrument
tracking
- Biomechanical
tracking for research and rehabilitation
- 3D graphics
control and manipulation
VR Data Glove: The Data Glove we have
is for Motion Capture, ease of use, high data rate whic can be
used for realistic realtime animation.
3D Laser Scanning: 3D Scanning is a process
used to build a digital 3D copy of a physical surface.
Figure
above shows diagram of the 3D scanner connected to a PC and monitor,
Konicaminolta
which is currently available. The scanner captures the surface
of an object from a single position in 1-3 seconds depending on
resolution. The scanner is mounted on an adjustable tripod allowing
freedom of movement and stability. Geomagic software is used here
at Huddersfield to clean andmerge the cloud data. See below:
PHANTOM
haptics devices: Haptics refers to sensing and manipulation
through touch.Working definition of haptics includes all aspects
of information acquisition and object manipulation through touch
by humans, machines, or a combination of the two; and the environments
can be real, virtual or teleoperated. 3D Touch-enabled Modeling
Systems
The SensAble 3D modeling systems provide:
- Model complex,
highly-detailed, organic shapes,
- Create
multiple design variations
- Rapidly
clean up, modify, and stylize scan data
- Create
detailed textures for prototyping, evaluation, and manufacturing
- Sensing
of 3D design created
Motion Capturing devices. We can now capture
using 18 sensors full body movements for using 3D character animations.
Students now can produce Character Animation using packages Character
Studio or Maya more realistic movement with less time
More will follow: or contact: info@huddersfield3d.co.uk
Relevant published
papers at the University of Huddersfield, School of Art and Design
and Architecture:
2008, Sep
15, Unver E., Taylor A., Paul Cunningham, Development of 3D Interactive
virtual environments for E-learning, teaching and support: Ramsden
workshop (RW) Virtual Teaching and Learning building for the School
of Art, Design & Architecture (SADA), E-learning conference,
Workshop Session, University of Huddersfield, UK.
2008, July
16-19, Atkinson, P, Unver, E, Marshall, J, Dean, L., Post Industrial
Manufacturing Systems: The undisciplined nature of generative
design, Undisciplined, Design Research Society Conference 2008,
Sheffield Hallam University,
2008 June
23-27 Unver E., Atkinson P.,Marshall J., (Journal and conference
paper) Automake Physics: Random Craft Production, Computer-Aided
Design & Applications, 5 (1-4), 2008, 58-65, ISSN 1686-4360
(Presented in CAD Conference in Orlando www.cadconferences.com
and selected / published in CAD journal. www.cadanda.com).
2008 May/June,
Marshall J., Dean, L., Unver E., Atkinson P., Automaking for the
People, published in the Crafts Magazine: The Magazine for Contemporary
Crafts, P42-51 ISSN: 0306-610X, London, UK, www.craftscouncil.org.uk
2007 Dec 12-14th,
Marshall J., Unver E., Atkinson P., Exhibition and paper presentation
at: GA2007, the 10th Generative Art Conference. 12-14th Dec, Politecnico
di Milano University, Milan, Italy. Proceedings to be published.
Title of paper and expo: AutoMAKE: Generative systems, digital
manufacture and craft production, http://www.generativeart.com
2007 July
4th- 6th, Marshall J., Unver E., Atkinson P., ‘New Craft-Future
Voices’ international craft conference, Dundee University,
UK. Design work was also included in an international peer reviewed
exhibition run in conjunction with the conference and published
in an accompanying catalogue; ‘Future Voices: Celebrating
Diversity’, pp24-29 ISBN 1 899837 54X, www.newcraftfuturevoices.com
2007, 11-14
July, Unver E., Taylor A., Creating 3D virtual spaces in art &
design education ELIA's 3rd ELIA Teachers' Academy conference,
University of Brighton, UK
2007 May 27-30,
Marshall J., Atkinson P., Unver E., Generative Craft and Digital
Production The Second Nordic Design Research Conference at Konstfack
Stockholm, Sweden, Poster paper, http://www.nordes.org/index.php?sectionId=10
2007, Unver
E., & Taylor A., Mutating the realities in fashion design:
virtual clothing for 3D Avatars. IFFTI 2007 ‘Extreme Fashion’
conference, University of Ryerson, Toronto, Canada; April 12-15
2007.
2006, Unver
E., “Strategies for the Transition to CAD Based 3D Design
Education”,
Journal of Computer-Aided Design & Applications, Vol. 3, Nos.
1-4, 2006, pp 323-330, ISSN 1686-4360, (www.cadanda.com)
2006, Unver
E., Atkinson P, Tancock D., “Applying 3D Scanning and Modeling
in Transport Design Education”, Journal of Computer-Aided
Design & Applications, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-4, 2006, pp 41-48, ISSN
1686-4360 (www.cadanda.com,2006)
2006, 18-19
Dec, Taylor A., Unver E., Hales D, Interactive 3D Architectural
Buildings for Web Based Design education, Studio Culture 4 - Studio
Futures, CEBE, Centre for Educational Built Environment, Manchester
Metropolitan University, UK http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/news/events/sc4//programme.php
2006, Unver
E., & Taylor A., The Development of Educational 3D Virtual
Interactive Learning Environments, 1st Teaching and Learning Conference,
University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH,
UK. http://www.hud.ac.uk/ezine/spring/index.htmlf
2006 June
19-23, Unver E., “Strategies for the Transition to CAD Based
3D Design Education”, CAD’06 International CAD Conference,
Phuket Island, Thailand (www.cadconferences.com,2006)
2006 June 19-23, Unver E. Atkinson P, Tancock D, “Applying
3D Scanning and Modeling in Transport Design Education”,
CAD’06 International CAD Conference, Phuket Island, Thailand
(www.cadconferences.com,2006)
2005 September
14-16, Taylor, A & Unver, E; ‘ A 3D Experiment in Fashion
Education: Using a 3D Laser Scanner for Body Measurement and 3D
Design;’ paper given at, Wearable Futures Conference; University
of Wales, Newport.
2005 March,
Dean, L.T., Atkinson, P. & Unver, E. ‘Evolving Individualised
Consumer Products’. Paper delivered at and published in
the proceedings of the 6th European Academy of Design conference,
Bremen, Germany, ISBN 3-89757-290-7, http://www.verhaag.net/ead06/fullpapers/ead06_id208_2.doc
(2005)
2005 March
23-24th, Taylor, A, & Unver, E, ‘3D Laser Scanning in
Fashion Design Education’ - paper given at CADE 2005 Post
graduate research conference: The University of West England,
Bristol.
2005 Jan 28,
Dean, L., Atkinson P., Unver E., Symposium on the use of digital
technology in designing and making three-dimensional forms, ,
Future Factories : Inverting the Mass-Production Paradigm., University
College Falmouth 3D Digital Production Research Cluster, Falmouth,
Cornwall, UK http://www.falmouth.ac.uk/img/pdf/00000452.pdf (2005)
2004 May 18-20,,
Atkinson P., Unver E., Dean L ‘Future Factories’:
Supportive Technologies as Creative Processes, in Marjanovic,
D (Ed) Proceedings of the Design 2004, 8th International Design
Conference, Dubrovnik pp: 99-104 ISBN 9536313596
2003 June
1-4, Unver E., Dean L., Atkinson P., ‘FUTURE FACTORIES’:
Developing Individualised Production Methods, 3rd nternational
Conference on AED Advanced Engineering Design, 1-4 June, Prague,
Czech Republic, ISBN 8086059359
2003, Taylor
A., Worth G., Unver E., Innovative potential of 3D software applications
in fashion and textile design, Digital Creativity, Vol.14, No.4,
pp. 211-218, © Swets & Zeitlinger, www.szp.swets.nl/szp/journals/dc144211.htm
(2003)
2003, Taylor
A., Unver E., Worth G., Innovative Potential of 3D Software Applications
in Fashion & Textile Design, CADE Computer in Art and Design
Education Conference, Hull School of Art and Design, 22-25 April,
UK
2002, Jeffries
K., Unver E., Jagger B., Assessing Creativity: theory and practice,
Sharing Experience in Engineering esign, SEED/PDE Conference,
University of Coventry, UK, Sep. 3-4, ISBN 1 86058 3970
2001 July
10-12,, Unver E., Mavromihales, M., Design and Development of
an interactive 3D CNC Computer Aided Learning Program, 17th International
Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of Future, Durban,
South Africa, ISBN: 1-86840-432-3
2001 Apr.
10-12,, Unver E., Moscovitch T., Jagger B., Teaching 3D CAD- Solid
or Surface Modelling in Design Education, th European academy
of design conference, University of Averio, Portugal, ISBN: 972-789-024-5
2000, Sep.
6-7, Gill H., Unver E., Innovation, Design and CAE in new Product
Development, 22nd SEED Annual Design Conference and 7th National
Engineering & Product Design Education Conference 2000, University
of Sussex Brighton UK, pp.247-254, ISBN
2000, Sep.
11-12, Jagger B., Unver E., A Case Study of the Effects of CAD
on Design Education at the University of uddersfield, Co-Designing
2000 Conference, by DEED and the Design Research Society, Coventry
University, Coventry
All
papers above are result of the research projects Dr Ertu Unver
and his collegues conduct.
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