Collaborative unit: week 05 – Demo and storyboard

In our fifth meeting, we delved into the intricacies of our detailed storyboard and shared the progress each team member had made.

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To kick off the meeting, we showcased our individual works, marking the unveiling of the first demo of our project. During the discussion on testing demo animation files, we explored how to divide the animation and effectively present the plants in the initial stage. A noteworthy revelation emerged – we recognized the need for an instruction video before initiating the MR experience to ensure a seamless presentation.

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I presented my progress with materials, having unwrapped UVs in Maya and textured six plants in Substance Painter (SP). However, I encountered disparities between the renderers in SP and Unity, particularly in terms of options and lighting. To bridge this gap, I embarked on a journey to familiarize myself with Unity. Drawing on my previous week’s experience in applying basic textures, I successfully incorporated the exported SP textures into Unity. For the two models with complex topology, I had to texture them in Unity without unwrapping UVs. As I delved into Unity’s basic functions, I stumbled upon some enlightening tutorial videos. This inspired me to experiment with animating materials built in Unity, leading to the creation of a hologram shader and noisy shader. While there’s more to learn and test, I’m optimistic that these shaders will significantly enhance the visual representation of the plant keywords in our project.

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At the end of our meeting, we delved into the storyboard for the final presentation. Preparations for testing MR, including recording and filming, are on the horizon. Additionally, we recognized the necessity for rendered sequences in Maya for the final video. With approximately two weeks left for the project, our team remains committed to delivering a stellar outcome. The collective efforts invested thus far leave me hopeful that we’ll successfully conclude the project.

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Meeting brief: Week 05

• MR Demo ver02 – record and film
• Materials (final)
• Animation (final)