Getting my model of the base structure from 3dsMax to SketchUp was quite annoying as the model would not import at once. There were too many polygons for SketchUp to handle and it would crash each time at around 65% when importing. I had to find a way of reducing the polygon count and I did so with a quick Google search. I found a plugin called polygon cruncher (this can be found using the link below). This worked quite well as I was now able to import the model into SketchUp
http://www.mootools.com/plugins/us/polygoncruncher/
In this video I am modelling the plumbing for the downstairs amenities. As you can see it took quite a while to get it right. I had to watch a number of tutorials in order to complete this part. By the end of this video the plumbing is almost complete for the ground level.
At the beginning of this time lapse video I am attempting to export from 3dsMax to CryENGINE 3 but failed to do so. I continue to model the plumbing until complete. After completing the modelling I import it to SketchUp.
In this Time Lapse video I test whether or not the chairs that support the formwork will export from SketchUp to CryENGINE 3 as I have previously had problems exporting them due to their high polygon count. All seems to be fine as you can see the chair imported fine. Only problem is that I will have to export them one at a time which will be a very long process.
In this video I am preparing the components ready to be exported to the CryENGINE. The computer freezes for quite a while so click the button on the screen to skip through that.
In this time lapse video there were problems with the scale therefore had to re-scale the model to fit in with the rest of the building. This took quite some time as SketchUp kept cashing when ever I tried to save the file meaning I also had to turn auto save off.
In this time lapse video I test my model in CryENGINE and successfully get all components exported from SketchUp.
In this time lapse video I was attempting to fix a bunch of problems that we were having with our model and getting it into the Engine. I didn't end up using anything that I did in this video.
In this time lapse video I am working on configuring the materials in the CryENGINE as some did not come through properly from SketchUp and arranging the model in the SituationENGINE.
In this video I am sorting out more issues with the materials and arranging the model into the landscape of the SituationENGINE. There are still some material and placement issues to sort out but most of it is completed.
This is a video of me working in the SituationENGINE with Fei continually coming to me with some input and direction. You can also see Fei walking around checking on everyone in the group to make sure everyone is working well.
In this video I spend quite a while taking screen shots of the model as it would be constructed. This was somewhat hard to do as the polygon count held me back from copying the model enough times. As the model of the building is arranged in components according to the type of material and not necessarily the stage of construction some parts are not in the exact placement of order of construction.
In this time lapse video I am finishing off the Final Presentation
In this time lapse video I was attempting to fix a bunch of problems that we were having with our model and getting it into the Engine. I didn't end up using anything that I did in this video.
In this time lapse video I am working on configuring the materials in the CryENGINE as some did not come through properly from SketchUp and arranging the model in the SituationENGINE.
In this video I am sorting out more issues with the materials and arranging the model into the landscape of the SituationENGINE. There are still some material and placement issues to sort out but most of it is completed.
This is a video of me working in the SituationENGINE with Fei continually coming to me with some input and direction. You can also see Fei walking around checking on everyone in the group to make sure everyone is working well.
In this video I spend quite a while taking screen shots of the model as it would be constructed. This was somewhat hard to do as the polygon count held me back from copying the model enough times. As the model of the building is arranged in components according to the type of material and not necessarily the stage of construction some parts are not in the exact placement of order of construction.
In this time lapse video I am finishing off the Final Presentation
