Sarah Pinto: Laser Scanning

Concept:

For my project, I used a blue owl shaped salt shaker that I found in my kitchen at home. I felt like scanning the owl would have the right amount of texture, color, and size as well.

Owl Salt Shaker: Pre-Scanned Object

Scanning Process:

For our scan, we used the photogrammetry process. Color is preferred for this process because the camera is able to recognize and focus on the object, however, the object should be matte rather than gloss. Using a matte spray paint, we were able to prep our salt shaker for our photogrammetry process. The salt shaker was places on a cardboard box that was covered with a red cloth to provide a base color. Pictures were taken over the object from one height and moved every half inch. Multiple pictures were taken in rotation, a total of 106 pictures were taken. We built a mesh layer in medium and a text layer in high. The intention behind the mesh layer was to give a more dull effect which was how the owl was intended to appear, as we agreed on there being a more vintage appearance to the owl. Once the owl was rendered, the file was moved to Maya to work with the surroundings and holes in the scan.

Owl Salt Shaker: Post-Scanned Object

Rendering Process:

Throughout this process, I worked to capture pictures that would complement the scans of the owl. I chose to use one of the sides of Residential Hall South and one of the perspectives of the Student Services Building, that also includes the body of water and trees in the center of campus.

Scanned Owl in front of Residential Hall South

Scanned Owl in front of Student Services Building