Thanvi Bogurampeta - Scanned Object

scanned object

Concept: 

Given the assignment, I was trying to find an object that would be worth scanning. It took a while, but I have a matching set of salt and pepper shakers in the shape of an old vintage owl. I thought this would be the perfect thing to scan and because of its scale like textures on its body (even though they are supposed to represent feathers) I thought the perfect place for this sculpture to go would be by the research building.

Scanning Process:
I decided to go with photogrammetry for the scanning process. For this process, color is preferred because it is easy for the camera to pick up and focus on the object, but the object should have a matte layer. After prepping the object, I placed it on a cardboard box and covered the box with an old red rag to give it a uniform base of one color. I then started taking pictures of the object from one height and moved every half inch. After I finished an entire round that covered mainly the belly of the owl, I took it from a slightly aerial view to capture the details on the top. I used the Agisoft software, which reduced the time of scanning by half because it rearranges all the pictures taken(106) on its own. I then built a mesh layer in medium and added the text layer in high. I chose to build the layer in mesh to give it a more dull effect which is how I wanted the owl to appear, giving it a more vintage vibe to it. Once rendered, I moved the file on to Maya and unnecessary surroundings that were rendered and filled in the holes.

Rendering Process:
While taking pictures of the backdrop, I made sure to get three different angles to really capture the area. I took each picture from a distance of where it would be placed to give viewers of an idea on how big the sculpture would be in respect to the buildings. I chose the teal faint color because it compliments the vibrant blues, purples and hints of green on the sides of the building.