Sean Korzeniewski - Castle Model!

Ghosted View

Bird Eye View Rendering

Pedestrian View Rendering

The Castle:

Description:

Let me preface my work by saying that this is my very first attempt at modeling. I tried hard to capture the architectural theme of Aztec pyramids and Ziggurat temples. Looking back on this project I can honestly say I'm proud of my work but as I continue to model I realize ways in which I could have made it better. For instance, I tried to implement mathematical strategies in order to layer my truncated pyramids with the correct thickness when I could have easily used Ortho Snapping and Two-Dimension scaling in order to achieve the same effect: only better. Overall, I'm happy with how my castle turned out but I'm more happy with my other models.

Tools and Techiques:

I used two and one dimensional re-sizing in order to copy and paste smaller versions of the base on top of one another to create the stacked pyramid effect. I also used ArrayPolar in order to create everything that is seen on the outsides, or face of the temple. In order to create the staircase looking blocks I had to use the rotate tool in the right window, after which I used ArrayPolar in order to replicate the solid.

Materials:

I chose a stone texture that appeared to be a somewhat desert stone in order to match the color of many Ziggurat temples. Although the texture doesn't look as fine as I would like I now know that I can adjust these settings how I like in keyshot. The orbs that are located in the Obelisks are textured with the Amethyst gemstone in order to contrast nicely with the ruddy, sandy color of the stone.