Pothole Test

February 17th, 2012

This is a test using stereo photogrammetry to measure and quantify the surface of a pothole. I can see this developing into its own series, and plan to pursue this. At the moment however, I will keep my focus on completing the rock boxes.

Yorp Progress 2

February 15th, 2012

I’ve finally been able to pull together the Yorp asteroid net into its full 3D form. The process was an incredibly satisfying experience as each triangle came to fit in its predestined location. The gaps in the form are a result of the limitations of the process, which I find as exciting as the positive space. This piece is not yet finished, but it is getting close.

Near Rock Wraps

February 15th, 2012

This is a prototype for the sculpture series I am planning, which involves making enclosures for rocks by quantifying the surface detail. This paper model was used to test if the size of the design was correct. The gaps in the shape are due to limitations in the process, this shape is 87% complete. I throughly appreciate that aspect of the process. I intend to construct the final boxes out of tiny fluted corrugated cardboard, similar to the larger Yorp asteroid sculpture I’ve been working on.

Near Earth Asteroid Series

January 27th, 2012

It’s been a struggle for me to determine the most appropriate material for this Near Earth Asteroid (NEA) series. I’ve found myself redrawing the same shapes in a variety of ways, experimenting with material, dimensions and methods. I’ve found that 18×18″ mylar seems to work well, nothing else has given me the satisfaction that its silky, industrial surface has shown me. It is important to me how the edges of the mylar are not distracting from the edges of the drawing. It is like suspending the shape in a murky atmosphere.

Stereo photogrammetry 3D model making

January 14th, 2012

Today’s tests haven proven that stereo photogrammetry to be a superior method of creating a 3D model replica of a real-life object when compared to the previous experiments with structured light phase patterns. I am really pleased with the results, it is much more automated which makes the process faster. It is still impossible to remove my personal decision making, and I find I am highly aware of these subjective steps in the process. I find it amazing that this technology is so accessible.

Three Phase Scan Development

January 11th, 2012

Working with Lukas Steinman, we have been developing superior setup for achieving more accurate scans with the three phase scanning method. I am trying to remove the influence of my eye and hand as much as possible in these initial stages; I want this part of the process to be as objective as possible. This is turning out to be very difficult given my present limitations, but I’m confident the project is going in the right direction.