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iWatch concepts

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Sketchfab.com had their second modelling challenge over the weekend..
The theme for this "Sketchfast" was the soon to be announced and heavily rumored iWatch by Apple.

i submitted a few ideas this is the one i hope will win-

iWatch Transformer
see the model here
folds open to show you a full screen ipod touch smile




the other ones i did are:

The Ordinary(probably what the actual iWatch from Apple will endup being)

click here for the 3d model

The square hologram projection

click here for the 3d model

The more SciFi 3D hologram

click here for the 3d model

all these were modelled in Blender and the textures were sourced from the net(promo images of other Apple products)

The results should be announced in a few hours.

the rest of the contest entries can be seen here
my current favorite is this one

by Revel(click here for the model). He turned the strap into a usb/charging cable. very innovative.

UPDATE:
this highly detailed one by Mestaty takes the cake-

its meant to have sensors that can track your finger gestures.. so you don't have to touch the screen!
Click here for a better look at the model.

UPDATE(12Mar):
The winners were just announced!
here are all the results!
i came 5th p

This is the winning entry. Quite a classy design.. i like the detailing.. especially with the strap.




Youtube Monetisation

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I started posting videos to youtube a few years back.. but only enabled the "monetisation"(heres the FAQ on this) option around a year back.. to see if it generates any cash. Last week i got my first cheque from Google!
That got my hopes up.. and so when one of my favorite sites(sketchfab.com) added a new feature(read here).. i did a video walkthrough on how to use it.

heres the video:


..and then this happens today.
Google's tricks to avoid paying video publishers


so.. basically as long as they're not paying you.. they don't care what you upload.. but the moment you start getting hits.. and they have to part with money.. they find a vague loophole.
which in this case is beyond me as i clearly mention that its my model.. and the features are on Sketchfab's site. Infact sketchfab(bless their souls) even use this video on their own blog post about these features!

Anyway am not that bothered about it(as long as the video is viewable thats fine with me),
so this blog post is the last i will say about it. Just wanted other youtubers to know about it.

Mech Suit W.I.P. - detailed a bit

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Started this a while back, see the first draft here
was originally working with the Cycles renderer


then since i keep putting up mys models on Sketchfab as webgl.. decided to rework the basic materials ..
heres what it looks like now rendered with blender internal renderer


will post more updates later.. for now heres the sketchfab link

Convert your existing 3d models to webgl

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If your a 3d modeller who works with blender(or other software) and knows very little or no coding, this tutorial is for you. In a few easy steps you can convert your existing models to webgl and put them on your website. Minimal coding skills required. tutorial is with Blender and x3d.. but other software can be used as well.

note: can't figure out how to get textures to load yet. will post an update if and when i get it to work. To figure it out on your own take a look at http://x3dom.org/docs/dev/tutorial/blender_export.html

also check out http://www.sketchfab.com and http://www.p3d.in for no hassle online model hosting.

Mech Suit W.I.P. - rough mockup

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Started a pesonal project this weekend.. heres a rough mockup of the mech-suits involved

more W.I.P screens to follow

UPDATE: see this project continued here

p3d.in on acer iconia a500

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So i guess Firefox got an update, coz it now supports p3d completely

how to put a 3d model on your blog or website

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If your into 3d modelling and sculpting, your often left wondering how to share a model with a client who has no 3d program experience..

heres a quick tutorial on how to post an interactive 3d model on your blog or website using p3d.in and webGL.. the 3d model loads up without any fancy plugins or anything.. the visitor just needs a webGL enabled browser.. like Chrome

Abomination modelling done

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This is the model i started last week.. mostly done now. Can't work on modelling it any further now(crashes cry ).. will do the rest in texturing.
heres a rough turntable(has stereovision 3d available as a viewing option)


hi rez image rendered with DOF and AA enabled is below


Abomination by ~chaitanyak on deviantART

also now available as a 3d print at Shapeways online 3d printing service. in the following sizes:
9.6w x 4.9d x 8.9h cm click here
5.7w x 2.9d x 5.3h cm click here
prices vary depending on the material you select.

Arrow City

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did a doodle of one of my bent arrow designs.. on my phone... decided to work on it in 3d. heres the initial process

Arrow city by ~chaitanyak on deviantART
heres what i finished with

Arrow city1 by ~chaitanyak on deviantART

3d Roadster

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heres a turntable render of a car i built( smile modelled) over the weekend

roadster by ~chaitanyak on deviantART