pltw semester 2

Gerald Lawson

left an impact on the world of game design and 3d modeling. He is one of the first African American computer engineers in Silicon Valley. His work on the Alias/Wavefront software package really impacted the way that 3D graphics were created in a good way. His techniques and software have changed the way we create and experience virtual reality.

Lanny shoot

Lanny Smoot who has the most patents in all of disney history and greatly contributed to star wars: Galactic Star Cruiser and madame liotta helped bring to life experiences. The most iconic part about Galactic Star Cruiser are the extending light sabers which Lanny Smoot created. The floating Madame Liotta illusion is the center of attraction in the whole haunted mansion and was difficult to work with because of the complex technology. Lanny Smoot has also invented the electronic panning camera. The panning camera was a way for a person to become their own director of television programming from home. In conclusion, Lanny's Smoot achievements and invention(s) such as the Galactic Star Cruiser, Madame Liotta, and the electronic panning camera showcases his skills and intelligence which helps his role in Disney.

Todd Thomas

Todd Thomas's debut solo album, "Speech" was released January 23, 1996. From March to May 1996, Speech toured across areas of the world and did various shows with Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Youssou N'dour, and many more. In 2000, Speech licensed to Toshiba EMI his third solo project entitled Spiritual people, being certified gold by the RIAJ in November

2000. Spiritual People was then later released in the United States in 2001.

Six integral components used in the creation of a design

Line

Color

Space

Form

Texture

Value

Vertical line meaning

Dignity, formality, stability, and strength

Hori line meaning

Calm, peace, and relaxation

Diag line

Action, activity, excitement, and movement

Curved line

Freedom, natural, having the appearance of sift mess and creates a soothing feeling/mood

Color

Warm colors: red,orange, yellows

Cool colors- blues purples and greens

Form shape

The shape, outline, or configuration of anything

Shape

Open, uncluttered shapes.

Cramped busy

Unused vs. good use of space

Texture

Smooth surface: reflects more light and therefore a more intense feeling

Rough surface: absorbs more light and therefore appears more darker

Value

The relative lightness or darkness of a color.

Shade- degree of darkness of a color

Tint- a pale or faint variation of a color

Visual design principles

Balance

Rhythm

Emphasis

Proportions and scale

Unity

Balance

Parts of the design are equally distributed to create a sense of stability

Symmetrical or formal balance

The elements within the design are identical in relation to a centerline or axis

Radial balance

Design elements radiate outward from the center

Vertical balance

The top and bottom parts are equal

Horizontal balance

The parts on the left and right are equal

Rhythm

Repeated use of line, shape, color, texture or pattern

Regular rhythm

An element is repeated at the same repetition/ interval each time

Graduated rhythm

The beats of the element become closer or further apart as they move

Random rhythm

The beats of the element are random or are at irregular intervals

Graduates rhythm

The repeated element is identical with the exception of one detail increasing or decreasing gradually with each repetition

Emphasis

Points of attention in a design.

The features in a design that attracts one’s eye.

Focal point

Proportion

Comparative relationships between elements in a design with respect to size

Scale

The proportions or size of one part of the image in relationship to the other

Unity

Unity is applying consistent use of lines, color, and texture within a design

Reverse engineering

The process of taking something apart and analyzing its workings in detail, usually with the intention of understanding its structure, function, and operation

Functional analysis

• First, the product's purpose is identified.

• Next, observations are made to determine how the product functions. These observations are recorded in detail.

• Lastly, the system's inputs and outputs are listed.

Stages of reverse engineering

Visual analysis

Functional analysis

Structural analysis

Function

An annotated sketch with all visible components labeled is created

Black box systems model

Used to identify what goes into and out of the product in order to make it work as a system

Reverse engineering tools

Micrometers, caliper, optical probe, medical imaging, handheld 3D laser scanner

Why is reverse engineering used?

Improve or redesign a product

Investigation

Discovery

Documentation