amazingly when we reset the location of the static mesh to 0,0,0 using the advice in http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=165993
[right click on the static mesh, select StaticMeshActorProperties from the dropdown, under the Movement header, select and change the locations of the object to 0,0,0]
,the mesh/model blew up to the accurate size (as it was like a small dot when we imported it :P) and then the view was not locked anymore, odd...
Friday, May 9, 2008
generic browser problem
if any one has a problem with trying to close the generic browser, just press the generic browser icon button in the toolbar and then try closing it :)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
good importing tutorial
This link is great for importing
http://fordy.planetunreal.gamespy.com/gradientssmeshtutorials/contents.html
this pretty much summarises what russell was saying yesterday...i think :)
me and margaret are trying it out now, we made uv mapping and it importing it and everything, but the only thing is that it imported very small and the view is stuck on a camera view but when we exported from 3dsmax we specified no cameras so i dono...
any suggestions guys...
http://fordy.planetunreal.gamespy.com/gradientssmeshtutorials/contents.html
this pretty much summarises what russell was saying yesterday...i think :)
me and margaret are trying it out now, we made uv mapping and it importing it and everything, but the only thing is that it imported very small and the view is stuck on a camera view but when we exported from 3dsmax we specified no cameras so i dono...
any suggestions guys...
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
INTENT
Intent and Communication
In the realm of art, which incorporates architecture, technological creations, paintings, sculptures and the like, there is an urge for the “artist” to produce “art” and that process is connected to a ‘biological, spiritual and/or intellectual need to communicate.’ (Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis, p.509)
Whether the art was created to communicate a certain idea, follow in line with or against a procession of ideas or techniques, it all defiantly good word holds multiple variations of purpose and intent. Livingston, the writer of Art and Intention, defined an author of any form of art as “an agent who intentionally makes an utterance . . . an intended function of which is expression or communication” (p. 69) (Paisley Livingston, Art and Intention: A Philosophical Study, p.300)
How we interpret the art with our different cultural understandings can be very different to the original aesthetic intention of the creation of the art. Nonetheless, if the art work evokes feeling, understanding, and/or intrigue or is reacted to in the most simplest form then the art, the artist has communicated to an audience.
“[A]rt does not end with the production of the object alone but continues to be completed by the viewer. This is an inherent attribute in the activity of art making that links the maker to the receiver through the object. Undoubtedly, art then becomes a phenomenological human activity both in the reading and the making.” (Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis, p.509)
Some, like W.K. Wimsatt & Monroe Beardsley, Kevin Wilson, and George Dickie, believe that intention of the artist isn’t relevant to the interpretation of the art. But in the light of communication, communication is two-way and therefore in the eyes of these thinkers art is not communication between artists and audience but is only an interpretation of the art alone. They explain that "the design or intention of the author is neither available nor desirable as a standard for judging the success of a work of art." (Wikipedia, Intentional Fallacy)
References
Jerrold Levinson (2007). Artful Intentions: Paisley Livingston, Art and Intention: A Philosophical Study. The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, 65(3), 299 -305. Retrieved April 23, 2008 from Blackwell Synergy.
Maureen Nappi (1995). Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis. Computers & Graphics, 19(4), 509 -512. Retrieved April 23, 2008 from Science Direct (Doi: 10.1016/0097-8493(95)00028-B)
Wikipedia Contributors (2008, January 9). Intentional fallacy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 28, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Intentional_fallacy&oldid=183068850
In the realm of art, which incorporates architecture, technological creations, paintings, sculptures and the like, there is an urge for the “artist” to produce “art” and that process is connected to a ‘biological, spiritual and/or intellectual need to communicate.’ (Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis, p.509)
Whether the art was created to communicate a certain idea, follow in line with or against a procession of ideas or techniques, it all defiantly good word holds multiple variations of purpose and intent. Livingston, the writer of Art and Intention, defined an author of any form of art as “an agent who intentionally makes an utterance . . . an intended function of which is expression or communication” (p. 69) (Paisley Livingston, Art and Intention: A Philosophical Study, p.300)
How we interpret the art with our different cultural understandings can be very different to the original aesthetic intention of the creation of the art. Nonetheless, if the art work evokes feeling, understanding, and/or intrigue or is reacted to in the most simplest form then the art, the artist has communicated to an audience.
“[A]rt does not end with the production of the object alone but continues to be completed by the viewer. This is an inherent attribute in the activity of art making that links the maker to the receiver through the object. Undoubtedly, art then becomes a phenomenological human activity both in the reading and the making.” (Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis, p.509)
Some, like W.K. Wimsatt & Monroe Beardsley, Kevin Wilson, and George Dickie, believe that intention of the artist isn’t relevant to the interpretation of the art. But in the light of communication, communication is two-way and therefore in the eyes of these thinkers art is not communication between artists and audience but is only an interpretation of the art alone. They explain that "the design or intention of the author is neither available nor desirable as a standard for judging the success of a work of art." (Wikipedia, Intentional Fallacy)
References
Jerrold Levinson (2007). Artful Intentions: Paisley Livingston, Art and Intention: A Philosophical Study. The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, 65(3), 299 -305. Retrieved April 23, 2008 from Blackwell Synergy.
Maureen Nappi (1995). Aesthetic Intention, Technology And The Art Praxis. Computers & Graphics, 19(4), 509 -512. Retrieved April 23, 2008 from Science Direct (Doi: 10.1016/0097-8493(95)00028-B)
Wikipedia Contributors (2008, January 9). Intentional fallacy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 28, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Intentional_fallacy&oldid=183068850
Sunday, April 27, 2008
KNOWLEDGE
I've always been taught that there is a hierarchy when it comes to 'knowing' something, in general terms.
*Data is raw facts.
*Information is data that has meaning within a context.
*Knowledge is the understanding, accumulation and familiarity of information.
*And then wisdom is the ability to apply all sorts of knowledge in an advanced and experienced way.
Knowledge is one of the key levels of this hierarchy so a person can be able to apply education, learning and perception to their everyday life. Knowledge is using information in a way that gives a person the ability to make effective and important decisions.
This is extremely important for a person's career development and, most obviously, needs knowledge at least in one field to be able to do work.
In the field of architecture and the built environment in general, fundamental knowledge would be understanding and interpreting plans, being familiar with the architectural practice in society etc.
But being able to create 3D views of buildings without having them built, there should be at least some prior knowledge to aid this process. Also knowledge can be acquired during the process.
As with Group A, we all had knowledge with Computer-Aided Design (especially with Revit), and at least some 3d modelling experience (esp. with 3DsMax). We acquired this through education and practice prior. But there is never a limit to how much you 'know' when it comes to programs especially, so there is always a constant learning curve when creating this 3D environment.
We are all going through the hierarchy of 'knowledge' in terms of learning and applying UT3 skills. We use the raw facts of data from tutorials and internet forums and our brains convert them to information as we create meaning to the facts in their certain context. Then we acquire knowledge as we get to understand and familiarise ourselves with the information and therefore forming our skills.
We also do this by learning from each other and our tutor and i believe that's the best thing about collaboration; acquiring knowledge from others!!
With the help of my text book for my last year's elective Information Management in Faculty of IT;
Haag, Cummings and Philips (2007). Management Information Systems for the Information Age (Sixth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
*Data is raw facts.
*Information is data that has meaning within a context.
*Knowledge is the understanding, accumulation and familiarity of information.
*And then wisdom is the ability to apply all sorts of knowledge in an advanced and experienced way.
Knowledge is one of the key levels of this hierarchy so a person can be able to apply education, learning and perception to their everyday life. Knowledge is using information in a way that gives a person the ability to make effective and important decisions.
This is extremely important for a person's career development and, most obviously, needs knowledge at least in one field to be able to do work.
In the field of architecture and the built environment in general, fundamental knowledge would be understanding and interpreting plans, being familiar with the architectural practice in society etc.
But being able to create 3D views of buildings without having them built, there should be at least some prior knowledge to aid this process. Also knowledge can be acquired during the process.
As with Group A, we all had knowledge with Computer-Aided Design (especially with Revit), and at least some 3d modelling experience (esp. with 3DsMax). We acquired this through education and practice prior. But there is never a limit to how much you 'know' when it comes to programs especially, so there is always a constant learning curve when creating this 3D environment.
We are all going through the hierarchy of 'knowledge' in terms of learning and applying UT3 skills. We use the raw facts of data from tutorials and internet forums and our brains convert them to information as we create meaning to the facts in their certain context. Then we acquire knowledge as we get to understand and familiarise ourselves with the information and therefore forming our skills.
We also do this by learning from each other and our tutor and i believe that's the best thing about collaboration; acquiring knowledge from others!!
With the help of my text book for my last year's elective Information Management in Faculty of IT;
Haag, Cummings and Philips (2007). Management Information Systems for the Information Age (Sixth Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
RECORD
Record Management is, according to RMAA Records Management Association of Australasia, 'field of management responsible for the efficient and systematic control of the creation, receipt, maintenance, use and disposition of records, including processes for capturing and maintaining evidence of and information about business activities and transactions in the form of records.'
Record keeping should be a part of all the various stages of business's life cycle: 'from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, maintenance and use, to their ultimate disposition.'
Making sure that the records are efficient and effective, the 'useless records' should be destroyed and valuable information 'protected and maintained in a manner that facilitates its access and use.' (AIIM, p48)
Ways that Group A record:
*We try to record the activities we do on computers by 'recording' using Cam Studio program. This is a great way of showing visual proof of work.
*When we discuss ideas and challenges we try to have it written down on what we want to accomplish and so on. This is evidence of our meetings and discussions.
*Emails are the best way we've kept record because we mostly communicate with emails when we cannot be all present at the same time.
*Blogs are (and should be more often) used to help keep track of our individual and team work, showing our progress throughout the weeks. Unfortunately this type of record keeping is a bit bias as it is only the person's recollection of their work.
There are many products available to assist in the records management process and they should allow the following-
• Organize records
• Define retention schedules
• Define file plans
• Declare records
• Maintain record security
• Manage records access
• Provide circulation management
• Help preserve records
• (Optionally) provide email management (AIIM, p49)
Educating people to keep records in a very efficient way is necessary in business and project management.
Being a very efficient recordkeeper is essential as information is much more easily retrieved if the records are in an organised way. This does impact on time and the better the record management the quicker the retrieval!
Dearstyne Bruce (Nov 2007). Why Records Management Matters, Public Management, vol. 89; issue 10 p. 24-27. Retrieved April 15 2008 from EBSCOHost
Records Management Association of Australasian, Glossary, RMAA. Retrieved April 16 2008
AIIM, Records Management, AIIM E-DOC Jan/Feb2008 Guide to ECM Purchasing, Vol. 22, p48-52. Retrieved April 15 2008 from EBSCOHost
Record keeping should be a part of all the various stages of business's life cycle: 'from their creation or receipt, through their processing, distribution, maintenance and use, to their ultimate disposition.'
Making sure that the records are efficient and effective, the 'useless records' should be destroyed and valuable information 'protected and maintained in a manner that facilitates its access and use.' (AIIM, p48)
Ways that Group A record:
*We try to record the activities we do on computers by 'recording' using Cam Studio program. This is a great way of showing visual proof of work.
*When we discuss ideas and challenges we try to have it written down on what we want to accomplish and so on. This is evidence of our meetings and discussions.
*Emails are the best way we've kept record because we mostly communicate with emails when we cannot be all present at the same time.
*Blogs are (and should be more often) used to help keep track of our individual and team work, showing our progress throughout the weeks. Unfortunately this type of record keeping is a bit bias as it is only the person's recollection of their work.
There are many products available to assist in the records management process and they should allow the following-
• Organize records
• Define retention schedules
• Define file plans
• Declare records
• Maintain record security
• Manage records access
• Provide circulation management
• Help preserve records
• (Optionally) provide email management (AIIM, p49)
Educating people to keep records in a very efficient way is necessary in business and project management.
Being a very efficient recordkeeper is essential as information is much more easily retrieved if the records are in an organised way. This does impact on time and the better the record management the quicker the retrieval!
Dearstyne Bruce (Nov 2007). Why Records Management Matters, Public Management, vol. 89; issue 10 p. 24-27. Retrieved April 15 2008 from EBSCOHost
Records Management Association of Australasian, Glossary, RMAA. Retrieved April 16 2008
AIIM, Records Management, AIIM E-DOC Jan/Feb2008 Guide to ECM Purchasing, Vol. 22, p48-52. Retrieved April 15 2008 from EBSCOHost
Sunday, April 6, 2008
DISCIPLINE
Discipline- a 'sphere of knowledge' that an individual has chosen to specialise in. (wikipedia)
Projects with multiple disciplines involved are very hard to control. This is mostly due to the varied sources of information that are available from the different disciplines to achieve one common goal.
Therefore the best solution is to allow the team members to stay in their own individual disciplines but still be interdependent to and consult with the other team members for delegation and making sure that they are all working towards the same goal.
Project management methods and tools are increasingly relevant as today’s globalized organizations accomplish more of their goals using cross-functional, and often cross-cultural, geographically dispersed, project teams. The increased diversity of skills, knowledge, cultures, and perspectives of these project teams can potentially have both positive and negative influences on group processes and outcomes. (Beise, 2004)
Peterson & Stohr identify virtual teams (a.k.a. Geographically Dispersed Team) as a “group of individuals who work across time, space and organizational boundaries with links strengthened by webs of communication technology. They have complementary skills and are committed to a common purpose, have interdependent performance goals, and share an approach to work for which they hold themselves mutually accountable.” [3]
(http://www.managementhelp.org/grp_skll/virtual/defntion.pdf
Free Management Library: Copyright 1997-2008, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. )
We have been using electronic mediums to communicate throughout our week to collaborate our ideas. In most academic papers, it would list the benefits of virtual collaboration but would still comment on the difficulties that may arise in comparison to face-to-face and on-site collaboration.
Task complexity can be viewed from four perspectives: How a team structures it activities (eg. pooled, sequential, reciprocal or intense), how dynamic the tasks are (ie. Characterized by high uncertainty and a high need to exchange and monitor information), how dependant team members are to those tasks, and how dependant team members are on other team members (Riopelle et al., 2003). (Chiocchio, 2007)
When tasks are complex synchronous meetings are much more useful such as video conferencing or document editing, and when the tasks are less complex and more independent, electronic asynchronous communication such as email are more appropriate. As we begin our project, we have allocated tasks that use both asynchronous and synchronous communication depending on the degree of complexity the task has and whether the task could be independent.
We have used the email and blogs to communicate our ideas and when we get closer an d closer to writing documents collectively, we decide to use more synchronous communication to allow for time-efficiency.
Peterson, Stohr (2000). Definition of Virtual Teams, Virtual Teams Toolkit, from Free Management Library: Copyright 1997-2008, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Retrieved March 26, 2008. http://www.managementhelp.org/grp_skll/virtual/defntion.pdf
François Chiocchio (2007). Project team performance: a study of electronic task and coordination communication. Project Management Journal, 38(1), p.97-109. Retrieved April 2, 2008, from ABI/INFORM Global database.
Catherine M. Beise. (2004). IT project management and virtual teams. Proceedings of the 2004 SIGMIS conference on Computer personnel research: Careers, culture, and ethics in a networked environment. p.129 – 133. Retrieved March 26, 2008, from ACM Digital Library.
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