Too tired to put captions for explanation. Will do it later
Follow the tales of a Student who's student visa will be cancelled if she finds employment. Current location: Malaysia. This blog examines my personal thoughts, experiences and impressions on what it’s like being a student in a foreign country. I’ll also toss in my own personal opinions on related issues, as seen from a female architecture student's point of view.
Thursday, 27 September 2012
3Ds MAX Project 1 - Almost done :)
So you have been following the journey of Project 1 - An Abstract Sculpture. Finally; It's finished. Rendered; saved some JPEGs and ready to submit; unless some demons cause demise in my life within the next two hours before I can have my final tutorial with my mentor. Wish me luck =D
![]() |
| Thats the sculpture I wanted to emulate |
![]() |
| This is the best I could do..After all it's my first time |
![]() |
| Uncle google came to the rescue once again cause I hate the standard black background when rendering |
![]() |
| It kinda reminds me of CHEESE |
![]() |
| Could have made it smoother but then again; rendering takes forever |
![]() |
| Random view..Nobody can see it from below *Palm face* |
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
3Ds MAX - PROJECT 1 PROGRESS
![]() |
| MAKING A FEW CHANGES TO PRODUCE THAT "TIPPING" EFFECT |
IT'S A LOT OF WORK ESP NOW THAT
THE COMP KEEPS FREEZING UP
THE COMP KEEPS FREEZING UP
![]() |
| ...STILL WAITING... |
![]() |
| LORD; PLEASE HELP THIS COMPUTER. IT'S SLOWER THAN MOLASSES |
USED TO "WIREFRAME" AND
"SMOOTH& HIGHLIGHTS"
HERE'S HIDDEN LINES
"SMOOTH& HIGHLIGHTS"
HERE'S HIDDEN LINES
![]() |
| WE GETTING THERE; JUST NEED TO CREATE OFFSET SURFACE |
![]() |
| FINALLY!CAPPED AND READY TO RENDER |
MY NEXT POST WILL BE THE FINAL PRODUCT.SAVED AND READY FOR SUBMISSION =D
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
3Ds Max - Rendering; Lumination And Lathe
![]() |
| Things are getting harder now. So many commands |
![]() |
| Applying the Brick material on objects |
![]() |
| This was downright Amazing! neatest thing I have seen so far in class - LATHE |
![]() |
| Oh; those 3 vases were doen by 3 different people. |
Monday, 24 September 2012
3Ds Max - The cup
![]() |
| From the basic column; we created a cup |
![]() |
| The details make it what it is |
![]() |
| Creating the handle was the hardest thing I've had to do. re-created this mug at least 3 times until I learned of the "extend" function |
![]() |
| ..And then the redering |
Thursday, 20 September 2012
3Ds Max Project 1
The first project is to produce a sculpture. I chose Carlo Borer’s most recent steel landscape sculpture below
![]() |
| I hope I do justice to it |
![]() |
| Wireframe perspective |
![]() |
| Front elevation in Wireframe |
![]() |
| Smooth and Highlights; Perspective Aerial view |
![]() |
| Almost done |
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
3Ds MAX - Tutorial
So I poached my friends class last night; because I didn't wanna ride on the bus alone. Probably a Bad idea cause it cost me today's 8AM class; but absolutely worth it. Their group is smaller; so more attention for them *insert whoa emo here*
same basic principles; just a different object
Honestly; I'm starting to "like" this class. Seems interesting. Maybe things will change when the real stuff starts. *fingers crossed* wish me luck!
same basic principles; just a different object
![]() | ||
| So; It's a chair |
![]() | |
| ....And then came the rendering |
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
3ds MAX LESSON 1
So i went for my first 3Ds Max class last night. I hope I can manage cause it really looks like work. I have a new found respect for Disney and Pixar Animators; they have real talent. Shout out to the poorly drawn cartoons; I understand you guys now.
![]() | |||
| well; it took a lot of questions just to get this done |
![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| i like the view from here |
![]() |
| feeling proud; I actually got it done |
![]() |
| the last part of the lecture; it was way after 8pm and people were just tired. |
Thursday, 6 September 2012
SOMEBODY PLEASE LISTEN!
So I have been away for
quite some time now; my apologies. The 4week break was too short and I just
couldn’t make any time for blogging. All other plans I had made succumbed to
the main plan – sleeping like a log and hence were not undertaken. Quick
update; this blog will also be functioning as my Computer Class WIP URL for the
next four months so please; feel free to comment on my academic issues too.
Today’s piece is not
meant to disrespect Malaysians or their way of life. It is just a sentiment and
if offended please; just exit the browser and save yourself the hurt.
I have lived in this country for 3years now and I will try hard not to type my
true sentiments about the place. As much as I will try not to diss this place
or disrespect the people; some things just have to be said.
I am thoroughly fed
up with the customer care in this hell hole.
Yes; I said it. Coming to this
place is like buying a work of art and only when you get home you try hanging
it on the wall you realized it’s a fake. Word of advice: This place is meant
strictly for vacationing and not to live in. It’s a miracle that I have managed
to maintain my sanity in the midst of this chaos.
As a country that is
fast developing and adopting western habits you would expect people to at least
learn ONE international language and not necessarily English. Besides the
language barrier; the problem is NOBODY LISTENS in this country. Try talking to
customer service or sales people and you will understand what I mean. Their
only concern is selling the product to you under any circumstances.
SCENE 1
![]() |
| just window shopping at the Mall |
Its a busy day in a
leading shopping mall but one particular lot captures my attention due to the
lack of activity in there and also the interior is just what I need. There is a
song playing in the background; catchy although I cannot understand what the
singer is saying. I walk in and head to the row of blouses and ladies tops;
there I am just looking around and trying to see if there is anything that will
catch my eye
Sales assistant walks
up to me
“Can I help you?”
“Em; no thanx. I will
just look around first”, I politely reply with my warmest smile
“Miss, this is free
size. You can try lah. Also got 3 colours”, she proceeds to say
“Ok; I will let you
know when I find something I like”, and yet in my head I am thinking- did she
not hear me say I was just looking a few seconds ago?
“new arrival ah. Can try
miss”
I am now thoroughly
annoyed and my shopping experience has been ruined by this over bearing person
who keeps cornering me into buying something. Had she taken the time to LISTEN
to me or at least ask for my preferences instead of insisting on something I am
clearly not interested in. I am quite patient with people but my boyfriend
cannot tolerate such behavior. He usually just walks out and leaves the
assistants calling out and trying to lure him back lol
SCENE 2
![]() |
| Probably what goes through Yusra's head =XD |
It has been a long and
hectic day in class. Yusra; a dear friend and I decide to have a late lunch at
a particular bistro on campus. Business is slow as it is approaching end of
business hours. We sit down and a very confused looking waitress attends to us
with some menus. Honestly speaking; we know the western food section of that
menu like the backs of our hands and since the first 2 things I had decided on
were nolonger available; I decide to try some noodles.
“Excuse me; exactly
what comes with this dish?” Note, the particulars of the dish are in vernacular
and I would like to know what Im getting before I order.
The waitress stares at
me with a blank expressionless face. I know she is no chef but she could at
least know what her employer serves. She does the hand flip and cartoonish
expression of I don’t Know and says “cannot explain”
After Yusra coaxes me
into ordering something else, I finally make my order. Yusra not being a fan of
Mayo or Thousand Island requests that her salad not to be dressed in either. After
30minutes of waiting for her food; the finally waitress shows up with her food
and guess what – there is Thousand Island dressing on it. Being the no nonsense
person she is; she requests that they prepare another salad for her and remove
the offensive one from her plate
If the waitress had
taken the time to LISTEN; she would have gotten it right in one try
I could go on and on
about incidents when people do not LISTEN to the customer’s needs. Service providers
please take just one minute to LISTEN to what the customer is saying before you
impose your opinion on them. I am paying after all and If I do not like the
service; I will take my business elsewhere - simple
Labels:
LISTEN,
Sales assitant,
Waitress,
Yusra
Location:
Malaysia
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)








































