3DS Max Practise

My first attempt using 3DS Max I started off with a simple box,

I experimented with different modifying tools. To see what each one did. To begin with I used a bend and lattice modifier to give me this form. 

I then twisted it and added a mirror to achieve this final model. 

Solidworks

Using my precedent I have created this form in solidworks, which I will import into 3DS Max.

DSDN 104 Precedent Images

I have used this image as a precedent because it shows the process of a flower blooming and unfolding. In my narrative I would like to portray this process.

This image is a precedent portrays the word flower obviously, as well as delicate. I am drawn into the centre of this photo where the petals of the flower are more compacted.

Both of these images portray all of my words well. I am especially drawn to all of the different ends to the flowers.

DSDN 104 Three Words

We have been asked to choose our own three words, one of each of a verb, a noun and an adjective. The three words that I have chosen to use are flower as my noun, delicate as my adjective and twist as my verb.

I have chosen the word flower as, a flower can come in many different shapes and sizes, and it can be associated with many other ideas. My initial aim is to show the idea of the process of a flower growing and to link it in with my other words.

The word delicate is usually interpreted as being very fine, within either the texture or structure. I think this word will work well especially with the word flower.

The final word twist is defined, 'to take a spiral form or course, wind, curve or bend. I want to aim to have a very fluid, survey form by the end of my iterations.

DSDN 104 Introduction

For the start of DSDN104 we were given three words that had to be either an adjective, a noun, or a verb. With these words we were asked to visually represent them in our own interpretation.

In my first sketch I used the word ladder, this is a fairly literal representation, I wanted to show the idea of reaching new heights and going beyond.

I also chose to explore the words jump and light. The sketch above of the springs represents the word jump, I have portrayed it as a spring to show the tension throughout the jump as when you jump the tension is real eased and builds up again as you land. This can be a repetitive process. 

By this sketch of light I felt like I had a better understanding of what we were doing. I wanted to show the idea of the light piercing through the darkness, more like the idea of a light at the end of the tunnel.