Interaction Scenario

The lecture given by Tobias Van Veen surprised me in that it was actually quite interesting. I unfortunately had a pre-supposed image in mind, but was lucky enough to allow the image to break towards the beginning of the class. I would like to imagine a life where we are not judgmental, though this is a key aspect to shaping many artists. In terms of the lecture, I was interested in the historical accounts Tobias relayed to the class, of artists, projects and how “things were back then”. For example, I have never been to a rave (nor do I feel the need to). What I had imagined through various stories and detailed experiences was not so much what Tobias imagined it to be in the 1980’s or early 90’s. I believe its original origins may have had a deeper meaning before they were exploited. I also enjoyed the maps Tobias passed around, and would have liked to buy a copy for myself. In fact, I may consider creating a project with maps this summer for the shear joy of playing with mapping.

As for the interaction scenario, I was happy with what I had created and enjoyed the process of telling a story. I am a little worried how certain…shall we say skeptics? in class may react to my project. It is slightly frustrating when having read and listened to various works on psychology, energy state…etc. and still people seem to question things that they have not bothered to look into. And yet, is this not the nature of society. Obviously I must do this too. It is fun when they are questions worded in a way that is curious, as if the subject truly wants to learn or has an open mind to another point of view. It’s annoying when someone stomps their foot and says, “oh don’t talk to me about that energy bull****!” In which case, I guess this is a good learning experience.

I feel as though I am on a race to learn as much as I can. Sometimes it feels as though I should relax and enjoy the lesson. There is a need for balance.

Off the rambling note, I was tempted to start my model in Google Sketch Up, a program I have recently tried. It is really fun, but very basic. It may be more beneficial (in terms of learning to skills) to create the train in Maya by importing a rusty pre-made form and chipping away at it. If time allows, I would like to take a snapshot of the model and paint it into a semi-realistic photo in Photoshop. It’s a world of possibilities!

~ by gendront on March 19, 2008.