FINAL PROJECT

PROPOSAL:FIRST-PERSON VIRTUAL TOUR

Sean Fleming

WHAT IS IT?An interactive and informative way to explore the

new art and interactive multimedia building.

It will replicate a first-person point-of-view game in which you can navigate and explore the environment.

WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

Give prospective students the ability to learn more about the College and explore the campus in

the comfort of their own homes.

Improve upon current “virtual tours” provided by Colleges and Universities across the country

and around the world.

Expand and improve my knowledge and skills in regards to interactive multimedia

techniques and software.

WHAT INSPIRED IT?Previous projects such as an 8-bit simulation and a 3D

Model of the AIMM building were an inspiration in deciding

to pursue this project.The 3D model, still in development, will be

essential when creating this project.

WHAT WILL IT REQUIRE?

The majority of the tour will be developed using Maya 2011 and Unity, which will serve as the game engine.

Additional models will be provided through Google’s 3D Warehouse, which provides free, 3D models.

MAYAMaya will be used to complete the interior of the

building, texture the model, and adjust the model in order for it to smoothly import into Unity.

GOOGLE 3D WAREHOUSEGoogle 3D Warehouse is a great resource for free, 3D models, which will allow me to accurately furnish the

interior of the building.

Objects can be exported from Google Sketch-Up Pro into Maya as polygons using the .obj file type.

UNITYUnity is a game development program that will

allow me to create the 3D tour for web or mobile use. Capable of importing 3D models from Maya.

PRESENTATIONAt the IMM Showcase in April, my project will be interactive, not static, however, it still will not require more than a computer, keyboard, and

mouse.