Louisa Gan

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Module 4 - Rise or Shine

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I chose the figure of Baby Yoda because he is my favorite.

For the previous assignment, I created parameters to control the number of ribs and then divide the curves of ribs into segments to create points for panels. I continued to use these two parameters to adjust the number of panels in the U and V directions. I chose the rectangular seamless panel-4pt as my panel type. By subtracting 1 from the U and V values, I obtained x and y samples to read the color values from the image. Then, I mapped the list of color values to the panels. I needed to transpose the original image, but I also created a Boolean node which would allow users to decide if they want to transpose the picture or not. I adjusted the overall shape of my structure using the parameters I created for the last assignment, so the image could be better reflected on the surface.

Then, I created options to keep the original image, flip the image vertically, horizontally, or both vertically and horizontally. I used three Boolean nodes to let the users choose between the four options and provided instructions to guide them. Several “if” functions were used to allow a logical flow between the three options. Output of the if functions would be used to adjust the colors of panels.

At last, the heights of the panels were adjusted based on the color brightness values. To exaggerate the effect, I adjusted the range of the brightness values to a range from 1 to 50. These adjusted values were used as new heights for the panels to create a debossed effect. Then, to create an embossed effect, I simply subtracted these heights from a constant value, 70, which was served as a standard thickness. I created a list to provide the users with three options: original panels (height=1), debossed, or embossed. Users can change the index number to obtain the effect they desire. I flipped the panels, so the change of heights could be reflected on the surface.