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This rose is an example of how I can put together a detailed model for a game.

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Below are the steps I took to build this model.

I needed to create a 3D rose for my game Ex Libris. The 3D rose was intended to represent the tale of Beauty and the Beast in the game.

1. I searched for “Beauty and the Beast Rose” in Google image search. This was so I could look to see what type of rose I would be dealing with.
2. I looked for more detailed rose images to help me build a familiarity with the construction of the rose.
3. I looked at other models that other people had made.
4. I noticed that the rose had a number of layered petals, each of them different to the next. Also I noticed that the layers wrapped around the other petal layers.
5. I began construction on the rose, focusing on making each layer one single layer rather than many individual layers. Then making a texture that represented a flower and were appropriate for the rose.
6. Finally I brought the rose into the game world.

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The house in Ex Libris was particularly interesting as this model had to be detailed enough create an atmosphere all of its own.

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Below are the steps I took to build this model.

1. I found a similar model on a commercially available game in this case it was Fallout 3 Point Lookout Downloadable content. This was my inspiration for the manor house.
2. I hand drew a picture that was inspired by the Fallout 3 manor house with various styles included in the one drawing.
3. A model was created based on the drawing. However I felt that it still looked too neat.
4. The house was crumpled in order to give a more dilapidated look … this seemed to solve the problem of the house looking too orderly.
5. I brought the house into the game world.