Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify work requirements
- With reference to production documentation, clarify requirements and purpose for 3D digital models
- In consultation with relevant personnel, clarify work flow sequences to ensure that production schedule deadlines are met
- Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which 3D digital models are being prepared
- Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final models
- Prepare 3D models
- Build and modify shaders to achieve required outcome
- Apply texture coordinates or UV mapping as required
- Paint required texture maps
- Use appropriate lighting techniques to light the 3D models as required
- Rig 3D models as required, ensuring that controls are logical and easy to use, and that rigs are robust and perform to specifications
- Set up model deformations as required
- Use scripting language as required to enhance the functionality of rigs
- Create morph targets or blend shapes as required
- Finalise 3D digital models
- Test models to identify faults, and adjust as required
- Submit final models to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines
- Make back-up copies in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Complete workplace documentation as required
- Render final models as required
- Review process of constructing 3D digital models and note areas for future improvement