Bryce: A Winter / Snowman Scene

Today I would like you to create a scene in Bryce set in Winter and featuring a snowman and/or a snow globe.

• Change the texture of the Plane (it starts out as a flat gray)
• Adjust the sky / change the texture
• Add some objects (trees, rocks, snow, or whatever)

When finished, make sure to:

1. Save your document (FILE > SAVE AS > whatever.BR7)
2. FULLY render your scene
3. Save your image (FILE > SAVE IMAGE AS > whatever.JPG)
4. Upload your project to your portfolio.

Be creative and have fun!

Register for Daz3D.com

Before we begin our project today, I would like you to take a minute to register for Daz3D.com.  We will "purchase" the software (even though it's currently free) because you will then have access to it later -- even if they raise the price again.

• Click the link (above) and enter your information.
• Check your email and click the verification link.
• Log in to Daz3D.com (if you aren't already logged in)
• Go to the ordering page for free 3D models and content and click "Add to Cart" (then close) for each of the software items you want.  I suggest "Daz Studio Pro 4.5".  Note: Bryce 7 Pro is currently $20, but if you keep an eye on sales, they sometimes "sell" it for free.
• Go to your shopping cart (My Cart) and click "Checkout".  It's okay to add your personal information because we won't be paying for anything.
• The total of your order should be $0.00.
• Click "Place Order".
• Click on "Available Downloads" to see what software you have available -- or any other things you have purchased.

You don't need to download anything here at school, but you can do so at home.  You now own all of that software.

Additional Photoshop Functions

Today we will be looking at some different Photoshop functions:

• Brushes
• Actions

We will also be creating some folders in your Thawspace:

•  Resources
• Fonts
• Brushes
• Actions
• Stock Images

Today we will begin experimenting with Photoshop Actions.  Actions are basically macros -- small scripts that do a series of tasks that you would normally need to perform one at a time.

Update: We viewed available Actions, found how to use "hidden" Actions, and how to load external Actions.  We experimented with a few Actions on images and text.

[Note to Self: Update later with examples, links, etc.]

Get a deviantART Page...

One way of showcasing your work and getting feedback from others around the world is to create a deviantART page.

After you have created your page, update your portfolio.  You can use a picture of yourself or one of your projects as a profile picture if you would like.

Next, upload a few of your projects -- some things that you would be proud of.  Give good descriptions and choose the best category for each.

Finally, send me an email (griff@kvusd.org) with your deviantART page address.