In one of my previous posts I described my experience of sketching, or at least attempting to sket
ch, my house. Today, I employed a different method in order to sketch a building – photo-matching. One thing is for sure, this method is perfect for those who want to sketch a building as accurate as possible. But it sometimes can be really frustrating. One needs to put more attention to details than free form modeling.
I have to admit that after various attempts at photo-matching my building, my results were not that great. I think it requires more practice in order to fully see the results of photo-matching. One of my greatest struggles was trying to copy the window
s, instead of having to individuallydraw them. I later realized that I needed to create a component, in order to make the process easier.
I think that 3D modeling can make a contribution
to the scholarship in that it gives a visual presentation of the building. It is specially useful when employed on buildings that are no longer standing.
I agree that using the photo match process can be frustrating at times. Even with that said, I think that your modeling of Musser Hall was pretty accurate. It is also annoying how the bushes, shrubs, and trees in pictures are then pasted on the building if they are in the picture. It is hard to tell the depths certain features as the building is so big, but there is nothing you can do about that.