[TAGS] 3D models

Thu Aug 18 18:39:02 UTC 2022

Dear Aishwarya, I, too, am looking forward to meeting you in Chennai and
learning more about your work. I hope you will find the time to come to my
workshop - I’ll be presenting my resources for introducing tactile graphics
and would love to hear your comments.  Warm regards -Bob

W dniu czw., 18.08.2022 o 19:27 Aishwarya Pillai via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org>
napisał(a):

> @Bob and Ann
>
> Dear Bob,
> Thank you so much. That's so thoughtful of you for planning to bring
> sample diagrams and  perhaps the tactile image of the pyramid. I would
> love to touch them and experience how it feels. Wow, wonderful to know
> you too will be there at Empower
>  2022. Looking forward to meeting you in person. I will look up  for
> more on tactile graphics exhibition in Delhi and see if I can attend
> it. Thanks for letting me know.
>
> Dear Ann,
> What can I say!.... You are amazing.   Thanks a ton for such a
> detailed description on tactile 2D representation. The blueprints of
> Titanic will be so useful I can't just tell.  Although I had seen the
> documentary/movie 14 or 15 years ago, I needed someone to describe
> some finer details in regard to its outlines.  Thanks a lot once again
> and I'll do as you mentioned.
>
> With regards,
> Aishwarya.
>
> On 8/17/22, ann acunningham.com via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Good morning, Aishwarya,
> >
> > Well, I hope this is good news. I was not going to send 3D printer
> files. I
> > don't even know how yet. But I can send drawings that would show the
> three
> > views of the boat, or maybe more if it seems useful. One image would be
> of
> > the right-hand side of the boat if it was balanced on its hull on land.
> The
> > next image would be if you walked to the right,  around to the front of
> the
> > boat and looked at the contours of the front of the boat. The third view
> > would show you the boat's form from a bird's eye view, it would be as if
> you
> > were hovering above the boat and looking at the structures on the deck.
> >
> > Each view gives you information that added together with the information
> you
> > get from the other images to a more complete understanding of the shape
> of
> > the boat. From that you can sculpt your model.
> >
> > It doesn't sound like you have a swell machine but maybe a school or
> > organization you are in contact with does. If you do find access to this
> > machine you will be able to make raised line drawings.  The folks who
> have
> > the machine will be able to give or sell you some paper to print out the
> > files. Then they can show you how to use the machine so that you can
> raise
> > up the lines in the picture. These machines are very accessible so ask
> to be
> > shown how to run it.
> >
> > When you are asking about the machine, mention the names, Zychem, PIAF
> and
> > Reprotronics, the three manufactures that I know of.
> >
> > If that is not possible, but you can get paper and a pen and a person who
> > can trace lines for you, you are back in business. Ideally, if you can
> get
> > cardstock or Braille paper,  paper around 100 pound weight, and print out
> > the images. (I would print the images on the largest size of paper that
> you
> > have available.  But be sure to keep the parts of the images in the same
> > scale so that they relate directly to each other.) That is best. But if
> you
> > only have copy paper, around 20 pound weight, that can work too, it is
> just
> > less durable.
> >
> > Instruct your tracer to pile up about eight sheets of paper and place the
> > print out image on top.  Press firmly enough with the pen to create a
> raised
> > line on the opposite side of the paper. Stop and check as the drawing
> > progresses.
> >
> > If you are working with the person through this process, ask them to
> outline
> > the hull of the side view first. Then outline the hull in the front view
> and
> > then the hull in the top view, this will be the deck of the boat. Once
> you
> > understand the shape of the hull you will understand the primary
> structure
> > of this boat/ship. The rest of the features all grow from this shape. So
> if
> > you have a firm understanding of the hull you will be able to understand
> a
> > lot about what is governing the rest of the features that you will next
> add
> > into your pictures.
> >
> > Here is a file that you can work from with your tracer. Google is
> amazing!
> > https://getoutlines.com/blueprints/18186/1911-rms-titanic-blueprints
> > [https://getoutlines.com/blueprints/ship/rms-titanic-1911.gif]<
> https://getoutlines.com/blueprints/18186/1911-rms-titanic-blueprints>
> > 1911 RMS Titanic blueprints free -
> > Outlines<
> https://getoutlines.com/blueprints/18186/1911-rms-titanic-blueprints>
> > Download free 1911 RMS Titanic blueprints. Outlines helps 3d artists, 3d
> > modellers, designers and design studios to find the best blueprints for
> 3d
> > modeling, animation, CAD and rendering, We supports Autodesk products
> such
> > as 3D studio MAX, AutoCAD, Maya etc. Use PDF vector templates for car
> > design, wrapping, vinyls making and for commercial fleet branding.
> > getoutlines.com
> >
> > There is even more information here!
> >
> >
> https://duckduckgo.com/?q=titanic+blueprints+pdf&t=osx&iax=images&ia=images&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F04%2Fd1%2F66%2F04d166237ea82fe8eb3ed15c128bec01.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> > If you would like to see how an additive picture can develop, pull up
> this
> > video and watch it with your tracer. It will explain some of the
> > possibilities. I am sure you will come up with a good work flow within a
> few
> > minutes.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvv5Ihgue1Y
> > [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hvv5Ihgue1Y/hqdefault.jpg]<
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvv5Ihgue1Y>
> > Colorado Capital Building -
> > YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvv5Ihgue1Y>
> > A step by step description of how to illustrate an image using the
> > Sensational BlackBoard.
> > (http://www.sensationalbooks.com/products.html#blackboard) Ann Cun...
> > www.youtube.com
> >
> > Feel free to ask questions if I have net been clear. Best of luck! I can
> > hardly wait to see what you make next!!
> > Ann
> >
> >
> > Ann Cunningham
> > Tactile/Visual Artist
> > 303 887-1713
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: TAGS <tags-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Aishwarya Pillai via
> TAGS
> > <tags at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 8:56 AM
> > To: Tactile Art and Tactile Graphics Specialist list <tags at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Aishwarya Pillai <aishwarya3711 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TAGS] 3D models
> >
> > @Ann and Lindsay
> >
> > Dear Ann,
> >
> > As always, your feedback encourages me to continue doing such art
> > work. Unfortunately, I don't have  access to 3D printing. But I will
> > look up and if anyone I know has it, I will let you know. Thank you so
> > much for the thought of sharing  the multi view sketches. :)
> > My next project is Titanic and I am so looking forward to finishing
> > it. Will share its pic here once its done.
> >
> > Dear Lindsay,
> > I am glad you enjoyed the description. Hopefully you'll get to touch
> > them one day. Yes, some blind adults did touch the models and did
> > enjoy the  experience as much as the blind children.
> > I haven't listened to the 'Pyramid song', but I am  going to once I've
> > sent this email. :)
> >
> > With regards,
> > Aishwarya.
> >
> > On 8/17/22, Lindsay Yazzolino via TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >> Hi Aishwarya, wow, this sounds so cool and I'd love to get my hands on
> >> both
> >> of these models. The detail of the pyramid, including the sand around
> it,
> >> sounds so tactilely interesting. I'll also point out that even while
> >> you're
> >> designing these for blind children, many blind adults will likely get
> >> just
> >> as much out of them.
> >>
> >> Also, I was just listening to one of my favorite songs-Pyramid Song by
> >> Radiohead—earlier this afternoon, haha. So yeah, pyramids are awesome.
> :)
> >>
> >> Hope to see some of your creations one day!
> >>
> >> Lindsay
> >> Sent from my mobile device
> >>
> >>> On Aug 16, 2022, at 14:30, ann acunningham.com via TAGS
> >>> <tags at nfbnet.org>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>> Dear Aishwarya,
> >>> Your work is always so inspiring! I am sure the kids do enjoy getting
> >>> their hand on your models.
> >>>
> >>> Do you have any access to a swell machine? Or some other way to print
> >>> accessible images from digital files?
> >>> If you do, I could make some multi-view sketches for you to work from
> if
> >>> you would like.
> >>>
> >>> Ann
> >>>
> >>> Ann Cunningham
> >>> Tactile/Visual Artist
> >>> 303 887-1713
> >>> From: TAGS <tags-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Aishwarya Pillai via
> >>> TAGS <tags at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 11:57 AM
> >>> To: Tactile Art and Tactile Graphics Specialist list <tags at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: Aishwarya Pillai <aishwarya3711 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [TAGS] 3D models
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I have been working on 3D paintings for quite long. But recently I
> >>> thought how would it be to make 3D models of diagrams or structures
> >>> around for children  with visual impairment. So I created two models;
> >>> one is a human heart and the other is a pyramid. Attached are  their
> >>> pictures.
> >>> Description:
> >>> 1. Human heart: It may  be the size of a huge potato and mounted on a
> >>> stand. It has blood vessels and veins. The whole  body is painted in
> >>> flesh and red colors.
> >>> 2. Pyramid: It is over a foot in height and is colored in dusky golden
> >>> light brown. There are two entrances at the bases of 2 opposite sides.
> >>> The surface on which the pyramid is standing has real sand glued so
> >>> that it could give the real effect. There are two camels towards the
> >>> right side of the main entrance: one is standing while the other is
> >>> sitting.  The size of the standing one must be an inch. When one
> >>> touches the pyramid, they can also feel the outlines of the blocks  to
> >>> represent the stone blocks like that of the real one.
> >>>
> >>> It has been a great experience  to watch children with visual
> >>> impairment explore it and understand how these structures look in real
> >>> life. I am planning to work on Titanic ship as my next project, but I
> >>> don't remember it much as I had seen  a documentary on it almost 17
> >>> years ago; perhaps I'll take someone's help to describe it to me and
> >>> start working on its model.
> >>>
> >>> Aishwarya.
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