3D Modelling
SculptGL
SculptGL is a web based 3d modelling. Think of it like shaping a lump of virtual clay. Start playing using the advice in the video.
Tips:
Start with Brush and Colour tool.
Crease tool to add detailed lines
Space bar to return to main view
Transform tool to change overall scale and move models around
Scene -> Add shape
Can't save creations - export them as files
Export to Sketchfab to easily share with others
Create a Pou
Task
Starting with a vertical cyclinder, create your own pou using symbolism that represents you or your families story. If someone was going to carve you, what would be your symbols?
Resources
Knowledge Basket: description of different carving styles and what they mean.
Tekoteko: the story behind the carved tekoteko at Whakarewarewa village
Maori Design Language: an academic study into different carving patterns
Design elements (from Matua Komene)
Figure normally proportioned in thirds: 1/3 for head, 1/3 for body, 1/3 for letgs
Loving person - place hands on the heart. Traveller - hands on feet.
Pukana - shows mana.
Two tongues - tells you something, tells others something different. Or good oratory skills.
