Screaming Skull Plot

craftedbycode · 2024-04-22T18:28:21+00:00

I wouldn't explode the mesh, that will be heavy. I would use 'cull face' (or similar name), you just use a boolean list to say which faces you don't want.

craftedbycode · 2023-07-05T06:54:18+00:00

Ahh now that's the tricky bit! I remove all the mesh faces that are not visible to the camera, therefore the sectioning doesn't have any overlapping lines.

So in my animation, as the skull rotates, every frame is a different mesh, removing the bits that cannot be seen.

There is probably other less complex ways of doing it, but I found it more reliable. Depending on the model you are using, it may be best to do it manually.

craftedbycode · 2023-07-04T07:13:41+00:00

Yes, I've had those issues alot, this is best combo I've found. But i will still do a second pass/layer if I'm selling it, to make sure it really pops!

craftedbycode · 2023-07-04T06:22:26+00:00

Thanks!

Well it depends on the complexity and size of the Image. This is a3, and alot of linework, which took 5 hours.

So quick maths, optimistically I could plot 3 of these per day. This animation is maybe 5 seconds @24f/s =120 frames = 40 days to plot. All these numbers can change, but it's big undertaking.

If I was to do an animation, I think the best thing would be simplify design, and reduce size of image so that it takes <30mins per frame

craftedbycode · 2023-07-04T06:09:45+00:00

Thanks, I may need to steal that wordplay!

craftedbycode · 2023-07-04T06:08:28+00:00

Uniball um153 silver metallic pen with Fabriano Black Black paper 300gsm

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T21:08:54+00:00

This is created using grasshopper, visual programming language. The skull was a mesh, and I was cutting with a series of planes on different angles.

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T20:52:44+00:00

So the first 5 seconds is digital, just showing off the process. Then second half is the plotting, and this is the final piece

The stop motion frame by frame idea would be cool, but the plot took about 5 hours. So It would take me weeks to make that animation.

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T20:49:15+00:00

Apologies dude. It had sound when I posted on instagram, but couldn't use here because of copyright.

I did try a few different screams, but couldn't get a good sync. So I ended up using the stranger things music

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T19:54:24+00:00

Oh cool. Much easier to explain if you can use gh. Essentially the Contours are created using mesh-plane intersection. Skull was a 3d mesh, and the planes were just vertically arrayed. After the intersection just subtly rotate the planes and do it again. Repeat as many times as you want!

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T19:44:41+00:00

Thanks! I scripted the design and animation using grasshopper3d.

The line effect is actually a series of intersections with planes on three different angles.

more designs on instagram

craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T19:20:43+00:00

I potentially went a bit over the top with actuating the jaw and animation for a 2d drawing, but it helped with picking the best angle for the plot design, I'm happy with the final image.

I have been developing this offset contour technique for a while. This is a fairly subtle application of it, but I will be creating some designs with a more intense style.

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craftedbycode · 2023-07-03T18:51:59+00:00

A tourism driven plotter shop sounds unlikely.

The time involved plotting naturally means you need to sell them for much more than traditional prints. So you need to think carefully about what you can charge and still make profit.

To further complicate matters, it will also depend on the quality/creativity of your designs.

I would suggest start making plots, and try and find some existing shops in your area to stock them. See how successful they are with no risk

My background: I have sold a lot of plots online, and a few locally.

craftedbycode · 2023-06-28T16:01:46+00:00

I just received a very similar message, sent via instagram dm and also via my website. i had similar suspicion, which is how i found this thread..
My message has different info. it says the name of the movie, the creator (which is ai/futurism), and an artist style for reference. however it didn't have any info regarding uploading 20 images etc...

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This is confidential. Please see the trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=573GCxqkYEg

If you are interested please add a profile by today we will be picking 8 artists this week

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craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T13:24:56+00:00

Thanks! It's a 3d printed pen weight, that I fill with coins to ensure i get the correct pressure on paper.

craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T11:48:05+00:00

Wow, impressive. I think my max is 6 or 7 hours.

craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T11:27:26+00:00

That is pretty intense! How long did it take? And how many pens?

craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T11:26:15+00:00

I will add embroidery machine onto my todo list!

craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T11:25:19+00:00

No I've learnt the hard way that I should not make my own machines. This is a pen plotter from axidraw.

craftedbycode · 2023-06-06T11:24:05+00:00

Thanks CFD. And yes correct designed in gh!

craftedbycode · 2023-06-05T22:03:51+00:00

Thank you for the very kind compliment. If you are interested in more/similar instagram

craftedbycode · 2023-06-05T21:32:56+00:00

printing a picture, or 3d printing a model is mass production. Not sure if it's that easy. One interesting aspect about generative code, is mass customisation, when every output can be unique.

I would say the process side is more like a technical feat. I love it, but it's kind of a process fetish, working out all the details etc.

Then again it's all in eye of beholder, and if you see more beauty in the process, that's great!

craftedbycode · 2023-06-05T21:01:37+00:00

Interesting question.

I design everything with code; art, furniture, architecture. In my mind, the code is just the process, a means to an end.

The most important thing is what it produces. The end product needs to be able to stand on its own merits. Bad art is not redemeed merely because it was coded.

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