1. What did you learn?
I learned the basics of 3D animation, using both Maya and Blender to create these chess pieces.
2. What was easy?
I thought it was easy to create the design and initially sculpt it (lab 6 as well as the beginning of project 3).
3. What was challenging?
I thought the programs were a little difficult to understand, however it may have just seemed that way because I am working on a laptop rather than a desktop.
4. How could your submission be improved?
I initially started my chess piece on Blender and then switched over to Maya when I was having difficulty continuing with the project on Blender. At that point it was kinda difficult to follow the instructions completely as my chess piece was categorized as an imported object. I also had trouble with the lighting and would like to improve that in the render.
5. How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
In the future, it might be easier to just get rid of lab 6 and incorporate it into project 3.
6. How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
This information may be useful if I have to do something with 3D animation for a project.
7. How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
I visited https://www.autodesk.com/shortcuts/maya in order to gain a better understanding of the controls and shortcuts for Maya. I was having some trouble getting used to the controls on the program, so this article helped me a lot.