My project vision was to design, build and apply a motion control system to explore a classic filmmaking technique: recreating a selection of CGI animations with a real model. 

I was awarded the Dean’s Prize for excellent problem-solving and technical achievement.

I chose to be guided by four design values: Attention to detail - Accuracy - Rigidity- Simplicity 

The 14-week project (Feb-May 2021) combined all skills and qualities that I mastered during my degree, including:

Exceptional time planning | Thorough use and understanding of a range of making techniques

Creative and innovative problem-solving |  Technical research, prototyping and design adjustment

Dedication, long hours and perseverance |  CAD |  Fusion 360 |  Rhino |  Mechanical Design

Machining |  Turning |  Spraying |  Laser cutting |  3D printing |  Welding |  Electronics |  Programming

I designed and built a 5-axis camera motion control system from steel and aluminium with a scale model of SpaceX’s Starship Rocket. The Rocket was mostly acrylic, model board and SLA printed parts. I included multiple addressable fiber optic lights. I planned shots in MAYA, designed and made the rig and used Dragon Frame stop-motion animation to send signals to an Arduino which controlled the motors.