Date: May 12, 2005 - 12:04
Aulus and I both agree. It's beautiful. As for doing it better than you, though I'm pretty dang awesome at my 3d programs (my master's IS in virtual archaeology working with multimedia, architecture, art history, and classics), you've got a talent here. We mention these criticisms for a couple of reasons: 1) Virtual archaeology is a new science that's credibility is shaky because there are often more interpretations than facts in many works so both Aulus and I bring Roman architecture up to teach all of us how to strengthen what we do know. After all if it wasn't for my comment, Aulus wouldn't have reminded me about the frieze showing the wreath. It is through discussion that we learn. 2) if you are giving comment by your peers (such as us), it helps you in the future when REALLY annoying people criticize your work. Nothing is more bloody annoying to me when I hear non-3d building people criticize my work because either they didn't research enough and are assuming that a building looks a way that isn't shown or because they think I can easily fix my 3d model (which isn't that easy). We comment because we love it. What you should be worried about is if I didn't comment on it. If I don't comment on a 3d model it is 1 of 2 reasons: I don't know anything about the subject, or because it is far beneath me to even bother. Yours doesn't fall in either category and it is a great job. What I'm curious on is how you did the statues and avatar so well.
