Revisions added

CGI intro

New hand control

Experiencing that the handcontrol in my personal car was lacking in areas of function, I undertook recreating a new handcontrol to perform better than the original. Reverse engineered, researched materials, 3-d modeled in cad, cnc machined, some assistance from Ironwood Artistic in New River - AZ, and finished with a nice comfortable grip I picked out and installed by me. Performs quite nicely. The (old)control can be seen in action in this video from an earlier post.

[Not pictured]All related fasteners were changed from steel to titanium.

Heavy and clunky handcontrol on the left, my improved lightweight control on the right. The control on the left is chrome plated...which adds weight to the already heavy steel. The control on the right is the natural brushed/satiny finish of aluminum...no need to chrome.

cAmp keychain

Designed, tested, and produced for my friends at Illustratus of California. Available here... http://www.illustratusstore.com/shop/

Track time videos

In this video, after viewing the raw footage, it definitely needed to be edited in premiere to correct the camera tilt. On the flip side, it was kind of interesting to see my head move around based on g-forces.

This video took some time to edit, but came out as I envisioned it.

This was a challenging model. Walls and glass needed to be cone-like, yet had to meet perpendicular walls at the sides.



Busy, busy.

Main form of structure as per design. 3-d mullions(window frames) maintain true to rectangular tubing. Glass panes are flat, no twisting of any geometry.

All architectural designs by David Franklin - Franklin Architects, LLC.
All 3-d modeling, textures, lighting, and rendering by James Songco

Gallery project

I have recently been informed, by the department director that I've been working with, that the generous donor, whom I can't disclose yet, will fund the project based on the concepts I designed(previous posts below).

Foyer-Gallery concept

I was first asked to assist with some cad work for another department. It later turned out they wanted some ideas for redesigning the interior. After some research of the building, the theme, and other information, I created this concept. Autocad, 3dsmax with wide angle lens, and Photoshop.

Video Edited

Edited in Adobe Premiere. I've been using Premiere for the past 8 years. I was a bit obsessive editing this piece, well I'm obsessive whenever I edit. The goPro Hero camera is very cool to play with, great high quality vids. If you don't hear music...well I guess it was just a matter of time.   

For the curious, professionals use Premiere, AfterEffects, FinalCutPro, and Avid...depending on the machine, your boss, and where you are. There are others, but these are the ones dominating the market. I teach my students video editing using Adobe Premiere.

Economic tooling

A side benefit of autocad, it helped me imagine, in 3-d, a special mold for a part. Saved time and money by making a 2-in-1 mold.

Interest list

With many things coming up, I have to prioritize my "to do list". I haven't been sitting still, many of my projects get shuffled based on windows of opportunity. I revisit some favorite projects for improvement. With that being said, if you have a future interest in a kit version of my tank or truck, whether it be a few months to maybe when the economy gets better, do not hesitate to email me via the About Me link. With a list of those interested, it will inform me as how much to pursue replicating my work, or not.

Thanks, JS

CAD modeled detail

 



1/6 Scale truck in the desert, and up close

Truck in Print, and on the Cover

Very exciting "making" the "cover model"! Note:actual cover is not my design. The buildings behind the truck are real....real cardboard boxes sliced and diced, reshaped and glued.

In addition to some relatively new technology used for constructing this truck, the hood was also another first for me....plastic vacuum forming.

And the Winner is...

I was in L.A. during the weekend of the 6th for the Weekend Of Heroes Convention in Glendale, CA. My objective was to place in their scale contest for the vehicles/dioramas category. I made 1st Place. Every part of the truck is created from the ground up...designed on the computer, plastic materials; wheels, tires, chassis-body, rails, lights, mirrors, wipers, exhaust, etc... Extensive rapid-prototype elements of my design used for the details. Photos courtesy of Robert of Twistedplastic.com

My own photoshoot is in the works.

Tank in Print

My armored beast of a tank is featured in Volume 2 of SixthScale Magazine, 6 page spread. If you're really into the hobby, this magazine has some really good tips and other features. Go here> http://sixthscale.spruz.net/ Be warned tho, its more like a soft cover book than a magazine, and priced like one too.

Book cover

This cover I designed for a colleague of mine. If you're looking to get back to school, I'd recommend it. The uniquity of the design is deep into the front cover, take a very close look(hint:keyboard keys).

Artists, save your copy rights!

It was brought to my attention by my friend, and one of my favorite artists Kathleen Moody, that the Orphan Works bill if passed will allow legal infringement on original works of art without the need of consent of the artist. So imagine someone or some business using your artwork for profit at your expense.

This bill has already passed Senate, and must be stopped at Congress.

Go here for info... http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/

Go here to take action, its all set...
http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/alert/?alertid=11980321

Cad model to tangible prototype

Upping my game. Computer designed in a few hours, and received in my hands in days...its almost like having a genie in a bottle,"I wish to have a part thats like this big."

PC station

Display and k-board I modeled and textured.

Doors x 4

A certain company made a HMMWV in 1/6 scale; but without full size doors. I ofcourse want a fully armored rig. Computer designed.