Looking Outwards-05: 3D Computer Graphics

The 3D Computer Graphics project I chose to focus on was Generation Gap by Mike Campau. This project captured my attention because of how realistic the renderings were–I had to get a really good look to believe it was all computer graphics. The images were also colored in a way to invoke nostalgia, as he was depicting objects from his childhood. I admire it because of Campau’s ability to use CG to substitute photography. Like his other works, I believe Campau used photography as a baseline and used CGI programs to mimic the effects of a real photo. With rendering, he was able to emphasize the highlights, shadows, and small details to make the images come to life. Mike Campau’s artistic sensibilities are manifested in this project since, like in his other works, he captures the realness of the objects he produces through CG, to make the final outcome like a real photo.