MellaniuM: The New Radical Approach

From what I have gleaned whilst eavesdropping on the technical group here at MellaniuM there are a few unique twists required to develop truly realistic 3D environments. The first, and likely most important technique, is the generation of dimensionally accurate models produced in AUTOCAD. The surfaces of these models, which are referred to as static meshes, are rendered with textures which are faithfully reproduced from the actual object and subsequently scaled back onto the model to recreate a close copy in the virtual world.


For example, on close examination of the above image, one can see the leather strap suspension on this stagecoach along with the complex linkages to the horses' harnesses and the brake mechanism connected to both of the front wheels.

In another screenshot of the copper anode refining furnace the clean lines of the steel shell, the steel beams supporting the endplates and the definition of the two mouth openings could not be produced in such minute detail with tools as 3D Studio Max or similar rendering software. During a presentation over SKYPE I have had shocked individuals admit candidly that this must have been created by importing AUTOCAD generated models into the platform.



Inside the vessel the coloured zones are used to represent different areas of the lining which are subjected to more or less severe corrosive and/or physical abuse during operation. This zoning mitigates the effects of the molten metal and dynamic action of solid scrap impacting the lining of the furnace. Thus the lining wear is designed to be balanced and will hopefully occur in a relatively even overall fashion.



From a practical standpoint the improved realism generated by the use of higher polygon models faithfully rendered to recreate any detailed environment is a proven (and now patented) technique. With respect to the commercial aspect of the concept it is hardly difficult to imagine, in the near future, downloading the UNREAL platform and personally relevant customized environments off the global MellaniuM server and with consummate ease hosting a private server off your own computer.

If you are interested in learning more about the MellaniuM VRW's please allow me to present to you a live videostreaming demonstration over SKYPE at joe133952.