Andrew Reeder: Computational Design and Fabrication in Feature Film

For the design and fabrication of Cyberdyne R&D Lab, a set featured in the live action film, Terminator: Genisys, Rhino3D and Paneling Tools were essential in arriving at both an aesthetic solution appropriate for the story telling, as well as a fabrication workflow achievable in the tight time frames of Hollywood film production. Specific modeling workflows will be discussed, in particular lessons learned regarding surface creation, topology, and control over prototype arrays. An inside look at the process of environmental design for a live action science fiction film demonstrates how the skills, tools, and techniques that are developed during a design education build a bridge to professional endeavors.