The key focus of this project is to incorporate a 3D world inside a second environment, in this case using Adobe Director. An important factor of the project will be how the two environments interact with each other. This will include the transfer of data from the 3D world (Time, Money, Health and Game Points) which will then be displayed in the surrounding environment. In addition there will be option sets (such as different levels) to change how the 3D world is displayed.

As introduced in the synopsis the project will comprise of a game set in a new film studio. The inspiration for the name was a combination of ‘Pinewood Studios’ and the location of ‘Plymouth’. During a set time period a number of tasks will need to be completed to ensure the studio is ready for the grand opening. A scoring system will be used, with points being awarded or deducted depending on the outcome of the tasks. A target total point score will be set before the start of the game. This score must be achieved or exceeded before the time allowed has elapsed.

Details of the production and operation of the game will be provided in this report. The following topics will be covered:

• Research.
• Introduction and story.
• Rules and instructions.
• Game Options and Settings.
• Detailed explanation and diagrams of the interface.
• Detailed explanation and diagrams of the 3D world.
• Operations and processes (e.g. Tasks, Questions).
• Production Plan.
• Final thoughts and conclusions

Recently the entertainment industry has been under increased pressure to provide a wider variety of programs suitable for a television audience. In order to cater for the production of such programs it was decided that a new film studio was required, “Plymwood Studios”. The past twelve months has seen the construction of the studio, the builders have now moved out and the finishing touches are being put in place. You have been tasked with overseeing the final preparations and ensuring everything is ready for the grand opening in just three days.

This term the 3rd project is more focused on the interaction with the 3D environment than the detail of the 3D model. My first thought for the project was to try and make a 3D version of battleships. The problem with this idea is that the AI for the game would be more important than the 3D part of the project.

Having had a chance to look at some of the past projects I started thinking about making an interactive discovery game. The environment around the 3D world would hold stats about the game and there would be an area that sets questions and tasks, which need to be explored in the 3D world. Interaction would involve navigating around the world and clicking on objects to obtain further information regarding them. I think this will be a solid project idea, however I still need to think about a theme for the project.