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DCA is a "Computer Picture" contest which Toray Industries, Inc hosts as part of its support for cultural activities.

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TORAY DCA Winner's TIPS
Ms. Miho Aoki -- Winner of the Grand Prize, DCA2006
The interview to Miho Aoki is here.
Until the work is made
STEP1 I make a habit of walking around with my digital camera, and when I see a beautiful sky or interesting scenery I take a picture of it. I even keep blurred photos, or those where the color turns out strange, because they sometimes turn out to make interesting materials later on. As a result, Ifve amassed quite a number of files of digital photos on disc.

STEP2 Ideas that will lead to the creation of an artwork will somehow pop up in my mind. I jot down these ideas on paper or on the computer using a stylus pen so that I donft forget them.

STEP3 I create rough shapes using three-dimensional polygons. After that, I divide or otherwise adjust these shapes, converting the shapes into subdivision surfaces.

STEP4 I render the shapes by adjusting the light source and material, paying particular attention to translucency. At this point, I also create a number of different rendered images using a variety of different variables and settings.

STEP5 I then start layering photos and other images over the rendered image to add depth to the tones. I sometimes layer copies of the same image. I also use purposefully skewed or blurred images to create the impression of light.
Miho Aoki's work
The interview to Miho Aoki is here.


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