Theme:
Tinkering as Method - to play with new materials and software quickly without a goal in mind, simply learn through process.
Context:
The Mouse in the Video Game - https://go.nature.com/2J7DJjO
A study very recently published that focuses on the neuroscience of mice, when exposed to stimuli specifically in a VR setting
'Moss' Game - https://bit.ly/2M3kq8t
The steam page for the game 'Moss' in which a little mouse solves puzzles and gives the user cues in sign language to solve puzzles.
Neon City / 3D speed drawing + Tiny Review / MagicaVoxel - https://bit.ly/2EW6eeR
A quick youtube tutorial for beginners, showing how to create simple buildings in MagicaVoxel, as well as render certain effects.
Method:
I read through the online study and observed the GIF image attached. I decided to depict a mouse with a VR headset on its head but made sure it was in a free environment (unlike the study in which the mouse was in some way or form restricted).
Response:
I tinkered in an unknown program to me (MagicaVoxel) to create a simply built mouse in a comfortable environment. I learnt how to;
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build simple objects and characters
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paint the blocks to add interest
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render specific parts of the piece to depict internal light sources
Observation Findings:
After observing some of the 'Moss' gameplay, I really wanted a part of my piece to pop with some sort of glow and not have just a flat image. I decided on the glass in the environment.
