Turbine Hall Feedback!!

A few weeks ago I received an email from tutor asking if I could send him the images of my Turbine Hall environment to him so he could send them to the Nuclear Regulations guys. This was so I could receive feedback on how the scene looks in terms of believably.

I sent them over and thought nothing else of it but the other day I got a email from my tutor with some amazing feedback which I am super pleased with!

Here is the feedback:

"In terms of the interface between believably and reality, this is precisely on target.  The environment is unmistakable and immediately recognizable, the installed plant is chosen to represent the key items in the real turbine hall and the textures and colouring applied are sufficiently realistic to add depth to the realism."

"If we had pursued this (unfortunately no-one “won” this bid – the funding was withdrawn) the ONLY differences I would be seeking would be that :


a)      In the UK fleet, although still by ALSTOM, the turbo generators tend to be blue  (trivial)

b)      The AGR stations have two turbine trains side by side, mirror images of each other. (trivial – mirror it !)

c)       Our layout is a bit different, there isn't a “ground level” through the turbines, it is lower down, plus there are more pits. (a bit more complexity in the layout, but the textures are spot-on)

d)      There is always a large gantry crane somewhere overhead (I guess omitted for simplicity, but an important part of the plant from our perspective)"

"I think that’s about it.  Considering we never provided the detailed brief or a photo of the real thing, this is an amazing rendition and captures exactly the sort of level of realism we were aiming for.

To take this to the next stage we would have wanted some hazards, such as :


a)      A ladder descending into one of the pits, which would be quite deep – a confined space

b)      A section of railing missing near a pit and replaced with a tatty length of rope – falls from height

c)       A few “electrical” boxes dotted about – one of which left open with exposed wiring – EAW breach

d)      Some dripping oil or water from some piece of machinery. – slips, trips and falls


…etc.

And in each case, the ability to interact with the hazard to identify it.

Overall, impressed.  Considering the lack of a detailed brief, very impressed.  Subject to the pointers above which would have been included in that brief, I would consider that we would have been very happy with a finished product to this standard.

Hope this helps.Any ? please do not hesitate etc" 

I got more feedback from another person:

"Adele

Thank you for the work you have done. It is amazing, and is exactly what I hoped could be achieved. The texture is magnificent, and makes me more determined to bring the interactive experience to reality. I hope to see your work in the future.

Regards"

I am really happy with this feedback as I achieved what the brief asked of me and I also captured the believably of a Turbine Hall without ever seeing one with my own eyes :) Very happy!! :D