Master Projects

Master of Science "Digital Reality"

To take a look at my master’s degree we turn to the cold yet beautiful northern city of Hamburg. While my bachelor's degree provided me with a foundational education, the master's program aims to deepen my knowledge and explore new subfields that pique my interest.

In addition to my academic pursuits, Hamburg has allowed me to discover more about myself and the interests I wish to pursue in life. Consequently each project I undertake becomes a reflection of my passions (and the guidance of our lecturer).

I would now like to introduce you to a few of these projects.

I have the wonderful privilege of pursuing my Master's in Digital Reality at the university HAW-Hamburg

I expect to receive my degree in fall 2024.

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AnimVRig 2.0 -Master's thesis

This thesis investigates the development of a VR animation tool in Unity, utilizing real-time body tracking to dynamically adapt rigged objects to user movements. The prototype, AnimVRig Version 2.0, integrates the Unity Movement Package and GameObjectRecorder, offering a flexible and accessible solution for real-time animation customization within the Unity engine, suitable for both experienced developers and beginners.

AnimVRig - 1.0

I am thrilled to introduce my most ambitious project to date, a journey that required substantial time and effort to craft the initial prototype. This endeavor took shape during the "Project 2" course, where collaboration with my professor allowed me to refine and articulate my vision of creating a Unity plugin. Motivated by my personal desire to streamline animation in Unity for individual purposes and seamlessly integrate it into the realm of virtual reality, the result is a hybrid application called AnimVRig (AVR) tailored for developers.

This tool empowers developers to dynamically modify animations within the Unity editor in real-time. Additionally, they have the flexibility to further refine the animation process in virtual reality. Existing animations can be effortlessly corrected and overwritten, regardless of whether the target model is humanoid or not. The plugin generates a new rig based on the specified bone structure, allowing users to animate as they wish without the steep learning curve associated with tools like Blender.

Japan Quest

I am delighted to share one of my favorite projects. In the "Advanced Programming" course, we were tasked with deepening our knowledge of Unity. This presented a unique opportunity for me to achieve two goals simultaneously. Firstly, I delved further into the intricacies of the Hurricane VR Toolkit, explored animations in Unity, and engaged with sophisticated programming structures resembling a quest system. Secondly, I pursued a personal interest—deepening my understanding of the Japanese language.

Just before the project commenced, I felt a strong desire to learn the Hiragana alphabet as a first step into the Japanese language. This inspired the idea of integrating this learning process into a VR environment based on the concept of e-learning. Thus, the concept for the mini-open-world game "Japan Quest" was born.

3D-Modeling - Cyber Hydra

One of my initial modules aimed at creating a random model using Blender and adding a short animation to it. With a profound fascination for snakes and considering them incredible creatures, I decided to unleash my creativity by choosing one of my favorite mythical beings, the Hydra. Opting for a cyber-style Hydra with a metallic appearance seemed like the perfect choice. Nevertheless, the real challenge lay in grappling with Blender's steep learning curve. Programming is one thing, but modeling is an entirely different realm.

Haunted Asylum ( Virtual Accoustics )

A simulation or game is much more than the sum of its parts. Consider, for instance, its development without sound or any other audio components. Have you ever watched a horror film on mute? Likely not, as without the spine-chilling audio, the experience would be reduced to nothing more than mediocre acting. This realization fueled my anticipation for the "Virtual Acoustics" course, providing a unique opportunity to delve into the realm of VR audio in Unity.

Godot, Unity DOTS & Unreal

In three distinct two-week projects, my colleague and I took on the challenge as part of the "Game Engines" module to explore different game engines. Each project came with an additional task.

In the first project, we implemented a Unity project based on Unity's data-oriented technology stack (DOTS), delving into the intricacies of this advanced technology within the Unity environment.

For the second project, we utilized the Unreal Engine to develop a multiplayer game. After a brief familiarization with Unreal, we opted to reimagine the classic Snake game, introducing a multiplayer dimension to the familiar concept.

In the third project, using the Godot Engine, we focused on implementing a pathfinding algorithm. Our choice led us to create our version of PacMan, incorporating the learned algorithm into the game mechanics.

CARDS

A mythical inspired multiplayer card game based on unity's multiplayer system.

Including:
- Lobby & Relay
- Cloudsave
- Crossplay
- Deck Edtior
- A.I Images
- Singleplayer
- Windows, IOS, Android

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Master Projects

Master of Science "Digital Reality"