Thursday 28 January 2010

Live Client Project - AMF Bowling Alley

This project I am undertaking is to help me learn in the future how to deal with real-life client’s needs and specifications when hiring me to create a piece of visualisation for them. My client’s name is Adam Ogerssy who is the manager of the bowling alley AMF based in Nottingham.
AMF Bowling was founded in America in 1900 and came to prominence in the US launching the first automated pinspotter machine and revolutionising the world of bowling. Then in the 1960s ten pin bowling came to the UK and built many AMF chains such as the one in Nottingham. http://www.amfbowling.co.uk/TOBC/history/default.aspx
I have had a meeting with Adam to discuss what he exactly wants me to do for him and arranged three feedback dates which is a chance for him to see my progress and add any changes he would like doing.
My client has just finished refurbishing the alley with two new bars with food services and other fun activities such as table hockey and pool. This is to attract a wider audience of not only keen bowlers but for people who like to relax and have a meal and a drink. He is hoping it will especially entice more parents in bringing their children for a fun day out.
What my clients wants me to do is to create a 3D walkthrough of the entire bowling alley consisting of two floors with all the brand new facilities built. This will then be uploaded on to their website giving customers the option to see the new bowling alley at the comfort of their own home. This will improve the website massively in terms of attracting customers because the information regarding the venue and the facilities is pretty basic and there are no images for the customers to visualise. With my walkthrough uploaded, this will eliminate all these problems.
My client also wants me to improve the access to the site for people with disabilities as they are building ramps, chair lifts and disabled toilets. This will again attract a whole new audience.

Process of Modelling the bowling alley





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