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The German Masskrug is a mesh model of a German, one liter beer glass filled with a freshly tapped beer,
topped by froth.
It can be rendered and used to create computer graphics or
a tangible 3-dimensional (3-D) model, using a 3-D printer or other means of computer aided manufacturing (CAM).
However, beer glasses not exactly being hard to come by (even original, German ones), it was created primarily
with the former in mind and the latter as an abstract option.
Screen Shots
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German Masskrug Mesh Model |
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German Masskrug Mesh Model, rendered
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German Masskrug Mesh Model, rendered
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Fig. 1.3.2.0.1.1.0.5
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German Masskrug Mesh Model, rendered
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Fig. 1.3.2.0.1.1.0.6
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German Masskrug Mesh Model, rendered
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Fig. 1.3.2.0.1.1.0.7
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German Masskrug Mesh Model, rendered
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Fig. 1.3.2.0.1.1.0.8
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To scroll through the avaivable images, simply click on the image of the beer glass.
Virtual Reality Modelling Language (VRML) Version
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Please note, that depending on your browser and operating system,
a browser add-on/plug-in may be required in order to play the video file(s).
In the event that this is not installed automatically during your visit to
our website, you can download the video files either individually or collectively
and view them at your leisure.
Apart from demonstrating the degree of (virtual) reality that can be achieved
by comparatively simple means, we seized the opportunity to poke a bit of fun
at some of our pet peeves and glorify ourselves at the same time.
We would therefore like to stress that the video is humorous, satirical
(and only slightly derogatory) in nature.
It should also be noted that in spite of having been shot in English (after all we're out to conquer
the global market), it primarily addresses a German audience, or at least persons
with a good understanding of German, particularly Bavarian, society, culture, and politics.
But, so that the finer points aren't wholly lost on persons to whom this does not apply, we have
added a few explanatory notes and interpretations further below ( click this text to display/read the explanatory notes).
These were made available to us by renowned film and theater critics, who for reasons
we are unable to comprehend, continue to remain adamant in their refusal to be named.
We would also like to apologize for the fact that in order to satisfy our investors
we were forced to drastically cut production costs by somewhat reducing the length of
the movie. An unfortunate consequence of this was, we were unable to
shoot the scenes that included Mr. Hefe Woizn and Ms. Mai Bock. However, they are still
under contract and may well appear in one of the planned sequels (we're still on the
lookout for investors for all of these).
Original, "Authentic Bavarian Style" Version (director's choice)
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Latin Typeface Version
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Explanatory Notes
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About the Opneing Scene ...
... "Already the opening scene gives you a taste of what to expect in the remaining minutes,
a beer that looks so delicious you immediately develop an unquenchable thirst."
The Film Studio('s Logo) ...
The Producers ...
About the Title ...
The Cast and Characters ...
The Director ...
The Screen Writer and Film Crew ...
Conclusion ...
... " Definitely nothing to be consumed by teen-agers (the beer, not the movie)
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Mesh model (sometimes (also, not quite correctly,) referred to as a wire frame model).
Key Features
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Simple object(s), ideal for .
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Consists of three separate components (glass, beer, and froth), ...
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High mesh density (allows creating realistic, high resolution, rendered images and printing
3-D models with a smooth surface)
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Includes the sample pictures shown above.
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Targeted User Group(s)
Users who create computer graphics and/or videos.
Current Product Status
Development of version 1.0 concluded, but minor improvements to
portions of the model are being considered. A sequel to the
video(s) is planned (if you've just viewed and/or read all or parts of
Videos (Fun Stuff) section, we would like to stress; seriously !).
System Requirements
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Rendering or computer aided design (CAD) software, capable of processing
(or converting, if necessary) Wavefront object (.obj) and/or STL Mesh (.stl) files.
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Computer equipped with a graphics adapter capable of displaying
a color depth of 24 bits per pixel (bpp) on an adequately sized screen
(a screen with a resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels and a 15 inch diagonal is recommended).
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A central processing unit (CPU) with multiple cores and/or logical processors,
as well as ample main/random access memory (RAM) is highly recommended, particularly
if you intend to create high-resolution videos, all the more so, if these include
morphed versions of the model(s).
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Please note, that it is practically impossible to specify the hardware
requirement more precisely, as these depend on for what, and how, you intend to
use the model(s). If for example, you merely want to create an icon (e.g. a picture
the size of our mesh model icon at the top of the page), and processing times in excess
of several minutes for a single, rendered image are not an issue, even 15 year old hardware
is probably fully adquate. If, on the other hand you want to create a lengthy, high definition
(e.g. HDTV) video clip, in which the model(s) is/are integrated into a complex (virtual)
set/scenery, not only the recommended hardware, but a single computer, might prove to be insufficient.
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Available Mesh Files and Formats
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Points
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Edges
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Faces
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| SSTMasskrugGlass.obj |
Wavefront (*.obj) |
3161 |
9417 |
6234 |
| SSTMasskrugFroth.obj |
Wavefront (*.obj) |
731 |
2187 |
1458 |
| SSTMasskrugBeer.obj |
Wavefront (*.obj) |
112 |
330 |
220 |
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| SSTMasskrugGlass.stl |
STL Mesh (*.stl) |
8714 |
26148 |
17432 |
| SSTMasskrugFroth.stl |
STL Mesh (*.stl) |
4313 |
12933 |
8622 |
| SSTMasskrugBeer.stl |
STL Mesh (*.stl) |
280 |
834 |
556 |
Rendered Image Resolutions
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File Format |
Screen Resolution
(width x height) |
Aspect Ratio
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| SSTMasskrugFullBeerWithFroth01_512x384.png |
Portable Network Graphic (*.png) |
512 x 384 |
4:3
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| SSTMasskrugHalfFullBeer01_512x384.png |
Portable Network Graphic (*.png) |
512 x 384 |
4:3
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| SSTMasskrugEmptyFront01_512x384.png |
Portable Network Graphic (*.png) |
512 x 384 |
4:3
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| SSTMasskrugEmptyProfile01_512x384.png |
Portable Network Graphic (*.png) |
512 x 384 |
4:3
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| SSTMasskrugEmptyTipped01_512x384.png |
Portable Network Graphic (*.png) |
512 x 384 |
4:3
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Price
No license fees are charged for these files.
Furthermore, users of this file package are not under any obligation(s) to
purchase any other SST or third party products or services (i.e. no hidden and/or implicit costs).
How to Acquire
Anonymous download (i.e. no registration required).
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