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Thoracosaurus neocesariensis
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The purpose of this project is to use laser scanned fossils from a relatively complete Thoracosaurus neocesariensis in order to accurately create a digital life restoration. Layering of muscles and an outer skin will then be applied based on the original skeletal data. The result will be a 3D animation depicting how this crocodylian appeared in life.
About Me
- Evan Boucher
- I am a CG artist. I like cartoons... and am kind of unreasonably obsessed with animals. Check out my portfolio at www.evanboucher.com
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Theo A. Artz (Advisor)
Kenneth Lacovara, Ph.D.
Peter Dodson, Ph.D.
Jason Poole
Kenneth Lacovara, Ph.D.
Peter Dodson, Ph.D.
Jason Poole
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