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pattern to create an environment lled with blue willow buildings, trees, and landforms. Every surface is
dened by its texture as part of the whole, which is visually united by the color scheme.
4.3 COMPOSITIONAL METHODOLOGY FOR
THESIXBASICELEMENTS IN VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
Once you have grasped an understanding of the basic six elements of 3D design, the challenge of using them
in an effective way will become easier. Standing on the vast plane of a virtual space, trying to organize your
elements to make a cohesive visual statement can be daunting at rst. Have no fear; you can break this down
into manageable pieces and grapple with them one by one. With reference to Wikipedia’s comprehensive
list of the design el ...