Boat Company Continues to Profit

Article can be found at : http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2009/02/02/daily22.html



Object Name: Southwestern Dock
Title: Boat Company Sustains Profit Through Harsh Economic Times.
Creator: RL Name: Charlie Chavez
SL Name: Viti Capelo
Date: 2/12/09
Summary: The dock represents the largest boat liquidation company in the U.S. Exceeding profits of 82 million this year (20.5 per boat displayed) with more room to sell. The boats depicted for sale represents potential profits for the future.
News Sources: http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2009/02/02/daily22.html

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMT9ErDoNvs

Interaction: The model depicts a boating dock company with several boats sold as well as for sale. The connotation and annotation is demonstrated according to a boat dock, and the amount each boat represents.

Motivation: I figured boats would be an exciting model to implement in second life therefore I attempted to create my structures as realistic as possible.

Description: The textiles used were mostly wood with a little added chrome for various rails and a simple rope textile. No animation was scripted except for the BLOG itself. Also the sail flags featured flexibility with wind resistance creating a more realistic view.