Finally got my copy of Rhinoceros 4.0

Well, I finally got my copy of Rhinoceros 4.0 installed and running as it is a main component for my interest in taking the class. My name is Taylor Pilote and I am a 3rd year MFA student at the University of South Florida. I am a sculptor and my formal training background is in metal. I am enthusiastic about learning Rhino as an output program to run the 5 axis large scale CNC router that is eventually going to be installed here at USF as a joint grant from the collaboration of USF's school of Architecture, Fine Arts and Engineering. Digital fabrication opens up the possibility to expand my body of work exponentially while cutting down material expenses due to waste. Having very little programming or computer based design background will prove to be a very tough challenge as the expectation is to learn the program yourself. I imagine I will struggle with the technical aspects of this class but my strong point will remain my ability to physically make objects. I am excited to see what comes of this opportunity as I fill my out of department credits toward my degree requirements.

Cheers,

T