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Learning Unreal Engine: Study Notes
Month: November 2024
While researching the location of the Btalia case, I dove into gathering references from a variety of sources—Google Maps, news reports, and more.
At first, I thought using images from Google Maps to create a point cloud reconstruction with photogrammetry software like Metashape or RealityCapture would be a solid approach.
However, the results were underwhelming—lacking the level of detail needed for this project. Instead, I repurposed the Google Maps model as a reference and starting point, manually crafting a more detailed and accurate reconstruction of the crime scene.
After experimenting with photogrammetry software, I used the generated mesh as a foundation to build this scene. This model marks the first step in the process.
Up next, I’ll be cutting the UVs and adding textures to bring it to life. Once that’s done, I’ll convert it into a detailed point cloud for the final stage. Stay tuned for the transformation!
September 27, 2011 – Evening
- 9:30 PM – 12:15 AM: Maple Batalia studies with classmates at Simon Fraser University, Surrey campus. She appears slightly on edge due to recent harassment from her ex-boyfriend, Gurjinder Dhaliwal, but stays focused on her studies.
September 28, 2011 – Early Morning
- 12:30 AM: Maple leaves the study room alone and heads to her car, a 1997 BMW 323i, parked in the university lot.
- 12:35 AM: A white Dodge Charger, driven by Dhaliwal, enters the parking lot. He waits out of sight, surveilling her.
- 12:50 AM: Dhaliwal confronts Maple near her car, and an argument ensues.
- 1:00 AM: The confrontation escalates; Dhaliwal shoots and stabs Maple multiple times before fleeing in his Dodge Charger.
Aftermath
- 1:05 AM: Campus security finds Maple severely injured beside her car. Emergency responders arrive, but she is pronounced dead shortly after.
- December 2012: Dhaliwal and accomplice Gursimar Bedi are arrested. Dhaliwal is later convicted and sentenced to life in prison.