This is a data visualization of the World Series of Poker winnings earned by contestants since it began in 1970. It was created for my "Avant Garde" module in college so the process/outcome was supposed to be experimental. Please note that I developed it with the intention of it being interpreted artistically more so than functionally. However, I appreciate any comments you may have relating to all interpretations of my project. Hope you all like it.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/O7k0BND9UUs?hd=1
(please watch in fullscreen hd)

Method:

1. Scraped table data from the WSOP website into a spreadsheet.
2. Imported the spreadsheet numbers into Adobe Illustrator to create graphical representations broken down into decades.
3. Imported graphs into Maya to create accurate 3D models of the data.
4. Rendered models using mental ray.
5. Finally imported models into After Effects to edit them together in a single video.

What the **** is this?

I hate you OP!

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