metaverseDubai/TASKS/phase1_tasks.md

Phase 1 Tasks - Pre-Production (Days 1-15)

Week 1: Vision, Scope, & Pipeline Setup (Days 1-7)

Documentation Tasks

• Create README.md
• Create PROJECT_CHARTER.md
• Create TECHNICAL_BRIEF.md
• Create ART_BIBLE.md
• Create DISTRICT_SELECTION.md
• Create PROJECT_PLAN.md
• Create PIPELINE.md
• Create NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md
• Create UE5_SETUP.md
• Create PROJECT_SETTINGS.md
• Create PLUGINS.md
• Create VERSION_CONTROL.md
• Create MILESTONES.md

Version Control Setup

• Create .gitignore
• Create .gitattributes
• Initialize Git repository
• Install and configure Git LFS
• Test Git LFS with sample files
• Set up remote repository (if applicable)

Unreal Engine Setup

• Install Unreal Engine 5.4
• Create new UE5 project (DubaiMetaverse)
• Configure project settings (Nanite, Lumen, World Partition)
• Set up project folder structure
• Install required plugins (PCG, MRQ, Virtual Production Tools)
• Verify plugins are working
• Test basic Nanite mesh import
• Test Lumen lighting
• Test World Partition

Project Management

• Set up task tracking system
• Create milestone tracking
• Set up communication channels
• Schedule weekly reviews

Week 2: Geospatial Acquisition + Blockout (Days 8-15)

Data Acquisition

• Research OpenStreetMap data sources for Dubai Marina
• Download OpenStreetMap building data
• Download GIS/DEM elevation data
• Process OpenStreetMap data
• Process elevation data for terrain
• Validate data accuracy

Blockout Creation

• Import OpenStreetMap data to Unreal
• Generate terrain from elevation data
• Create building footprint meshes
• Place buildings in blockout level
• Create road network
• Add basic navigation paths
• Validate scale (1:1)
• Test navigation flow

Asset Planning

• Analyze blockout and identify assets
• Create Tier 1 asset list (Hero: Cayan Tower)
• Create Tier 2 asset list (Primary buildings: 20-40)
• Create Tier 3 asset list (Background buildings)
• Create prop asset list
• Create vehicle asset list
• Create material requirements list
• Document asset specifications

Photogrammetry Planning

• Identify buildings for photogrammetry
• Plan photography sessions (if on-site)
• Research photogrammetry tools (RealityCapture, Luma AI)
• Set up photogrammetry workflow
• Test photogrammetry pipeline with sample

Blockout Review

• Internal blockout review
• Stakeholder review
• Gather feedback
• Update blockout based on feedback
• Finalize blockout layout
• Document blockout decisions

Deliverables Checklist

Week 1 Deliverables

• All documentation complete
• Version control configured
• UE5 project ready
• Plugins installed
• Project structure created

Week 2 Deliverables

• Geospatial data acquired
• Blockout level playable
• Asset list complete
• Blockout reviewed and approved

Notes

• Focus on accuracy in Week 2 - blockout scale must be 1:1
• Asset list should be comprehensive - better to over-plan than under-plan
• Photogrammetry can be done in parallel with other work if resources allow

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