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Intro to Maya
Modeling
Lesson 2 of 4 Hard Surface Design
Now that you've blocked out your design, you will begin modeling and refining. First, Lars will take you through his preferred software and give you various tips and tricks to keep in mind while modeling. Next, you'll import your blockout and begin tracing its shapes to create a more consistent look. After this, Lars will go through his three-stage modeling process, in which he continuously builds detail without overly focusing on any one part. At the end of this lesson, you will have a fully modeled design, ready for texturing.
Spring Cleaning
Import your design into Fusion 360 and trace it using the same methods Lars used in this chapter. Focus on creating a cleaner version of what you blocked out previously, with more coherent design language overall.
Practice Makes Perfect
Either follow along with the prop Lars created in this chapter, or create your own prop with a similar level of complexity. Focus less on making an exact copy, and more on evoking the main shapes.
It's Dangerous to Go Alone
Use Lars' method of setting up links to better organize your model. Try to find appropriate chunks to divide the various aspects of your design. This will majorly help you in future phases of the process.
One, Two, Three
Apply the primary, secondary and tertiary phases of modeling to your prop. Take a few screenshots before each phase, as well as a few at the end, so you can compare the 'before and after' of each separate stage.
Student Homework
Lesson 1
Blocking
This first lesson will get you right into the action. After studying what makes a great prop, you will come up with a concept and gather reference for your own design. Lars will first show you the basics of blocking out a simple prop, before guiding you through three separate design blockouts. You'll combine the best elements of these into one hero concept, which you'll refine throughout the rest of the course.
- 1 hour 57 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 22 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Prop Design Basics
Idea Generation
Blocking Basics
Initial Blockout
Blocking Refinement
Conclusion
Lesson 2
this lessonModeling
Now that you've blocked out your design, you will begin modeling and refining. First, Lars will take you through his preferred software and give you various tips and tricks to keep in mind while modeling. Next, you'll import your blockout and begin tracing its shapes to create a more consistent look. After this, Lars will go through his three-stage modeling process, in which he continuously builds detail without overly focusing on any one part. At the end of this lesson, you will have a fully modeled design, ready for texturing.
- 3 hours 47 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 29 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Fusion 360 Demo
Initial Tracing
Links
Modeling in Stages
Robot Hand Details
Conclusion
Lesson 3
Texturing
This lesson will cover various aspects of rendering and texturing your model. First, Lars will take you through his preferred rendering software and build an example scene to show the basics. At this stage you'll learn how to apply textures and shaders to your prop to boost realism and readability. Lars will also take you through his process for designing and implementing labels to accompany his models. At the end of this lesson, you will have a fully textured hard surface design, ready for the paintover stage.
- 1 hour 58 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 20 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
KeyShot Setup
Materials
Planning Labels
Adding Labels
Lesson 4
Rendering
Now it's time to bring everything together. In this lesson, Lars will demonstrate how to make several different kinds of images, utilizing various visual techniques. Then you will learn to finalize your renders with attractive UI and graphical elements, which will look great in any professional setting. After finishing your art, Lars will also show you how to deal with various kinds of client changes, and help you graciously accept feedback about your designs- a critical skill for any working artist!
- 4 hours 30 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 29 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Preparing the Image
Paintover
Post-Processing
Alternate Angle
Blueprint Render
Conclusion
1 Comments
For scaling objects where you need an anchor on a circular object use the "Point at center of Circle/Sphere/Torus command". Click the drop down menu of the Construct tab and navigate towards the bottom. It's a game changer.