3D Art 1: Modeling Lesson 1.2.1

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ACTIVITY

WARM-UP

TODAY'S

AGENDA

• Different types of programs
• Different types of models

CLASSROOM

EXPECTATIONS

• Be kind and respectful
• Ask questions
• Have fun and don't stress
• Raise your hand if you want

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1.2.1: All About Software & Technology

Quick Review

Zoom Poll:

What is it called when you take a 2D image and put it over a 3D shape a. Texturing b. Rigging

What is it called when you Add a "Skeleton" to make your model move?

A. Molding B. Rigging

FORM vs FUNCTION

(How does something look vs how something works)

Do you think some of these design issues could have been avoided?

FORM vs FUNCTION

(How does something look vs how something works)

As Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, once said, design involves not only how something looks but also how it functions. In this lesson, you will learn about some of the 3D modeling software available today, along with the main methods of modeling and the real-world problems these methods can solve. All of this will prepare you for starting the actual modeling process soon in the course.

LET'S TALK ABOUT PROGRAMS

Licensed

Open Source

• Source code is public
• Security risk is higher
• Software is free to use

• Source code is not shared with the public
• Security risk is lower
• Users pay to use

Daz 3D

Open Source

SketchUp

Most popular open source 3D software!

Licensed

Houdini

ZBrush

Autodesk 3ds Max

Autodesk Maya

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HALF WAY THERE!

How are you understanding?

Hanging by a thread

All good!

Meh

What does Organic Mean?

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ORGANIC

any models that are based off of living things

What are some other examples of organic models you could make?

HARD SURFACE

any models that have non moving surfaces.

ORGANIC vs HARD SURFACE

ORGANIC vs HARD SURFACE

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THE LANGUAGE OF 3D MODELING

Python: Coding

• We will NOT be coding in this class
• Is not required to be a 3D modeler

However...

• Can make you more marketable when finding a job
• Useful
• Improves communication

THE LANGUAGE OF 3D MODELING

"If you know just a little bit of code, you already have a better understanding of what might be going on behind the scenes, which is going to immensely reduce your stress levels when something breaks or doesn't do what it's supposed to." Lukas Niklaus, owner of website Mountcg.com

The Advantages of 3D Modeling Software

What advantages can 3D modeling bring to the industries that use it? Although 3D modeling can help individual industries in specific and unique ways, generally speaking, modeling can help most industries using it in six key ways.

Provides Flexibility in Modification

With 3D modeling, artists and designers can make modifications (corrections) without additional cost and expense, aside from the artist's time. Likewise, designers can view a modification's impact on the entire design and decide whether the change works or not.

Improves Efficiency

Artists and designers can now combine 3D modeling software with hand-drawn sketches to present their work to clients. A 3D modeling application can present rough drafts in a refined format.

Enables Accuracy in Measurements

With 3D modeling software, artists and designers can easily display the dimensions of and distances between objects and other parts of the design layout.

Speaks for Itself

One of the biggest advantages of 3D models is that they are often self-explanatory. With 3D models, artists and designers typically do not need in-depth, descriptive instructions or verbal explanations to enable clients and colleagues to understand their design.

Saves Time and Money

Due to their flexibility in modifications and measurement accuracy, 3D modeling software can save time and cut production costs.

Improves Communication

Many people are visual learners, and 3D modeling software can make complex designs easier to understand by presenting a lifelike 3D visual.

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