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Introduction to 3D Modelling by Cosimo Orban March, 2014 FabLab Milan
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Here's the slideshow for my first course at Fablab Milan March 27th, about "Introduction to 3D modelling".
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Introduction to 3D Modelling
by Cosimo Orban !
March, 2014FabLab Milan
I’m Cosimo [email protected] www.cosimoorban.com
Know the crowd
anthonyminto3d.blogspot.com
What you will have learned
What you will have learnedPrinciples of 3D modelling
What you will have learnedPrinciples of 3D modelling
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons
What you will have learnedPrinciples of 3D modelling
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons
To have the right mindset for 3D creation
What you will have learnedPrinciples of 3D modelling.
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons.
To have the right mindset for 3D creation
But most importantly…
… to pass on an idea
Creativity can be refined, and so, learned.
blog.smartbear.com
Tools are pretty much useless without a base of
creativity
Create a “new” mindset
Principles and rules
1. Consider your design from it’s primitive volumes, then keep adding details
2. Model based on a reference
3. Scales and proportions based on reality
4. Good design
Start from primitives
!primitive.turbosquid.com
3dmodelting.blogspot.com
Model based on a reference
slawvfs.blogspot.com
www.animationartist.com
www.anghelescu.net
Scales and proportions based on reality
& Good design
3D Printing Tips & Tricks
CHECK FOR FLAWS:
NON-MANIFOLD
WATERPROOF
SURFACE NORMALS
SIZE CONSTRAINTS
MINIMUM FEATURE SIZE
TIPS & TRICKS
MAKE IT HOLLOW
DECIMATE
COMPLEXITY IS NOT A LIMIT (ANYMORE)
3D Modelling Programs
Introduction & comparison
Technical
Fluid
Paid Free
Technical Modelling
Autodesk Maya
Primitives Creation Tools
Object Deformation Tools
PROS CONS
• Lots of options and variablesto tweak
• Excellent production quality
• Professional level applications
• Animation tools included
• Paid
• Hard Learning Curve
Blender
Primitives Creation Tools
Object Deformation Tools
PROS CONS
• Very flexible
• Good production quality
• Slightly easier learning curve
• Animation tools included
• Free
• Still hardish learningcurve
Fluid/Artistic Modelling
Pixologic’s ZBrush
Primitives Creation Tools
Object Deformation Tools
PROS CONS
• Extremely high production quality
• Easy learning curve, leavingyou time to master it
• Vast professional applications
• Paid
• Best results obtainedwith a graphics tablet
Pixologic’s Sculptris
Primitives Creation Tools
Object Deformation Tools
PROS CONS
• Good production quality
• Very easy learning curve
• Good for starters
• Free
• Best results obtainedwith a graphics tablet
• Limited export options
Lots of alternatives…
123D Rhino 3DsMax
MudBox …
…even on mobile devices!
http://img.youtube.com/vi/t5gAkoGE6hs/0.jpg
Free 3D software let’s you become
a professional added value easily
Break Time(10 minutes to stretch your brain)
Group Workshop!
Project guidelines
Must follow the principles (good design, …) and must be of some use
Select the best program from the 4 analysed to create it
Draw a sketch to visualise your idea
Expose possible problems due to 3D Printing and/or convenient tricks
Design your 3D printed product!
15 minutes of planning 2/3 minutes of presentation each
Roles
• Presenter
• Sketcher
• Idea Fountain
• Other
Course Recap
… the basic principles of 3D modelling and some of the typical techniques
… problems, tips and tricks related to 3D printing
… differences, pros and cons of 4 major 3D creation tools
You learned…
… and put your knowledge to the test!
Hope you enjoyed this course
