Volume #12- Modeling for Beginners

This course is designed specifically for those who are beginners in 3D modeling and also for those who may have had some difficulty in understanding the concepts of 3D modeling.

Lightwave has a massive set of great modeling tools but most beginners are overwhelmed and don't know where to start.

In this video training course 3D Instructor Adam Gibson takes you through the most important modeling tools to get you up and running fast for your own projects.

Polygonal and Sub-D Modeling tools/concepts will be a covered along with a full project-based creature modeling journey from concept art to a finished modeled beast.

Tips and tricks on how to quickly Sculpt and Shape Sub-D Body Parts (Torso, Arms, Legs, Claws, Tails, Heads, Teeth), Importing Reference Concept Art, Mastering the Use of Basic Tools (Move, Rotate, Drag, Stretch, Knife Tool, Band-Saw Pro, Extender Plus).

*Bonus: Content Folder Included: Contains the Creature Model files and Reference Concept Art from the video tutorial.

Table of Contents for Volume #12

Polygonal & Sub-D Modeling Tools (Section One)

Chapter 1- Intro

Chapter 2- Coarse Goals

Chapter 3- UI (User Interface) Basic Tour

Chapter 4- Polygonal Theory (Polygonal, SubPatches, Catmull-Clark, Statistics Panel Intro)

Chapter 5- File Management & Layers

Chapter 6- Viewport Settings & Navigation Tools

Chapter 7- Selections (Polygon, Points, Edges, Volume)

Chapter 8- Primitive Basics

Chapter 9- Move Tool, Move Modes (Polygon & Point), Axis Constrain

Chapter 10- Drag Tool

Chapter 11- Rotate Tool

Chapter 12- Bend Tool

Chapter 13- Stretch Tool

Chapter 14- Size Tool

Chapter 15- Bevel Tool

Chapter 16- Rounder Tool

Chapter 17- Extender Plus Tool

Chapter 18- Mirror Tool

Chapter 19- Mirror XYZ Tools

Chapter 20- Knife Tool

Chapter 21- Slice Tool

Chapter 22- Connect Tool

Chapter 23- Subdivide Tool

Chapter 24- Band Saw Pro Tool

Chapter 25- Triple Tool

Chapter 26- Final

Running Time: 5 hrs. 55 mins.

High Quality (Screen-Res 1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video Format: MP4 (.mp4)

Level: Beginner

Sub-D Creature Modeling Project (Section Two)

Chapter 1- Intro

Chapter 2- Backdrop Images Set-Up (Basics)

Chapter 3- Adjusting Artwork Images in Photoshop

Chapter 4- Head Sculpting

Chapter 5- Body Sculpting

Chapter 6- Arm Sculpting

Chapter 7- Leg Sculpting

Chapter 8- Tail Sculpting

Chapter 9- Hand & Finger Sculpting

Chapter 10- Finger Knuckle Sculpting

Chapter 11- Finger & Thumb Claw Sculpting

Chapter 12- Foot & Toe Sculpting

Chapter 13- Toe Claw Sculpting

Chapter 14- Back Breathing Tube Sculpting

Chapter 15- Mouth Interior Sculpting

Chapter 16- Teeth Sculpting

Chapter 17- Mirror Parts (Hands, Feet, Back Breathing Tubes)

Chapter 18- Final

Running Time: 8 hrs. 10 mins.

High Quality (Screen-Res 1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video Format: MP4 (.mp4)

Level: Beginner