Interior Modeling Techniques with XSI
Learn a time-saving workflow for interior set modeling and production techniques that can be used for film, architectural visualizations, and games. Contains 6 hours of project-driven training. Software required: XSI 6 and up.
What you'll learn
Learn a time-saving workflow for interior set modeling and production techniques that can be used for film, architectural visualizations, and games. Contains 6 hours of project-driven training. Perfect for intermediate artists. Popular highlights include: Establishing Scale and Measurement; Edge Loop Splitting; Enhancing Edge Details with Bevels; Optimizing Geometry for Lighting; Merging Polygon Meshes; Re-purposing Geometry; Polygon Extrusion Techniques; Creating Complex Geometry with Deformers; Hard Surface Modeling Techniques; Adding Realism with Randomization; Breaking Lines for Visual Aesthetics; Strategically Adding Details; Welding Points and Edges; Selecting and Manipulating Component Loops; Complex Scene Management. Software required: XSI 6 and up.
Table of contents
- Establishing Scale and Measurement for the Scene and Setting up Overall Room Dimensions 9m
- Measuring and Splitting Geometry to Add Doorway Openings in the Room 8m
- Measuring and Splitting the Room's Geometry to Add Exterior Window Openings 7m
- Modeling the Stairs for the Room's Entryway 10m
- Creating the Molding That Runs Along the Floor and the Ceiling 12m
- Cutting the Molding to Match the Openings in the Doorways 11m
- Adding Trim Around the Windows 11m
- Adding Trim Around the Various Doorways in the Room 5m
- Altering the Front Door's Geometry to Incorporate a Handle Mechanism 12m
- Building Handles for the Front Door and the Windows 13m
- Constructing a Modern Bookshelf 9m
- Adding Bevels to the Bookshelf to Enhance Edge Detail 9m
- Building a Modern Sofa (Part 1) 14m
- Building a Modern Sofa (Part 2) 13m
- Building a Modern Sofa (Part 3) 10m
- Building a Modern Sofa (Part 4) 15m
- Adding a Modern Area Rug in Front of the Sofa 7m
- Building a Glass Coffee Table That Sits in Front of the Sofa 21m
- Using Extrusions and Deformers to Create a Modern Floor Lamp 17m
- Creating a Tabletop and Lamp Shade for the Floor Lamp 17m
- Re-purposing the Geometry of the Sofa to Create a New Chair 13m
- Building a Flat-screen Television and Speakers 7m
- Building a Cabinet to Hold Audio and Video Equipment 12m
- Building Audio and Video Equipment to Fill the Cabinet 9m
- Adding Various Cds and Dvds to Fill the Shelves of the Media Cabinet 12m
- Building an Abstract Sculpture for the Bookshelf 12m
- Using Deformers to Create an Artistic Vase 9m
- Adding Various Books to Populate the Bookshelf 8m
- Creating Large Decorations 6m
- Creating an Abstract Art Piece to Hang on the Wall 15m
- Building the Curtain Rod Over the Front Windows 11m
- Modeling and Deforming the Fabric Curtains 18m
- Adding Glass Panes to the Windows and Front Door 9m
About the author
Kyle was one of the first authors for Digital-Tutors, now a Pluralsight company. and has been a part of the team for over 10 years. Kyle began his career in computer graphics education as a college instructor and worked as a Digital-Tutors rendering tutor and curriculum manager since 2002. Kyle has contributed to many of the most popular projects and helped the Digital-Tutors team win awards throughout the company's history. Kyle has had the honor of having his art exhibited at the New York ... more
