Modeling Automotive Interiors in modo
Learn an artist-friendly workflow to automotive interior modeling and a multitude of modeling techniques that can be used for organic and hard-surface projects. Software required: modo 302 and up.
What you'll learn
Learn an artist-friendly workflow to automotive interior modeling and a multitude of modeling techniques that can be used for organic and hard-surface projects. Contains 4.5 hours of project-based training and guides artists through a time-saving workflow to automotive modeling with modo. Perfect for artists new to modo. Popular highlights include: Creating Light-tight Geometry; Re-using Geometry; Modeling with Curves; Using Element Move to Shape Geometry; Sculpting Organic Shapes; Painting Bump Maps; Adding Materials; UV Mapping; Adding Images as Textures; Tightening Edges with Loop Slice; Cutting / Pasting Geometry; Efficiently Combining Geometry; Creating Worn / Used Look; Using Deformers; Shaping with Falloffs and Transforms; Geometry Selection; Beveling Edges for Seams; Bridge Tool to Create New Geometry; Starting with Primitives; Organizing Mesh Items; Blending Texture Layers. Software required: modo 302 and up.
Table of contents
- Sealing and Finishing the Interior Panels 8m
- Blocking in Dials and Vents 8m
- Blocking in the Dashboard 8m
- Finishing and Shaping the Dashboard 11m
- Detailing Navigation Display 11m
- Detailing the Vents 8m
- Adding the Dashboard Console 8m
- Starting the Center Console 8m
- Finishing the Center Console 12m
- Adding Stereo Components 12m
- Finishing the Dashboard Console 8m
- Building the Stick Shift 8m
- Shaping the Gear Shift Surround 9m
- Building the Emergency Brake 6m
- Starting the Steering Wheel 8m
- Finishing the Steering Column 7m
- Closing in the Side of the Dashboard 9m
- Adding an Interior Base to the Door 3m
- Adding Interior Pieces to the Door 7m
- Adding the Armrest 7m
- Patching Curves Together for the Seat 9m
- Cleaning up and Shaping the Seat Base 7m
- Creating the Cushioned Sections of the Seat 7m
- Finishing the Front Seats 7m
- Adding Seatbelt Connectors 9m
- Building Foot Pedals 6m
- Creating the Back Bench Seat 8m
- Adding Materials to the Car 12m
- Setting up Simple UV Maps and Applying Textures 10m
- Setting up Bump Maps and Blending Texture Layers 9m
- Sculpting Stitches on the Seats 7m
- Creating a Lived-in Look 5m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more