Scifi Crate Design In Blender

On June 22, 2020

Release date:2020, June 20

Author:Josh Gambrell

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

This course will focus on the hard-surface modeling workflow in Blender. This is a very important and fundamental tool that every artist should add to their 3D skill set. If you struggle with 3D modeling, the boolean workflow, or just don’t know where to start, hard-surface modeling is a perfect topic to focus on for all skill levels.

What will the course cover?

You will learn proper modeling techniques and master 3D modeling and hard surface workflow in this comprehensive and fun course. As a general topic, the course will cover hard-surface modeling with a fun and practical focus on SciFi design. You’ll also learn about the non-destructive workflow, another big strategy in 3D modeling. Here’s a brief list capturing the main elements of the course:

Hard Surface Modeling

Practical 3D modeling techniques and workflows

Non-Destructive Modeling

Realistic and natural lighting

Correct and appealing composition

Rendering

Materials

Cycles Rendering Engine

SciFi design

Overview

We’ll start by blocking out the basic shape in Blender, discussing some of Blender’s fundamental modeling tools and hotkeys. You’ll understand all aspects of 3D modeling and the hard surface workflow, and will be able to work confidently with booleans, bevels, and fix common modeling issues that most people encounter.

Next, we’ll start learning how to use cutters, booleans, and modifiers to start making the model come to life. After getting most of the model created, we’ll bring in the bevels to achieve accurate lighting on the corners and learn how to fix common issues such as artifacts, vertex overshooting, and modifier issues.

Perhaps the best part of this course is understanding how to fix mesh issues that most people encounter, but don’t know how to properly fix. Bevel modifiers can cause all sorts of issues, such as artifacting and shading issues. It’s actually super easy to fix, but most don’t know how or don’t care enough to do so. This course will not skip out on these problems, and you’ll come out of it a better and more confident 3D artist.

At the end of the course, you’ll learn proper lighting and composition, and will achieve a beautiful final render to share with your friends and art portfolio.

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1 Introduction to Hard Surface Modeling
01_Auto Smooth Introduction
02_Bevel Modifier Introduction
03_Boolean Modifier Introduction
04_Mirror Modifier Introduction
05_Parenting Introduction
06_Solidify Modifier Introduction

2 Crate_01_Videos
Lecture 01 – Designing The Base
Lecture 02 – Slicing The Top And Bottom
Lecture 03 – Creating The Front Panels
Lecture 04 – Detailing The Front Panels_01
Lecture 05 – Detailing The Front Panels_02
Lecture 06 – Creating A Vent
Lecture 07 – Detailing The Upper Area
Lecture 08 – Creating Side Panels
Lecture 09 – Detailing The Top_01
Lecture 10 – Detailing The Top_02
Lecture 11 – Creating Pipes
Lecture 12 – Adding Miscellaneous Details
Lecture 13 – Beveling The Front
Lecture 14 – Creating Handles
Lecture 15 – Support Beams
Lecture 16 – Side Panels
Lecture 17 – Detailing The Back
Lecture 18 – Adding Hinges
Lecture 19 – Crate Interior
Lecture 20 – Bevels-1
Lecture 21 – Beveling Front Panels
Lecture 22 – Beveling The Rest Of The Mesh
Lecture 23 – Detailing Interior
Lecture 24 – Modeling Capsules_01
Crate-2-Part 24a- Fine Details Part 13a -Front-Windo-Pipes-and-Insets
Lecture 25 – Modeling Capsules_02
Lecture 26 – Support Structures
Lecture 27 – Modeling A Drain
Lecture 28 – Misc Details
Lecture 29 – Metal Sheets
Lecture 30 – Final Details
Lecture 31 – Materials Part 1
Lecture 32 – Materials Part 2
Lecture 33 – Glass And Emission Lighting
Lecture 34 – Slime!
Lecture 35 – Node Magic!
Lecture 36 – Rendering Part 1 -1920
Lecture 37 – Rendering Part 2