Advanced Surface Modeling in MatrixGold / Rhino 3D

Explore the matrix code interface and ribbon bar, learn color-coded curve, surface, and solid tools, plus quick commands, dynamic commands, and how to customize panels for efficient surface modeling.

Explore the curve foundation for surface modeling in matrix code, covering the nerve system, non-uniform rational basic spline, and key curve types (line, polyline, free form, smart curve).

Explore degree concepts in Rhino: from freeform and interpolated curves to control points, and why jewelry design sticks to degree three for controlled curvature.

Explains the curve structure, distinguishing control points from edit points and control polygons, and demonstrates rebuilding, inserting control points or edit points, and knot concepts for precise surface shaping.

Learn to master loft in surface modeling by using freeform or smart curves with controllable points, ensuring perpendicular iso curves and mindful tolerance for clean, editable surfaces.

Loft a pendant in MatrixGold and Rhino 3D using smart curves, control points adjustments, and symmetry; project, extrude, and merge surfaces into a single domed form.

Learn to create a Tiffany ribbon pendant using the loft command in MatrixGold and Rhino 3D, including curve construction, offset surface, and control-point tuning.

Explore the loft command in MatrixGold Rhino 3D, learning how to loft between curves by aligning control points, using different styles, and applying match and tangent options for varied shapes.

Learn to use sweep one for precise halo ring surfaces with a single curve and profile placer. Refine geometry with rebuild, control points, autosweep, and profile library for uniform surfaces.

Create a snake pendant with sweep 1, learn control point manipulation, profile placement on the rail, and use repeat and fit surface to optimize point count while shaping the head.

Model a parrot using sweep two for the head and body and sweep one for wings. Place the profile by orienting two points and use edge matching to connect surfaces.

Explore surface modeling in Rhino 3D and MatrixGold by building wings with sweep 1 and sweep 2, editing profiles with control points, and applying patch and cap for hollow prints.

Hollow out a parrot brooch by converting to mesh, repairing and merging parts, then applying mesh boolean difference in Rhino 8 or Meshmixer to prepare for 3D printing.

Explore NURBS surface creation and editing in Rhino, including extrude and revolve, iso curves, control points, and degrees; learn to manage untrimmed and trimmed surfaces, continuity, and surface matching.

Learn to model a lion head ring in rhino 3d/matrixgold from reference setup to initial surface using a profile placer, then use symmetry and control points to refine.

Master advanced surface modeling in Rhino 3D by manipulating control points, using drag mode and control polygon constraints to sculpt a lion ring's sharp creases, eyes, and ears.

Hollow out the panther ring by merging components, repairing a watertight mesh in Autodesk Meshmixer or Rhino 8, then export and finalize with a hollow interior.

Master extrude and revolve in matrix code, learning how to generate surfaces from curves, manage extrusion direction, and handle tangency and active plane considerations.

Master lofting between two or three curves with style options, align curves for clean lofts, and compare normal versus loose lofts; explore rail revolve versus sweep.

Explore sweep one rail and sweep two in MatrixGold Rhino 3D, including global shape blending, frame styles, helix around curve, and axis control for consistent profile rotation along the rail.

Learn the network command to build surfaces from three rails and a profile (or two rails and two profiles), explore alternating layouts, and control edge and interior curve tolerances.

Master cameo and emboss modeling with advanced surface tools in MatrixGold and Rhino 3D to create organic facial features using extrude, revolve, and soft edit for smooth control points.

Model a girl's cameo by crafting free-form curves, adjusting control points, and using sweep, loft, extrude, and blend surfaces, then refine with cage edit and rebuild the surface.

Model a girl's cameo by lofting with multiple control points, refining with cage edits, extruding, hollowing, patching, and applying boolean operations for a solid mesh.

Begin modeling the three prepared geometries to practice after this course, using the knowledge you gain to complete them. Trust yourself; you will be successful, good luck.

Explore the curve menu in matrix gold, including jelly pattern placement and on-surface freeform curves; learn pullback, persist on surface/mesh, patch, offset surface, and the blend vs match tools.

Master the surface menu in MatrixGold / Rhino 3D, using parametric commands such as sweep, cap, and loft, and tools like plane, blend and merge surfaces, and split edge.

Master the transform menu in Rhino 3D, using move, copy, rotate, scale (1D/2D/3D), rotate 3D axes, shear, bend, taper, twist, and flow along curve with preserve structure.