Blender Unleashed: Mastering Subdivision Surface Modeling

Name: Blender Unleashed: Mastering Subdivision Surface Modeling
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Master the art of building highly detailed models in Blender using subdivision surface modeling techniques.

Created byBrandon Hix

Last updated 6/2018

English

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What you'll learn

Model using basic to intermediate subdivision surface modeling techniques
Create complex geometrical forms using procedural mesh modeling techniques with Blender's deform modifiers

Course content

5 sections • 36 lectures • 5h 15m total length

Welcome to my course!2:33
Learn Blender subdivision surface modeling with hard surface and organic techniques, using a non-destructive modifier stack for procedural tweaks in a project-based, living course.
COURSE MATERIALS & RESOURCES -- Download Here!0:05
Download all of the project files and follow along with each lecture inside Blender.
Welcome and Setup2:48
Subidvision surface modeling overview6:44
learn the Blender subdivision surface workflow by applying the subdivision surface modifier, selecting simple or Catmull-Clark, and tuning view and render subdivisions to control edge creases and smoothness.

1.1 - Creating the base mesh for the journal pages7:29
1.2 - Bending the page with deform modifiers5:56
1.3 - Smoothing out the pages7:35
1.4 - Duplicating the pages9:46
1.5 - Positioning the spine7:40
Back up your progress, add loops for better subdivisions, and position the spine using proportional editing and a guide plane, applying modifiers top-down to finalize the model.
1.6 - Curving the spine and cleanup12:12
1.7 - Creating the cover base mesh10:54
1.8 - Refining the cover details12:10
1.9 - Adding final details to the cover6:40
1.10 - Adding cover pages7:03
Add a cover page that wraps around the underside and is glued to the journal cover. Fix overlapping faces, add edge loops, and position pages for a seamless look.
1.11 - Adding a bookmark and cleanup6:45

2.1 - Creating the base mesh for the maps3:03
Create a base mesh by starting with an 11 by 17 plane, add loops for square subdivisions, apply a subdivision surface modifier, and set origin to geometry for centered pivots.
2.2 - Using empty objects and vertex groups3:54
2.3 - A basic overview of weight painting5:03
2.4 - Adding a basic curl to the map5:24
Learn to create a basic curl on a map by painting a weight map with a gradient, adjusting rotation and angle to bend a flat surface.
2.5 - Adding a second curled corner2:30
2.6 - Duplicating and positioning multiple maps2:06
Duplicate maps, stack three copies on separate layers, and offset them beneath the first while ensuring no intersections by adjusting corner angles; refine positions with empties for varied results.
2.7 - Creating the base mesh for the fossil4:09
2.8 - Using the cell fracture add-on to split the fossil (Optional)8:13
Use the blender cell fracture add-on to split a fossil into multiple pieces for added detail. Configure source limits, shatter options, and recursion to preview results before shader work.
2.9 - Adding some cracks to the fossil14:24
Learn to add cracks to a fossil in Blender using Grease Pencil, convert to mesh, and cut with boolean operations; refine with solidify and decimate, guided by vertex groups.

3.1 - Setting Up the Model Sheet5:56
3.2 - Modeling the Pen Body13:43
3.3 - Modeling the Nib Base14:36
3.4 - Modeling the Nib - Part 19:42
3.5 - Modeling the Nib - Part 27:41
3.6 - Modeling the Feed34:26
3.7 - Modeling the Cap - Part 111:16
3. 8 - Modeling the Cap - Part 215:16
Model the outer shell of a cap in Blender by extruding rings, cutting a central hole, and refining with subsurf and mirror modifiers to match the reference curvature.
3.9 - Modeling the Cap - Part 323:34
3.10 - Modeling the Cap - Part 422:33

Requirements

It is ideal for you to have already taken my other course Blender Unleashed: Master 3d Fundamentals Quickly before you take this course.
If you haven't taken my fundamentals course then you should at least be familiar with navigating in Blender along with basic mesh manipulation techniques.

Description

* May 2018 - New Project Update - 2.5 hours more training!

Do you want to learn how to create hyper detailed hard surfaced and organic 3d models ready for films, games, or illustrations?

This course shows you how to use subdivision surface modeling techniques to conquer any modeling challenge set before you. Once you have mastered this powerful workflow you will be able to use it as a cornerstone for all of your future 3d modeling projects.

Learn how to harness the power of Blender's subdivision surface modifier in conjunction with timeless procedural modeling skills to build realistic looking 3d models.

Learn the basics of subdivision surface modeling
Master Blender's modifier stack
Add procedural modeling techniques to your creative arsenal
Discover secrets for success as I share my experience
Watch as I walk you through the process step by step

Each real world project demonstrated real-time with practical solutions.

The best way to learn is to do! Each project in this course is demonstrated real time as I walk you through my thinking process as I make decisions for how to solve problems and create practical solutions. All of the .blend files are provided for each lecture as I progress through the projects so you can pick up wherever you need to and follow along. Start at the beginning or pick up in the middle and learn how to develop your own skills with the hands on training inside this course.

After following the workflow outlined in this course you'll be able to take a proof or a concept and develop a plan for how to achieve the results you need using subdivision surface modeling.

Content and Overview

Starting with a brief overview of the subdivision surface workflow I'll then share my process for building out hi-res 3d models for a 3d illustration. Each project builds on the last providing stepping stones for learning more advanced techniques after mastering the basics.

Each project starts with an overview of the intended goals from the concept. Then I show you how to build each model starting with the creation of a base mesh and refining it with the sub-d process into a final model. Along the way I'll share my tips for success and how to avoid problems as you work on your own modeling projects.

Upcoming Features

An accompanying e-book - complete with a helpful breakdown of the concept for the projects in the course and a reference for keyboard shortcuts
New lectures - The course will be continually expanded with new lectures and projects where I answer your questions and continue to demonstrate sub-d modeling techniques

Purchase this course today and learn how to implement subdivision surface modeling for your own projects immediately!

Who this course is for:

This course is not meant for absolute beginners to the Blender software or the 3d workflow. It's a beginner to intermediate course aimed at taking people from basic skills to more involved mesh modeling skills in Blender.

Blender Unleashed: Mastering Subdivision Surface Modeling

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Welcome to the course!4 lectures • 12min

Project #1 - A Leather Bound Antique Journal11 lectures • 1hr 34min

Project #2 - Rolled Up Maps with an Amber Paperweight9 lectures • 49min

Project #3 - Fountain Pen10 lectures • 2hr 39min

Conclusion2 lectures • 2min

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