
Explore exporting meshes from Blender to Plasticity using the IGES add-on, compare with Moai's OBJ-to-CAD nurbs exporter, and learn practical steps from OBJ import to final export.
Set up fast V-Ray renders using default settings, 30-second per-frame limit, and Nvidia AI denoiser, then craft car paint, leather, glass, and metal shaders with HDR lighting.
Model a Toriyama hover car in 3ds Max, using retopology, symmetry, and clear text script; add panels, doors, propulsion, and glass details for a polished look.
Develop the Toriyama hover car through advanced modeling techniques in part 3, guiding students through sculpting forms, surfaces, and design cues for creative sci-fi vehicle design.
Demonstrates truck modeling techniques, building doors and windows with precise alignment using construction lines, offsets, arrays, and imprinting on surfaces to create holes, glass, and detail.
Block out the orca stealth jet, part 2, through hands-on modeling, moving points, faces, and edges while experimenting with the design.
Explore how to sculpt an orca stealth jet using plasticity and a nurbs workflow, slicing and boolean operations to create crisp panel lines, offsets, fillets, and details.
Explore the APC blockout workflow by shaping panel lines and applying smoothing groups with TurboSmooth, using boolean and instances to refine cellular-level edits for a sleek sci-fi vehicle.
Dive into the world of futuristic science fiction design with this comprehensive 3D course focused on creating imaginative sci-fi vehicles from start to finish. Using industry-standard programs like 3DS Max, V-Ray and Plasticity, you’ll learn how to take your ideas from rough ideas to fully realized 3D models, ready for rendering or integration into larger projects. The course explores a wide range of design principles and workflows, covering everything from concept development, hard-surface modeling, and refining details, to applying procedural materials and presenting your creations in a visually striking way. You’ll tackle projects inspired by unique and playful ideas, including an Orca stealth jet that fuses natural forms with high-tech aesthetics, an Akira Toriyama-inspired hover car with a whimsical yet functional style, a sci-fi truck built with a focus on scale and realism, and additional designs that push the limits of creativity. Along the way, you’ll develop essential skills for building both grounded and imaginative vehicles, balancing technical precision with artistic vision. Whether you’re a beginner aiming to strengthen your foundation or an experienced artist looking to expand your portfolio with bold, inventive work, this course provides the tools and inspiration to design vehicles that feel both futuristic and believable.