Lightwave 2015 – Volume #12: Modeling for Beginners

This course is designed specifically for those who are beginners in 3D modeling and also for those who may have had some difficulty in understanding the concepts of 3D modeling. Lightwave has a massive set of great modeling tools but most beginners are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. In this training video, 3D Instructor, Adam Gibson takes you through the most important modeling tools to get you up and running fast for your own projects. Polygonal and Sub-D Modeling tools/concepts will be a covered along with a with a full project-based creature modeling journey from concept art to a finished modeled beast. Tips and tricks on how to quickly Sculpt and Shape Sub-D Body Parts (Torso, Arms, Legs, Claws, Tails, Heads, Teeth), Importing Reference Concept Art, Mastering the Use of Basic Tools (Move, Rotate, Drag, Stretch, Knife Tool, Band-Saw Pro, Extender Plus).

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  *Bonus: Content Folder Included that contains the Creature Model files and Reference Concept Art from the video tutorial. Just $29.00USD

Table of Contents for Volume #12 Polygonal & Sub-D Modeling Tools (Section One) Chapter 1- Intro Chapter 2- Coarse Goals Chapter 3- UI (User Interface) Basic Tour Chapter 4- Polygonal Theory (Polygonal, SubPatches, Catmull-Clark, Statistics Panel Intro) Chapter 5- File Management & Layers Chapter 6- Viewport Settings & Navigation ToolsChapter 7- Selections (Polygon, Points, Edges, Volume) Chapter 8- Primitive BasicsChapter 9- Move Tool, Move Modes (Polygon & Point), Axis Constrain Chapter 10- Drag Tool Chapter 11- Rotate Tool Chapter 12- Bend Tool Chapter 13- Stretch Tool Chapter 14- Size Tool Chapter 15- Bevel Tool Chapter 16- Rounder Tool Chapter 17- Extender Plus Tool Chapter 18- Mirror Tool Chapter 19- Mirror XYZ Tools Chapter 20- Knife Tool Chapter 21- Slice Tool Chapter 22- Connect Tool Chapter 23- Subdivide Tool Chapter 24- Band Saw Pro Tool Chapter 25- Triple Tool Running Time: 5 hrs. 55 mins. High Quality (Screen-Res 1920 x 1080 pixels) Video Format: MP4 (.mp4) Level: Beginner Sub-D Creature Modeling Project (Section Two) Chapter 1- Intro Chapter 2- Backdrop Images Set-Up (Basics) Chapter 3- Adjusting Artwork Images in Photoshop Chapter 4- Head Sculpting Chapter 5- Body Sculpting Chapter 6- Arm Sculpting Chapter 7- Leg Sculpting Chapter 8- Tail Sculpting Chapter 9- Hand & Finger Sculpting Chapter 10- Finger Knuckle Sculpting Chapter 11- Finger & Thumb Claw Sculpting Chapter 12- Foot & Toe Sculpting Chapter 13- Toe Claw Sculpting Chapter 14- Back Breathing Tube Sculpting Chapter 15- Mouth Interior Sculpting Chapter 16- Teeth Sculpting Chapter 17- Mirror Parts (Hands, Feet, Back Breathing Tubes) Chapter 18- Final Running Time:  8 hrs. 10 mins. High Quality (Screen-Res 1920 x 1080 pixels) Video Format: MP4 (.mp4) Level: Beginner