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Mixed Modeling Techniques in 3ds Max

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Lesson 1. Introduction and Project Overview
In this lesson, we will be introduced to the artist and learn what we can expect to take away from this tutorial.
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Software used
3ds Max 2012
What you will learn
In this 3ds Max tutorial we learn several modeling techniques in 3ds Max 2012. These videos will delve in such modeling techniques as spline modeling, polygonal modeling, and sub divisional surfaces. Through these techniques we are going to create a highly detailed steam locomotive model. We will also be exploring some of the graphite modeling tools and their functionality while modeling. All the while keeping an emphasis on the importance of scene management in a production environment.
Guest Tutor
Todd Daniele
from the Creative Development series

76 Lessons

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2. Basic scene set-up in 3ds Max, Layer Management
15:48
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3. Modeling of main boiler model
15:03
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4. Refining the boiler model
08:58
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5. Modeling front boiler hatch
12:11
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6. Naming and refining front boiler hatch
02:15
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7. Modeling of rear boiler section
06:50
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8. Further development of rear boiler model
09:54
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9. Positioning and refining of rear boiler section
07:46
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10. Modeling smoke stack and conforming mesh
08:21
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11. Modeling top portal, conform brush introduction
08:42
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12. Modeling second Boiler Portal
08:14
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13. Modeling of locomotive bell components
15:42
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14. Modeling headlight and brackets
07:49
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15. Modeling headlight shade
06:42
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16. Detach headlight lense, model front license plate
06:09
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17. Headlight acess door modeling
05:59
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18. Poly modeling of front and side lamps
09:25
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19. Refine and develop lamp models
05:16
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20. Modeling of lamp mounting brackets, creation of selection sets
09:10
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21. Laying out splines for the locomotive chassis
03:45
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22. Continued development of the chassis using spline booleans
06:44
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23. Spline boolean subtraction, refinement of the chassis
03:50
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24. Continued development of the chassis using spline booleans
05:40
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25. Modeling of smaller chassis components
06:51
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26. Modeling of the front bumper
06:40
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27. Modeling chassis cross sections
04:06
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28. Modeling of leaf spring assemblies
12:12
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29. Modeling of all hardware
05:14
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30. Poly modeling of pipe clamps
06:37
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31. Modeling of rivets, layer management
04:02
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32. Placing hardware along model's surface, aligning pivots
09:56
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33. Creation and placement of steam lines
08:48
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34. Placement of clamps along steamline
08:05
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35. Modeling/confoming side hatch on boiler and side nameplate
12:13
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36. Connecting multiple splines to create complex shapes
06:06
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37. Modeling and placement of side steps
08:41
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38. Modeling of side tank along boiler
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39. Modeling support straps for tank model
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40. Modeling of additional tank component and additional elements
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41. Adding hardware to the boiler surface
07:43
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42. Modeling of ladders
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43. Modeling of main drivetrain component
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44. Model additional elements for the main drive train component
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45. Modeling of front platform and front bumper cover
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46. Modeling of connecting tube between boiler and drivetrain placement of hardware
09:20
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47. Modeling of the locomotive cabin walls
09:24
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48. Modeling of floor and roof models for the cabin
08:21
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49. Modeling of additional detail elements for the cabin
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50. Poly modeling of the large locomotive wheels
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51. Poly modeling of the smaller locomotive wheels
07:34
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52. Poly modeling of the brake arm
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53. Modeling of brake shoes
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54. Modeling and placement of axels and pins
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55. Modeling and placement of leaf spring connecting hardware
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56. Modeling of drivetrain component
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57. Modeling of drivetrain guide
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58. Modeling of drivetrain linkage
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59. Modeling large linkage element
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60. Detailing of large linkage element
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61. Modeling placement of front hatch hardware elements
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62. Modeling and placement of front hatch hinges
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63. Modeling of Hinge arms
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64. Modeling of front steam pipe, placing of hardware
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65. Modeling of boiler straps
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66. Modeling of boiler support trusses
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67. Cloning and placement of boiler support brackets
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68. Modeling of main rear chassis component
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69. Modeling of smaller rear chassis components
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70. Modeling of chassis clamp
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71. Modeling of the main cow catcher components
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72. Adding additonal hardware to the cow catcher
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73. Creating conforming steam lines with the topology/splines Graphite Modeling Tools
07:22
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74. Modeling of pull string and supports
06:57
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75. Modeling of small cabin components
05:47
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76. Recap and additional comments
01:47
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