Throughout these lessons will work through a pipeline from tracking to rendering and finally compositing CG elements into a live action plate. Over the course of the tutorial we will find the most efficient way to communicate through the different programs to achieve our final result. We will examine how essential the 3D space within linear space of a compositing package is and use it to our advantage. By the end of the tutorial you will have and understanding of how to create custom passes from within your compositing package. You'll also be able to work within a linear workflow to take your color corrections to the next level.

Throughout these lessons we'll delve into the animated growth of a tree branch as a time-lapse video. We'll learn everything from modeling, texturing and shading to the animation and final compositing. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a better understanding of how you can employ efficient and productive techniques for a time-lapse video that can be used when up against a tight deadline.

One of the strengths of modo is modeling and it really offers a wide variety of tools that allow us to build models quickly and efficiently. With modo 401 that toolset has been expanded even more. In this course we'll take a look at some of the additions that will make retopology operations easier. We'll explore the use of the vector background constraint to deform geometry. We'll cover the rendering of curves and how we can use the Pen tool to create floorplans. We'll also look at how to use profile curves in combination with many of the modeling tools to quickly add complex geometry.

Popular highlights include: Creating Light-tight Geometry; Re-using Geometry; Modeling with Curves; Using Element Move to Shape Geometry; Sculpting Organic Shapes; Painting Bump Maps; Adding Materials; UV Mapping; Adding Images as Textures; Tightening Edges with Loop Slice; Cutting / Pasting Geometry; Efficiently Combining Geometry; Creating Worn / Used Look; Using Deformers; Shaping with Falloffs and Transforms; Geometry Selection; Beveling Edges for Seams; Bridge Tool to Create New Geometry; Starting with Primitives; Organizing Mesh Items; Blending Texture Layers.

Popular highlights include: Modeling Tools Overview; Working with Mesh Items; Copying / Pasting Geometry; Selection Methods; Beveling Polygons and Edges; Adding Edge Loops; Backdrop Images for Reference; Creating Geometry with Curves; Joining Geometry; Reusing Geometry; Modeling with Deformers; Shaping Objects with Element Move; Combining Falloffs and Transforms; Working with Symmetry; Mirroring Geometry; Extruding Geometry Along Curves; Flex Tool; Modeling with Primitives; Extruding Polygons; Adding Geometry with Edge Extend; Creating Fitted Panels; Cloning Geometry Along Curves; Adding Edges with Edge Slice; Placing Geometry with Mesh Paint; Adding Materials; Rendering with HDRI.

Popular highlights include: Look Development; Exaggerated Proportions; Adding Appeal; Mesh Sculpting; Image-based Sculpting; Vector Displacement; Painting Textures in modo; Utilizing Shader Tree; Global Illumination; Constraining to Background; Copying/Pasting Polygons; Reusing Geometry; SDS Subdivide; Sub-D Modeling Tools; Morph Maps for Facial Expressions; Deformers; Combining Falloffs and other Tools; Combining Images with Effects in Shader Tree; Organizing Item List; Pen Tool; Loop Slice; Mirroring Geometry; Modeling with Symmetry; Element Move; Selection Methods; Edit/Delete Message.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Selecting polygon loops quickly; Assigning materials; Using the Bend and Twist deformers. To learn more about modo check out Introduction to modo, a complete guide to learning a time-saving workflow to automotive modeling and a multitude of modeling tools and techniques.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Utilizing symmetry ; Learning how to use the Curve Extrude tool; Exploring the PathSteps Generator; Using the Sketch Extrude tool . For a complete overview of modo check out Introduction to modo, a complete guide to learning a time-saving workflow to automotive modeling and a multitude of modeling tools and techniques.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Using Geometry to Brush ; Accessing and using the new brush ; Changing paintbrush settings. To learn more about the tools available in modo check out Introduction to modo, a complete guide to learning a time-saving workflow to automotive modeling and a multitude of modeling tools and techniques.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Cloning along curves ; Scattering clones randomly ; Creating arrays of objects. To learn more about modo check out Creating Cartoon Characters in modo, a complete guide to developing stylized organic characters.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Adding falloffs ; Changing falloff settings ; Combining falloffs with tools to create deformers. Discover a multitude of modeling, sculpting, painting, and rendering techniques with the modo Bundle, an artist-friendly resource to learning modo.

Topics covered in this tutorial: Using extrude to add geometry ; Using Shift, Inset, and Bevel ; Extruding and extending edges. For an in-depth guide to modeling in modo check out Modeling Automotive Interiors in modo, a complete guide to learning automotive interior modeling and a multitude of modeling techniques that can be used for organic and hard-surface projects.