CGMA – Hard Surface Modeling for Films

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A 10-week course focused on hard surface modeling for film VFX production

Prepare hard surface models for VFX

This course covers the creation of VFX production assets of an inorganic nature. Lectures will cover creation of form, efficient manipulation of topology, the art of kitbashing, scene organization, texture preparation, light rigging techniques that will aid in the modeling process, and final rendering. Students will learn the process of efficiently creating high-quality hard surface models from concept to completion, and complete exercises that will give them the tools to overcome typical challenges faced by production artists

Week 1 | Introduction to Hard Surface Modeling

Week 2 | Blocking out Models

Week 3 | Hard Surface Sculpture and Retopology Workflow

Week 4 | Large Scale Model Details and Radial Modeling

Week 5 | Modeling Greebles

Week 6 | Kitbashing Techniques

Week 7 | Mechanical Modeling

Week 8 | NURBS Curve Tools for Modeling

Week 9 | UV Packing, Tips & Tricks

Week 10 | Lighting, Rendering, and Hard Surface Modeling Alternatives