Wouldn't it be boring if every model in a 3D graphics scene was just gray? That's why in 3D modeling programs like Blender, textures and materials are commonly used; they add character to the models and make them come alive. It's easy to confuse the two, but there is a difference. MUO – Feed
Continue ReadingThink about the coolest 3D models you've ever seen—mechs, 3D models of vehicles and buildings, weapon modeling, and other machines all have one thing in common. That thing? Hard surface modeling. MUO – Feed
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen a 3D model so cool and intricate, it doesn't even look like it was made by a human being? Hard surface modeling is the art of creating hard surface objects, often with an industrial or mechanical inclination. Airplanes, weaponry, and robots are all perfectly suited to the hard surface style. MUO […]
Continue ReadingNURBS in Blender are the perfect primitive to use when you've got a complicated subject in mind and would prefer to flesh it out procedurally instead of sculpting it or building it piece by piece. They're easy to use and a lot of fun. MUO – Feed
Continue ReadingNot all 3D software is built equally, even when both suites come from the same brand. Autodesk is a name so big, it needs two types of 3D animation and rigging software in its wheelhouse: Autodesk Maya and 3DS Max, beloved by professionals and hobbyists alike. MUO – Feed
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