I really wasn’t sure what to call this shape. Hopefully the little techniques shown here will make it an interesting quick video, it’s quite an elegant shape I think. I realise the 3D cursor could have been placed closer before doing the warp, this would have given such result with the need to use the […]
Here I try to observe the way edges can be rounded out using the bevel tool, and also how to achieve this effect using subdivision surfaces. How to control subdivision surfaces with edge loops and topology to make smooth looking curves and surfaces and some things to be avoided.
A delve into edit mode, demonstrating numerous tools and techniques.
Using the array and subdivision surface modifiers, we can easily create a simple fan type of object, by creating just one portion and copying it around.
A look in to how to use various modifiers that take the object’s origin as a reference point, how to move and work with the object’s origin and solve problems related to scale and rotation that often occur.
In this video, remade for 2.6 from an older one, we model a simple piston/actuator, then, using parenting and constraints, control the movement of it with a couple of empties. Here you can find the original BlenderCookie tutorial for Blender 2.49, by Jonathan Williamson – : cgcookie.com/blender/2009/09/21/rigging-a-piston/
How to model some different looking things with 2D and 3D Curves, using bevel and taper objects, finishing with an exercise in tracing a logo and a quick render.