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Modo Mesh Centers 06: Replace Geometry

06 May, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Premium, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, modo mesh center series, Premium, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

So what happens if a client wants to change the design but you already have the modo rig system and render setup? In this video we’ll take a look at replacing existing geometry with updated design iterations in your modo scene.

Modo Mesh Centers 05: Render Setup

05 May, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Premium, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, modo mesh center series, Premium, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

We’ve imported our CAD data, setup a rig system, and attached our components to the rig in an organized manner. In this video we’ll head over to the render tab and setup a scene using our original CAD model from SolidWorks.

Modo Mesh Centers 04: Rig Connect

04 May, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Premium, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, modo mesh center series, Premium, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

We’ve setup our rigs but our mesh items are not connected yet. In this video we’ll be attaching our individual CAD components to our rig setup with group locaters.

Modo Mesh Centers 03: Rig Setup

03 May, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Premium, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, odo mesh center series, Premium, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

When we work with CAD data we depend heavily on rigging. Rigging allows us to have control over our models without distorting the mesh items. In this video we’ll take a look at setting up a basic rigging system for our ‘dude’ model.

Modo Mesh Centers 02: Basic Import

02 May, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, modo mesh center series, Premium, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

Working with CAD data in modo can be an absolute pleasure or an absolute pain. In this video we’ll go over the best practices for importing a model from SolidWorks that we’re going to use for rigging and rendering in the following videos.

Modo Mesh Centers 01: Mesh Centers Overview

30 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, modo, Premium, Tutorials

- Tags: Environment, free, level 1, Lighting, Luxology modo, Mesh Centers, modo, modo mesh center series, rendering, Rigging, Robot, SolidWorks

This week we’re taking a look at importing CAD geometry and best practices for importing CAD geometry into modo. In this video we’ll take a look at item centers and how to control the center point for your models by building a classic modo material widget as an example.

SW Guitar 16: Saddle and Bridge

16 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, Premium, SolidWorks, Tutorials

- Tags: Classical Guitar 2011, level 2, Premium, SolidWorks

Really quickly, we’re going to dive in and model our saddle and bridge for our guitar.

SW Guitar 15: Back

15 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, Premium, SolidWorks, Tutorials

- Tags: Classical Guitar 2011, level 2, Premium, SolidWorks

We’ve come a long way on our guitar ladies and gentlemen! In this video we’ll be finalizing the back of our guitar and making sure that all of our surfaces are aligned.

SW Guitar 14: Sides

14 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, Premium, SolidWorks, Tutorials

- Tags: Classical Guitar 2011, level 2, Premium, SolidWorks

Since we’re on a roll, we’re going to start refining some details on our guitar. Starting to look good!

SW Guitar 13: Soundboard

13 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, Premium, SolidWorks, Tutorials

- Tags: Classical Guitar 2011, level 2, Premium, SolidWorks

In this video, we’ll be creating an assembly to start bringing in our guitar components.

SW Guitar 12: Fretboard IV

12 Apr, 2012 by adam in Blog, Premium, SolidWorks, Tutorials

- Tags: Classical Guitar 2011, level 2, Premium, SolidWorks

In this fourth of a four video section of the series, we’ll be creating a sketch-driven pattern to add the final detail to our fretboard! Next up we’ll be working on the sides of our guitar.