Lecture 2

In this lecture I learnt several different processes that I cna sue in 3dsmax.
The first that I learnt was how to create a custom 2d shape, allowing me to make different shape 3d objects.
This process required me to draw the shape using the line tool, then converting it to an editable poly, and then extruding the face. In this process however, the shape remained hollow and it was necessary to click the cap button to fill the object in. This gave me a customised shape.
Also, part of this process is the creation of text - which can be customised similar to other 3d shapes - An example is below:


The next process I learnt was the boolean / proboolean operation.
This process allows me to both combine objects together, making a single editable object, or to remove objects from other objects (eg. to create holes) - This process is fairly simple and quite effective - however its best to limit its use, due to it being a very memory intensive process.
An example of this process can be seen below:


The final process that I learnt was the lathe process.
This involved creating a shape using the freehand 2d shape tool, and then moving the pivot point to the start of the shape from the middle, then telling the process to affect the pivot only, you select the lathe option from the modifier panel, and it creates a shape similar to a bowl.

My first 3d Model - Chilli's

I made these chillis by starting with a sphere, then choosing the soft selection tool I dragged the points on the shape outwards and rotated vertices around to allow me to get a long pointy shape.

From here, I then went onto the modifier list and chose "bend", which then enabled me to bend the chilli left making it look more natural.

After this, I created a stalk by drawing a cone shape, making it pointy towards the top. I then went again to the modifier list and bent the cone slightly making it look more like a natural stalk. After this, I moved the stalk around to make it in appear in the correct position, then I clicked duplicate, copied three chillis, then chose render, and saved the image thus making the chilli.

My overal opinion is that whilst it does resemble a chilli, that it could look a lot better - a good example of this is that it needs to be a little smoother on the main faces.

Brain Griffin - My Favourite Cartoon Character

Brian Griffin is the family pet of the Griffin's, popular TV series Family Guy.
Ageing just 8 years he has certainly led an exciting life, traveling on an adventure across Europe with a conspiring evil genius baby, to winning a TV dating reality show.
Through the years we have seen him become an established character, overcoming "dog" discrimination, the difficulty of dog problems such as worms and attempting several times to find love.

Did I mention that he can talk?