modo Training Materials

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Learning modo with the included manual and on-line documentation is really just a starting point. There is always more to learn, whether it be a tip, technique, or information on how a tool or user interface feature works. Luxology also has brought together a diverse collection of learning materials in book and video form that modo users can work with individually.

modo 401

Animation: Rotary Aircraft Engine

In this tutorial, we take a close look at many of the new animation set-up and rigging tools in modo 401. These tools allow us to rig and animate mechanically-based objects using constraints, inverse kinematics and dynamic parenting. When finished, the entire engine rig can be driven by a single keyframed channel. This is an ideal tutorial for anyone who wants to dig into what has now evolved into very capable animation system within modo.

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Architectural Interior – Lighting and Rendering

Our Architectural Interior video explains detailed techniques for creating compelling day and night shots of a contemporary interior living space using modo. The goal is for you to gain enhanced understanding and control over how interior surfaces appear, how to light them effectively, and how to create final high-resolution images suitable for presentation to a client.

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Architectural Modeling – Charles Eames House

In our Architectural Modeling video tutorial, we look at techniques for creating an architectural model in modo from a given set of dimensions. Our subject for the modelling exercise is a classic building; part of the Charles Eames house situated in Los Angeles. It’s the perfect subject for this tutorial as it allows us to tackle many different aspects of arch viz modelling, from creating a building’s skeleton right on through to interior and exterior detailing.

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Furniture Tutorial – Four Complete Projects

In our Furniture Tutorial we explore the many ways that modo can be used to create functional and aesthetically pleasing concepts for home and office furniture. The first three videos show three different approaches to using modo for furniture design. The final video delves into how to create interesting surface detail on your model, both by sculpting and also adding displacement maps that deform the surface in interesting patterns.

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Rapid Visualisation and Prototyping

Design is a process that requires continuous revision of an object. This Rapid Visualisation and Prototyping Tutorial shows how modo can be used as an intuitive part of a designer’s toolset. The subject is a portable MP3 player which is created in modo using a variety of techniques in modo, including subdivision surface modeling, sculpting and 3D painting. A physical prototype of the object was produced using a Z Corp 3D printer during the development of this video album.

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Concept Car Modeling and Rendering

When designing with 3D software, an effective approach is to work quickly with sculpting tools to arrive at the basic form which you then refine with more accurate, technical tools. The key to success is an unimpeded workflow, so in this Concept Car Modeling and Rendering Tutorial we look at how to create a concept car in modo with an emphasis on structuring the task in a way that will aid the design process.

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Cartoon Character Modeling and Rendering

In this Cartoon Character Modeling and Rendering Tutorial we explore techniques relevant to the creation of any kind of bipedal character. The tutorial covers many organic subdivision surface modelling and sculpting techniques. We show how to apply UV coordinates and texture the model in order to produce finished still images of the character posed in different action positions.

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Real-time Asset and Level Creation

The Real-time Asset and Level Creation Video Tutorial is a comprehensive introduction to using modo’s modeling, painting and baking tools together in order to produce efficient assets for use in a game – or any project – where you want detailed and yet lightweight scenes.

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Seahorse Modeling and Sculpting

The seahorse has some of the most unusual characteristics of any fish in the sea. Its ribbed and often semi-translucent body is a perfect example of what we at Luxology called a “structured organic” shape. Learning how to model one in modo is not only a great introduction to sculpting, it is also provides guidance on when to use traditional modeling and painting techniques that complement sculpting.

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Wrist Watch Modeling and Rendering

The Wrist Watch Modeling and Rendering tutorial series has been created for the beginning modo user who wants a project-based approach to learning modo that will provide a foundation for further learning. Through the construction of a watch, strap and buckle you will utilize expert-recommended techniques that will serve you well as you develop your skills as a 3D designer or artist..

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Exploiting 3D Capabilities of Photoshop

The Exploiting 3D Capabilities of Photoshop tutorial will help you tap the new 3D capabilities of Photoshop CS3 Extended, even if you have never used 3D before. Luxology worked closely with Adobe during the development of CS3, supplying technology and content to Adobe Systems. We are excited with the results and have built this video series to help introduce people to what you can now do in Photoshop.

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Shoe Modeling, Texturing and Rendering

The Sports Shoe Modeling, Texturing and Rendering series of video tutorials takes you step by step (no pun intended) through the creation of an athletic shoe. Not only will you be shown how to model the shoe, piece by piece, you will also learn how to create UV maps and prepare the shoe for a presentation rendering. Right down to the stitching.

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Le Mans Modeling, Texturing and Rendering

In this Luxology Video Training series, Le Mans Modeling, Texturing and Rendering, we will be paying tribute to this amazing race car by showing how to model, texture and render it. Completion of this series will give you significant insight into how to model, texture and render shapes that are common to many man-made shapes and products.

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Official Luxology modo Guide

The Official Luxology modo Guide includes both a printed book and a DVD with hours of tutorial videos. Designed to be read in sequence, the book is divided into four parts, beginning with an introduction to the easy-to-use modo interface, editors, and work planes. You will learn how to use the modo interface and its tools and features in a step-by-step process. Updated to modo 301 and modo 302.

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modo DVD Video Training Courseware

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The modo DVD Video Training Courseware includes a 15-hour guided introduction to navigating the modo 302 interface, learning the modeling tools, understanding sculpting, setting up animations and rendering and render quality.Includes two DVD’s for computer playback and additional 2D/3D content for exercises introduced in the videos.

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