Beretta M9 topology course for beginners /intermediate for MODO 17
You'll get:
Topostudies Series: 10 videos where you can dive into the basics of topology and pick up some tricks to enhance your modeling skills.
15 Videos in Total
Chapter List:
Chapter 01 - Introduction, image references, and getting started with modeling the frame.
Chapter 02 - A deeper dive into frame modeling, exploring the most frequently used tools, an introduction to Catmull-Clark SubD surfaces, and a quick look at some 3D models.
Chapter 03 - Modeling the trigger guard, an introduction to the Modo customization system, using the input editor, and firing commands with your mouse.
Chapter 04 - Discussing edge flow and its importance, the edge weight tool, the falloff tool, and finalizing the frame.
Chapter 05 - Modeling the magazine plate, starting the slide assembly, tackling tricky details, and using the radial falloff tool.
Chapter 06 - Continuing work on the slide assembly, a quick introduction to Ngons and tris, and fixing topology issues.
Chapter 07 - Modeling the rails, using the primitive slice tool and boolean tool, checking for Ngons and tris, plus tips and tricks about topology (11:40), and fixing work.
Chapter 08 - Working on the slide, utilizing the mesh constraint tool, fencing, and triple edge techniques, along with more topology fixes.
Chapter 09 - Continuing slide fixes, discussing practical examples of edge flow, fencing, triple edge techniques, and even topology for the front sight.
Chapter 10 - Modeling the safety lever, a simple intro to normals, and getting started with the hammer.
Chapter 11 - Modeling the hammer, barrel, and trigger, diving deeper into tricky details, and fixing topology issues, plus an introduction to HDRI environments.
Chapter 12 - Modeling the magazine release button, take-down lever, slide release lever, and sharing tips and tricks on edge flow.
Chapter 13 - Modeling the trigger bar, rear sight, disassembly latch release buttons, and extractor.
Chapter 14 - Getting started with modeling the grip.
Chapter 15 - Texturing assets in Modo can be a breeze, even without dealing with UVs.
11 Bonus Videos:
Take your gun modeling to the next level with this bonus series:
Bonus Video 0: Fixing pinching on the rear sight.
Bonus Video 1: Modeling the logo, elevating your gun design, and an introduction to bump, normal, displacement, and parallax mapping—pros and cons.
Bonus Video 2: Modeling the magazine store, spring, and bullet, while still focusing on topology.
Bonus Video 3: Removing bump maps to create physical details on the slide assembly.
Bonus Video 4: Another method to sharpen the rail.
Bonus Video 5: Modeling the magazine release button.
Bonus Video 6: Fixing the slide (Part 1).
Bonus Video 7: Fixing the slide (Part 2).
Bonus Video 8: More slide fixes (Part 1).
Bonus Video 9: Fixing the frame (Part 2).
Bonus Video 10: You won't want to miss this!
Bonus Video 11: Fixing lumpings.
12 Video Tutorials:
Explore 12 video tutorials covering the essentials of proper topology! Narrated in English and subtitled in 11 languages. This Shape Studies course is designed specifically for beginners.
Get ready to learn and elevate your modeling game!
Get ready for a treasure trove of valuable tips and tricks! Dive into over 14 hours of fully narrated tutorials, all in stunning 1920x1080 resolution.