Modeling Essentials with Studio Tools

The knowledge and understanding of NURBS based 3D design modeling is a crucial step in the mastery of modern design and production techniques. StudioTools is an industry standard program that helps release your creative ideas. Henry lays the foundation needed to understand this program’s rich and detailed features. Methods are covered in detail and the curves you need to create the example model are supplied. This puts the focus on creating surfaces and troubleshooting. This DVD is intended for beginners and as a refresher course for professionals. At the end of the lecture you will have a visually complex, richly detailed model to inspire further learning of the software.

• Interface Overview
• Curve and Surface Anatomy
• Basic Surface Creation
• Troubleshooting Techniques
• Projection and Trim Techniques
• Global and Local Coordinates
• Tips and Tricks
• Basic Surface Evaluation

1. Intro, Part 1
2. Intro, Part 2
3. Base
4. Azimuth Adjust
5. Swivel
6. Scope
7. A-frame
8. Bonus Chapter

• Product Code: HGO01
• ISBN: 1-59762-891-3
• UPC: 805366016739
• Duration: 360 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM

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Henry Goecke

General Motors

Henry Goecke is a lead sculptor at the General Motors Advanced Design Studio in Warren, Michigan. He has worked on such show cars as the 2006 Camaro, 2005 Sequel, and 2004 Velite. He has also had the fortune to work on two feature films: Poseidon and Scary Movie 3. Henry has been involved with industrial design for over ten years, and has also taught several Autodesk StudioTools classes. He has a prototype fabricator / special effects background, and has worked on projects such as the Segway and the Ibot 3000. Henry is also involved in several proprietary projects at GM that cannot be disclosed.