CGMaster Academy – Hard Surface Modeling for Films

A 10-week course focused on hard surface modeling for film VFX production

Prepare hard surface models for VFX
This course covers the creation of VFX production assets of an inorganic nature. Lectures will cover creation of form, efficient manipulation of topology, the art of kitbashing, scene organization, texture preparation, light rigging techniques that will aid in the modeling process, and final rendering. Students will learn the process of efficiently creating high-quality hard surface models from concept to completion, and complete exercises that will give them the tools to overcome typical challenges faced by production artists

Week 1 | Introduction to Hard Surface Modeling
Week 2 | Blocking out Models
Week 3 | Hard Surface Sculpture and Retopology Workflow
Week 4 | Large Scale Model Details and Radial Modeling
Week 5 | Modeling Greebles
Week 6 | Kitbashing Techniques
Week 7 | Mechanical Modeling
Week 8 | NURBS Curve Tools for Modeling
Week 9 | UV Packing, Tips & Tricks
Week 10 | Lighting, Rendering, and Hard Surface Modeling Alternatives