3D Modelling: Exercises
24/4/2024 - 24/7/2024 (Week 1 - Week 14)
Seh Zi Qi/ 0355872/ Bachelor of Design(Honours) in Creative Media
Module Name: MMD60804/ 3D Modelling
Exercises
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Week 2: Public Holiday
Week 5: Public Holiday
Week 8: Independent Learning Week
Week 11: Consultation
Week 12: Consultation
Week 13: Consultation
Week 14: Consultation
WEEK 1
[Miro Notes - W1 - Sketched Notes]
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Lecture Recap
We were briefed about the MIB and the submission schedule for our projects. We were also briefed about what 3D modelling can do.
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| Fig 1.1, W1 Sketched Notes |
Since I didn't have a laptop I couldn't participate in the in-class activity but we were making tables by resizing the cubes
WEEK 3
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Lecture Recap
The lecture is about polygonal modelling, specifically cylinder modelling.
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| Fig 2.1, Miro Notes W3 #1 |
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| Fig 2.2, Miro Notes W3 #2 |
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| Fig 2.3, Miro Notes W3 #3 |
In-Class Activity
Mr Kamal taught us the different shortcuts in Edit Mode:
- TAB: Switching from Object Mode to Edit Mode
- In Edit Mode:
- 1: Vertex
- 2: Edge
- 3: Face
- I: Inset
- E: Extrude
- Crtl + R: Loop Cut
- S: Scale up/down
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| Fig 3.1, W3 In-class Activity |
We were given a bottle water reference sheet and we used the shortcuts to make the bottle. Here's the final bottled water model.
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| Fig 3.2, Bottle Water Model Render |
WEEK 4
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Lecture Recap
There weren't any lectures so we went straight into the in-class activity.
In-Class Activity
Using the blueprint given by Mr Kamal, we used the tools we learned from previous lectures to build the cartoon car model.
We also learned new things like the 'Mirror' modifier and how to colour:
- Delete half > Add Mirror Modifier > Once finished, Apply
- Select Model > Material > Add > Assign Specific Colour
Fig 4.1, Cartoon Car Progress
WEEK 6
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Lecture Recap
There were no lectures so we went straight into the in-class activity.
In-Class Activity
Just like the previous exercises and in-class activities, we used the tools learned from the previous lectures and we also learned new functions:
- Bool Tool: Ctrl + Shift + B
- Join 2 Models > Select Edge > Right Click > Bridge Edge Loops
- Select Both Edges> Press F for faces
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| Fig 5.1, Boolean Modelling Progress |
WEEK 7
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Lecture Recap
We were learning about textures:
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| Fig 6.1, Miro Notes W7 |
WEEK 9
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Lecture Recap
Add Shader:
- Edit > Preferences > Search Node Wrangler > Drag and create extra window > Set Editor Type into Shader Editor
- Click on the green node and press CTRL + T to create
Add UV:
- Drag and create a new window > Set Editor Type into UV Editor
Split Planes on Object:
- In UV Editor, Press UV > Split > Selection
- OR Can just select the plane you want in Edit Mode to move individual planes
Create your own Wrap:
- Mark the area (Line selection) you want, Right click > Mark Seam
- Once marking the seam, select the area you want by CTRL + L > Go to the second top panel & Press UV OR Press U > Unwrap.
- The area you had marked your seam will the the opening point
- Exporting UV into Photoshop for Painting
- Not recommended for symmetry painting
Importing painting back into Blender:
- Create new Material layer > Press CTRL +T
Painting in Blender:
- Create Material in Shader Editor > CTRL + T
- Once done, go into UV Editor > Make new material > Name it '3D Paint' (can name it anything)=> The Editor should turn to black
- Go back to Shader Editor > Click on Brown Node > Click on Image Icon & Select '3D Paint'
- Go to the main screen & change Object Mode to Texture Paint
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| Fig 7.1, Miro Notes W9 |
WEEK 10
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Lecture Recap
There weren't any lectures so we went into the in-class activity.
In-Class Activity
Just like the previous in-class activity, we used the tools previously learned and we also learned new functions:
- Edit Mode > Turn on Proportional Editing > Choose Specific Edge > Scroll Wheel
Fig 8.1, In-class Activity W10
INSTRUCTIONS
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EXERCISE 1: PRIMITIVE MODELLING
"Using Blender, model the objects using primitive objects such as Sphere, Cylinder, Cube, Cone, etc. Use transformation tools to manipulate the object and you may use modifier tools to deform the model. Assign basic material to the objects. Using viewport shading technique using Workbench Render, set the final look to make it presentable by manipulating the light and shadow appearance. Compose the object within the camera for final output by adjusting the right angle and frame."
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Progress
I started brainstorming my idea but ended up with a snowman as the brief said as I couldn't think of anything off the top of my head. I then sketched out the model on Procreate and here's how it turned out:
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| Fig 7.1, Primitive Modelling Sketch |
Once I was done with the sketches, I went into Blender and started making the model by using Spheres, cylinders and cones and by using the 'Scale' tools to resize the model into the shape I wanted. Once I was done with the modelling, I went into setting up the camera angle to set the final look and make it presentable.
Fig 7.2, Modelling & Setting up Camera Angle
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FINAL Exercise 1: Primitive Modelling
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| Fig 8.1, Final Primitive Modelling |
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| Fig 8.2, Final Primitive Modelling Wireframe |
Reflection:
For this exercise, I was able to create something simple using shapes like spheres and cylinders, this helps me with remembering the key binds as well as boosting my confidence in using Blender as a software for my later projects.
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Exercise 2: Modelling from Cylindrical Shape
"Model the object using a primitive cylinder by utilising modelling tools like Extrude, Bevel, Inset and Loop Cut. Apply a smooth modifier and adjust the sharpness or smoothness of the corner using various techniques."
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Progress
Once we were done with the in-class exercise where we made a water bottle, I decided that I wanted to do a bowl, cup and plate to fit with the theme and brief. Once I was able to find references, I started to work on it in Blender, using the techniques Loop Cut, Extrude, Inset and Bevel, I was able to achieve the outcome that I wanted and needed.
Fig 9.1, Modelling Progress
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FINAL Exercise 2: Cylindrical Shape
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| Fig 10.1, Final Cylindrical Modelling |
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| Fig 10.2, Final Cylindrical Modelling Wireframe |
Reflection:
This exercise was quite challenging because I was using new tools that I'd learned during my tutorial and practical sessions in 3D Modelling. I felt that I could do better if I had more practice and even though it was a hard exercise to do, I still managed to finish it on time but will ask for more guidance from Mr Kamal who is my lecturer.
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Exercise 3: Box Modelling
"Model the object using a primitive Cube by utilising modelling tools that you have learned in class using box modelling techniques. You are allowed to combine with other shapes like cylinders, spheres etc but the dominant shape must be in a box."
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Progress
For this exercise, I decided to do an old NES Controller since it was the first thing that came to mind when I heard of Box modelling. Following the reference I found and using the techniques I've learned from previous lectures like Loopcut, Extrude and Inset, I was able to achieve the desired outcome.
Fig 11.1, Box Modelling Progress
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FINAL Exercise 3: Box Modelling
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| Fig 12.1, Final Box Modelling |
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| Fig 12.2, Final Box Modelling Wireframe |
Reflection:
I have gotten a hang of using the many tools that I learned during my lectures. This exercise gave me a chance to showcase the skills that I had been honing since the start of the semester and I was able to achieve good results since Mr Kamal said it wasn't bad when he gave feedback. I will have to practice more so I will be able to manipulate the shapes better.
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Exercise 4: Boolean Modelling
"Model the karambit using organic modelling techniques and tools that you learnt (Boolean, Loop Cut, Knife, Symmetry). Apply basic material and colour. Use Viewport rendering in Blender for the final output. Output size is 1280 x 720 with PNG format."
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Progress
Using the techniques I've learned previously as well as the in-class activity which is the exercise, I was able to create the knife by using the different boolean functions like Difference to create the hole at the end of the knife.
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| Fig 13.1, Boolean Modelling Progress |
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FINAL Exercise 4: Boolean Modelling
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| Fig 14.1, Final Boolean Modelling |
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| Fig 14.2, Final Boolean Modelling Wireframe |
Reflection:
For this exercise, I was able to learn how the join and 'Bridge Edge Loop' function works, helping me in my future endeavours when it comes to creating a weapon which is what I will be doing in my Project 1: Hard Surface Modelling. However, I had to make this model multiple times because I had missed a few steps and couldn't go back far enough with the limited undos which was frustrating and taught me to be conservative about my moves since I might regret my choices if I don't use them right.
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