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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Reworking the shape of a ribbon object using a Bones/IK chain

Christopher Tyler Nov, 29th 2012 0 Comments
This modeling tutorial discusses several topics, including the optimization of a mesh for greater subdivision efficiency; and several considerations when using an IK chain on just a specific sub-section of a polygon mesh. It shows how to use the Bones Tool Auto Skin function in conjunction with the Vertex Weight.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Creating a holiday ornament ribbon

Christopher Tyler Nov, 26th 2012 2 Comments
This modeling and UV mapping tutorial shows how to create a ribbon object used for holiday ornaments. It covers modeling, starting with a simple bezier path and the extrude tool, and then progressing through the use of a bones object to control deformation. It also discusses how to retain and use UV's generated from the bezier extrude tool.
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by Chris Tyler: Fundamentals | Modeling
Texturing | 7.5 Rendering
UV Mapping | Misc
8.0 Specific

Preparing geometry for a material with anisotropy and a coating

Christopher Tyler Nov, 14th 2012 2 Comments
This modeling tutorial shows how to prepare a lathed object for conversion to polygon mesh. It focuses on optimizing the mesh for even polygon distribution and also reducing redundant geometry. Finally it looks at the UV data generated by lathe.
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