Week 2; Lab 1: Blocks Modeling.
Learning how to model each of the above blocks step by step really
helped a lot in order to successfully model my toy train.
I learn how to make a whole in a any size of block using boolean difference too.
Toy Train Modeling.
Process of creating the toy train just to resize the cube into a rectangle for the train base and resize the size of cylinders to create small 8 wheels for the train. Rendering on the top rectangle on the edges and beveling it to make the engine look of a train. Adding on the cone for the chimney on the engine, then beveling the roof and followed by using boolean function to create the holes in the driver's cabin (as shown below).
This is the train I learnt to model after learning modeling of blocks. I think it is a good practice for me for my project of modeling my own toy. I learn how to bevel and also colour my object. I also think that it is a good example for me to practice on because of the variety of shapes that it is made up with. There are cubes, cylinders, cones and also thought to have a hollow spaces in object. As thought to use boolean difference to create a hole for the tunnel above, I did the same for the train because it is the same concept of creating holes. Colouring the object by assigning new material, were also thought thus allowing me to know how to colour the train according to the original picture.
Research: Boolean function helps a lot in modeling our model. Here are some research guides on boolean.
1) http://www.webdesign.org/3d-graphics/tutorials/boolean-modeling.8233.html
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMS1a8J8DeI
Reflection: I kind of enjoying playing around with Maya after a few exercises done. In my opinion, I think this is the most fun exercise because it really shows me how primitive shapes can formed into one cute toy train! It gets more interesting when I got to colour it and make it look real.
1) http://www.webdesign.org/3d-graphics/tutorials/boolean-modeling.8233.html
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMS1a8J8DeI
Reflection: I kind of enjoying playing around with Maya after a few exercises done. In my opinion, I think this is the most fun exercise because it really shows me how primitive shapes can formed into one cute toy train! It gets more interesting when I got to colour it and make it look real.
