January 2015 - Tips and Tricks - Edgework: Another Step to 3D Drawing

[Barbara B]

January 2015 - Tips and Tricks - Edgework: Another Step to 3D Drawing



Edgework: Making Shapes Look More 3D-ish
It might seem at first glance that modeling programs have it hands-down over drawing programs for photoreality. Well, Mr. AutoDesk 3D Studio, take a gander at this month’s Xara tutorial. Gary will show you how to take a texture, a template with guides for a cube, and turn this into a 3D composition that looks like it’s going to pop off the screen and land in your coffee or other favorite beverage.

Let’s stroll, and then fly. Show us how deep, 3D deep you can get in 2D here.

[stygg2003]

Excellent tut. Gary, will be definitely attempting this Tips and Tricks. Reminds me a wee bit of the techniques you gave us in Edge Lighting.

Stygg

[Gare]

Yes, stygg, this tutorial takes the one on lighting to a similar, but higher plane. That was about lighting to enhance a shape. This one is about actually carving and extending and retouching a "3D" cube until it looks at least as good as a modeled render of the same cube using the same texture.

My Best,

Gary

[Crow Haven]

Fun tutorial, Gare!

[stygg2003]

I like that Maya, that's definitely a Borg ship "resistance is futile you will be assimilated"

Stygg

[stygg2003]

I don't think I got the 3D as Gary as shown but I've posted what I've done so far so all feedback appreciated, then I can do it again

Stygg