While this is a car modeling tutorial, it will not go into any details of the basic process of creating the mesh, specific tools or matching the reference proportions which I feel are better suited for a general modeling or hard surface modeling tutorial, you should note that the level of quality this tutorial deals with relates to rendering an object with continuous reflection streaks across it. By using the example of a car body, you can apply the same principles to any reflective object whether it is a boat, a futuristic concept train or a sophisticated water faucet. Hopefully it will also give you an understanding of the challenges involved in creating a car model and why many prefer to use NURBS to accomplish this task. This tutorial examines the creation of polygonal meshes with high quality curvature to produce better reflections.Īrtists who have experience in modeling complex polygon hard surfaces such as cars but are looking to have a better grasp on the subject will benefit more of this tutorial. Thanks again to Ali Ismail for sharing his knowledge and for letting us republish his article here. We suggest you to bookmark the page, study it and refer back to it when needed. This is much more than a quick time-lapse video nor a step-by-step guide – it’s an in-depth lecture targeted to intermediate and advanced modelers. It also makes an interesting comparison, including technical remarks, between NURBS and polygonal/subdivided geometry, which is crucial to fully understand the potentials and the limits of each technique.

Car Wheels and Parts 3D Modeling Tutorialsĭifferently from most 3D modeling tutorials available, Ali Ismail‘s guide – republished here courtesy of its author – gives detailed information specific for achieving high-quality surfaces and reflections, suitable for automotive and product design visualization.

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