Luxology Modo delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering all in a single integrated package. Modo includes true 3D sculpting tools, animation and even allows network rendering. More than just features, Modo is a truly elegant integration of technology, raw horsepower and refined workflow. Professional illustrator, television animation art director and writer Dwayne Ferguson will show users how to get the most out of this powerful 3D content creation software. Learn the interface, cameras and lighting, animation and more. Work Files are included. To get started, simply click on one of the movie links.
Introduction
New in Modo 401 System Requirements Input Devices 3D Primer
Coordinate System Navigation Components The Interface
Workspace Viewports Work Plane Lists & Layers Preferences Editors Customizing Pie Menus Help Quick Tips
Modeling 1
Modes & Symmetry
Selecting Components
Action Centers
Transform Tools
Profiles
Falloffs
Backdrops
Replicators
Instancing
Modeling 2
Build Geometry
Reduce Geometry
Polygon Modeling pt. 1
Polygon Modeling pt. 2
Polygon Modeling pt. 3
Subdivision Modeling pt. 1
Subdivision Modeling pt. 2
Sculpting
Sculpting Tools
Influence Range
Displacement
Hair & Fur
Hair Tools
Style Hair
Create Fur
Shader Tree
Materials
Presets
Blend Modes
Painting
Painting Tools
Image Ink
Texture Painting pt. 1
Texture Painting pt. 2
Saving Textures
Paint with External Apps
Painting with 3D-Coat pt. 1
Painting with 3D-Coat pt. 2
Painting with Photoshop pt. 1
Painting with Photoshop pt. 2
Maps
Vertex Maps
Weight Maps
Stencil Maps
UV Maps
Morph Map
Lighting
Light Types pt. 1
Light Types pt. 2
3-Point Lighting
Luminous Mesh
Dramatic Lighting
Environment Lighting
Rendering
The Camera
Target Camera
Ray Tracing
Shadows
Global Illumination
Physical Sun
Baking
Output
Render Frame
Turntable
Animation
Image Formats
Animation
The Timeline
Keyframes
Channels
Graph Editor
Inverse Kinematics pt. 1
Inverse Kinematics pt. 2
Project: Rocket Ship
Project Overview
Concept Art
Rocket Ship pt. 1
Rocket Ship pt. 2
Rocket Ship pt. 3
Rocket Ship pt. 4
Rocket Ship pt. 5
Rocket Ship pt. 6
Rocket Ship pt. 7
Project: Apartment
Project Overview
Reference
Apartment pt. 1
Apartment pt. 2
Apartment pt. 3
Apartment pt. 4
Apartment pt. 5
Apartment pt. 6
Project: Mountains
Project Overview
Paint Textures
Sculpt Mountains
Lake
Apply Texture
Water Material
Bump
Mountains Lights
Custom Backdrop
Project: Animation
Project Overview
3D Text
Grinders
Steel Beams
Animate Light
Animate Camera
Animate Grinders
Materials
NFL Beams
NFL Volumetrics
Resources
Websites
Downloads
Magazines
Conclusion
Wrap Up
Credits
About the Author