Here's the slideshow for my first course at Fablab Milan March 27th, about "Introduction to 3D modelling".

1. Introduction to
3D Modelling
by Cosimo Orban
!
March, 2014
FabLab Milan

2. I’m Cosimo Orban
cosimo.orban@gmail.com
www.cosimoorban.com

3. Know the crowd

5. anthonyminto3d.blogspot.com

6. What you will have learned

7. What you will have learned
Principles of 3D modelling

8. What you will have learned
Principles of 3D modelling
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons

9. What you will have learned
Principles of 3D modelling
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons
To have the right mindset for 3D creation

10. What you will have learned
Principles of 3D modelling.
Examples of modelling programs and their pros/cons.
To have the right mindset for 3D creation
But most importantly…

11. … to pass on an idea

12. Creativity can be refined,
and so, learned.

13. blog.smartbear.com

14. Tools are pretty much
useless without a base of
creativity

15. www.piquenewsmagazine.com

16. Create a “new” mindset

17. Principles and rules

18. 1. Consider your design from it’s primitive volumes, then
keep adding details
2. Model based on a reference
3. Scales and proportions based on reality
4. Good design

19. Start from primitives

20. !
primitive.turbosquid.com

21. 3dmodelting.blogspot.com

23. Model based on a
reference

24. slawvfs.blogspot.com

25. www.animationartist.com

26. www.anghelescu.net

27. Scales and proportions based on
reality
&
Good design

30. 3D PrintingTips &Tricks

31. CHECK FOR FLAWS:

32. NON-MANIFOLD

33. WATERPROOF

34. SURFACE NORMALS

35. SIZE
CONSTRAINTS

36. MINIMUM FEATURE SIZE

37. TIPS &TRICKS

38. MAKE IT
HOLLOW

39. DECIMATE

40. COMPLEXITY
IS NOT A LIMIT
(ANYMORE)

41. 3D Modelling Programs

42. Introduction &
comparison

43. Technical
Fluid
Paid Free

44. Technical Modelling

46. Autodesk Maya

48. Primitives Creation Tools

49. Object Deformation Tools

50. PROS CONS
• Lots of options and variables
to tweak
• Excellent production quality
• Professional level applications
• Animation tools included
• Paid
• Hard Learning Curve

52. Blender

54. Primitives Creation Tools

55. Object Deformation Tools

57. PROS CONS
• Very flexible
• Good production quality
• Slightly easier learning curve
• Animation tools included
• Free
• Still hardish learning
curve

58. Fluid/Artistic Modelling

60. Pixologic’s ZBrush

62. Primitives Creation Tools

63. Object Deformation Tools

65. PROS CONS
• Extremely high production
quality
• Easy learning curve, leaving
you time to master it
• Vast professional applications
• Paid
• Best results obtained
with a graphics tablet

67. Pixologic’s Sculptris

69. Primitives Creation Tools

70. Object Deformation Tools

72. PROS CONS
• Good production quality
• Very easy learning curve
• Good for starters
• Free
• Best results obtained
with a graphics tablet
• Limited export options

73. Lots of alternatives…
123D Rhino 3DsMax
MudBox …

74. …even on mobile devices!
http://img.youtube.com/vi/t5gAkoGE6hs/0.jpg

75. Free 3D software
let’s you become
a professional
added value easily

76. BreakTime
(10 minutes to stretch your brain)

77. Group Workshop!

78. Project guidelines
Must follow the principles (good design,
…) and must be of some use
Select the best program from the 4
analysed to create it
Draw a sketch to visualise your idea
Expose possible problems due to 3D
Printing and/or convenient tricks
Design your 3D printed product!
15 minutes of planning 2/3 minutes of presentation each

79. Roles
• Presenter
• Sketcher
• Idea Fountain
• Other

80. Course Recap

81. … the basic principles of 3D modelling and some of the
typical techniques
… problems, tips and tricks related to 3D printing
… differences, pros and cons of 4 major 3D creation tools
You learned…
… and put your knowledge to the test!

82. Hope you enjoyed this
course

83. Cosimo Orban
cosimo@cosimoorban.com
www.cosimoorban.com