LibGuides: MUL375: Module 2

Module 2 Required Resources

Everyday Business Storytelling: Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience
Kurnoff, Janine, and Lee Lazarus. Everyday Business Storytelling : Create, Simplify, and Adapt A Visual Narrative for Any Audience. Wiley, 2020.
3D is just one of many tools to create elements of stories. Understanding the basics of business storytelling will help you get the 50,000 foot view of using 3D as one of many storytelling tools for creating and crafting visual narratives for any audience.

Please read the following sections:
- Part 3 – read all chapters
- Part 4 – read all chapters

Which 3D Modeling Software To Start With For Makers | 3D Printing
"Which 3D Modeling Software To Start With For Makers | 3D Printing." YouTube, uploaded by Maker Tales, 13 May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGE5WlHt9ns
“There is a lot of different 3D modeling and design software to create models for 3D printing.” This video provides a background of 3D modeling, where to start, and a few options for different directions in your 3D journey. (9m 39s)
I Learned Blender in 24 hours (I’m Tired)
"I Learned Blender in 24 Hours (I'm Tired)." YouTube, uploaded by Sara Dietschy, 9 Jun. 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5gKr3h-G4c&t=579s
This video will show you how to learn Blender in only 24 hours. (18m 23s)

Julian Velard: The Craft of Creativity
Velard, Julian. LinkedIn Learning: The Craft of Creativity. In Creativity Tips for All. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/creativity-tips-for-all/how-do-i-start?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252

Please watch all of Julian Velard: The Craft of Creativity (Chapter 5). There are 11 short videos. (22m total)

Adobe Dimension Essential Training: The Basics
Jackson, Theresa. LinkedIn Learning: Adobe Dimension Essential Training: The Basics. 2021. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/adobe-dimension-essential-training-the-basics/what-is-adobe-dimension?autoplay=true&u=2168252
Adobe Dimension training (1h 44m).

3ds Max 2023 Essential Training
Ross, Aaron F. LinkedIn Learning: 3ds Max 2023 Essential Training. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/3ds-max-2023-essential-training/introducing-3ds-max-2023?autoplay=true&u=2168252

Maya 2024 Essential Training
Maestri, George. LinkedIn Learning: Maya 2024 Essentail Training. 2023. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/maya-2024-essential-training/create-high-quality-3d-models-and-animations-with-maya?autoplay=true&u=2168252

Blender 3 Essential Training
Andrade, David. LinkedIn Learning: Blender 3 Essential Training. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/blender-3-essential-training/introducing-blender-3-0-for-beginners?autoplay=true&u=2168252

Learning Cinema 4D
Needham, Andy. LinkedIn Learning: Learning Cinema 4D. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-cinema-4d/introduction-to-the-standard-layout?autoplay=true&u=2168252
Cinema 4D training (1h 45m).

Please watch the introduction section and Chapter 1: Getting Started and Key Concepts: 5 videos. (18m total)

Medical Modelling: The Application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Medicine
Bibb, Richard, et al. Medical Modelling: The Application of Advanced Design and Rapid Prototyping Techniques in Medicine. 2nd ed., Elsevier Science & Technology, 2015.

Spline Design Tutorials
"Tutorials." Spline.Design. https://app.spline.design/tutorials
Spline is a unique 3D application in the marketplace. It can run in a web browser, even on some mobile devices like an iPad (and there are downloadable versions for Windows and Mac), it’s free, and you can create interactive 3D scenes in the application. You can import and export content and various file types. It’s worth checking out. It isn’t as advanced as other feature-rich 3D application already mentioned, but it does have a unique place among all the various 3D tools. You will need to create an account to view the tutorials, but remember, it is free!