LibGuides: MUL375: Module 3

Module 3 Required Resources

Textbook

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 section:
- Part 5 – read all chapters

LinkedIn Learning Videos

Introduction to 3D
Maestri, George. LinkedIn Learning: Introduction to 3D. 2019. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-3d-2/working-with-the-exercise-files?autoplay=true&u=2168252
“No matter what software you use or final product you create, all 3D modeling and rendering packages share the same underlying concepts. In this course, expert George Maestri provides a broad overview of these concepts and the techniques that apply to all types of 3D artwork: character designs, product shots, animation, visual effects, and more.” (4h 6m).

Please watch the following chapters:
- Chapter 3: Patch-Based Surfaces (10m 30s)
- Chapter 4: Textures and Materials (21m)

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

Walkthroughs of 4 specific modeling techniques are shown in 3ds Max. Please watch the following chapters:
- Chapter 4: Spline Modeling (1h 10m)
- Chapter 5: Parametric Modeling (40m)
- Chapter 6: Polygon Modeling (1h 8m)
- Chapter 7: Subdivision Surface Modeling (1h 3m)

Module 3 Optional Resources

Book

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.

Videos for Materials and Texturing

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).

Please watch the following videos in Chapter 2: Build a 3D Scene:
- Add Materials to Models (2m 11s)
- Edit Material Properties (5m 11s)

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

Please watch the following videos in Chapter 10: Materials:
- Using the Slate Material Editor (8m 30s)
- Assigning materials to objects (5m 14s)

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

Please watch the following videos in Chapter 8: Creating Materials:
- Basics of Maya Rendering (2m 35s)
- Standard surface materials (5m 32s)
- Opacity and refraction (3m 43s)
- Creating and applying maps (4m 22s)
- Using bitmaps as texture (5m 27s)

Blender 3.3 Essential Training
Andrade, David. LinkedIn Learning: Blender 3.3 Essential Training. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/blender-3-3-essential-training/introducing-blender-3-3-for-beginners?autoplay=true&resume=false&u=2168252

Please watch the following videos in Chapter 3: Textures and Shading:
- Overview of texturing (45s)
- Creating your first materials in Blender (7m 22s)
- Advanced Shader Editor Workflow (7m 25s)
- Unwrapping (9m 54s)

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 following videos in Chapter 4: Materials and Lights:
- Creating and applying basic materials (7m 25s)
- Creating and applying more complex materials (6m 4s)

SketchUp Pro 2022 Essential Training
Cody, Tammy. LinkedIn Learning: SketchUp Pro 2022 Essential Training. 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/sketchup-pro-2022-essential-training/build-your-design-ideas-with-sketchup-pro?autoplay=true&u=2168252

Please watch the following videos in Chapter 6: Materials:
- Apply material using a Mac (3m 53s)
- Edit material using a Mac (5m 44s)
- Apply material using Windows (3m 14s)
- Edit material using Windows (4m 32s)
- Apply materials using 3D Warehouse (3m 15s)

Lighting, Materials & Shading in 3D Playlist
"Lighting, Materials & Shading in 3D." YouTube, uploaded by Spline, 9 Sept. 2022. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwgd2h1X_Nbtn2LAI03hB72SxHL_Q7JKK

Please watch the first three videos in this Lighting, Materials, and Shading playlist by Spline:
- Creating a toon shading in 3D with Spline (4m 16s)
- Creating outlines in 3D with Spline (3m 37s)
- Making The Batman logo in 3D with Spline (5m 28s)

Autodesk AREA

Intro to 3ds Max
"Intro to 3ds Max." AREA, 2023. https://area.autodesk.com/learn/courses/3dsmax-intro/
Autodesk AREA Introduction Course to 3ds Max (Windows-only application). Autodesk AREA is an online community for the fields of animation, games, film and TV, VFX, design visualization and advertising. 3ds Max and Maya are used around the globe by professionals with a massive user base. AREA also offers many additional free courses.
05 Adding Materials
"05 Adding Materials." AREA, 2023. https://area.autodesk.com/learn/courses/3dsmax-intro/05-adding-materials/
This training course will allow you to download the exercise file assets used.
Intro to Maya
"Intro to Maya." AREA, 2023. https://area.autodesk.com/learn/maya-intro/
Autodesk AREA Introduction Course to Maya (Mac or Windows). Autodesk AREA is an online community for the fields of animation, games, film and TV, VFX, design visualization and advertising. 3ds Max and Maya are used around the globe by professionals with a massive user base. AREA also offers many additional free courses.
03 Modeling Basics
"03 Modeling Basics." AREA, 2023. https://area.autodesk.com/learn/courses/maya-intro/03-modeling-basics/
This training course will allow you to download the exercise file assets used.
05 Adding Materials and Textures
"05 Adding Materials and Textures." AREA, 2023. https://area.autodesk.com/learn/courses/maya-intro/05-adding-materials-texture/
This training course will allow you to download the exercise file assets used.