Date:

• Wednesday 7th July
• Tuesday 20th July
• Tuesday 24th August

Location:

Agenda:

1. Introduction to sketching tools in Alias
   • Importing sketch blueprints into Alias, and also creating sketches (from scratch)
   • Look at different brushes, pens, pencils etc
   • Curve Snap tool – snapping the brush to a curve in order to create accurate lines
   • Sketch Stamp – importing an image (of say leather, fabric etc.) and take a shot of the texture to apply it to a sketch
2. Concept modelling
   • Importing canvas planes/blueprints into Alias
   • Aligning the blueprints to accurate dimensions
   • Create primary curves. Use Curvature Plot tool to analyse and improve quality
   • Aligning curves – using Align tool to generate good continuity between curves & surfaces
   • Creating Surfaces – using Skin, Rail, Square and Freeform Blend
3. More alias modelling
   • Construction history in Alias
   • Making tweaks and changes to existing surfaces
   • Lattice Tool – changing proportions of the model, creating different design iterations
   • Bend Rig – making an existing surface follow a curve, thereby achieving complex surface profiles
   • Conform Rig – Wrap a flat, simple object around a curved/complex surface (logos)
4. Showcase
   • Real time rendering + Visualisation
   • Look at import options
   • Assign different environments
   • Material selection & assigning
   • Create Alternatives
   • Storyboards & Animation

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