Software : 3ds Max
Category : 3d Modeling, Wire Parameters, Expression Controllers
Description : This is a tutorial that i have tuned into a video from a PDF written by Theo Calvin and Omer Barr. Using wire parameters and expression controllers we will make a panel that opens and closes based on the distance of a point.
Modifier : Cap Holes
Works on: Meshes and Poly’s
3ds Max Description : The Cap Holes modifier builds faces in the holes in a mesh object. A hole is defined as a loop of edges, each of which has only one face. For example, one or more missing faces from a sphere would produce one or more holes. The modifier works best on reconstructing planar holes, but can do a reasonable job on non-planar holes as well.
Modifier : Affect Region
Works on: Meshes, Poly’s, and Patches
3ds Max Description : The Affect Region modifier is a surface modeling tool, primarily used with vertex sub-object selections while surface modeling. With Affect Region, transforming a selection of vertices can also transform vertices in the region that surrounds the selection. This can help you form a bubble or indentation in the surface of an object. The easiest way to see this modifier’s effect is with a shallow, flat box object with plenty of subdivisions. The Affect Region modifier has a two-part, arrow-shaped gizmo plus numeric controls.
Modifier : Bevel
Works on: Shapes (lines)
3ds Max Description : The Bevel modifier extrudes shapes into 3D objects and applies a flat or round bevel to the edges. A common use for this modifier is to create 3D text and logos, but you can apply it to any shape. Bevel takes a shape as the base of a 3D object. You then extrude the shape up to four levels and assign an outline amount for each level.
Software : 3d studio max
Category : 3d Modeling
Description : This Tutorial covers how to turn your mesh into Hexagon poly’s. This is a technique I learned from Toru Hasegawa while we were in school together at the GSAPP. You essentially triangulate a quad poly surface then collapse the triangles to have hexagons.
Software : 3ds Max
Category : 3d Modeling
Description : In this tutorial we cover how to use a look at constraint. This could be done more rigorously with expression but to quickly test an effect i think it is a great technique.
Software : 3d studio max
Category : Modeling
Description : This Tutorial covers how to make a parametric panel with splines which later have parameters tapering and radius. The opening in the panel is then constrained to a max sun system.
Software : 3d studio max
Category : Modeling
Description : This Tutorial covers how to use proxy objects to keep an active selection set.
Software : 3d studio max
Category : Modeling
Description : Using the wire parameters to create a scaling circular pattern based on the distance of the circle to a point object.
Software : 3d studio max
Category : Modeling
Description : Using the Morpher modifier to create a bi-directional blend between two conditions. In this case we build a modular panel system in which one can quickly test different patterns.
Design ReForm is meant to be a source of information for the integration of design and technology. The ambition of Design Reform is to publish tutorials and explorations in parametric modeling with software such as 3ds Max, Revit, Maya, and Rhino.
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