3d art

Transport
Modelling,
texturing,
rendering
01 Drawing the blueprint
The first step is having your idea on paper. Draw as much
detail as you need to help you model your design. The
template doesn’t have to be detailed, but have just enough
detail to get you the basic shape of the concept vehicle.
The template or drawing will be the top and side portion
of the tutorial a.
02 Digitise your drawing
Scan your blueprints into your computer using Photoshop
or any other software that you have to scan your images.
Try to save them with the same measurements: it will make
it easier when you import them into 3ds Max. I used Adobe
Illustrator to redraw the design, just to make sure that the
curves were neat and precise b.
03 The setup
Start off with two planes. The first plane will be in the top
viewport. This will be for your top blueprint material. The
second plane will go in the right viewport for the side view.
This plane will have the side-view material . Be sure to make
the material active in the viewport. In the Hierarchy tab,
check all boxes to keep the planes from moving during your
modelling. Once the planes are set up to your liking, add
cylinders where the front and back wheel would be and lock
them into place as well c.
Software used in this piece
3ds Max
mental ray
B The blueprints need not be detailed. The idea is to concentrate
on achieving the shape
a One plane will be in the top; place the second plane in
the right viewport
C Adding cylinders is completely optional. When dealing with
distinct shapes, use extra references
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