Day 07: Spline Modeling

Learning Goals

Students will be able to:

1. Draw splines

2. Extrude shapes

3. Sweep Splines

4. Lathe objects

5. Identify which spline-modeling technique is most appropriate in a given context.

6. Use photo reference in Cinema 4D

Agenda

Note: The exact timing and topics covered may shift.

Dailies: 9:00am-9:20am

1. Homework Review: 30-sec Object Film

2. Q&A: Have any questions come up since last class?

Extruding Primitive Splines

1. Background: What are splines?

2. Theory: What are Extrusions?

Combining Primitive Splines

1. Theory: Additive/Subtractive Modeling

Drawing Splines

1. Technique: Drawing Bezier Splines

2. Technique: Drawing Linear Splines with Snapping

3. Making a Vase

Sweep

1. Theory:

2. Technique: Crown Molding

3. Exercise:

Homework 10:45am-10:50am

What:

1. Project: Finish Modeling the Ukulele OR Model a simple manufactured object using Extrude / Lathe / Loft / Sweep Objects

Due: By the start of our next class session on your Course Projects Blog.

Recommended Reading / Viewing

• Spline Modeling 101 by Donovan Keith

• Lynda.com's Primitive and Spline Modeling in Cinema 4D by Donovan Keith

• Notes on modeling an architectural exterior using Cinema 4D on C4D Cafe by Instantmash