T0376 - Digital Tutors : Motorcycle Modeling Techniques in 3ds Max

Learn production techniques to hard surface modeling, creative tips and tricks to building complex geometry, and a proven workflow to modeling detailed motorcycles and parts. Contains over 8 hours of self-paced training for artists using 3ds Max 2009.Popular highlights include:

• Modeling from Blueprints


• Hard Surface Modeling


• Polygon Modeling Techniques


• Spline-based Modeling Techniques


• Understanding Metal-working Process


• Motorcycle Parts Overview


• Modeling Detail for Realism


• Surface Tools


• Creating Seam Detail


• Creating Complex Shapes with Booleans


• NURBS and Splines for Tubes and Wires


• Creating Geometry from Existing Pieces


• Adding Welds to Metal Pieces


• Adding Bevels to Edges and Polygons


• Modeling Different Types of Materials


• Materials and Lighting


• Texture Maps


• Image-based Lighting


• Reference Images


• Tire Treads with Bump Maps


• Setting up Hierarchies


• Posing for Final Shots

Lesson Outline:

1.	Introduction and Project Overview	1:15
2.	Motorcycle parts and terms	6:18
3.	Adding a Viewport Background image for reference	5:04
4.	Drawing out the frame using splines	9:43
5.	Creating geometry along the bike frame	7:38
6.	Putting the frame together	11:48
7.	Adding welds to the motorcycle frame	9:22
8.	Modeling an initial spline cage for the gas tank	16:05
9.	Finishing the tank spline cage	7:47
10.	Connecting the gas tank splines	10:55
11.	Finishing the gas tank	10:36
12.	Detailing the tank	13:51
13.	Starting the seat splines	10:14
14.	Finishing the seat	9:02
15.	Building a wheel	11:15
16.	Adding the tire	5:12
17.	Creating brake rotors using splines	9:22
18.	Adding front and back wheels	16:51
19.	Building the fork tubes	12:10
20.	Building the front fender	11:32
21.	Adding the triple tree	11:24
22.	Adding the subframe with splines	11:01
23.	Finishing the subframe	5:59
24.	Drawing out the swingarm frame	10:59
25.	Continuing the swingarm frame	8:06
26.	Finishing the swingarm frame	5:51
27.	Starting the exhaust pipes	6:47
28.	Adding the mufflers	9:12
29.	Detailing the exhaust pipes	9:29
30.	Adding the swingarm body	13:53
31.	Starting the engine	10:12
32.	Modeling the right side of the engine	8:45
33.	Creating the heads	9:01
34.	Adding the rocker covers	10:06
35.	Modeling the left side of the engine	12:23
36.	Adding wiring to the engine	6:31
37.	Building the rear suspension	7:16
38.	Adding the rear fender and detail	8:17
39.	Adding taillights	7:09
40.	Building the radiator	6:48
41.	Adding the head lamp	7:12
42.	Modeling the front lamps	8:22
43.	Building the handlebars and grips	13:47
44.	Adding the mirrors and instrument display	11:13
45.	Detailing the handlebars	9:16
46.	Adding brake calipers and lines	10:24
47.	Adding the rear sprocket	4:32
48.	Building the drive chain	8:44
49.	Looking at finishing touches	3:11
50.	Setting up a hierarchy	6:24
51.	Setting up lighting	6:09
52.	Adding materials	7:02
53.	Adding textures to the bike	7:38
	Total Run Time:	7:59:29