Digital Tutors - Quick Start to Modeling in MODO: Volume 1

Duration 1h 17m Project Files Included MP4

In this initial volume we'll cover the basics of getting started building models in MODO. We'll discuss the

basics of working with mesh items in MODO and how to copy polygons from one item to another.

We'll cover methods of creating and working with primitive geometry and creating smooth surfaces by

subdividing. We'll cover some of the most commonly used polygon modeling tools like Bevel and Loop Slice.

We'll also learn to duplicate geometry in grids and in a radial pattern. In the end we'll create a complete

solar array that we can populate across the ground.

While following along with these lessons and building a project together will provide you with valuable

knowledge, the real power comes from being able to take the techniques you've learned and apply them in a

different way to your own work.

With this in mind, you'll be presented with an assignment immediately following each volume. These assignments

will challenge you to take the skills that you've learned in a particular volume and apply them to a different

asset.

These tutorials are designed to be taken in sequence so we really encourage you to start with this volume and

proceed all the way through to Volume 5, and taking advantage of the periodic assignments along the way to get

the full learning experience.

01.Introduction and project overview 01:46

02.Building a single solar cell 08:22

03.Finishing the solar cell 07:03

04.Duplicating cells 05:17

05.Building the panel body 06:14

06.Adding panel detail 08:57

07.Building the stand base 07:38

08.Modeling the pivot 04:04

09.Modeling the leg 05:51

10.Reusing geometry 03:47

11.Duplicating the legs 03:37

12.Scene cleanup and assignment 05:13