Modeling Basics

Working with the basic building blocks

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polygonal modeling

bevel tool

extrude tool

axis center tool

sublime splines

extrude nurbs

sweep nurbs

loft nurbs

boolean modeling

spline masks

lathe nurbs

For this section, we’ll move into the objects, tools and techniques that will allow us to populate our scenes with all kinds of models, backgrounds and characters. We’ll cover basic building blocks from parametric primitives to CINEMA 4D’s powerful splines and NURBS generator. This chapter also examines the tools and techniques to edit and expand components for more complex shapes.

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