Need help constructing a sofa with subd

ginchius

something like that

jo-ke

Wow. This one looks perfect. You are a real master. How did you do that?

ginchius

I forget to save modeling process step by step. Started modeling from the sides. Used two plugins: Vertex tools and Extrude edges by rails

jo-ke

OK, I understand the first pic.

but how to get to the thrid dimension?

jo-ke

OK, so far, so nice. But now is my problem... how to go on?

Rich O Brien

Stick to very primitive forms then refine...

keep refining as you go...

i would have shared the file but i got this from SU...

jo-ke

looks effektive and simple.

I am going to try it again....

not too bad I hope

Rich O Brien

Excellent!

Rich O Brien

Easiest thing to learn is proxy modelling. You're a natural at it too.

jo-ke

Thank you for your help. I am really not into proxymodelling... but result is quite well.

Mike Amos

I think that looks like a fine result, I have problems with proxies too so appreciate how difficult it can be to get your mind around the method.

pilou

What is the difference between a Proxy and a simple 3D object?
State before subdivision ?

ginchius

Made short but not full sofa modeling process, here you can download pdf tut
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5qgopf6p030oe4t/Sofa%20tut.pdf?dl=0

jo-ke

Wow! Extra Wow! This is really useful.

I will try to reconstruct it and post my results....

HornOxx

... this is an excelent tutorial example here - thanks to all!

Mike Amos

Thanks for the tut.

jo-ke

Here's my new attempt

HornOxx

...as expected with you - a great result
Even the seams you've done - are these simple follow-me shapes?

ginchius

I'm glad you like my tutorial

Here's my new attempt

Very good result indeed

...are these simple follow-me shapes?

For seams I'm usig the "Pipe along path" plugin

jo-ke

Yes, I've took also pipe along path.

It was a mix between Artisan und SubD. My proxy wasn't able for SubD, but Artisan worked very well

here's a view of my final proxy before subdivision: