SubD examples and models

[panixia]

I simply smooth all edges from the triangulated mess, then I draw some pseudo-quad topology with TOS, extract that as a group, do a quick cleanup using VT2 "merge close vertices", and then use the most overlooked feature of QFT (convert wireframe into quads) to create a quadmesh to subdivide.
The smoothed mesh is just a tiny bit smaller of course because of the subdivision, so you may want to compensate for that with a little JPP.

[pilou]

Many thanks for the infos!

[Box]

Classic SUbD.
Some techniques I'm playing with for an upcoming project.

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[HornOxx]

hey - this tentacle-like "suction cup(?)"-thing is extraordinarily promising and superbly textured already now! - I'm curious to see what follows here

[tuna1957]

@hornoxx said:

:thumb: hey - this tentacle-like "suction cup(?)"-thing is extraordinarily promising and superbly textured already now! - I'm curious to see what follows here

Ditto

[ntxdave]

@tuna1957 said:

@hornoxx said:

:thumb: hey - this tentacle-like "suction cup(?)"-thing is extraordinarily promising and superbly textured already now! - I'm curious to see what follows here

Ditto

Ditto from me also.........

I wish SubD was/think it ought to be part of SketchUp.

[Box]

Sorry, this isn't really a gallery thread, I should have added an unrendered image, so here it is.

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[Rich O Brien]

Staying aquatic...

[HornOxx]

@rich o brien said:

Staying aquatic...
what a beautiful example!
(do you all also feel that this smoothing process still impresses you again and again?)

[pilou]

There is always an unsustainable suspense with this sort of polys modeling before you press the button!

[Rich O Brien]

@hornoxx said:

do you all also feel that this smoothing process still impresses you again and again?

Equal amounts of impressiveness and bitterness tend to wash over me depending on the outcome...

[Box]

Looks a mess...and then it resolves itself.

[Rich O Brien]

That's yummy.

Getting your scout badge for knots?

[Box]

Cheers Rich.

I remember being stunned by someone doing a knot way back when I was learning, so I like playing with them from time to time.
I liked the idea of using subd for it to make it a bit more 'loose' rather than the perfectly straight ones done with perfect curves and lines.

Renders nicely too.

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[Rich O Brien]

If you tilt your head to the left you see a guy playing a saxophone!

[Box]

A little more knotting.

[HornOxx]

klasse!

[tuna1957]

Another SubD chair for the parts file.

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[HornOxx]

...prima Tuna1957 not to forget this "rounded seam" (is there any term for this?) on the edges of the upholstery makes such a furniture model so much better

[HornOxx]

...prima Tuna1957 not to forget this "rounded seam" (is there any term for this?) on the edges of the upholstery makes such a furniture model so much better