@unknownuser said:
when selecting a part of geometry and make it a FF group, the edges don't allign with the rest of the mesh anymore after using FF.
I find this also - which is why I requested the "locked edge/edges" function earlier.
So, I still use the script anyway by simply grouping adjoining geometry that I don't want changed, then hand stitching it after using FFD. This seems to do the trick and works out very nicely.
. . . I don't like the technique I used for this one but hey, for a five minute car, what do you expect . . . at least it's a little more "exciting" or sporty than the last one . . .
. . . slipping into the "boring" mode again . . . another fairly bland vehicle . . . next one will be exciting . . . I promise . . .
. . . added some fender wells to this one - 2 1/2 degrees rotated from vertical . . . I sort of like the nose on this one . . .
. . . it really must be time to take a break . . . things are getting uglier by the minute . . . this one looks much better when you step away from the computer screen (far away), remove your glasses, and then squint so you can hardly see anything . . . even then, it's still not a very pretty sight . . . oh well, there's always tomorrow, right?
Happy Sketching,
Brad
. . . and, if I can figure out how to use my version of Camtasia, I'll do a tutorial for the top . . . really easy schmeezy and super quick technique that provides lots of flexibility with shaping . . . or maybe I'll do an animated gif w/text like the other tutorial I did several weeks ago . . .
Happy Sketching,
Brad
. . . sometimes you have to try new things . . . this obviously didn't work out as the transition didn't turn out the way I wanted . . . still a great learning experience - AND - as a bonus, I tried something new w/the top and discovered a great way to get the top done without using the SketchyFFD script (not that there's anything wrong with either that script or using it to define geometry).
. . . trying for something just a wee bit more exciting than the last one . . .
. . . another quick sketch . . . I'm trying to figure out when it's best to add certain types of details, like the scoop in the nose . . . after smoothing, or before ? . . . hmmmmm . . .
. . . another GreenToaster cookie cutter car body shape . . . (yawn) . . . fairly dull but very quickly modeled . . .
Look at the lack of details in this shape - I purposely "chiseled" out just a few corners here and there, stuck on a grill and . . . a six hundred second car . . .
. . . a few more details . . . playing around with the shape a little more . . .
Thanks - this is fun - I still long way to go.
Here's another super-quicky. It's not very different from earlier models, but I used a new technique to define various areas of the geometry and this worked very well. Me thinks I'm on the verge of understanding what to do now.
Happy sketching,
Brad
Maybe this link will add some clarity:
http://www.gizmag.com/go/7975/
. . . time for a few simple details . . .
@unknownuser said:
You could do an exhaust at the back or the side.
I was thinking it would be an electric car - still like the idea of having one motor at each wheel like the Volvo electric car (I think the Volvo is a prototype)
. . . finished the basic body shape, now, on to the details . . . then should I do a rendering?
Happy sketching,
Brad
Ray, what about trying a truck or boat - try using what you've learned applied to something else? Marian brings up a valid point.
@unknownuser said:
What do you think?
Visually, it's very exciting. Is it practical or realistic? That's all irrelevant - nobody really cares when you make something that looks great. You're doing excellent work - I'm very impressed, but I'm not great at this, so my opinion isn't very significant.
@unknownuser said:
Try uploading the car.
Okay, but, it's unfinished and I really don't like the top & windshield . . . go for it, I know you'll make it look fantastic . . . this goes for anyone else too - please finish it and make it look good . . .
Happy Sketching,
Brad
. . . I'm trying to figure out how to spend more time with S/U . . . life keeps getting in the way . . . I almost like this one - it may have potential . . .
