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What Is Hard Surface Modeling

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Tools and Tips for Hard-Surface Modeling in Blender 2.8

Modelling holes
Modelling holes

Hard Surface Modeling In Blender

ArtStation - more basic design concepts and advice

FAQ: How u model dem shapes? Hands-on mini-tuts for mechanical sub-d AKA ADD MORE GEO - Page 121 - Polycount Forum

Tools and Tips for Hard-Surface Modeling in Blender 2.8
Tools and Tips for Hard-Surface Modeling in Blender 2.8
several different shapes and sizes of objects on a gray background, including cubes, boxes, and rectangles
several different shapes and sizes of objects on a gray background, including cubes, boxes, and rectangles

Hard Surface Modeling

Something that trips up a lot of people (myself included, when I was starting out) getting pivot points and grouping set up properly on hard surface models so things actually rotate the way they should. If you've ever animated a turret, or door and had it spin from the wrong point entirely, this is usually a pivot/grouping issue rather than an animation one. Quick breakdown of how I set mine up so hinges and rotating parts move correctly, using a tank model as the example. This was done in Autodesk Maya, but the same principles apply in Blender, 3Ds Max or any other polygonal software.

ArtStation - more basic design concepts and advice
ArtStation - more basic design concepts and advice
How The F*#% Do I Model This? - Reply for help with specific shapes - (Post attempt before asking) - Page 121
How The F*#% Do I Model This? - Reply for help with specific shapes - (Post attempt before asking) - Page 121

Subdivision Surface Modeling - polycount

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How to approach complex hardsurface 3d models? - Support / Modeling - Blender Artists Community

Correct Pivots & Groups For Hard Surface Animation
Correct Pivots & Groups For Hard Surface Animation
several different types of boats are shown in this image
several different types of boats are shown in this image
Sci Fi Low Poly Models, Sci-fi Game Asset Inspiration, Sci-fi Box Modeling, Hardsurface Modeling Reference, Sci Fi Technology Lowpoly, 3d Sci Fi Props, Sci-fi Game Asset Ideas, Hard Surface, 3d Tank Game Design
Sci Fi Low Poly Models, Sci-fi Game Asset Inspiration, Sci-fi Box Modeling, Hardsurface Modeling Reference, Sci Fi Technology Lowpoly, 3d Sci Fi Props, Sci-fi Game Asset Ideas, Hard Surface, 3d Tank Game Design
Subdivision Surface Modeling
Subdivision Surface Modeling
How to approach complex hardsurface 3d models?
How to approach complex hardsurface 3d models?
3d toplogy
3d toplogy
Low Poly Tank, High Poly Modeling, Low Poly Hand Topology, How To Make Low Poly Models In Maya, High Poly Modeling Tutorial, Topology Hard Surface, 3d Shotgun Wireframe, Low Poly Tank 02, 3d Modeling Wireframe
Low Poly Tank, High Poly Modeling, Low Poly Hand Topology, How To Make Low Poly Models In Maya, High Poly Modeling Tutorial, Topology Hard Surface, 3d Shotgun Wireframe, Low Poly Tank 02, 3d Modeling Wireframe
Hard Surface Tips and Tricks (Part 2)
Hard Surface Tips and Tricks (Part 2)
Question about continuous meshes for low poly bakes.
Question about continuous meshes for low poly bakes.