About the Course

In this mini-course, I’ll share my experience and show you that complex hard-surface modeling can be a blast!

Course Outline:

— Module 1: What Is CAD? Breaking Old Habits.

In this section, we’ll lay the foundation. You’ll understand why this software works differently and what “cheat code” advantages it offers a weapons artist.

— Module 2: The Main Difference Between CAD and Polygon Modeling.

We’ll break down how CAD eliminates the biggest headache for weapons artists when working with hard surfaces.

— Module 3: Hands-On Practice — The Holosun Sight. Basic Blocking

We’ll learn to model at the speed of thought. We’ll create the body of a collimator sight.

— Module 4: Hands-On — Under-Barrel Grip. Ergonomics and Chamfers

We’ll work with smooth, ergonomic shapes of firearm modules directly from reference images.

— Module 5: Conclusion. Integration into the WeaponArtist Pipeline

Key points about the pipeline and how to further refine the model in a traditional development workflow.

— Module 6: BONUS. Advanced Techniques (Deform and xNURBS)

We’ll learn how to work with details and explore more complex approaches to creating high-quality surfaces.

This mini-course will revolutionize your understanding of 3D. Stop struggling with meshes—focus on creating awesome weapon designs and let Plasticity handle the messy math!