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Lesson 3: Solid Object Modeling

3.4. Video Introduction to Solid-Object Modeling (Part 1)

Let's explore some basics of solid-object modeling without restricting ourselves to modeling only, say, machine parts. You'll use a Penn State license to access and view some Lynda tutorials on modeling. (There are actually a gazillion Lynda clips on all kinds of subjects, so if you want to learn about music editing or video production, go for it. But first, finish your SCIED 855 work!)

 

Web Resource: Lynda.com

You will access Lynda through Penn State's portal, which will open a second tab/window in your browser. Once you click the Sign In button, you will be authenticated, and you'll see your name at the top right part of a third tab/window. Leave those tabs/windows open, return to this page and continue on, with the Watch Video instructions, just below.

 

Watch Video

Click the following link to access Part 1 of the character-animation tutorial Understanding 3-D Space. There are five short videos in Part 1, which should play automatically, one after another. (If they don't, you can launch them through the navigation outline, which will appear in the rightmost column.) The total running time for Part 1 is about 14 minutes. Pause when you get to Part 2, "Modeling and 3-D Geometry." Return to this page and click the Next button at the bottom of the screen.

Troubleshooting: If the Lynda window asks you to create a new account or prevents you from accessing all five short videos, your browser has "forgotten" that it already authenticated through Penn State. Go back to the beginning of this page, reauthenticate with Lynda through Penn State, and take care to not close the new tabs that have opened. Leave them open and simply switch to this page's tab/window. Then try clicking the Part 1 link above, one more time.

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