The Making of Matrix 7
Now that Gemvision Corp’s Matrix 7 design software is shipping, have a look at this “behind the scenes” video from the development team.
Features and updates to Matrix 7 include full T-Splines integration, an new V-Ray builder and tool set, and so much more…
Find out more about Matrix 7 HERE!
0Modeling a Mother’s Pendant in T-Splines
Here’s a quick video on the construction of a popular mother – child pendant design in T-Splines.
Read More on T-Splines:
5 Step Guide to T-Splines
How to Think in T-Splines
And don’t forget the T-Splines Shank Pack!
3D Mapping the Galaxy
Not here yet, but it is on the way.
By employing the likes of robots, fiber optics, spectrometers, and other sci-fi type technologies, the Science and Technology Facilities Council plans to map out over one billion stars. The technology is already in place to map out the stars in a 2-dimensional fashion. This additional funding will allow the development of a process to track the third dimension.
Who wouldn’t love to see an accurate 3D model of the galaxy?
Via the Engineer
0Learn T-Splines – A 5 Step Guide
Sometimes, especially in the world of CAD software, a sizable learning curve can turn you off to becoming proficient at something new. However, if you could compress that learning curve into a simple 5 step process, it becomes a far more comfortable task. That’s precisely what the gang over at T-Splines has done for us.
Not that T-Splines is the most difficult product to familiarize yourself with, but for some of those Rhino users who are picking it up after learning Rhino, it is a different way of thinking. That is more than enough to introduce some tiring challenges. So, without further delay, here is the 5 Step Starter Guide for T-Splines.
Webinar – How to Think in T-Splines
The latest webinar from the fine folks over at T-Splines has been posted for the public.
Watch the video below.
010 Free HDRI Maps
VizPeople has released a full set of HDRI maps available for commercial use. Out of that, they have let loose a set of 10 half resolution maps to the public. These full 360 spherical sky maps are great for kicking those renders up to the next level. For more information visit the links below:
Commercial Set of full resolution maps HERE
Download free maps via ronenbekerman
New Rhino 5 Commands
Here’s a snapshot look at some of the new Rhino v5 Commands. Via Rhino Tech Tips.
03D World – 2011 CG Awards
With 14 categories that YOU can have a say in, be sure to stop by and vote for your favorites in the 2011 CG Awards by 3D World Magazine. From the people that make the software and hardware to the ones that use it, all areas of the CG community are recognized in these awards.
T-Splines for Rhino – Version 3
T-Splines has released version 3 of their plugin. Creating organic geometry in Rhino 3D just got easier thanks to some new tools and functionality.
Here’s a video showcasing some of the new features.
See more videos, and read more HERE!
0DEVELOP3D – Review on tsElements for SolidWorks
The fine folks over at DEVELOP3D have put up an in depth review of the new tsElements for SolidWorks.
There’s a shift happening in the world of 3D solid modelling. A shift towards a more direct method of modelling, easier ways to change your model with less focus on what has to be done to make that change happen.
To read the full review, visit DEVELOP3D!
Also, there is a review for T-Splines for Rhino from September 2010 that is definitely worth a read.
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Building Rome (Digitally) – And Anything Else for that Matter
It seems some smart minds at UNC Chapel Hill have employed the millions of photos available on Flickr, as well as some pretty fancy math to develop an advanced process of creating 3-dimensional models of virtually anything anyone has taken a picture of – anywhere. Using the photos that are found via certain search criteria, a 3D environment is created, then converted into a geometrical representation of the scene.
Here is a video that walks through the basics of the process.
Visit their site for more information, videos, and points of interest.
Clicking on a marker on the map for Rome, will allow you to view the photos and the video of the model created for that particular point of interest.
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RhinoParametrics 1.4 Released
A new version of the RhinoParametrics plug-in has been released. This new version is compatible with Rhino 4.0 SR9 and Rhino 5.0 WIP.
To see what’s new, or to download the latest RhinoParametrics – Go Here!
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