Xinyi Luo Graduate Blog

 Actually at the beginning of this semester,I am puzzled about future direction.At that time I found 3D modeling is interesting so I plan to learn the blender and follow some tutorials to make small models to ensure my career goal. After spending a whole semester learning and practicing 3D modeling, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy this creative process. It gives me a strong sense of achievement, and I see it as a potential direction for my future career.

  -complete white computer desk  some challenge: Make same things in different position  →Mirror modifer/ copy(shift D) same things and use different views to adjust

  -doing the white cabinet , half of white computer desk   some challenge: Lack of details   →use bevel  and mirror modifer 

  This week I made two cabinets, a high cabinet and a low cabinet and I learned that a lot of small objects that look complicated are usually stitched together with simple things.

After I learned the basics of blender, I decided to practice modeling interior scenes. Since I didn't know anything about it, I looked for a cartoon-style tutorial rather than a realistic one to help me get started with indoor content. This week, I finished the basic scene - the floor and walls, doors, Windows and light switches.  In this process, I focused on learning the use of interpolating surfaces and the use of bridging loop edges. Especially the bridge loop edge, which I find very useful when making Windows, doors, or when you need to connect two identical objects. My window and simple dumbbell models here are made using this knowledge.