Organic 3d Modelling

In the previous blog entry links, I talked about inspiration from nature and much of this takes the form of organic shapes and structures.

Have you tried modelling organic forms inspired by nature in 3d graphics applications such as 3ds Max or Blender? If you are making a creative project that involves organic forms, you can develop shapes, structures and ideas even more by using 3d graphics. Once you have made these forms, you can include them in your 3d scenes but if you are like me, even more fascinating, you can get these fascinating forms printed out on a 3d printer. This type of modelling can be really complex and mind blowing! However, if you are a new user to 3d graphics or even if you are experienced, there is a really quick and easy way to start out making interesting organic geometric 3d models.

Click on the image below to see a simple gif process of how to make this don’t shape into an interesting organic flower form only using the extrude command in 3ds Max!

Once you have looked at this gif above and experimented / played with this technique, you should then start look to using inset tools, mirror, symmetry etc. Just by using these simple tools, you can create a limitless amount of organic 3d models. By adding things such as array, you will be able to go even further with your organic 3d modelling journeys.

Check out this Youtube Video where I have a play at some organic 3d modelling using just simple techniques in both 3ds Max and Blender –

Finally, I would really recommend going over and checking out Mike Pan’s Cube Experiment where he devises only a few simple rules and comes up with some awesome results. He is using Blender and you can actually download the Blender scene files from the experiments! Although he is using Blender, you can easily apply the techniques he uses in the 3d application of your choice.

Try out just some of the simple techniques and it is then up to you, expand the commands and experiment with new modifiers. The possibilities are endless and at the same time, the methods are simple! If you would like more tips about this or anything else you can get a free 10 minute no pressure Skype lesson with me. To get this, just sign up to the newsletter below.

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