Luxology Backpack Modeling Training Video

The set includes over two hours of instructional video footage, and also includes incremental step-by-step modo files for each video that let you jump in at any stage. Some Photoshop brushes are also provided as a bonus. This series emphasizes real-world techniques for soft-goods design in modo, including rapid form development, Subdivision surface model detailing, image-based sculpting, texturing, and rendering. The videos are narrated in English and are designed for people with at least an intermediate knowledge of modo.

Backpack Modeling Series Includes:
Video Parts 01 - 03
Total Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute
Experience Level:
Intermediate modo user.
Software Required:
modo 401 SP 4. Photoshop or other image editing software.
The Video Tutorial was developed using modo 401

Note: Your Training Videos are delivered online in 1280 x 720 QuickTime (H.264) format and will be available for download through your Registered Training page upon purchase. The Training Video is licensed to each individual and is not a studio-wide license.

Detailed Descriptions of Videos in Album
Videos in Section 01 — Form Development

Topics covered include:
Setup: Importing of backdrop images, and the creation of a basic form, or “buck” around which to build the backpack.
Basic Volumes: Rough forms are quickly built for the main compartment, using sculpting tools, edge bevel, polygon bevel, loop slice, edge slice, and others.
Volume Slabs: Once the rough forms are completed, they can be used as a starting point for creating the final “slab” forms that will comprise the final design.
Other Slabs: Creating the basic geometry for the shoulder straps, waist straps, and the back rest.

Video Part 2: Modeling Details and Sculpting

Topics covered include:
Minor Details: Adding small folds in fabric and reflector pieces.
Straps: Building the various nylon straps that hold the backpack together, using edge extend, bevel, slice, background constraints, and other handy tricks.
Buckles: Covers importing geometry from SolidWorks and/or Rhino, as well as building the buckles manually in sub-d.
Details: The zipper pulls and bungee straps on the sides of the backpack help to bring the concept to life, and they're surprisingly easy to do using the versatile “bridge” tool.
Sculpting: Adding the folds into the fabric on the side of the backpack can be achieved quickly and efficiently using an image-based sculpting method called “displacement mapping”.

Video Part 3: Finishing & Rendering

Topics covered include:
Procedurals: The nylon materials on the backpack are achieved using a type of map called a “procedural”, in this case we’ll be using “grid” in various ways to achieve complex bump maps across our various materials.
Stitching: Stitching can add a lot of depth and character to your model, particularly if you’re able to use stitching to introduce a colored accent. Here I use a simple two-step Photoshop method to implement clean, smooth stitches simply and predictably.
Render: In this video we’ll set up our render for final output, and even take a look at the final outputs in Photoshop, so you can get the most out of each render!
Conclusion: Parting words from the designer.