Training Video Feed

701 PARTICLES FROM THE BEGINNING

Terrence Walker — 2013-04-25T16:26:48+08:00

Particles, Volumes, Rendering, Schematics (01:15:07)
When I worked on SyFy Channel films, quickly creating cool particle effects was the order of the day. It didn’t matter if we needed squirts of blood, explosions or magic, things had to be created quickly, look good and get in the film! Now I am taking that knowledge and applying it to the all new MODO 701 particle system, one of the best particle systems I have ever had the pleasure to work with. In this video we will get you started with the basics of the MODO 701 system, going step by step over tools and showing exactly what they do and how you can use them. We will then take what we have learned and apply it to an actual scene! (1 video)

Modo version: 701
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Radial Emitter
Flocking
Turbulence
Collisions
Schematic View
Volume Items
Smoke

MODO LIGHTING, MODEL AND NATURE BUNDLES

Terrence Walker — 2013-01-23T19:48:40+08:00

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MODO REALISTIC OUTDOORS

Terrence Walker — 2013-01-11T15:57:23+08:00

Modeling, Lighting, Rendering, Compositing (03:09:12)
Creating realistic outdoor scenes is a completely different animal than doing interior setups. In an outdoor scene, you likely only have one light to play with. This means that it becomes extremely important what you do with your models and textures to bring realism to your creations. In this video, we explore this very topic, showing you how to create those imperfections in your models that separate the CG from the real. You will learn how to create textures that add life to any scene you create. You see how you can weather, beat up and grunge up your creations to give everything you do a truly natural feel. Get ready to take your modo creativity to the next level! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Adding imperfections to models
Creating weathered textures
Using clip maps to break up edges
Lighting without GI
Using the spread angle on your light
Choosing the right environment
Gain speed through cloning

WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Terrence Walker is a published manga artist and animator having written the global manga World of Hartz for TOKYOPOP and responsible for the independent animated short films Shadowskin and Understansing Chaos, which changed the indie animation world forever. He also worked as a 3D digital artist, in Hollywood, for studios such as Sony, Warner Bros. and NBC/Universal on multiple television and feature film products.

Video is delivered by download in 1280 x 720, high definition, H.264, Quicktime format, playable on the free quicktime player from Apple. Includes all textures, and elements to create your own. Also includes incremental versions of the scenes under construction for your study! Featuring over 3 hours of training!!

$25

MODO SCI-FI

Terrence Walker — 2012-12-22T03:09:09+08:00

Modeling, Lighting, Rendering, Compositing (01:58:21)
When I worked at Zoic Studios on the attempted reboot of the Lost in Space franchise, I learned a host of techniques for creating great sci-fi scenes quickly and with very high quality. Now I am passing those techniques on to you! In this video you will learn all about kit bashing, a technique from the days when spaceships were done with real plastic models. You will learn how to create the dramatic lighting, for space scenes, that we know and love from our favorite sci-fi shows like Star Trek and Deep Space Nine. Most importantly, you will learn how to construct a basic setup that, once done, allows you to crank out movie quality sci-fi scenes with effortless ease! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Kit Bashing
Self Lighting Objects
Quick window geometry
Lighting without GI
Creating Space Backgrounds
Light instancing
Compositing

THE SHADER TREE AND PROCEDURAL GRUNGE

Terrence Walker — 2012-11-10T00:03:29+08:00

Texturing, Procedurals, Shader Tree (01:36:41)
The modo 601 shader tree can be a very powerful tool once that power is unlocked. Combined with the vast array of procedural textures that modo ships with, the shader tree allows for the possibility of adding untold realism to your CG creations without the limitations often associated with traditional texturing methods. In this video, you will go deep into the processes which make the shader tree such a powerful tool, and learn how you can take advantage of it to add incredible detail, weathering and realism to anything you wish to create! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

The Shader Tree hierarchy
Texture locators
Texture Falloff
Bias and Gain
Procedural textures
Layer Masks
Upper and Lower clip

MODO NATURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Terrence Walker — 2012-09-14T21:32:46+08:00

Modeling, Sculpting, Rendering, Fur Shader (02:23:41)
In the previous modo Nature videos we focused on using content and pieces from the asset sharing site to populate your natural environments. This time around we are going to learn just how quickly modo allows you to create your own trees from scratch! You will see how easily you can model a basic tree using modo's powerful toolset. You will see how sculpting can add life and detail to your tree object. You will also dive deep into the modo custom fur material and see how fast you can create leaves for your tree, grass and more with effortless ease! Finally, with a quick volume cloud technique, you will see how you can round out your natural renders faster than you ever thought possible! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Sketch extrude
Multi-res sculpting
Using the fur material
Controlling size and shape of leaves
Procedural textures
Displacement map details
Quick clouds

INTERIOR LIGHTING AND SCENE SETUP

Terrence Walker — 2012-09-03T20:25:15+08:00

Lighting, GI, Rendering, Scene Setup (03:00:00)
In the special modo 601 training video, we're going delve deep into the many possibilities modo offers for creating masterful interior scenes. You will see how modo's extensive content library, containing models, materials and environments, will make putting togethers scenes faster than ever. With three main set pieces, from the present to the future, we will see numerous techniques you can begin to employ in your own scenes to bring depth and realism to your artistic creations!

You will learn how to take complete control of your lights and your environments, leaving nothing to chance with modo's global illumination. Get the results you want by understanding what settings will bring you quality without outrageous render times!

With 3 hours of video training, get ready to explore all new possibilities in your modo artwork! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Faking exposure
Environment intensity
Controlling lights with instance
Irradiance rays
Indirect rays
Light radius
Luminous polys

RENDER PASSES LIKE THE PROS

Terrence Walker — 2012-08-19T15:51:09+08:00

Render Passes, Scene Setup (01:29:06)
In this modo 601 training video, we're going to dive into the new render pass features introduced in the latest release. If you've ever wondered how the big studios do what they do, in terms of the CGI we see in movies, you are going to be introduced to exactly how they do it. You will see how to get maximum flexibility out of your scenes, allowing you to easily make changes in post or compositing without having to re-render the whole thing. You will see how, by separating out each element of your scene, even individual lights on your subject, into separate passes, gives you incredible control over your final image or animation! Get ready to take your renders to the next level! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

Render pass groups
using groups for light linking
item masks
multiple base shaders
item visibility options
using multiple render outputs
compositing in post

WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Terrence Walker is a published manga artist and animator having written the global manga World of Hartz for TOKYOPOP and responsible for the independent animated short films Shadowskin and Understansing Chaos, which changed the indie animation world forever. He also worked as a 3D digital artist, in Hollywood, for studios such as Sony, Warner Bros. and NBC/Universal on multiple television and feature film products.

Video is delivered by download in 1280 x 720, high definition, H.264, Quicktime format, playable on the free quicktime player from Apple. Includes incremental versions of the scenes under construction, plus the base spaceship, as it is built and textured, for your study! Featuring approximately 90 minutes of training!!

$25

SPEED RIGGING 601

Terrence Walker — 2012-07-31T17:22:43+08:00

Character Rigging, Animation Setup (01:56:59)
In this special, character oriented, modo 601 training video, we're looking into modo's extensive character animation setup tools! We are going to learn how we can quickly and easily setup a human character for animation, with a controlled IK (inverse kinematics) setup, getting the basics down in under one hour! We will further learn how to paint weight maps to control the quality of deformations and how to easily setup controllers for morph target driven facial animation. With all that, you get 15 scene file setups showing every single step from start to finish. Get ready to bring your characters to life and move towards creating your dream animation projects! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

skeleton tool
deformers
weight painting
constraints
IK (inverse kinematics)
Pose Tool
morph targets

WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Terrence Walker is a published manga artist and animator having written the global manga World of Hartz for TOKYOPOP and responsible for the independent animated short films Shadowskin and Understansing Chaos, which changed the indie animation world forever. He also worked as a 3D digital artist, in Hollywood, for studios such as Sony, Warner Bros. and NBC/Universal on multiple television and feature film products.

Video is delivered by download in 1280 x 720, high definition, H.264, Quicktime format, playable on the free quicktime player from Apple. Includes incremental versions of the scenes under construction, plus the base character, for your study! Featuring approximately 2 hours of training!!

$49.99

Buy this training video bundled with the Modo Character Creation series, giving you EVERYTHING you need to get up to speed doing characters, from modeling down to animation setup, and save $50 off the list price! The Modo Character Creation Series is $99.99, and the new speed rigging is $49.99, but you get both together for just $99.99!!

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MODO IS FOREVER

Terrence Walker — 2012-07-23T16:11:03+08:00

Studio Lighting, Sculpting, Scene Setup (01:29:15)
In this special modo 601 training video, we're looking into modo's uses in some unexpected places, particularly advertising and presentation! We are going to learn how we can use real world studio lighting techniques to create incredibly realistic presentation or product shot images. We're going to look at how the pros make their subjects look beautiful by controlling what you see reflected in shiny objects like jewelry. Get ready to create amazing, realistic product shots and animations! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

curve clone
replicators
studio lighting with objects
sculpting cloth
faking particles
controlling reflections
off camera objects

MODO NATURE IN ACTION

Terrence Walker — 2012-07-06T00:15:50+08:00

Animation, Sculpting, Scene Setup (01:34:17)
In this next modo 601 training video, we're getting into some of the new animation features of modo 601 and applying them to our nature scenes! We are going to learn how we can use new animation tools like spline deformers and combine them with replicators to make our nature scenes really come to life. Get ready to create amazing, living scenes in full motion with modo 601! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

spline deformers
replicators
morph maps and influences
sculpting morph targets
faking particles
time variations
controlling render times

UNDERSTANDING 3D TEXTURES

Terrence Walker — 2012-04-18T16:56:32+08:00

Texturing, Procedurals, Displacement (02:51:36)
In this next modo 601 training video, we're going to dive into the world of 3D and procedural textures. You will learn just how far you can take your renders without using a single image map to create what you want. Create detail procedurally allowing you no worries about resolution or graininess in your textures! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

micro-poly displacement
3D textures
editing texture parameters
layer masks
using the shader tree
copying materials
multi-layered materials

MODO NATURE 601

Terrence Walker — 2012-04-10T17:48:40+08:00

Volumetrics, Sculpting, Scene Setup (02:08:02)
In this first modo 601 training video, we're going back to modo nature, and looking at how the new features in modo 601 can take our natural scenery to the next level! We are going to learn how we can adapt techniques from software like Vue Infinite and use them to make our nature scenes in modo faster and better. Get ready to learn the amazing things that can be done with modo 601 and the new volumetric rendering! (1 video)

Modo version: 601
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

volumetric rendering
replicators
editing volume parameters
hypertextures
learning from other apps
building in layers
element move control over volumes

HIGH SPEED SCENE CREATION

Terrence Walker — 2012-01-02T22:01:37+08:00

Modeling(01:39:23)
When I created my short film GMO Shoujo, I needed a method of creating very detailed scenes extremely fast. This 501 Training Video will show you the fastest method I have ever developed for quickly creating such detailed scenes, and making them render at great speed. You will learn the simple mapping techniques that will keep your render times down. You will learn how easily you can manipulate replicators to add detail to or change your scenes on the fly. You will learn everything you need to be up and running creating your own quick scenes in minutes! (1 video)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS AND TOOLS COVERED

Quick UV setups
Simple Image mapping
Image map instancing
Replicators
Quick prototype editing
Creating specialized point sources
Environment intensity
Lighting for a nice final render

MODO ALL BUNDLE

Terrence Walker — 2013-05-07T21:09:23+08:00

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THE HOVERBIKE

Terrence Walker — 2011-12-31T11:02:58+08:00

Modeling, Shading and Rendering (07:59:05)
An amazing 8 HOURS of video on modeling, pixar SDS on the edge, materials, lighting and rendering of a hoverbike. (8 videos)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS AND TOOLS COVERED

Pixar subdivision surfaces
Booleans
Edge extrude
Thicken
Text tools
Studio lighting
Objects for lights
Rendering

MODO SCULPTING

Terrence Walker — 2011-12-31T10:56:58+08:00

Modeling(01:39:23)
In this 501 training video we are going to look at the new multiresolution mesh sculpting that becomes available thanks to Pixar subdivision surfaces. Different than painting displacements or normal maps, we are going to experience sculpting on real polygons, at different levels of detail, reaching nearly 6 million polys. We are going to see how and why we can begin to create things that we only dreamed were possible in the old days of polygon modeling. Get ready for a whole new level of detail work in modo sculpting! (1 video)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS AND TOOLS COVERED

Pixar subdivision surfaces
Maximum and current levels
The Push brush
The carve tool
sculpting fine details
pressure sensitivity
Speed and power of the computer for sculpting
Lighting for a nice final render

MODO NATURE II: SHAOLIN

Terrence Walker — 2011-12-31T10:50:26+08:00

Modeling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering (01:42:17)
A few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Shaolin Temple in China. While riding the trolly high above the misty Song Mountain, I witnessed some of the most gorgeous natural scenery I have ever seen. It all gave me incredible inspiration to create. I had to know what kind of techniques would be needed in modo to bring about the high rock cliff faces interspersed with plant life. What could be done with sculpting, displacement maps and 3D textures to make the kind of scenes I was witnessing viable in 3D? How would I shroud it all in the beautiful mist I saw rolling over the mountain there? These questions and more are all answered, step by step as we create such a scene in Modo Nature II: Shaolin!
On this training, Terrence shows us his techniques on terrain modeling, through sculpting, the use of replicators to populate the scene with realistic trees, lighting and rendering. (1 video)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Terrence Walker is a published manga artist and animator having written the global manga World of Hartz for TOKYOPOP and responsible for the independent animated short films Shadowskin and Understansing Chaos, which changed the indie animation world forever. He also worked as a 3D digital artist, in Hollywood, for studios such as Sony, Warner Bros. and NBC/Universal on multiple television and feature film products.

Video is delivered by download in 1280 x 720, high definition, H.264, Quicktime format, playable on the free quicktime player from Apple. Includes incremental scene setup files! Featuring over 100 minutes of training!

$17

LIGHTING, IR, REFLECTIONS AND REALISM

Terrence Walker — 2010-06-21T21:48:39+08:00

Lighting and Rendering (01:16:21)
What can the real world teach us about lighting in modo? If you were doing a photo shoot in a studio, your goal is to completely control light. You want to control every reflection. You even want to control where light will bounce. In this video we explore real photo studio techniques to drive the realism already possible in modo renders to a whole new level. You will see how simulating reflector cards and soft boxes, particularly when they need to appear as reflections in your subject, can add a dimension to your renders not often seen in 3D. You will learn how to use and adjust irradiance cache and render settings to get clean GI renders, even with 2 bounces. You will find that photographic realism is easily possible with just a few tricks. (1 video)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

WHO IS THE TEACHER?

Terrence Walker is a published manga artist and animator having written the global manga World of Hartz for TOKYOPOP and responsible for the independent animated short films Shadowskin and Understansing Chaos, which changed the indie animation world forever. He also worked as a 3D digital artist, in Hollywood, for studios such as Sony, Warner Bros. and NBC/Universal on multiple television and feature film products.

Video is delivered by download in 1280 x 720, high definition, H.264, Quicktime format, playable on the free quicktime player from Apple. Includes incremental scene setup files, of the real room and the science fiction corridor for your study! Featuring over 100 minutes of training!

$17

MODO NATURE

Terrence Walker — 2010-05-06T05:11:11+08:00

Modeling, Shading, Scene Setup (01:21:12)
In this first modo 501 training video, we're going back to nature! Although we will be using modo 501, 401 users will be able to follow along with this tutorial as well, and the differences will be explained along the way. We will get into terrain sculpting, replicators and how to make amazing use of modo's phenomenal content library as we create some stunning natural scenes. Get ready for realism in its most natural sense! (1 video)

Modo version: 501
Project Contents: All the necessary files are provided.

TOPICS & TOOLS COVERED

terrain sculpting
replicators
the material library
asset sharing
item masks and textures
randomizing prototypes
environments

REALISTIC RENDERING IN POSER

Terrence Walker — 2010-04-22T16:10:10+08:00

Learn the best tools and techniques for realistic rendering in Poser 8!

MODO CHARACTER TRAINING PART 05

Terrence Walker — 2010-04-11T20:41:33+08:00

Complete your character with hair and costume in part 05 of this amazing series!

HDR LIGHTING FOR REALISM

Terrence Walker — 2010-03-17T18:52:01+08:00

Learn the techniques that take your lighting into the realm of cinematic realism!

RENDERING REALISTIC GLASS AND LIQUID

Terrence Walker — 2010-02-24T15:13:48+08:00

Learn everything you need to create realistic glass, liquids and ice!

BOOLEANS, BENDS & BEVELS

Terrence Walker — 2010-02-12T14:04:53+08:00

Learn the foundational tools of polygon modeling, from zero to realism in no time!

LIGHTING FROM THE BEGINNING

Terrence Walker — 2010-01-26T01:31:01+08:00

Learn everything you need about lighting both in modo and the real world!

MODO DISPLACEMENT MODELING

Terrence Walker — 2010-01-12T01:06:14+08:00

Learn how to create an entire scene from simple 2D images displacing geometry!

TERRAIN MODELING: VUE INFINITE TRAINING

Terrence Walker — 2009-12-24T13:51:19+08:00

Model a complete ancient ruin scene in Vue as you learn terrain displacement secrets!

CREATING MATTE PAINTINGS IN VUE

Terrence Walker — 2009-12-19T00:06:07+08:00

Learn to create the epic opening scenes of your favorite futuristic movies!

MODO CHARACTER TRAINING PART 04

Terrence Walker — 2009-12-09T18:09:40+08:00

Complete the base human figure you’ve been working on in Part 04 of this amazing series!

MODO CHARACTER TRAINING PART 03

Terrence Walker — 2009-11-11T20:30:32+08:00

Continue with this video series and learn how to build the arm for your character!

ADVANCED ECOSYSTEMS: VUE INFINITE TRAINING

Terrence Walker — 2009-10-29T05:30:26+08:00

Learn everything you need to create realistic, complex EcoSystems!

MODO CHARACTER TRAINING PART 02

Terrence Walker — 2009-10-24T11:17:08+08:00

Continue with this video series and learn how to build your character body!

MODO CHARACTER TRAINING PART 01

Terrence Walker — 2009-09-23T04:01:34+08:00

Learn everything you need to create your own organic, human character models!

MODELING ON THE EDGE

Terrence Walker — 2009-07-27T03:24:04+08:00

Learn the secrets of edge modeling as you build part of a cyborg head!