Null institute Podcast

Using awSunPosition to Control Light Direction

Mon, 21 May 2007 12:35:02 +0300

This tutorial goes through the process of using awSunPosition script v1.9 to control the direction of light in modo, as well as incorporating its functionality into the layout using forms and filters. Also covered is KLM files from Google Earth.

Null's modo Preset Library

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 22:17:38 +0200

This tutorial goes through the process of installing the Null modo Preset Library v1.0, using the presets and creating your own. Requires basic Shader Tree knowledge.

modo's Shader Tree

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:17:38 +0200

This tutorial goes through the shader tree, covering some issues such as groups and item controls. We try not to cover what other tutorials have, but some times overlap is unavoidable. This requires a good understanding of modo's shader tree.

Painting HDR Images in modo 202

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:09:00 +0300

Its been a while. This tutorial takes you into modo’s painting capabilities to paint HDR images that are used for lighting and/or reflection in scenes. The flexibility to paint your own HDRI gives you an extended flexibility to create environments with realistic colors and lighting intensities. The tutorial also goes over basic HDRI editing in Adobe Photoshop CS2. The actual size of the movie is 1920x1200. The Scene and image file can be found here http://www.nullinstitute.com/modo201/My_Own_HDRI.zip

Using Ambient Occlusion 2

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:11:40 +0300

This tutorial covers using Ambient Occlusion on an architectural model to simulate the ambient lighting and Global Illumination used in the scene. Part two goes applying the ambient occlusion pass onto the model as well as adjusting the levels, and painting on the image in modo 201.

Using Ambient Occlusion 1

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 09:59:37 +0300

This tutorial covers using Ambient Occlusion on an architectural model to simulate the ambient lighting and Global Illumination used in the scene. Part one goes through setting up your scene for baking an ambient occlusion pass

Golf Ball: Basic Level

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:59:50 +0300

How to model a golf ball in modo using very simple yet powerful steps.

5 Minute Version of the Contour Lines Tutorial

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 15:57:53 +0200

This is the 5 minute version of the tutorial.

Contour Lines 06: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:31:49 +0200

The option of controlling topology height using the vertex color map. Its always nice having more than one way to do things!

Contour Lines 05: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 14:10:13 +0200

Using Modo’s built in calculation input fields to scale the model properly. Using the material selection mode to alter the model height levels.

Contour Lines 04: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:58:44 +0200

Eliminating problematic areas and naming the surfaces for use in model editing.

Contour Lines 03: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:58:43 +0200

Finalizing some modeling details and aligning all the normals.

Contour Lines 02: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:58:34 +0200

Continuing the modeling stage and setting up the edges for bridging.

Contour Lines 01: Intermediate Level

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:54:53 +0200

A nice and flexible way of turning your contour lines from AutoCAD lines into a 3d mesh using Modo’s tools. As well as the export settings to move from AutoCAD to Modo.

Ctrl Your Modeling

Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:13:00 +0200

This podcast covers an extremely helpful ctrl button when modeling Modo 103. From tool hauling to falloff control.

Architectural Document and Material

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:58:20 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Includes the sketches, renders, backdrop images and the object meshes.
Download: PDF Document
Download: Images, Objects and Backdrops

5 Minute Version of the Architectural Tutorial

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:54:51 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: For those who don't want every detail, this is the fast forward of the entire modeling process.

Architectural Tutorial 11: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:39:12 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to construct the roof, dome and finalize some details in the unit and bring a finished model.

Architectural Tutorial 10: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:39:07 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to quickly construct the last two exterior stone walls to add them to the previously modeled parts.

Architectural Tutorial 09: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:39:00 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to modify the exterior stone wall to get two different looking sides to the building from one.

Architectural Tutorial 08: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:38:55 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to create the washing basin using the bend and bevel tools.

Architectural Tutorial 07: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:38:50 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to detail the stone overhang and create the corner stones using the bevel tool.

Architectural Tutorial 06: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:38:20 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to construct an arched stone overhang using the bend tool.

Architectural Tutorial 05: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:31:58 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to a normal window frame, glass and some detailing.

Architectural Tutorial 04: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:31:52 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to create the arched window frame and glass.

Architectural Tutorial 03: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:31:41 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to construct the exterior recessed stone wall and assigning basic materials.

Architectural Tutorial 02: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:29:51 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how construct a stone wall with an archway.

Architectural Tutorial 01: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:23:35 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Shows you how to setup your backdrop images in modo 103 for architectural modeling and initialize the model.
Download: Images, Objects and Backdrops

16 Minute Column Tutorial 02: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:17:55 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: A continuation of the column modeling tutorial through edge detailing.

16 Minute Column Tutorial 01: Intermediate Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:14:08 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: A fast and easy modeling session on how to make a greek doric like column using modo 103.
Download: Objects

Seagull Document and Material

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:59:40 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: PDF Document containing images and links.
Download: PDF Document
Download: Images, Objects and Backdrops

5 Minute Version Seagull Tutorial

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:51:09 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: For those who don't want every detail, this is the fast forward of the entire modeling process.

Seagull Tutorial 11: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:48:50 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Refining the entire model using edge weighing for modo in addition to final touches.

Seagull Tutorial 10: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:47:18 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Creating seagull's webbed feet and defining the toes and toe nails.

Seagull Tutorial 09: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:44:44 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Creating seagull legs and getting it prepped for the webbed feet.

Seagull Tutorial 08: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:43:05 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Creating the eyes starting with the eyeballs and then the pupils of the seagull.

Seagull Tutorial 07: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:39:54 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Refining the beak by outlining the upper and lower parts as well as adding nostrils and getting the eye area ready for the eyes.

Seagull Tutorial 06: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:38:30 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Creating the beak from the head mesh as well as assigning it its own material.

Seagull Tutorial 05: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:36:18 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Refining the wings and basic material setup.

Seagull Tutorial 04: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:33:48 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Creating the wings and modifying the body.

Seagull Tutorial 03: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:30:55 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Refining seagull shape and converting the polygon mesh into SDS.

Seagull Tutorial 02: Basic Level

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:09:21 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Initial volume building of the seagull using the box modeling method.

Seagull Tutorial 01: Basic Level

Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:23:30 +0200

Modo 103 modeling Tutorial: Setting up your backdrop images in modo 103 for modeling characters
Download: Images, Objects and Backdrops