You may want to stop suckin’ that SolidWorks model through the regular old modo SolidWorks import for a few days. Why? You’re about to get a stronger, rockin’er, suckin’er solution to bring all those bits and bobs into modo.
It’s the modo for SolidWorks kit. It’s coming soon along with more materials, more compatibility, SolidWorks-like UI enhancements, training video and, and, and… SO MUCH MORE! If you want the low down, there’s a webinar Tuesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 28th.
Most of you only have two fists. One for slamming out 3D geometry in SolidWorks and the other for punching it with pretty sauce using modo. However, if you’re just starting to build up those layers of rendering calluses, you may be looking for some soothing aloe to take the pain away from the workflow rawness.
Paul McCrorey is here to help. He bring years of experience importing SolidWorks model into modo and has churned out four videos that shows you the particulars you want to know about when sweetening up those scenes.
In the videos, Paul covers the SolidWorks to modo workflow, explains it with tips and at the same time gets you use to the terminology. Good stuff and just the right mix to get your render fists pumpin’.
Jaw. Dropping. I’m slapping myself over and over. Actually, this is the second time I’ve slapped myself to the point my jaw is hanging by a few strands. I saw a preview of the new Luxology Studio Lighting & Illumination Kit (“SLIK”) for modo at SolidWorks World last week and have been having dreams of being washed in the most serene studio lighting imaginable.
Yazan Malkosh of 9b Studios spent a wee two months putting together a lighting kit that completely destroys the amount of time creating rigs and adjusting lighting.
Best thing of all, it’s complete extendible and customizable. Check out the workflow here. Fast. Simple. Presets.
It’s just not working. You spit on your screen, rub your eyes and wait for your models to turn into a beautifully rendered animation, and all you get are frightened looks from your co-workers. We can fix that.
If you do any rendering or use SolidWorks and their PhotoView 360 rendering product, you’re probably familiar with Luxology. They’re the makers of modo, the all-in-one modeling, sculpting, rendering and animation program. They also have a hand in the PhotoView 360 development.
Rendering a model in PhotoView 360 is simple, but limited. You have a lot more power in modo, but getting it all set up for rendering requires a few more steps. This quick guide will get you started down the right path and allow you to experience some of the initial adjustments you’ll want to make when creating a rendering using modo. Let’s rock that model.
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