Modeling chess pieces, The Queen

by Christopher Tyler | Mar 11, 2024

In this tutorial, we will model the first of several chess pieces, in this case the Queen.

An SSD Drive type object, Part 1: Modeling

by Christopher Tyler | Aug 4, 2023

In this modeling tutorial, we will create an SSD type of object using polygon modeling and subdivision surfaces. Part 2, lighting, is here: https://www.strata.com/university/tutorials/an-ssd-drive-type-object-part-2-lighting/

A shampoo product bottle illustration, Part 4

by Christopher Tyler | Feb 23, 2020

In this tutorial we finish the cap by adding the flip portion. We also add an IK chain to allow for the posing of the cap in different position. NOTE: Videos 1 through 6 are for the modeling. If you wish to only work with the IK chain portion, see video 7 and use the...

Modeling a heart shape

by Christopher Tyler | Feb 15, 2020

This modeling tutorial shows how to model a heart type shape based on a bezier profile. View Chris Tyler’s Website

A shampoo product bottle illustration, Part 3

by Christopher Tyler | Feb 14, 2020

In part 3, we take a look at the use of the Hull function for use a second approach to modeling the body, using Adobe Illustrator as a starting point for the definition of the shape. Part 1 modeling the body Part 2, modeling the cap Part 3, modeling the body with an...