Modelling Cross-Sections Which Are Not On the Blueprints/Sletches

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“How do I arrive at an x-sec, which is not given on the blueprints?”

The answer is quite simply that you cannot define an x-sec, which is not given by the blueprints. But don’t worry if you are my student I will provide the x-sec from my own model.

“But if I were working in a Design studio, what would I do?”

Simple. Go and get the designer and get him/her to draw the required x-sec. A good efficient designer will usually find time amongst his myriad of work commitments to visit the Alias modeller once or twice a day and during these sessions he will help you to define areas of the model that are vague and at the same time develop his or her design by requesting changes to improve the model. This close team work, between a skilled Alias Digital Sculptor and a very good Designer, is the most efficient way to develop the design into a 3D model, which can eventually be milled at any scale into a physical model. The physical model can be further developed and then presented to senior management. At this point there may be say 3 teams competing against each other, so this means 3 models made in say Munich, Torino and CA. being presented in a presentation show room with turn tables, at the same time.

Pick n’ Mixing of Design features

It’s quite common that the Chief Designer will take features which he likes from one model and instruct another designer to incorporate them in his model.

Does a Designer need to be a competent Alias Modeller?

I would say yes! In today’s tight economic environment, models have to be developed more quickly than was the case a decade ago and if the designer understands Alias surfacing then he can understand the problems faced by the modeller and give intelligent advice on how an area of the vehicle could be re-modelled in the shortest possible time.

One of my Elite student group is now at Audi Design Munich

David Torres is now working in the way I have described above. He has a very close relationship with his designer and is asked several times a week to make changes to his model. If you can work like this in a tight team with your designer, the project will evolve quickly, which the company will appreciate, as time is a LOT of money. Your way of working and the support /service you give the designer will definitely NOT go un-noticed, your work ethic will be commended and you will be given the best projects to work on, as well as being on the short list of most wanted modellers that the modelling Manager will refer to when hiring for future projects. In short you will always have work and the work you are given will be cutting edge!
Enjoy you Alias

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Here are just 2 examples of the courses I run,
which will take you up to Industry enrty level. I only have time to mentor a handful of students, so please if you are interseted in applying send me your CV and your latest .wire if you have previous Alias experience. If you have no Alias experience, but are experienced on other 3D platforms, I will still consider your application seriously. The main thing I am looking for is real passion and committment to make it in the Alias Automotive Industry

“Course #1”. 6 Months website access to all video tutorials
167 Euros (228 USD equivalent) for 6 months website access. This is the most economical way to access my unique Alias Automotive videos, where you will learn how to build the Audi A5 Sportback. You will also gain access to the many videos on Alias Pro. technique.

“Course #2A” Private Tuition Package

(Your work will be reviewed every 15 days and you will receive : feedback, instruction, tips and advice from me personally, modeling demonstrations from me on your .wire and I will supply Meshes to help you with difficult areas of your model. )
167 Euros (228 USD equivalent) per month. You will learn how to build 2 complete vehicle exteriors: Audi A5 Sportback and the Virrage Concept Car (Overbuild modeling method) . You will also get access to my “Expert Private Student” videos, which are released to your personal email from YouTube,

Kind regards and enjoy your Alias

Graham bullock B.Ed. CNAA. Des. Tech.

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