Exercise: Hard Surface Screwdriver

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Creating a Realistic Screwdriver Model for GAM 401: Hard Surface Modeling =========================================================== In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a realistic screwdriver model using hard surface modeling techniques. The screwdriver is a common household item that can be easily modeled in 3D using various tools and software. Materials Needed ---------------- * A computer with a 3D modeling software installed (such as Blender or Maya) * A reference image of a screwdriver * Basic knowledge of 3D modeling techniques Step 1: Create the Screwdriver Handle ------------------------------------ To create the handle, we will use a combination of extrusions and bevels. Start by creating a cylinder shape using the extrusion tool. * Select the extrusion tool from the toolbar * Set the dimensions to match the size of the screwdriver handle * Extrude the cylinder shape to create the handle Step 2: Add Texture to the Handle --------------------------------- To add texture to the handle, we will use a combination of normal maps and displacement maps. Start by creating a new material. * Select the material editor from the toolbar * Create a new material with the following properties: + Color: #CCCCCC (a light gray color) + Normal map: screwdriver_handle_normal_map.jpg + Displacement map: screwdriver_handle_displacement_map.jpg Step 3: Create the Screwdriver Head ---------------------------------- To create the head of the screwdriver, we will use a combination of extrusions and bevels. Start by creating a cylinder shape using the extrusion tool. * Select the extrusion tool from the toolbar * Set the dimensions to match the size of the screwdriver head * Extrude the cylinder shape to create the head Step 4: Add Texture to the Head ------------------------------ To add texture to the head, we will use a combination of normal maps and displacement maps. Start by creating a new material. * Select the material editor from the toolbar * Create a new material with the following properties: + Color: #FFFFFF (a white color) + Normal map: screwdriver_head_normal_map.jpg + Displacement map: screwdriver_head_displacement_map.jpg Step 5: Assemble the Screwdriver Model -------------------------------------- To assemble the screwdriver model, we will use a combination of merging and scaling. Start by selecting the handle and head objects. * Select the merge tool from the toolbar * Merge the two objects together to create a single object * Scale the object down to match the size of the reference image Step 6: Final Touches -------------------- To add final touches to the screwdriver model, we will use a combination of materials and shaders. Start by selecting the material editor from the toolbar. * Select the material editor from the toolbar * Create a new material with the following properties: + Color: #CCCCCC (a light gray color) + Normal map: screwdriver_handle_normal_map.jpg + Displacement map: screwdriver_handle_displacement_map.jpg Congratulations! You have now completed the tutorial on creating a realistic screwdriver model using hard surface modeling techniques.