What You Will Learn
- Learn to place a Bezel around a Gem on Ring Rail.
- Learn the Pull to Ring Rail command.
- Learn to prepare a ring for rendering – virtual setting.
- Learn to use Render Studio to set the materials and environment for rendering.
- Learn to set the Ground Plane scale.
- Learn to add lights to your scene.
- Learn the very important ExtractIsocurveFromSurface “bridge” command.
- Learn to create staggered rows of gems using the GemOnCurve command.
- Learn to cut a wide channel using the ChannelCutter command.
- Learn to keep your project dynamic while adding a chamfer edge.
- Learn to place prongs on a row of gems quickly using the ProngPlacer command.
- Learn to use GemCutters to cut your pilot holes and seats.
- Learn when and how to use the CathedralRingRail command.
- Learn all about the Settings > Head command.
- Learn two more powerful ‘bridge’ commands – GemsGuides and BlendCurves.
- Learn a fantastic method to build ring shoulders dynamically.
- Learn to separate pieces and create pegs and notches to aid in your assembly.
- Learn how different Degrees influence your curves and surfaces.
- Learn the difference between a local and broad range of influences.
- Learn how to rebuild curves and surfaces to avoid kinks and seams.
- Learn about four levels of Continuity (G_, G0, G1, and G2).
- Learn to analyze curves and junctions with a Curvature Graph and a Curvature Circle.
- Learn about the GCon and Match commands.
- Learn to Rebuild and Match for Better Curves.
- Learn to control a Split Shank with the CathedralRingRail command.
- Learn to combine two curves into one with the CurveFrom2Views command.
- Learn why to use the TrimCurve command.
- Learn the ScallopCutter command.
- Learn to tweak the SubD mesh at the tips of the Split Shank.
- Learn to control a Split Shank with the SplitShank command.
- Learn to create bezels using the UnderBezel command.
- Learn to use the SmartProng command around a tapered row of gems.
- Learn to get boundary edges with the ExtractEdge command.
- Learn to use the ProfileCap command.
- Learn to create a hinge with the Hinge command.
- Learn to use MSRObjects to separate your pieces.
- Learn to incorporate SubD modeling into your projects with Clayoo.
- Learn to create a bezel ring using several new Clayoo commands and tools.
- Learn to orient an object onto another using the Orient3Pt command.
- Learn to convert your Clayoo SubD into meshes for printing and casting.
- Learn to convert your Clayoo SubD into polysurfaces to prepare for rendering.
- Learn to use, render, and embed the iJewel3D Viewer.
Lessons Included in This Course
- Bezel Solitaire Ring (Render 101)
- Pavé Set Eternity Band
- Four-Prong Solitaire Ring
- Continuity 101
- Tulip Split Shank Ring
- Diamond Huggie Earrings
- Marquise Bezel Ring (Clayoo & iJewel3D)
