Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 Essentials

Lesson 13 | Low Poly Modeling

 

Introduction

Of the various 3D modeling techniques, low poly modeling is the one that is perhaps most widely used in game production. Low poly modeling is important in the design industry as well in order to keep complex models from generating too many polygons and slowing down screen responsiveness and rendering times.

Low Poly Models

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify types of surfaces
• Navigate the various mesh sub-object levels
• Understand mesh sub-object modeling versus modeling with modifiers
• Make selections at the sub-object level
• Use the Polygon Counter utility
• Use smoothing ...