This document introduces 3D modeling. It defines 3D modeling as developing a 3D representation of a real or imaginary object using 3D software. It explains that 3D modeling creates virtual objects that look like real-world objects. The document discusses two types of modeling: stylized modeling, which purposefully makes objects different from reality, and photorealistic modeling, which aims to simulate real objects exactly. It outlines two main types of 3D modeling: parametric modeling, which relies on object parameters, and polygonal modeling, which feels like sculpting digital clay and is used in animation and games.

1. LESSON 1:
INTRODUCTION TO
3D MODELING

2. WHAT IS 3D MODELING?
3D modeling is generally defined as
the process of developing a
representation of a real or inanimate
object in the three-dimensional
world with the aid of 3D software.

3.  To explain it simply, 3D modeling is the
process of creating a real-world object (like a
car) or an imaginary object (like a UFO) in a 3D
virtual world. The resulting 3D object that you
create looks like, or at the very least, can be
visualized, as the real or imaginary object.

4. STYLISTIC VS. PHOTOREALISTIC
MODELING
 Stylized modeling is what we just talked about
in the last few paragraphs. A box with eyes or
our cylinder-sphere tree. This is when 3D
modelers purposely go out of their way to
make 3D objects a lot different to the real
world in order to fulfill some purpose.

6. Photorealistic
Photorealistic modeling aims to
simulate eye-for-eye a 3D object
that looks exactly like the real-
world object.

8. TYPES OF 3D MODELING

9. 1. Parametric modeling

10.  This type of 3D modeling relies heavily on the
object parameters (width, height, breadth,
length). It is used to make/ design objects
such as a cube, a mount for a motor in a robot
or even a car (shown above) or a jet, all of
which need to be made as per certain size /
parametric specifications.

11. 2. Polygonal/ Direct modeling

12. . It prioritizes conceptual thinking
and feels like sculpting “digital
clay”. It is typically used today in
animation and video game
industries to create/ design 3D
objects .

13. Activity #1
1. Create your own 3d model sample on
scratch paper.
2. After that, use 3d paint software then
apply.