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In this lesson are some general guidelines to help make your renderings look real.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (6.6 MB)
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A 26-minute movie showing basic part creation from start to finish.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in SWF format (135 MB)
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This 17 minute movie is a great tutorial on effective rendering techniques for glass and wood.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in MOV format (81 MB)
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This movie shows the unique ease-of-use of the Ashlar-Vellum user interface featuring the Drafting Assistant.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in SWF format (110 KB)
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This short movie demonstrates how to create 2D jigsaw puzzle pieces.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in MOV format (49 MB)
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This movie demonstrates how to solid model a hand dovetailed drawer.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in SWF format (110 KB)
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This short movie shows you how to easily create 2D engineering drawings from a 3D model.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in SWF format (110 KB)
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3D Modeling a Lathed Bowl
This movie demonstrates how to solid model a lathed bowl.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Windows Media Player file: WMV Format (4.71MB)
Apple Quicktime file: QuickTime (31.25 MB)
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Rendering a Lathed Bowl
This movie demonstrates how to render the lathed bowl modeled in the movie above.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in WMV format (4 MB)
Download the tutorial in SWF format (105 KB)
Click to play the tutorial
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Model a Simple Toaster
An introductory tutorial which explores the construction of a simple toaster with the Ashlar-Vellum modeling products.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.4 MB).
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Create a Tension Spring
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a tension spring.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.3 MB).
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Model a House
This tutorial demonstrates how to model a house.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.4 MB).
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Create a Simple Bowl
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a simple shape like this bowl.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
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Create a Pitcher
This tutorial demonstrates how to define an organic shape with wire frame geometry and create a single, smooth surface around that wireframe. Then it shows how to make that surface into a solid and add details.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.3 MB).
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Model a Spray Bottle Head
In this tutorial we model a spray bottle top. This is a deceptively simple looking shape, but can actually be a little difficult.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
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Overview of the Ashlar-Vellum Modeling Interface
Get an introduction in to how the Ashlar-Vellum interface looks and how it is used to create, edit and manage geometry.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
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Create Complex Shell-shaped Spirals
A quick way to make spiral shapes from sea shells to pump housings.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.7 MB).
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How to Place Decals
A great quick start tip sheet created by Randy Primozic on how to place decals.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
Download the tutorial and support files for Macintosh and for Windows. (.5 MB)
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Table Leg Tutorial
Very often we come across shapes that look very simple at first glance, but turn out to have a subtle yet complex shape.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
Download the support files for Macintosh and for Windows. (.5 MB)
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Model a Balljoint
An introductory tutorial which explores the boolean tools in the construction of a simple balljoint.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
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Model a Sprocket Wheel
An intermediate tutorial which constructs a sprocket wheel using a combination of wireframe, surfaces and solids.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1 MB).
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Model a Threaded Hex Bolt
An intermediate tutorial which shows how to model a threaded hex bolt.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.4 MB).
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Sink and Faucet
An intermediate tutorial which shows the associative features of Xenon and Cobalt. It also covers basic rendering techniques to produce this image of a sink and faucet.
Suitable for Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.2 MB).
Download the support files for Macintosh and for Windows. (.4 MB)
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Create and Render a Headlight
A more advanced tutorial which explores the construction and rendering of a headlight.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (7.3 MB).
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Create a Quicktime Animation
An introduction to creating walk-through and fly-by animations.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1 MB).
Download the support files for Macintosh and for Windows. (.12 MB)
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Texture Space Shaders
A look at how the different types of texture space shaders work in the Ashlar-Vellum rendering environment.
Suitable for Neon, Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.7 MB).
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Modeling the Cube
A thorough tutorial covering the modeling of the Cube computer. This tutorials begins with wireframe creation and goes all the way through lighting and rendering the image you see to the right. A full, comprehensive lesson of over 30 tools within the Ashlar-Vellum software.
Suitable for Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (8.85 MB).
Download the support files for Macintosh and for Windows. (2.7 MB)
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Create Complex Domed Shapes
Often there is a need to create smooth, domed shapes that are not just simple round shapes.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.5 MB).
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Create Cabriole Legs
A quick and easy way to make cabriole legs.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.4 MB).
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Create Fan Shapes
A quick way to create fan or turbine type shapes.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1 MB).
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Create Buttons or Dome Shapes
Four simple methods for creating buttons or dome shapes.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1 MB).
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Create Spiral Shapes Around Curves.
How do you create objects like phone cords, DNA, elegant jewelry or vacuum hoses? Look at this tutorial to find out.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.5 MB).
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Create Rounded or Organic Shapes.
An introduction to simple organic modeling.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.2 MB).
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Create a Squeeze Bottle.
Use basic shape editing, shelling and blending to create a bottle with threads.
Suitable for Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (1.5 MB).
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Understanding the Modeling Process and Design Intent.
A general discussion on the general workflow, uses of surfaces and solids and understanding the problem solving process in modeling.
Suitable for Argon, Xenon and Cobalt.
Download the tutorial in PDF format (.9 MB).
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