The Maloof Library Series #10: Maloof Inspired Sculpted Table project - Pixar meets woodworking

Very nice video kinda fancy

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That is ONE COOL Demo!

What program did you use?

Looks like it would take hours to do…
... but with the right program, minutes…

Super Duper Sketchup of some kind?

Thank you!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Thanks Joe.

This was made using something called Luxology Modo 501. It is a professional 3D modeling and animation package used by movie studios. I also used Autodesk Maya, which is another 3D standard for animation (think Avatar).

I only wish it took a few minutes. My wife and I worked diligently on this and it took over 3 months of modeling, rendering, animating and post effects. Quite a project! I appreciate the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.

-- Scott Morrison, Montana, http://www.finewoodworker.com

Wow that’s pretty impressive. I think there would be a lot of projects that this type of video would be great for. Lot of work – but sure is nice. Thanks for posting.

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Scott… but, once you learn it and are very proficient with it, it will be a lot faster than your “learning curve” time. :)

I don’t know if that would really be worth the cost…

If one is somewhat proficient with Sketchup, one can produce a pretty good animated video going from the exact scenes you want to others… and depending on your selection sequences, can be fairly smooth in transitions.

I’ll bet Dave Richards would surprise you using SU… He is just awesome…

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Cooool Video and demo. Thanks Scott.

-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---

Being a mechanical engineer and having used 3d rendering software, I know how much work goes into creating this video. You both did a teriffic job. Thanks for sharing it with us.
-Don

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Hey Scott,

That looks really cool. I’m curious what prompted the switch to this kind of video?

-Mike

Learning Curve? Not really. I’ve been using this type of software as a hobby for years. Don, you have it right…it take a TON of hard work. Just as another example (and moderators, please forgive me) here is a picture I recently completed using the aforementioned software (I’m something of a sketch artist as well).

Lots of fun to play with, but this image took weeks to get it right. Anyway, not to belabor the point, but Sketchup is one thing…true animation is another. Thanks goodness for talented spouses!

Mike, good question! I haven’t really switched. I will continue to make more traditional videos (my next one, a Dining Chair will be the old style). I just wanted to do something different, mostly for the experience and challenge. I always strive to push my own limits, no matter what unorthodox direction they take me.

-- Scott Morrison, Montana, http://www.finewoodworker.com