Brandy Ryan
Alias 2024 Masterclass
We asked Mike Turner to do some production testing on Alias 2024 during the development beta cycles to prove the software in production use. As a result, you may notice small variations in User Interface style and layout in the released version of Alias 2024 – tools and icons may look a little different.
Out of that testing comes a Masterclass on modeling in Alias 2024. This content equates to 6-7 hours of modeling condensed into 30 minutes, which are spread out over 4 episodes.
Episode 01 walked us through Establishing the basics: from set-up through developing volume and form to rear graphic details.
Episode 02 worked on developing the basic concept of the package.
Episode 03 looks at adding in details and progressing the design through to final rendering.
If you’d like to look under the hood at the Wire file Mike created for technical details or inspiration, you can download the Alias Wire file here:
This model is provided for educational purposes and is not for commercial use.
You can watch the full video here or scroll down for specific highlights.
Episode 03 – Details & final rendering
0:40: Undertray development using planar surfaces and draft, linking the front to back of vehicle
1:22: Drafting surfaces for the cockpit pod
1:54: Windshield detail – tubular offset to define obscure regions
3:23: Rough-in seat, dashboard, and steering wheel – real life ergonomics
5:18: Revisiting the headlamps – using 2D sketching to explore headlamp variants
7:13: Adding detail – roof-mounted aerials, rear bodywork
8:22: Decals on bonnet and rear
9:45: Overview of VRED renderings (see Mike’s VRED series for more)
Stay tuned for a bonus episode in the first series of Mike Turner’s Alias 2024 Masterclass.
Mike Turner’s VRED design series
Mike’s first series covers a Fifteen Eleven case study, data import, intro to backplates, other rendering techniques, and his ideation of the DeLorean car.
His second series focuses on off-highway vehicle design, including a Liugong case study, working with large data sets, digital shadow plots, adding decals and dirt to your designs.
His third series turns the lens on public transportation, with episodes on industry insights, interior rendering and VR set-up, raytraced interior rendering, and exterior rendering.
If you’re not already an Alias or VRED user or would like to expand your skills at home, get started by downloading the new Alias & VRED 2024 Learning Editions:
For Alias Learning Edition, click here.
For VRED Learning Edition, click here.
Stay tuned and check out our Autodesk Automotive on LinkedIn, subscribe to our Alias and VRED YouTube channels, and follow us on Facebook.