Mike Turner Masterclass — Alias 2024 series 02, episode 01: Introduction

Brandy Ryan Brandy Ryan February 26, 2024

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ALIAS 2024 MASTERCLASS

We asked Mike 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 4-7 hours of modeling condensed into 30 minutes, which are spread out over 4 episodes.

Alias 2024 Masterclass, Series 01 recap

E01: Establishing the basics: from set-up through developing volume and form to rear graphic details

E02: Refining the form: how to develop the basic concept of the package

In Series 02, Mike shifts gears to work on an autonomous vehicle for utility applications.

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.

Alias 2024 Masterclass series 02, episode 01: Intro

0:26: Mike’s work with DGDesign focuses on the development of concepts and production vehicle datasets. Their global client base covers a span of transport sectors.

1:18: Mike recaps his Alias 2024 release testing on the series 01 model

2:23 : Mike discusses his initial block volume study for a small, electric vehicle platform suited to a variety of on-road and light off-road applications.

3:26: With the principles of the design and basic concept values in place, Mike’s next steps are to develop some styling interest and form.

Stay tuned for the next three videos, where Mike shares his work, offers commentary on the process, and identifies key tools for the workflow.


ICYMI: 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.


Stay tuned for more videos, industry stories and Autodesk updates. You can stay connected with  Autodesk Automotive on LinkedIn, subscribe to our Alias and VRED YouTube channels, and follow us on Facebook.

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.

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