Webinar: Subdivision Modeling with Grasshopper + Weaverbird

Subdivision Modeling with Grasshopper + Weaverbird| 2012 November 09 | 2:00 PM EST

Overview:
Subdivision modeling offers us a fluid way to create and control complex, continuous forms from simple shapes. Beginning with a presentation on the main principles of working with Meshes and Subdivisions, this webinar will incrementally unpack a diverse set of Tessellation techniques through a series of “live” exercises with Grasshopper and Weaverbird. With two instructors offering guided curriculum and continuous support it is our goal to provide you with an in-depth and personal learning experience. Additional topics covered will include: how to ensure clean meshes, applying additional detail to meshes through perforation and thickening, and preparing your mesh for output to a 3d Printer.

This Webinar will last 2.5 hours including a 30 minute Q & A session. Registration can be found below. We look forward to your participation!

Topics:

• What are Meshes and Subdivisions? What are they made of and How are they different from Surfaces?
• How can I use a Mesh Object as a component to distribute onto a surface? Now how do I Perforate it or make it Smooth?
• Meshes seem too dense with Points to edit easily? How can I manipulate a Mesh with a few control points but still have a Smooth Result?
• I tried to Subdivide and Smooth my Mesh but it looks funky! How do I ensure that I end up with clean Geometry?
• Using Weaverbird is fun and my Mesh is cool! How do I prepare it for 3d Printing?

Registration and details can be found here:

http://modelab.nu/?p=7244