3D art advice: a pro's time-saving tip for easier subdivision surface modelling

Cornelius Dämmrich is an award-winning 3D artist who has been creating amazing digital art for over a decade. Below in his own words he explains a secret shortcut to easier subdivision surface modelling (you may want to upgrade to one of the best CAD modelling laptops).

"Because subdivision surface modelling takes a ton of time when done right, it’s hard to master and requires some extra brainpower, I use a shortcut that comes disguised as the oldest trick in the book: CAD modelling. 

"This can be done in any CAD software, but most people will use either MoI3D, Fusion 360 or Plasticity. The pros are that it’s fast and easy to use, but the resulting meshes can be challenging to unwrap. This technique gives you a trick to overcome it."

This content originally appeared in 3D World magazine, the world's leading CG art magazine. Subscribe to 3D World at Magazines Direct.