# 3D Design

## C**oncept**

I start by getting a concept—either from a client, a project brief, or through my own research. The concept needs to be interesting, visually appealing, and something that pushes my skills forward.

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## **Model in Maya**

Once I have the concept, I dive into Maya to create the 3D model. I focus on the structure, keeping the geometry clean and the shapes accurate to bring the idea to life.

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## **Check UV**

Use UV texture to check pixel perfect.

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## **Texturing**

After modeling, I move on to applying textures. I make sure the materials and colors fit the concept and enhance the overall aesthetic of the model.

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## **Render** occlusion

Use occlusion to render shadow for texture.

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## **Final modeling**

Combine them to 1 texture and apply to 3d model

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## Live view

{% embed url="<https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/hau-nguyen-background-3d-2909701eec6b4193aa3250b0ad8d133d>" %}

## 3D Car (Rendering)

Use Maya to model and use 3dsMAX to render.

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## 3D Scene (Rendering)

### Use 3d objects from the library

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### Find a good concept

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### Put them in a scene

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### Apply materials

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### Final in Photoshop

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