Need to create 3D type? Frustrated by polygon tools? Use Nurbs!

Doing 3D type can be challenging in a polygon-based modeling environment. But Nurbs-cased modelers excel at this type of geometry. In this video, I show you how to model some type so Blender can then create a metallic type rendering. Whether MOI3D, Plasticity, Rhino or other Nurbs based modelers, they can be wonderful adjunct tools for general purpose 3D applications like Blender.
#nurbs #blender4 #moi3d

[@user-xe4ne7ic6k]

Очень классный урок!

[@punmije]

Moi is an amazing software. I use both moi and rhinoceros (with grasshopper) and ofc Blender. This is a great combo.

[@BrentonWoods774]

Thank you for a video just for me! I've used Rhinoceros before and liked it, but I've never heard of MOI3D before. Will have to try it out!

[@ramyissa20]

You became my favorite 3D channel, always new and interesting topics

[@AndreeMarkefors]

I don't believe in software wars at all and I'm also not a fan of internet This vs That culture. But from what I've seen, and my general gut feeling at this point in time, I think Plasticity is the way forward as the "ultimate" Blender companion. For many reasons, as you've said in your latest videos, a CAD modeler is a great companion to Blender's polygonal modeling. Plasticity is just $149 and feels modern and fresh with great momentum. It also offers a real-time 'Blender Bridge' that connects Plasticity with Blender so that changes in Plasticity are reflected in Blender's viewport. I have a very strong feeling that the Plasticity-Blender combo will be huge on KZbin.

[@christopher3d475]

Yeah, I agree. There are videos calling Plasticity a 'Blender killer' or similar silly things. They're just adjunct tools. I've used Moi bunches in this capacity.

[@IlyaAndreev-1]

Just finish my 3D model in moi3D and successfully export to Blender. Thanks for your export settings advice 🙏 now it's another challenge how to unwrap this model 😀

[@micemincer]

As a cad/nurbs user I can say that type has its own problems in cad programs, usually it is related to knots distribution on the font. Of course you can modify it or clean it - but that is altering the font. In generale it is pain in the ass most of the time. Also you should fillet edges after deforming the type - so the fillet is not deformed.

[@christopher3d475]

It's true NURBS modeling may have its own challenges. But the point of me making the video wasn't to say either NURBS or polygon modeling are always better, but that given a certain situation one may be advantageous over the other.

[@xDaShaanx]

Thanks Chris ❤

[@madceee]

thank you 👍

[@IlyaAndreev-1]

Great!

[@IlyaAndreev-1]

Moi is super software but unfortunately there is no so much tutorial videos on KZbin. Thanks and hope to see it more 😉

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Its seems it can import ai path in Plasticity. Saw someone convert it to a step file online and then import it

[@BeheadedKamikaze]

Hey Chris, this was great, thanks! Just a small point - you kinda "butchered" the bottom part of the R because you wanted to split the single point into 2 points for the fillet, but didn't really go back to adjust it and so it differs a lot from the original. Is there any other way to do that so it isn't so different, say, by creating one fillet and the subdividing it in half?

[@hammerheadcorvette4]

Instead of Moi, Can I use Inkscape or FreeCad? I'm on Linux and don't have Moi.

[@christopher3d475]

I don't know about the abilities of Inkscape or FreeCad so I couldn't comment on them.

[@TheUninstaller2000]

I want Rhino for the price of MOI

[@jordanfish]

For importing Illustrator curves into Plasticity I found this video which recommends a web utility that can convert Illustrator data into a STEP file. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2OrhZl3dptno5Ysi=w8Cugj2kzgRudP2H

[@christopher3d475]

I suspect the Plasticity folks will eventually do a direct import function.

[@MarquisDeSang]

What? Nurbs are better than polygons? Always has been.

[@christopher3d475]

Depends on what you need to do.

[@TheUninstaller2000]

nurbs meshes are usually a huge bloody mess.. and the polycount is too high for anything besides product design.

[@christopher3d475]

Nurbs meshes aren't a bloody mess, they're specifically tuned to represent the nurbs surface and can also be tuned to varying degrees of resolution. They're not meant to drive a Subd. And modern 3D apps and renderers can handle massive polygon counts, a well ordered subd object can easily generator more polygons than that of a Nurbs derived one. @@TheUninstaller2000