Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modeling & Rendering by Sabit

Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modelling & Rendering

By Sabit

In the world of RC models, drones, and engineering prototypes, competition is fierce. 

However, the winners are those whose surfaces are flawless and whose renderings resemble final products, not test concepts.

Your models can remain “test concepts” or they can resemble products ready to sell with Rhino.

Why is this course is for you?

• Real-world cases—methods that apply perfectly to drone bodies, RC models, and prototypes.
• Clean surfaces, no artefacts—sweep rails, blends, zebra & curvature analysis, advanced matching.
• 6 hours of concentrated training = 16 hours of practice with no fluff.
• Direct mentorship: Industrial designer Kamil Podolak will guide you personally, answer questions, and provide expert feedback. Learn from a pro who has worked with Kross, Antidote Bikes, and Darfon Polska.

Format: Self-paced (available Mentor support)

Date: Available on demand

Duration: 6 hours

Language: English

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Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modeling & Rendering by Sabit

 

Pro-Level Surface Design: Car Modelling & Rendering

by Sabit

Master complex surface modeling techniques for automotive and industrial design. 

Ideal for intermediate Rhino users who want to elevate their skills in creating professional-quality designs and photorealistic renders using KeyShot.

What makes this course different?

• Practical approach to modeling: Focus on real automotive elements (sports car parts) using industry-standard methods.
• Condensed and optimized video content—no unnecessary repetition. 
• Clear demonstrations of problem-solving with advanced Rhino tools (sweep rails, blends, curvature analysis, fillets).
• Complete workflow from initial sketches to photorealistic KeyShot renderings.
• Fluent and simple narration, off-recorded and edited to a compressed course format.

Format: Self-paced
Date: Available on demand
Duration: 6 hours
Language: English

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One Car Challenge 2025: Transform One Car, Showcase Your Vision

One Car Challenge 2025: Transform One Car, Showcase Your Vision

3DModels.org presents the 12th Annual Car Render Challenge with a new format - the One Car Challenge. Running from July 1 to September 30, 2025, all participants transform the same starting 3D car model into unique artworks.

This competition tests creativity through modifications, materials, environments, and storytelling. With a strict no-AI policy, artists of all levels can demonstrate their genuine talents on a level playing field.

Entries will be judged on visual appeal, creative transformation, technical execution, and narrative quality by industry professionals.

Details and registration...

Rhino and Grasshopper experts, join the One Car Challenge and show how you can transform one car into a masterpiece!

Rhino User Meeting Basel 2025 (March 28) - Only 10 days left for early bird tickets!

Rhino User Meeting Basel 2025

March 28

Hosted by McNeel Europe and Herzog & de Meuron at Scala Basel

Looking for a day packed with innovation, creativity, and hands-on action?

Join us for the Rhino User Meeting in Basel and dive into the latest and greatest in digital design and fabrication.

Here’s the deal:

👉 Learn from 20+ industry pros in architecture, design, footwear, automotive, 3D printing, robotics, AI and more!
👉 Discover cutting-edge updates on Rhino 8, Grasshopper, and other tools.
👉 Check out live demos and get inspired by exhibitors showing off what’s possible.

👉 Confirmed Exhibitors: spherene, KeyShot, Chaos, Speckle, Asuni, Revizto, Skawo3D

💡 Bonus? It’s not just tech talk—there’s networking and drinks to wrap up the day! Perfect for meeting like-minded folks and making connections.

🎟 Tickets:

• General: €95 (early bird until March 1st, then €135)
• Students: €45 (early bird until March 1st, then €75, with proof of educational status)

Check out what went down at past events: https://events.mcneel.eu/

Mark your calendar—we’ll see you there!

#rhino3dbasel2025

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Rhino User Meeting Basel 2025 (March 28)

Rhino User Meeting Basel 2025

Looking for a day packed with innovation, creativity, and hands-on action? 

Join us for the Rhino User Meeting in Basel and dive into the latest and greatest in Digital Design and Fabrication.

📅 When? March 28, 2025
📍 Where? Hosted by McNeel Europe and Herzog & de Meuron at Scala Basel

Here’s the deal:

👉 Learn from industry pros in architecture, design, footwear, automotive, 3D printing, robotics, AI and more!
👉 Discover cutting-edge updates on Rhino 8, Grasshopper, and other tools.
👉 Check out live demos and get inspired by exhibitors showing off what’s possible.

💡 Bonus? It’s not just tech talk—there’s networking and drinks to wrap up the day! Perfect for meeting like-minded folks and making connections.

🎟 Tickets:
General: €95 (early bird until March 1st, then €135)
Students: €45 (early bird until March 1st, then €75, with proof of educational status)

🚀 Interested in exhibiting? Drop an email to [email protected].

Check out what went down at past events: https://events.mcneel.eu/
Mark your calendar—we’ll see you there! 

#rhino3dbasel2025

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"Never So Far Away: Chapter 3" - Concept Art Book By Luigi Memola

"I began using Rhinoceros about 15 years ago, and it quickly became an integral part of my daily work as a designer. Whether it's for professional projects or during my free time, I rely on this powerful tool to bring the creations of my imagination to life.

Rhinoceros allows me to achieve an extraordinary level of precision, quality, and detail, making it the perfect software for a wide range of designs. From futuristic spaceships and rugged trucks to sleek catamarans and cutting-edge race cars, I've used Rhinoceros to craft vehicles and objects that inhabit a visionary yet believable future. Every line, surface, and contour in these designs is carefully considered, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible both in the real world and in my imagined universe.

Never So Far Away: Chapter 3 is the culmination of years of work, passion, and creativity. In this concept art book, you'll find a selection of my most ambitious designs, all presented with high-quality visuals that showcase both the technical complexity and imaginative vision behind each project. This chapter focuses on a universe where advanced technology meets the human drive for exploration, speed, and innovation, reflecting the essence of what I aim to convey as a designer.

With a foreword by the legendary Lorin Wood and special support from the incredible Christian Grajewski, this is a must-have for all sci-fi and digital art enthusiasts!

I’m excited to finally share these creations with you and invite you to explore the worlds and vehicles I’ve built—where the future feels just within reach, yet never so far away." 

Luigi Memola

This 120-page high-resolution book includes:

• 50 minutes of time-lapse videos
• 50 highly detailed 3D digital renderings
• 70 traditional media sketches

Buy now the book's digital version or hardcover physical version... 

Car Render Challenge 2024 by 3DModels.org: 11th Annual Competition

3DModels.org presents the 11th Annual Car Render Challenge, which will run from September 24 to December 4, 2024. This competition invites 3D artists worldwide to demonstrate automotive modeling and visualization skills.

Participants are tasked with creating a 3D car model, placing it in an evocative environment, and producing a single, captivating render. Artists can draw inspiration from existing vehicles or design something entirely new.

Open to professionals, hobbyists, and students, the Car Render Challenge welcomes a range of skill levels. Entries will be evaluated on visual appeal, originality, technical execution, and narrative quality. A panel of experienced 3D artists and industry professionals will assess the submissions.

Thanks to our sponsors from the 3D software and hardware industry, the competition offers a variety of prizes. These rewards aim to recognize quality work and provide tools for further skill development.

The Car Render Challenge provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their abilities, challenge themselves, and connect with the global 3D community. It offers a platform for skill improvement and potential career advancement in the 3D industry.

Full competition details and submission guidelines...

 

Steampunk: New History 3D Modeling Competition Launches on 3DModels.org

3DModels.org, a popular platform for 3D artists, has just announced the launch of its latest competition, Steampunk: New History. The contest runs from March 20th to June 5th and invites 3D artists to show their skills and creativity by crafting steampunk-inspired 3D models and renderings. We especially encourage Rhino users to enter the contest and demonstrate how Rhino's powerful features can bring intricate steampunk designs to life.

Steampunk, a genre that combines Victorian-era aesthetics with steam-powered machinery and retro-futuristic designs, offers a unique opportunity for 3D artists to explore alternate histories and create captivating visual narratives. Participants are challenged to model a steampunk vehicle, mechanical device, gadget, or invention and place it within a 3D environment to produce a high-quality rendering.

The competition encourages artists to pay close attention to details, realistic textures, and complex mechanisms that bring their objects to life. Participants can create truly immersive and compelling scenes by considering how their creations would function within a steampunk world and contribute to the overall narrative.

Submissions will be evaluated based on several key criteria, including the originality of the concept, the quality of the 3D modeling, and the overall presentation of the scene. The judges will look for renderings demonstrating technical proficiency while telling a captivating story and transporting the viewer into a unique steampunk universe.

3DModels.org has a long-standing reputation for hosting successful 3D modeling competitions that attract talented artists. With the Steampunk: New History contest, they aim to provide a platform for artists to push the boundaries of their creativity and showcase their skills to a broad audience of enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Visit the official contest page on 3DModels.org, to learn more about the Steampunk: New History 3D modeling competition, including submission guidelines, prizes, and sponsorship opportunities. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving community of 3D artists and showcase your talent in the captivating world of steampunk.

Advance Design Workshop 2024 (ADW24) by Luigi Memola

Advance Design Workshop 2024

Prepare to be captivated by the visionary vehicles meticulously crafted by Luigi Memola, showcasing an extraordinary level of detail achieved through the ingenious use of Rhinoceros. 

You will discover applicable executive and creative methodologies for ideating advanced design products, vehicles, robots... But also techniques to best communicate your design. You will discover the creative process that allows Luigi to create his vehicles from a blank sheet of paper, develop them in a 3D environment, and give them life with digital photographic rendering and post-production tools for the fine presentation.

The event is for visual, concept, and digital artists and designers who, for the first time, will also be able to participate remotely.

Online and Live Event

Date: May 3, 2024

Duration: 3 hours

Place: Toolbox Coworking (2 Via Agostino da Montefeltro 10134 Torino Italy)

Language: English

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