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A key factor to always keep in mind during the modeling process is that the number of polygon faces and vertices that an object contains has a profound effect on your computer resources.

The more complex an object is the slower your system will react during the creation and rendering process. It is imperative to keep the face/vertex count to a minimum in each scene.

Several methods for keeping the models small are:

Break up large scenes into smaller files.

Do not create or import objects that will not be seen.

Do not create detail too small for the viewing resolution

When using Primitive Objects, reduce the number of segments.

When lofting objects, use Optimize or appropriately reduce path and shape steps.

When importing objects, use the Optimize modifier.

Whether or not architecture is your chosen profession, you will often be called upon to create buildings or structures, real or fantasy, for backdrops to your scenes. We will present some of the concepts of creating structures with 3D programs and offer some helpful tips and methods for making the process more productive.

First learn the concepts, so you can apply them to specific methods of modeling in later projects. There are essentially three approaches you can take to create buildings and structures:

Start with 2D floor plan views and extrude for wall height.

Start with 2D wall elevation views and extrude for wall thickness.

Start with 3D CAD models.

So you are ready for your first day at university. First up, congratulations, you made it despite your best efforts to not study for those final exams. Yup, sure you visited the campus before, on some guided tour with a load of swotty looking geeks. The last thing that you want on this auspicious occasion is to find yourself trapped all day with those keen academic types; after all you are here for the best days of your life aren’t you?

Hopefully, you’ve Google Earthed (or similar) the campus to plan your routes for the first couple days. If you haven’t don’t panic, all is not lost. You can still get through this unscathed. Before entering the campus, get the attitude right. You belong here don’t you? Take a deep breath and straighten up the shoulders, not too much, this is a campus after all not a barracks. Stand like you have been around for at least a year. If possible develop a look of mild cynicism across your glorious features. A subtle curling of the lip is a good choice, but try not to overdo this one, or you’ll be busted because you are trying too hard. This must all seem EFFORTLESS.

Check your clothes over, do you possess the certain type of student panache you are after. The actual look is not that important, after all that’s the great thing about a university or college campus, the range of looks and styles is endless. If it’s the brand conscious designer approach, or the “I mean business”, padded shoulders or even the total disestablishment look you are after, it’s just important to appear that you are totally at ease. So what your heart is pounding so hard that you can hear the thunder in your ears, no one else need know if you don’t let on.