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Surf ace Modifier 845
Rhino head: Spline net work begins with the p rofile.
In the top image, the head of a rhinoceros is
modeled by creating a network of splines. The
first spline created is the profile of the rhino;
other splines are added and edited to complete
the model. In this case, a reference copy of the
spline mo del was created and a Surface m odifier
was added to the copy.
As the spline network is edited, the patch surface
of the reference copy is updated dynamically.
This allows you to view a shaded patch model as
you manipulate the spline network, any surface
anomalies can be spotted and corrected.
Sequence of images showing the spline network, the patches
created by the Surface modifier, and a shaded view of an alien
character.
Additional Details
• Splines are initial ly created using the tools in
Create panel > Shapes > Splines > Object Type