Friday, June 30, 2017

3D carvings for woodworkers' workbenchs



Bainbridge Island Artisan Resource Network is a Seattle community facility for artisans to share resources, education, and workspace. To help out this group, Tim Celeski designed a new workbench for the hand tool woodworkers.

The space required nine benches built on a budget. Tim added the challenge to make each workbench unique. So, in Rhino, he designed a unique 3D carved leg vise for each bench. He then used a CNC to carve each vise chop. The CNC sped up the carving and the precision work.

Watch this video introduction to see how they were made:


Monday, June 19, 2017

Exploring the possibilities of a 3D printer



How do you print a large object with a small printer? What materials can you use besides plastic? Salt? Recycled rubber tires? Cement? Wood? Coffee? Tea?

Virginia San Fratello and Ronald Rael of Emerging Objects explore the possibilities. PBS documented their work with their fascinating applications and material sources.


Friday, June 16, 2017

Free Webinar: Surface continuity in Rhino - Intermediate


Free Webinar: 
Rhino 5 Intermediate - Surface continuity in Rhino

McNeel Europe
June 2017
11-12 (CET)

Most models have to deal with surface continuity at some point, as it is very unlikely to have an object made out of one single surface.
We will cover Position (G0), Tangency (G1) and Curvature (G2) continuity, learning about matching and blending surfaces together using a desired continuity at each side. Also, we will use tools to analyze both the continuity and quality of surfaces.

The model used for this webinar is a boat hull, where smooth transitions and surfaces are required.

We strongly recommend that you watch the webinar on curves before attending!

Solid knowledge of Rhino is required. Neither a microphone or webcam are required. The seminar is not platform dependent; it is aimed at both Windows and Mac users.

The Tech Team experts of McNeel Europe will conduct the webinar in different languages. Remember that all previous webinars can be watched here.

Sign up now!

Spanish: June 26, 2017
Panelist: Rodrigo Bárcena

Italian: June 27, 2017
Panelist: Giuseppe Massoni

French: June 28, 2017
Panelist: Vanessa Steeg

English: June 29, 2017
Panelist: Rodrigo Bárcena

German: June 30, 2017
Panelist: Verena Vogler  

Important details:

  • Space is limited. Sign up today!
  • This webinar is free.
  • The presentation will take approximately 40 minutes, followed by another 15 minutes for Q&A.
  • After you register you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.


Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Exterior Lighting - a V-Ray for Rhino tutorial



This new V-Ray for Rhino video tutorial covers lighting techniques for an architectural exterior. It looks at the rendering using both V-Ray's Sun and Sky System and Image Based Lighting with a High Dynamic Range Image using a Dome light with HDR.


Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The America's Cup elimination series in Bermuda


The America's Cup challenges have begun. And Rhino has been spotted!

Rhino and Rhino for Mac appear in the promo videos.

Watch Oracle Team USA: