Modeling a Helmet Using the Ribbon

The ribbon is a customizable toolbar that provides you tools for editing Editable Poly surfaces.

In this tutorial, you use the ribbon modeling tools plus OpenSubdiv to create a Viking helmet.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Use the Symmetry modifier to mirror edits to one side of a model.
• Create loops by connecting polygon edges.
• Extend polygons using various extrusion techniques.
• Create beveled and inset shapes.
• Smooth an object with explicit creasing using OpenSubdiv.

Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate

Time to complete: 1 hour

Preparation for This Tutorial

If you have not already downloaded the tutorial files (MAX scenes and other assets), download them now and unzip them into a project folder called \Autodesk 3ds Max tutorials. See Where to Find Tutorial Files.