In today's lesson we were introduced to the 'Lathe' tool and 'Splines' within 3DS Max, from doing so we drew the outlines of half a fruit then using the lathe tool by moving the axis horizontally.
Using the same technique you can easily make vases or similar items. This shall prove useful in the next assignment which is to make a full house (furnished).
To make the above images I first started with a rectangle then used the 'Bend' tool to change the angle, then I cloned/copied it several times and rotated them into the X formation. Then grouping them I applied textures and experimented. I also used planes for walls/flooring, two of the walls are mirrors, two are glossy black and the floor is birch planks. I then positioned a light within the X. Making for an interesting lamp.
If I could I'd like to change the X so it's one shape because currently you can see a square in the middle where the different shapes are. It would look much better if it was all one, flowing piece.
