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CLO 3D is a powerful design tool for clothing and accessories that allows you to work in 2D and 3D with amazing simulations of fabric and texture. The “Basics in CLO 3D” course is an introduction to the tools and navigation within CLO 3D to get your creativity flowing. This course covers navigating the 2D and 3D environment, the basics of sewing and fabrics in 3D, concluding with dressing your avatar and exporting the garment image. The videos and work-along lessons allow you to explore your own creativity in design.
Online course Detailed outline
Pre-Assessment Free trial
This is to assess your knowledge about CLO 3D and evaluate how this course can be most helpful for you.
Introduction Free trial
This introduction module gives an overview of the course content. You will also meet your instructor, Roz McNulty.
- 0.1 Welcome to the Course
- 0.2 Landscape of 3D Apparel Software
- 0.3 Course Overview
Module 1: Navigation
This module explores how to navigate through CLO 3D. It focuses on properties, 3D screen, 2D screen, settings and options that you need to consider before diving further within the software.
- 1.1 Introduction To Navigation Screens
- 1.2 Updates On Navigation with CLO 3D 5.2
- 1.3 User Settings
- 1.4 Using your Mouse in 3D
- 1.5 Zoom Controls
- 1.6 Quick Tip on Library Updates and Download
- 1.7 Summary
Module 2: Selection
The second most important thing to learn through CLO is the select move tool. You will learn how to place pieces wherever you want using the 3D Gizmo.
- 2.1 Grid Selection with the Select Move tool
- 2.2 Cube Gizmo Practice
- 2.3 More Practice with the Gizmo Tool
- 2.4 Gizmo Quick Tip
- 2.5 Laundry - Sorting your colours in a 3D space
- 2.6 Training yourself to work in 3D - Tablecloth
- 2.7 Summary
Module 3: Arrangement
Learn how to correctly place your patterns on the points and how to reset if necessary by using the arrangement tool.
- 3.1 Arrangement with Body Placement Dots
- 3.2 Reset 2D in the 3D Window
- 3.3 Summary
Module 4: Simulation
This module provides the simulation tools within CLO 3D that allow you to select, freeze, hold, pin and tack.
- 4.1 Simulating 3D - Wrapping a scarf
- 4.2 Wrapping the Scarf using Mesh and Mesh Pins
- 4.3 Using Tacks
- 4.4 Freeze and Strengthen
- 4.5 Summary
Module 5: Pattern Drafting
This module introduces basic pattern construction using shapes and lines. You will learn to manipulate lines and points plus what the keyboard shortcuts are to best design your 3D patterns.
- 5.1 Creating Pattern Shapes
- 5.2 Editing Lines in Pattern Shapes
- 5.3 Quick Dress Sew
- 5.4 Keyboard Shortcuts
- 5.5 Using the Rectangle Shape
- 5.6 Creating Lace
- 5.7 Pattern Trace on the Avatar
- 5.8 Body Pattern Trace with Merge and Curves
- 5.9 Display Quick Tip
- 5.10 3D Pattern Drafting on a Garment
- 5.11 Summary
Module 6: Sewing
You will be exploring the specific techniques related to sewing in CLO in this module. There will be practical exercises within segment sewing, free sewing and cutting.
- 6.1 Segment and Free Sewing
- 6.2 Sewing Quick Tip - Visibility of sewing lines
- 6.3 Sewing Multiples
- 6.4 Cutting and Sewing
- 6.5 Mirror and Sew - Jogging pants
- 6.6 Raglan Sleeve Sewing Practice
- 6.7 Summary
Module 7: Materials and Properties
This module will take you through the basics of materials and mesh. You will learn how fabric is simulated, and how it works with bias and transparency. You also will be introduced to adding prints.
- 7.1 The Science of Material Simulations
- 7.2 Materials Fabric Library
- 7.3 Materials and Mesh
- 7.4 Bias and Transparency
- 7.5 Material Practice
- 7.6 Adding Texture or Prints
- 7.7 Review on Textures versus Fabric
- 7.8 Material Practice with Sewing
- 7.9 Summary
Module 8: Avatars
This module is a real “Avatar” tour. You will learn the possible variations of your avatar over the female, male and children as well as invisible avatars, how to customize their measurements and body shapes.
- 8.1 Introduction to Female Avatars
- 8.2 Male Avatars and Children
- 8.3 Customizing your Avatar measurements
- 8.4 Avatar Measurement Tape Tools
- 8.5 Invisible Avatars
- 8.6 Summary
Module 9: Rendering
This module explores how to include high-res mesh, resolution, views, lighting and other variables before rendering. You will also be introduced to CLO-SET for cloud rendering.
- 9.1 Renders and Mesh Resolution
- 9.2 Render Settings
- 9.3 Lighting your Garment for Rendering
- 9.4 Render Only Fabrics
- 9.5 Clo Closet Rendering
- 9.6 Summary
Conclusion
This module summarizes what you have been through in the previous modules and topics. To complete the course, you will need to pass the post-assessment quiz in the module and to submit your own CLO 3D design.
- 10.1 Course Summary
- 10.2 Final Design Submission
- 10.3 Post Assessment
- 10.4 Reference Guide
- 10.5 End of Course Survey
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