Finale Project Prototyping

Programm

Install Fusion 360 from Autodesk Here is the Fusion 360 Link

If you are a student or a teacher at a university, you can get a license for free.

In Fusion 360, you can start by modeling a 3D object. In this case i give you a short overview about Fusion but not a long tutorial. There are so many good Tutorials and Videos for Fusion.

Click here for a Youtube tutorial

1. Start with a Group Name, and I have some files in a folder structure as well. So if you start a new file, make sure to save it with a name first.

In Fusion, it is very important to press the save button frequently. There is no automatic save!

2. Right-click on the Building Groups to create a component. Keeping every body in one component is a good workflow for later.

3. If you have a component, start with a sketch. There are also some other options to create, but the standard beginner workflow is:

Component > Sketch > Extrusion > Change the extrusion

Here you can see the Sketching Tools

4. For navigation, there is a menu at the bottom for orbit, rotation, and a hand tool to move right/left/up/down.

5. If you have a 3D object and want to create a rendered image with realistic materials, click on the Design button to open a dropdown menu. There you will find the Render option.

Click Render, and now you can change the background color, lighting, and material.

6. For the rendering process, bring your object into the correct position. Press the Play button for live rendering (this improves material quality).

During this process, do not make any changes. Wait until the rendering reaches an excellent quality, then press the Break button.

Click on the Teapot icon to adjust the size, quality, and finally click Render.

Now, the rendering will be processed in the cloud. Sometimes it takes longer (up to 20 minutes), and sometimes it is faster (around 5 minutes). During this time, you can try out different positions and materials.

When the rendering is finished, you can download the image as a JPG or PNG.

7. Video animation is also an option in the dropdown menu. If you want to create one, make sure the correct components are visible. If you want to hide certain components, click on the eye icon in the component group.

You can create tracking shots or an explosion animation.

Here is a good link for video animation: Tutorial Video Animation

Render First Prototyp

If you want to see more go to the Final Project. Click here

You can download the Fusion file here:Prototype Fusion File