Hi folks,
Apologies if this discussion has happened before. I did a few searches on the forum and couldn't locate anything relevant to my specific question, though if it exists, please point me in the correct direction!
I'm a production designer, and am looking to create a 3-Dimensional "tree", if you will. It's sort of a spiral staircase that has been melded into a large tree trunk. My question is, what is the best way to learn how to do this? I consider myself proficient at 3D drafting and modeling, but not with organic shapes. When it comes to modeling a wall, a desk, or a crate, I can do it (notice these are all "square-ish" things) but when it comes to complex geometry and curves and rounded edges - especially creating large roots that may snake around the floor - I haven't the foggiest idea of where to start, or what tools I'd use.
Are there perhaps tutorials or walk throughs that anyone could think of in regards to this? I've watched hours and hours of content on YouTube and haven't yet found anything that it very helpful to this specific task. Any help at all is much appreciated.
Many thanks!