This exercise has given you an introduction to the tools that can create continuity between surfaces. Mastering these techniques fully takes time and practice, and is one of the advanced topics to study in Alias.

Below are some ideas for practicing and exploring these techniques.

Packaging design is a good area to look for freeform and smooth surfaces. Below are two examples of shapes and features that you could try.

The techniques you learned modeling the label area on the Shower gel bottle can be used to create features on product designs and vehicle designs as well.

The finger recess on the back of this cell phone is created in the same way as the recessed label.

The raised center section of this car hood is blended into the main surface using a Birail with curvature continuity.

If you are using Surface or Automotive versions of Alias, you have more options for creating curvature continuity surfaces.

If you are using one of these products, try rebuilding the shower gel bottle with curvature continuity instead of tangent.

Look at the model supplied for Shaders and Lights. This version of the shower gel bottle has been created using curvature continuity.