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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 02-04-2003 , 01:28 AM

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It has to be a Gargoyle for me user added image

Just started 5 mins ago to set my place.
So here is a very rough sad looking face for my scene. user added image

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# 2 02-04-2003 , 01:29 AM

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# 3 02-04-2003 , 01:51 AM

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how have you done that?

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# 4 02-04-2003 , 02:08 AM

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Polygon circle cut in half
Vertices pulled a bit, then smoothed once for image.

Started on the neck to give you an idea.
Cut away unwanted faces and pulled them in and out to simulate a bit of muscle.

Still very basic

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# 5 02-04-2003 , 02:11 AM

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I only started all this a few weeks ago and already I have tried about 16 different methods to do a head :/

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# 6 02-04-2003 , 03:20 AM

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I know what you mean.

It takes a few months before you become comfortable with Maya.
Iv'e Just pushed the 6 month mark.

Started on the body.

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# 7 03-04-2003 , 07:32 AM

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Hmmm, quite interesting.. it has quite a different figure.. very deformed (in a good way).. i could see this becoming a really gruesome demon.. keep it up! Anyways, yea, looking good so far user added image

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# 8 08-04-2003 , 02:35 AM

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Not much of an update.

Added arms

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# 9 08-04-2003 , 02:36 AM

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Now its starting to take shape.

Added legs.

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# 10 14-04-2003 , 11:46 AM

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Started on a brick wall

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# 11 14-04-2003 , 11:49 AM

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Added a doorway

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# 12 14-04-2003 , 06:03 PM

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like the stuff mapped onto the arch - bricks are really nicely contoured - now ya just have to do something about that gut of his... looks a little like his butt is on backwards! looking forward to the development user added image

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