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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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# 46 29-01-2006 , 10:45 PM

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Yeah, very impressive Vlad.
Master mapping so far user added image

And the wise and intelligent behaviour is funny, great cam.

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# 47 29-01-2006 , 11:42 PM

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thnax for comments guys.

Pyrus: yea i like this camera too. looks like a very sneaky animal he does.

i start the color channel maps.
il do 3 skin layers 1:undercoat 2:diffuse coat 3: color variation [not so much for this creatures though]

https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4.../skinPass1.jpg

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# 48 30-01-2006 , 01:16 AM

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looking sweet, vlad. Good job!

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# 49 30-01-2006 , 05:59 PM

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thanx for comments. user added image

this is the final skin with all 3 layers on top [might tweak a little more depending on how MR renders look.

i will work on the eye textures next; then work on a shader for rendering.

https://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...nalTexture.jpg

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# 50 30-01-2006 , 11:32 PM

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some early test with the some custom hdri sets.
one directional light source at a medium intensity, very low FG numbers and i havent made a good shader, this is just color map.

tell me which you think is most suitable. thanx. [i like e best so far ] user added image

sory for large image :p im hosting

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# 51 30-01-2006 , 11:47 PM

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pretty tough to choose one but i think ill go for b.

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# 52 30-01-2006 , 11:55 PM

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B

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# 53 30-01-2006 , 11:57 PM

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b, but make the scales stick out more, plzz

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# 54 31-01-2006 , 12:05 AM

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i like B also. ill just have to adjust the exposure in hdrShop.
Matt: thats the low rez cage mesh, just to speed up render time.

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# 55 31-01-2006 , 01:03 AM

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when you use hdri, do you plug your hdri in the color channel and in the ambient channel or only in the ambient channel.how did you get that great render?

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# 56 31-01-2006 , 01:09 AM

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Heheheh I guess all's been said already.

I hesitated long time between B and C (cause I liked the general exposure with bright areas on top in C) , but as you'll surely add some tiny sun strikes with lights to get some glows and volumes lights ... well, eager to see where you bring this already great piece ...

so I'll vote for B.

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# 57 31-01-2006 , 01:28 AM

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Originally posted by mc-fleury
when you use hdri, do you plug your hdri in the color channel and in the ambient channel or only in the ambient channel.how did you get that great render?

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i use the mental ray feature called "IBL" its in the render globals for MR.
there u can adjust the settings. i left all at defaults, i just scaled my hdri down a bit

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# 58 31-01-2006 , 01:31 AM

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thanx i will try it.what image base lighting do more than if i plug my hdri in ambient color on a sphere.

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# 59 31-01-2006 , 01:35 AM

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Well, not to be a sheep, but I would say 'B' as well ... but I think that 'E' could be an interesting render when all is said and done. Most of them look too dark to me.

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