should i be concentrating on anything else?

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 12-03-2007 , 05:27 AM

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ive been modeling in maya since around october. ive only concentrated on modeling and purposely avoided everything else. im still not at the level id like to be with modeling. is this bad to not study up on the other aspects of maya or is sticking with modeling in the begining typical?

it seems like texturing, binding, skeletons, and animation are pretty tricky subjects. should i wait on that stuff?

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# 2 12-03-2007 , 05:35 AM

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For now you can get comfortable with just one thing (modeling, if you'd like), but your questions somewhat depends on where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do in the future, in terms of working in a 3D field.

If you're going to do some hardcore, high-detailed, ultra-realistic modeling for movie producers, you can focus on modeling only. If you're going to work for smaller, lesser-known companies or game producers, you might need to have multiple skills, like modeling, UV layout, texturing, and perhaps even rigging; but rigging, weight painting and animation can go into the hands of an animator.

Of course, it never hurts to dabble in a little of everything; having an understanding of what goes on around you (what your co-workers are doing) will help you understand what you're doing will affect a working pipeline. That's may be part of the reason Peter Jackson's movies own; he may be a director, but he knows what his employees can do. :p