Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2
This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.
# 1 27-06-2007 , 12:17 AM
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hotei statue

Check it out - my jan / feb challenge prize came through today!

Here's a link to the original thread -

https://forum.simplymaya.com/showthre...ighlight=hotei

It's been a while since I posted anything - I got married and have been dealing with other stuff - but I've still been struggling away at maya whenever I get a chance, so hopefully I'll have something to post soon.

BIG thanks to Mike for such a cool prize and for running the challenges. For those of you haven't entered a challenge yet, get yourself over there and entered into the latest challenge!

https://forum.simplymaya.com/forumdis...?s=&forumid=39

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# 2 27-06-2007 , 12:58 AM
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Thats really good user added image It's nice to see all the detail is showing on the real model.
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# 3 27-06-2007 , 01:17 AM
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man that looks sooo cool - bums me out a little now, all I got was a book for winning one

(no really mike lovering the book thx, but come on look at that)

we so need a second challenge were that is the prize

again Arran well done


# 4 27-06-2007 , 01:32 AM
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# 5 27-06-2007 , 08:07 AM
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Top prize Arran, it looks really cool!

Congratulations on getting married too!

Mat.

edit: what's it made from? Is it fairly sturdy or quite light?


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# 6 27-06-2007 , 12:19 PM
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That is sweet... now do a re-render of your model and try to get it to look exactly like that photo =)

# 7 27-06-2007 , 03:02 PM
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thats awesome, it's gotta be kinda cool having a model that you can hold that you know you created.

# 8 27-06-2007 , 03:17 PM
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wow arron how did i miss that contest entry ...i just went threw the whole thread ..top notch .i love seeing it from beginning to end like that ...impressive ...man and the prize ..that is a sweet prize ....

congrats on getting married ... now time to get the kids and then no maya time lol ..unless you name one of them maya lol

# 9 27-06-2007 , 03:34 PM
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thanks a lot everyone! user added image

happymat - not sure exactly what it's made of - it kind of feels like plaster - I had a look on 3D Art to Part's website. Here's the link:

https://www.3darttopart.com/product%20info.php

it's pretty light and feels sturdy, though I wouldn't want to test it - I have it in a glass cabinet well away from my cats!

DJbLAZER - thanks mate!

Rhetoric Camel - yeah - it is kind of strange to hold something created in maya. and cool!

mmoore5553 - waah! kids? not if I have anything to do with it. user added image ha ha - just kidding - thanks mate.

# 10 28-06-2007 , 09:04 AM
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congrats on the marriage and welcome to the ranks arran, I hope you and your wife have some great times ahead user added image

the statue looks really cool, a great piece to have visible at home and show off

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# 11 28-06-2007 , 04:41 PM
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thanks t1ck! user added image

How's your final project coming along?

# 12 28-06-2007 , 07:30 PM
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not bad user added image
I've storyboarded it and refined the characters but am having to 'science' it up as its an MSc not an MA. As such i'm looking at flocking or 'boids' and how it can be applied to my animation. I've already got a basic version running using fields and particles but I want to get into using MEL or python to write a basic system of my own (with more control). I've also found a couple of already created maya systems if anyone is ever interested user added image

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# 13 28-06-2007 , 07:54 PM
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WELL DONE, ARRAN!

Aside from the fine figure modelling, I have to say the render looks like fine china! You certainly earned the prize!

BTW congrats on getting married! (The Mrs. and I just celebrated our fifth anniversary this past June 6th)! All the best to you and your bride! :-)


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# 14 29-06-2007 , 05:43 PM
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Lt Jim - cheers mate and well done on the 6th anniversary!user added image

Si - glad to hear that you are still going good on your project. looking forward to seeing some updates! must admit as usual it flew a couple of miles over my head, but I did a quick wikisearch on boids and it sounds really interesting. man, i'm pissed I never did any of this stuff in uni! :shakehead
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# 15 04-07-2007 , 07:53 AM
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Very cool! I'm glad it came out ok. I would definitely like to offer more cool prizes like this one, but since I'm footing the bill, it's pretty expensive. For now, I'm hoping to do it again, next Jan/Feb and have it be a yearly thing or something.

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