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 03-08-2003 , 07:36 PM
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o.k. I am in!:bgreen:

I will make a Lab for my MoonMan character, pic below:

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# 2 03-08-2003 , 07:39 PM
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oh yeah, and... Moony is a Scientist and quite mad too!

# 3 03-08-2003 , 07:40 PM
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Awesome man! Im glad youre in!!

cant wait to see how you model this one...


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Looks cool Howard. I guess this has been answered before, but what is your day-job?


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# 5 03-08-2003 , 09:02 PM
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thanks tweek! non-organic stuff is way hard for me. But thats what these challenges are for, right? to learn!

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Excellent to see you in Howard! More points!

Btw I love the little monitors on the stalky things, that's going to look great!


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# 7 03-08-2003 , 11:57 PM
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thanks Witchy. I should be an expert at pipes when all is said and done, eh?

here are the first shots of todays work ---->

parts, parts and more parts:

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and, putting the parts together:

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and a quick render with 2 lights....

is it possible to sharpen an edge of a poly object? (I would like the gears to be sharper)

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Not quite sure what you mean, but you could try hardening the edge.

Polygons> Normals > Harden/Soften


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# 12 04-08-2003 , 01:34 AM
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thank the lord for revolve!

# 13 04-08-2003 , 01:51 AM
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Great start!

# 14 04-08-2003 , 03:28 AM
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tnx!

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That's very jolly indeed.

How did you get that lighting effect? As one soon to be struggling with torches thought I'd try for some hints!

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