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In this tutorial we're going to take a look at creating a prop for a set dressing piece, specifically a bonsai tree. We'll start by creating the basic shape of the tree using Paint Effects. We then set up a test render environment and continue shaping the tree using a variety of different techniques from poly modeling to working with collision objects and line modifiers. From here we proceed to creating a complex root structure for our bonsai tree.

Finally we use the updated sculpting tools in Maya to create the rock the tree sits on and then finish off with a simple plant pot to keep it in and some renders of the final scene.

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Lesson Pack 1 4 60 Minutes 599 Mb
Lesson Pack 2 3 62 Minutes 716 Mb
Lesson Pack 3 3 69 Minutes 744 Mb
  • Length: 3 hours and 11 minutes
  • Software: Maya 2017
  • Format: 1080p HD
  • Download Price: 19.95
  • Video Credits: 9

Lesson Breakdown: You can watch this tutorial online

Intro Video Watch online now Part 1 - Project setup, reference and a basic blocking with Paint Effects Part 2 - Setting up a test render platform and shaping the tree Part 3 - Line modifiers to sculpt the tree in the correct shape Part 4 - Creating a complex root structure and using collision objects Part 5 - Scene cleanup, conversion to polygons and poly modeling the tree Part 6 - Using the sculpting tools in Maya to create the basic rock shape Part 7 - Refining the rock shape and the roots Part 8 - Creating the plant pot Part 9 - Finishing and final renders

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