How to model a tree

[Angalid]

Im want trees to my new project. Is there any tuts with tree modeling?

[matt4068]

ih, i duno about tuts for modeling a tree, if u wana model it id start with making a rigid circular kinda shape using the create poly tool, then extrued it upwards add horizontal divisions then move verts around, add branches and stuff, leaves wud be harder but u cud just make one and copy/paste it, or maybe just make a flat square plane and in photoshop draw and paint the leaves and then use a transparency map or something to make it look like there are individual leaves, if u dont wana do all that theres some trees in the maya visor

[matt4068]

heres a pic of a model tree,

http://www.freewebs.com/suriansg/ES_Model_Tree_SilverBirch.jpg

hope it helps

[Angalid]

the piciture is not working

[matt4068]

http://www.freewebs.com/suriansg/ES_Model_Tree_SilverBirch.jpg

[mhcannon]

Unless you're doing this just to see if you can make a tree, I'd recommend using paint effects and playing with various settings for whichever treetype you use. Once you're happy with the look of the tree you can always convert it to polygons.

[Angalid]

thanks for the tip, I tried the paint effect tree but i dont know how to create more leafs on that tree. is it possible:confused:

[mhcannon]

yes, experiment with the attributes in the channel box or attribute editor. Numbers of items (branches, leaves, etc) are usually under a "seed" setting.