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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OK I have never done a Character before, and really want to but just in case the going get's tough I will model the character and just see how it...
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Scraggy_Dogg 29-09-2003|09:32 PM
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Ooo Ooo! I'm like a kid in the candy store! I wish this challenge spread out to four month so I can try them all. Since I've never done any of these...
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HappyLemon 30-09-2003|06:29 AM
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Please post your final images and descriptions here. Now, remember, this challenge requires a number of things for the final. 1) Post all beauty...
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by Witchy
30-09-2003|11:32 PM
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Alright, folks! This is your Art Director speaking. ;) This challenge was requested and we all thought it'd be a good idea. This month is a "real...
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mtmckinley 01-10-2003|04:43 AM
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This looks fun, thanx for giving us a taste mike. Just started but i wanted to show. I generally like FPS games, but this could just as well be...
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Vectorman 01-10-2003|05:19 AM
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Please post your final images and descriptions here. Now, remember, this challenge requires a number of things for the final. 1) Post all beauty...
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mtmckinley 01-10-2003|06:42 AM
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Concept #1: Action Environment. Genre: First Person Shooter (fps) Hopefully I will be able to get started tonight. And I'm just going to stick...
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Darkware 01-10-2003|11:54 AM
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Hey guys. I just finished moving back to my house here in Washington State from California (which explains why I had no time to finish last months...
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orgeeizm 01-10-2003|01:46 PM
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Blimey this is going to be a tough one! Great brief Mike, thanks for explaining it all so well. I have never made or textured a low poly anything...
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by Witchy
01-10-2003|05:54 PM
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I'm in ;) I'll do urr... the longer clip. I feel it's gonna be easier being longer, the short one will probably be all crowded :P If shorter is...
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by Zyk0tiK
02-10-2003|01:28 PM
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Well, finally got to spend a little time on the challenge:bgreen: Going for the 3rd Person Action/Adventure style. Hoping to do 3 characters if...
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by Chris_H
07-10-2003|09:41 AM
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ok, i'm in again trying to get my head back in the game :D started using an old head but will be building a new body. -- also: using the lion...
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mumbojumbo_13 08-10-2003|04:26 AM
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hey! this will be a great exprience to begin learning some animation :) i am newbie as i dont know much about animation. i will have to model...
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by Wiz
09-10-2003|05:49 AM
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Ok ofter much thought i've decieded to enter this months challenge. Time to get off the side lines and into the game, but i must say i'm going to...
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crazyjj 14-10-2003|04:39 AM
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I've not done an animation yet but my mind filled with ideas after listening to the sounds. I'm gonna try my hardest to complete this. It's just...
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Spoiler 14-10-2003|04:47 AM
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Well, I was defeated by my lack of texturing skills last month, but I'll try again. Going for the squeaky door/screams clip, with monkeys. :bgreen:
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Nataliia 14-10-2003|12:14 PM
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As a newbie I will try the 15 sec animation. Don't hold your breath as this challenge will probably take 15 years to complete. I'm in!:banghead:
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by GreyFox
14-10-2003|12:24 PM
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Well I'll start in normal and drop down later if I need to. I'll use the shorter clip of the lion and it will be a hunting disaster themed thing....
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by Witchy
14-10-2003|05:39 PM
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Okay. I'm going to give this one a shot. I will be attempting the sound clip with the squeaky door. This will be my first ever animation. ...
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by cavalt
20-10-2003|12:58 PM
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hi guys hehe...... this challenge is very very challenging am not into animation just yet i only do simple riggs but am gonna try
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plugzplay 22-10-2003|06:10 PM
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I'm in, I'll do the squeaky door and scream one. Have to think of a good theme first....
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HappyLemon 24-10-2003|06:10 AM
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I may not be great at animation but my Maya knowledge is more than enough to put me in the Normal category >_< I will use the Roar. Here is a...
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3dgurl 28-10-2003|05:05 PM
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October Challenge Animation! Specifically, character animation. :D Rules as follows: 1) Contestants must provide their own models and...
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mtmckinley 30-10-2003|06:00 PM
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I'm in, have not joined in one of these yet, so here I go. Thinking of what to do. I will take the door with scream and I guess I would be Normal...
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by Zyk0tiK
31-10-2003|04:00 AM
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Hey, folks. Post your finals here! Remember, you will be required to provide your own hosting (or find someone to host it for you) if your final...
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