Beginner's Modelling - Opinion Time Part Two
 

Okay, you guys are extremely awesome artists and great friends and I have to ask a dinky question now (dinky, not "jinkies" ;)) I'm almost ready to start modelling my first character (didn't I say that a few months ago?) and though I'm no real artist (my sketches really suck!), I've managed to do an okay job of making my reference pix. Okay, I need to learn to model and I'm considering getting more books to teach me how. I've found a book called Maya Character Animation and it looks good but I know there are better ones out there. Anybody got any ideas or hints for me on better books to get my ball(s) rolling? :) I'm so frustrated right now and my first attempt, though not bad, still blew chunks. Thanks guys for your help! :)

Russell

first attempts will always blow chunks. And most likely they'll continue to need improvement for a long time. The kicker is, that each one will be better than the last. :)

Can't expect everything you make when you first start something to come out smelling like roses. ;)