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Hey everyone,

I am a very,very, very new user and new to this board - :)

I just purchased Maya about 2 weeks ago and am very intimidated! I have used cinema 4d previously...

I think throwing my hat in the ring will force me to learn this giant application... so keep all this in mind and have a good laugh at my efforts. I will be laughing too.

Also, what happens if i cant finish in time? will i be thrown off the board and beaten unmercifully? ;)

H!

my "cartoon self" sketch

welcome to Sm... If you can finish it in time we will jsut posted in the W.I.P section...

yes I am that ugly! :)

starting box modeling-

am I posting too many steps?

more detail..

I have started with a box, cut it in half and duplicated it with a negative scale. so I can model half while the other follows suit.

is there an easier method?

in cinema 4d they have something called symmetry that does this for you.

more detail..

Is there a function that allows you to view a sudivision surface while cutting up a poly cage?

Right now I am converting to sub-d to see what is happening, then undooing!

there has to be an easier way!

Great drawing! I look forward to see how your model progresses. :)

Thanks!
I just checked out your site- very nice- I WILL be doing those tutorials this weekend! ... and good luck with the Warthog Texas studio-
H!

bit more detail on the face-

using the split poly tool- and pushing and pulling.

my sketch looming in the background from the image plane.

Thanks. :) Glad you liked the site.

Looking good so far!

Hey, your a wonderful artist!.. the model is coming along nicely as well :D. Can you post us a reallife image of yourself? The only reason I ask is it is required for entry... in the rules. Thanks hporter :D, and welcome to SM.

:eek: whoops! I wasnt aware of that. sorry!


I just realized how hard it is to find a photo of yourself....

here are some poor quality pics, from the band i was in.

WARNING: not suitable for children under the age of 13 :)

H!

That cartoon concept looks awesome.
It does look like you mate, modelling´s going ok too.
Keep on it.

Thanks man!

Please rip my model apart! I want to learn!!

here is the latest- 3+ hours in:

what the hell?
this stuff is looking awsome. :D