how to model boots?
 

im having a lot of trouble modeling boots/shoes.

could anyone give me a good idea how I should start?

a link to any good tutorials/workflow vids would be helpful.

thank you.

In a way you could apply the same technique as box modelling a car. Get a front and side view reference shot of the boot/shoe first and then look around on the net for maya car tutorials. Apply the same technique and you should come out with something half decent :)

You may try the excellent Joan of Arc's tutorial http://www.3dtotal.com/ffa/tutorials...armourleg1.asp
it's for 3dmax, but you can adapt to Maya with ease.

i also have the same problem... thx for the tut
jramauri.

I know this is old forum but I also have same problems and want answer. If you are there and any other can answer. I am beginner so and you say that use same technique that you are using in box modelling car i can't make box modelling properly so i don't know all techniques of car modeling so can you explain how boot/shoes model create with car modeling techniques .......? :(

Help is appreciated
 

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