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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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# 1 07-12-2002 , 04:49 PM

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Twisted X-Mas - AbsolutelyWhite

I apply for December's Competition as a NEWBIE.
I'm still thinking about my project so wait a little..progress will be shown before monday night...

Ioannis KarAvas

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# 2 07-12-2002 , 05:50 PM

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we'll be here w8tin'.. user added image

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# 3 07-12-2002 , 09:18 PM

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Welcome to the December challenge.

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# 4 08-12-2002 , 04:47 PM

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Progress 1.

This is a start...let me know what you think.

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# 5 08-12-2002 , 09:41 PM

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So thats what happened to all the previous Santa's user added image

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# 6 09-12-2002 , 12:46 PM

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nice work on the skeleton it take you a long time ?

Thanks for wasting your time reading this line.

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# 7 09-12-2002 , 12:50 PM

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Actually not all of the skeleton is mine...o borrowed some from already created models..I just made a few changes..
i don't really know too much...i am thinking how to continue it..any ideas?

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# 8 09-12-2002 , 12:57 PM

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he could be giving a pressie to the devil cause hes in hell dathats why all the santas are dead ?

Thanks for wasting your time reading this line.

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# 9 09-12-2002 , 01:01 PM

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I think this like a DEATH FOR THE SANTAS AND THEY ARE GOING TO HELL..
I really don't know how to cloth the skeleton..do you know where i can find a guide.?

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# 10 09-12-2002 , 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by AbsolutelyWhite
Actually not all of the skeleton is mine...o borrowed some from already created models..I just made a few changes..
i don't really know too much...i am thinking how to continue it..any ideas?

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actually you are not to borrow ANYTHING not even from your own old models. the challenge is to think of an idea, and model all yourself within the month the challenge takes place.

just my $ 0.02

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# 11 09-12-2002 , 03:55 PM

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Okay, then no prob..i'll just remove my skeleton..
sorry.

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# 12 12-12-2002 , 10:21 AM

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Hmm, babyduck is right (even though he put it a bit too bluntly) user added image

The idea mate is to get to do something yourself, actually try to envision it as a learning experience. I´ll be looking for updates.
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# 13 12-12-2002 , 10:56 AM

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Hmm, babyduck is right (even though he put it a bit too bluntly)

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Yep he sure has a way with words user added image

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# 14 12-12-2002 , 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by Kevin
Yep he sure has a way with words

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yeah, maybe i am just in such a bad mood as it gets harder and harder to catch up on the others. i need a long time to think of an idea which i am able to model myself - and as this modeling ability is limited i have to make easy things look good user added image

and thanks for the comment, i will try to be nicer on the boards. user added image

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# 15 12-12-2002 , 11:31 AM

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Don't worry, propably you will not be beaten by me! user added image

I have only worked on 3d and on Maya 3 weeks only.
I am just still learning..and hope that this site will stay for ever..
it's great..

P.S Update comes soon..

P.S b. Waiting Tutorial For Cloth Please....

Ioannis KarAvas

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