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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2

This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.

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# 16 22-10-2003 , 12:57 AM

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I like him/her/it alot!

the only thng I can think of to work on is maybe the feet area? The bottoms could be a bit flatter - this would give the character more weight. a little cause and effect user added image

the feet would be flattened by its weight and the contact of the ground.

thats my 2 cents!

looks great!

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# 17 22-10-2003 , 01:03 AM

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You know what... I didn't like the way he looked with holes... user added image

I like him better the way he is so far. After all... what if he doesn't have a nose!!! Huh did you think about that!

Thanks for the crits... keep 'em comming.

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# 18 22-10-2003 , 01:07 AM

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The feet do need to be better I most definitely agree on that. I'll be working on them tonight.

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# 19 22-10-2003 , 01:11 AM

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hey, those eyes are terrific!

how did you make them? user added image

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# 20 22-10-2003 , 01:12 AM

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Really you think so? I'd be more than happy to make a tutorial. Just give me some time to do it. I'm kinda juggling multiple projects. user added image

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# 21 22-10-2003 , 01:15 AM

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that would be awesome - I havent had any luck with my eyes. I love the depth you have in the pupil areas :thumbsup:

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# 22 22-10-2003 , 01:18 AM

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Alrighty then... I will have a lil tutorial about it soon.

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# 23 22-10-2003 , 02:51 AM

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EYEBALL TUTORIAL as promised

Here it is... it is also a W.I.P. (technically speaking) it is actually finished but I might change things with it.

A note I forgot to mention... the iris and pupil and clear outer part of the eye will have to be scaled up just a little bigger than they were. And of course apply smooth poly to get the right look on all the parts

Anyways without further interuption:

https://pictorix.homeip.net/eyeball_tut/

I hope you guys like it. Let me know eh.

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# 24 22-10-2003 , 06:42 PM

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Update: Feet changed.

Hey! I have a new update for you guys. I changed his feet like Porter said I should. But they probably still need more work. I'll see I guess. They still need to be flater I think.

Here he is:

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# 25 22-10-2003 , 10:23 PM

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I am still not finding any good rigging tutorials for free. (Remember I am trying to save for new version of Maya (5.0) so I can't buy points right now. Although I've been tempted... those tutorials look really good. Same problem with books user added image

). Is it against the rules or can someone recommend a good tutorial?

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# 26 22-10-2003 , 10:26 PM

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if you can't find one mikes video tutorials really are worth the money.

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# 27 22-10-2003 , 11:27 PM

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https://www.subvoicestudios.com/CharR...akeCallery.pdf

and

https://www.steven-tubbrit.pwp.blueyo...utorial_04.htm

are both good and there are more in the tutorial database

https://www.simplymaya.com/tutorial_l...html?p=0&cat=3

But as ckyuk says Mike's is worth the outlay imho and it's the price of a couple of packets of crisps and a drink lol.

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# 28 23-10-2003 , 01:38 AM

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Thanks guys... I'd love to get Mike's tutorials... but did you see how many there were.... I mean I'd have to spend a nice chunk of money to see all the tuts from the 2 part rigging series. And when your saving for Maya 5, a Dual Processor Compy with 2-3 GIGs of RAM, Studio MX, Photoshop, Wacom Intuos2, and Jeep Rubicon it gets kinda expensive to be spending money on things you might find for free. user added image

I wish there were other ways to get points. Hehe :bgreen:

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# 29 23-10-2003 , 01:46 AM

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there is another way...

compete in the monthly challenges! If you win you will be award points, and you are certainly skilled enough to do so - its not too late for this months user added image

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