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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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# 1 08-05-2011 , 10:52 AM

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I used to collect and paint war game figues, I have not found the exact war elephant I painted but will still look but for the mean time here is one that is simular..........dave

Edit:may the best elephant win...LOL

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# 2 08-05-2011 , 11:23 AM

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I used to collect and paint war game figues, I have not found the exact war elephant I painted but will still look but for the mean time here is one that is simular..........dave

Edit:my the best elephant win...LOL

Originally Posted by daverave

Yes! This. So much win.
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Good luck, I hope you finish.

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# 3 08-05-2011 , 11:29 AM

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Favoritism at its lowest form elephantinc.

Good luck Daverave

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# 4 08-05-2011 , 11:31 AM

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Favoritism at its lowest form elephantinc.

Good luck Daverave

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Don't worry, Im not a judge, I can just cheer from the sidelines.

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# 5 08-05-2011 , 11:39 AM

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But from the side lines you get a good view from uptop an elephant hehe

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# 6 08-05-2011 , 03:44 PM

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Thanks Guys
Im going to use the first picture I posted as there are not a lot of references out there and got some more for him.......dave

Edit:If you are wondering were my original one I painted I left it with a ex girl freind some 32 years ago would it be worth getting back with here to see if I could get my elephant back......Noooooooo....LOL

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# 7 09-05-2011 , 03:29 AM

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LOL looks like a goody mate...good luck

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# 8 09-05-2011 , 04:28 PM

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Edit:If you are wondering were my original one I painted I left it with a ex girl freind some 32 years ago would it be worth getting back with here to see if I could get my elephant back......Noooooooo....LOL

Originally Posted by daverave

Definitely yes!

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# 9 09-05-2011 , 08:00 PM

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Thanks bullet and NO NO NO elephantinc LOL, little update not much for 40 min.......dave

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# 10 10-05-2011 , 06:37 PM

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Going to have to call this one neily but I think at the moment it looks like bumbo..........dave

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# 11 10-05-2011 , 09:16 PM

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it looks very flat along the sides

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# 12 10-05-2011 , 09:25 PM

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I think your right Chirone, Im in catch 22 here, Im not modelling a real elephant but a model of a elephant with not enought references so I will get some real refs of elephant but try to not over do it, does that make sence.........dave

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