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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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# 31 06-08-2007 , 07:15 AM

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Hey someguy i suck at texturing too, but when i export the model to zbrush it is much easier to paint the model, i still suck at it mind you, but at least i know where to paint:lmao:

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# 32 07-08-2007 , 10:49 PM

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I have sorta rigged the model to test it's limits on what looks good or not when posed.
Here is a simple walk animation. I had alot of trouble with the feet moving properly.

https://www.zippyvideos.com/6632869587219296/mechwalk1/ user added image

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# 33 08-08-2007 , 04:52 AM

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Hey, i'm not an animationexpert but i think the mech should not have so much hip-movement.
I also think he moves to fluently.
His feet must go straightforward slowly raising the feet and a quick drop and a sudden stop(always wanted to say this :p ).

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I saw your lord of the rings sketch very monty python man(read compliment) user added image

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# 34 08-08-2007 , 07:07 AM

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Thanks,
The animation was to check for any problems with the joints moing.
Unfortunatley the hips have to go like that or else the legs dont move right. I may be able to tone it down a bit. When i get a chance i will work on a more real looking walk. I need to fix up soem rigging probs first.

Ps: the thing in my sig wasnt made by me, i thaught it was funny though.

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# 35 11-08-2007 , 02:21 AM

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amazing! nice job with the detail and animation Someguy ...

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# 36 11-08-2007 , 05:12 AM

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Thanks,
Ive started to work on a better walk animation. i have improoved the rig so it is much easier to use now.
Here is a playblast of the anim so far.

https://www.zippyvideos.com/6870270997226736/mechwalk1/

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