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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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# 91 14-11-2002 , 09:13 PM

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Little bit more done. user added image

Thanks guys!

Nem - There isn't any body under the clothes. The only place there is is for the glove. The hand is inside it, but that's because I'm planning on using this model for other stuff after this challenge.

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# 92 14-11-2002 , 09:19 PM

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keep 'em comin' man.. it's turnin' out real sweet.. :p

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# 93 15-11-2002 , 01:33 AM

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mtmckinley dont forget to stick it in the gallery when its done m8.

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From a readers' Q and A column in TV GUIDE: "If we get involved in a nuclear war, would the electromagnetic pulses from exploding bombs damage my videotapes?"

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# 94 15-11-2002 , 07:41 AM

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Will do, David. user added image

Well, it's late in my neck of the woods, so I'd better turn in. Here's what I did today. Mostly rigging. Used smooth binding rather than my usual rigid and it turned out a lot better than I thought... I'm going to have to try smooth out more often.

So, here's a render:

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Now that I've got him situated, I need to adjust the lighting, but I'll wait until the rest of the environment is done for that.

And here's a wire/xray view:

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And as a Simply Maya exclusive, you can get a hi-res wire frame image here: www.mtmckinley.net/cg_toon49hi.jpg (234k) user added image

Thanks! Now, it's off to bed. user added image

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# 95 15-11-2002 , 07:44 AM

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This is looking totally awesome. It's one of the coolest things i've seen for a while. Wish i had an ounce of your talent!!!

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# 96 15-11-2002 , 07:49 AM

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Thanks, mrmacca. user added image

Those swords are lookin' pretty cool.

Just give it time. It all comes to those who persevere... I'm still working at it. lol

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# 97 15-11-2002 , 02:18 PM

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Your well on your way MIKE.

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination, knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world. (Albert Einstein)

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# 98 15-11-2002 , 04:14 PM

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Thanks, Kurt! user added image

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# 99 15-11-2002 , 10:15 PM

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hehe.. it's lookin' really cool man.. wicked work..!

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# 100 16-11-2002 , 04:47 AM

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Thanks, Roman. user added image

Today I took a break as I've been working on this guy pretty much every day for the past week, but I couldn't help but mess with it a little bit. I'm still fiddling with the pose. I've got a bit of clipping toward the hems of the pants, but I'll take care of that later.

He's going to be looking at a cartoon dog begging to be fed, so his facial expression comes from doing so much and yet being asked to do more. :p

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If you guys get tired of my inane updates, just let me know. I'll just post "milestones" so to speak if you want. user added image

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# 101 16-11-2002 , 08:31 AM

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keep on postin' man.. i'm sure everybody enjoys them.. user added image

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# 102 16-11-2002 , 08:46 AM

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yup i think they look awesome

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# 103 16-11-2002 , 10:22 AM

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if you are looking for a "look" to use on him, i have 8 words for ya

"Can you smell what the Rock is Cookin' " user added image

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# 104 16-11-2002 , 05:51 PM

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Pop-eye meets Steven King. user added image

Thats lookin really great so far. Those shirt wrinkles look awsome... how did you do those? Just split poly tool a bunch of times? And then soften the normals? Great. =]

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