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.
# 256 04-02-2008 , 02:52 AM
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Its coming on great arran - you've really stepped things up to another level with this project user added image

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hey - thanks Simon! user added image

here a couple of other models i forgot to post the other day. haven't gone too crazy on these as they will be under the desk.

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# 259 05-02-2008 , 04:13 AM
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The dust on those models looks fantastic.
Really adds the realistic touch
makes me want to get back into modeling..
Wish i could give you some crit, but your doing to good a job..


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# 260 05-02-2008 , 04:19 AM
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hey - thanks mate!

# 261 05-02-2008 , 04:21 AM
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Yeah the dust looks really good. How are you achieving that effect?

cheers,

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# 262 05-02-2008 , 04:33 AM
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mostly using various filters in ps - starting off with clouds, noise and then playing with opacity and blending modes. i also created some dust / dirt in a seperate file using this tut (https://www.teamphotoshop.com/article...t-5,8,45a.html)
and then overlayed it using a lighten blend mode, though i don't think i actually did that on these 2. the models vary as i am still getting used to using photoshop. i only just discovered masks! how sad is that? user added image

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Great job, man. Looking forward to your final product.


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# 264 05-02-2008 , 12:55 PM
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Hi,

thanks arran I think I might give it a go on some of the objects on my scene.

RE photoshop, I'm not to comfortable using layers either. Still not entirely sure how to work with them.

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thanks Agent_Dick! user added image

gubar - what are you not sure of about layers?

# 266 05-02-2008 , 09:14 PM
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Hi Arran,

sorry I meant to say, I'm not to great using masks. Would be kind of screwed if I couldn't use layers,

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Wow great stuff!

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# 268 08-02-2008 , 02:18 PM
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thanks vedic! user added image

have been putting it off for a while, but i decided i really need a swivel chair for my scene, so started to build one.

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bit more work on the chair...

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I'm really likeing this.


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