Aug/Sept - Norm - Pony - Page 3 - Simply Maya User Community

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.

Watch

# 31 10-09-2004 , 04:22 AM

Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003

Location: usa

Posts: 3

you freak, thats cool, i like much better than seeing lizards.cant wait to see how you pull off the fur and hair stuff user added image

Quote

# 32 10-09-2004 , 02:13 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

Airworks, I’m not sure if I will do fur, critter was originally conceived with a fine downy coat, but nixed that for more dino. Don't know.. wander what Mike thinks.

ok, Medium detail fleshed out. Still have some tweaks. This render is a bit higher contrast than normal to maybe help see the shape better. Let me know what you think. Still have some things to figure out about the shape.

Attached Thumbnails

Click image for larger version

Name: ultra-giraf 0002r copy.jpg
Views: 375
Size: 44.7 KB
ID: 17304

Last edited by Pony; 10-09-2004 at 02:31 PM.

Quote

# 33 10-09-2004 , 02:34 PM

The Maya Mountain
Join Date: Aug 2002

Location: Seattle, WA

Posts: 8,245

Sure, fur is fine. user added image

Looking good! Definitely a very unique creature.

-Mike
The Maya Toolbelt

Quote

# 34 10-09-2004 , 06:29 PM

Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Cage #42 of the Asylum

Posts: 396

Wow pony, going even better than I thought user added image

And you still have more than 19 days! One thing I'm wondering though, could you post a top view of the tailpiece and a closeup on the head (not sure if you've finished those yet roughly though..).
This because it does not have the exact charm factor that your drawing has... perhaps something to do with the eye(s)?
Anyway I'm almost unworthy to even think about commenting, you're really doing a super job! user added image

Dir.

Quote

# 35 10-09-2004 , 09:21 PM

Lead Modeler - Framestore
Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: UK

Posts: 6,287

Hey Pony

This is real nice stuff, I have one crit now though, the face/head could use some detail as it looks a bit flat especially the mouth area. My 10pence as always!!

_J

Quote

# 36 11-09-2004 , 03:48 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

Attached Thumbnails

Click image for larger version

Name: ultra-giraf 0004r copy.jpg
Views: 396
Size: 71.5 KB
ID: 17321

Quote

# 37 11-09-2004 , 03:50 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

uv's stretched out ok. The little swimming is from a couple of Ngon's that snuck in. They will be dead very soon. Back hoofs are not done. Spotted that just before post. Just showing what I was up to.
Testing texture is from Dannyngan’s tool’s from his website. Thanks Danny.

Attached Thumbnails

Click image for larger version

Name: ultra-giraf 0003r copy.jpg
Views: 379
Size: 69.2 KB
ID: 17322

Last edited by Pony; 11-09-2004 at 04:06 PM.

Quote

# 38 11-09-2004 , 04:21 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

Mike, thanks.

Dirack, I'll work the tail shot in soon. But not tonight dear, I have a headache. LOL UV's you know. About the head view, see below.

Jango, No problem, Yes the head can use some detail, I had just gotten the basic form in there. I'll be working on the detail of that next though, so will have some close up's soon. I’m figuring out the fit of the eye

Quote

# 39 11-09-2004 , 08:06 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: May 2004

Location: That place with all those people

Posts: 1,041

Waaaa I havent posted in this amazing thread in ages... Im sooooo stupid user added image

Superb model, really like the look and its characteristics!! Wating impeciantly for the texture now...

Watch Space Wars at www.3dden.co.uk now!
__________________________

My pin number is XXXX

Quote

# 40 13-09-2004 , 10:51 AM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

I could not resist putting some color on it. I will be putting more detail in to the mesh still. Don't worry. Have some time to do more on this now.

Attached Thumbnails

Click image for larger version

Name: ultra-giraf 0005r.jpg
Views: 339
Size: 40.7 KB
ID: 17358

Quote

# 41 13-09-2004 , 12:11 PM

Subscriber
Join Date: Oct 2002

Location: The Land Down Under

Posts: 1,047

kick asss colours pony man
best of luck with the hairs and things

Thanks for wasting your time reading this line.

Quote

# 42 14-09-2004 , 08:04 AM

Subscriber
Join Date: Mar 2003

Location: with PonysGirl

Posts: 2,573

Dirack, Jango. Hear is the head. Does not have the same charm, working on it though. Still lots of details to put in. But thought I could use to coments on the ruff shape on the head.

Dirack, sorry forgot it was a from the top view on the tail. DUH, slaps forhead. But you get the side and back view of them. So let me know if that cuts it for ya.

Thanks mumbo.

Yeah, RubberChicken in the house.

Attached Thumbnails

Click image for larger version

Name: ultra-giraf 0008r copy.jpg
Views: 339
Size: 51.1 KB
ID: 17371

Quote

# 43 14-09-2004 , 12:31 PM

Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: Cage #42 of the Asylum

Posts: 396

One word, great!

Quote

# 44 15-09-2004 , 02:49 AM

Registered User
Join Date: May 2004

Location: New Zealand

Posts: 214

I hate you ha ha!
That is one niiice and original model brother! Good texture mapping and all and I am still waiting to see hopw it looks finished. Keep up the good work.

S U R F E R M C D 
www.winteractiv.com

Quote