Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 08-03-2008 , 09:26 PM
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Candles

i did this a couple of months ago, couldnt sleep so i started tooling around, i forgot about it till i stumbled onto it today :x

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some paint FX generated images mapped onto some poly planes to bulk up the plants outside
GI + FG and all that other jazz
some glow added in photoshop

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# 2 08-03-2008 , 09:30 PM
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pretty good render, especially nice shadows on the tabletop...

only thing i wouldn't mind seeing is some slight translucency on the candles... ya know, like a sub-surface scattering.


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# 3 09-03-2008 , 12:48 AM
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its funny cuz i remember thinking hmmm i should add some but i decided against it out of laziness lol. thx for the crit

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I am still a newbie in Maya, mayb its not in my place but I think your picture looks great. I do agree that some translucency would of made the image more believable , ... and the shine form outside is serious ,... So I think the outside should of dimmed or the room should of been brighter.

Dont take my word as gospel. Great piece, and welcome . I believe this is yyour first post of your work .... good work.


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# 5 10-03-2008 , 03:47 PM
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yeah - nice job - i tend to agree - i think the candles might need to be a bit darker - especially as the windows look so bright. i'm also not sure I am buying the weeds and ferns - they just seem a bit much or maybe a little too crisp compared to the candles.


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# 6 10-03-2008 , 08:03 PM
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you know arran you're right, the plants in the back should be somewhat blurred (didnt occur to me). thanx for the crits guys. user added image

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are those paint effects for the plants? if so, nice use of them. user added image

# 8 14-03-2008 , 05:45 AM
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yeah those are paint fx, thx for the crits guys, this is helping alot yay ^^


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