Perfecto: Summer Challenge

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

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# 1 14-08-2008 , 06:21 AM

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I think I'm going to do an abandoned Wheelchair.

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# 2 14-08-2008 , 07:16 AM

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how does one go about abandoning a wheelchair?:p

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how does one go about abandoning a wheelchair?:p

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that made me laugh.

really like the idea. could look cool sitting in the corner of a scary hospital. user added image

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# 4 14-08-2008 , 02:43 PM

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Begin Back Rims

Started the Back Rims.

Joopson: I have a few ideas to make the wheelchair tell a story but haven't made a decision yet. I originally was going to do an old abandoned windmill and have a second brand new modern windmill hugely towering over it. But then I figured a windmill isn't really an everyday item...darn.

arran: A hospital scene would be cool but we're not supposed to do a scene. Perhaps after the comp, i'll make a quick scene for it.

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nice start. user added image

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Looking good! I did an abandoned wheelchair for our game, too. user added image

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close up of hardware

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Thanks mtmckinley. Perhaps after the comp is over, you can post your wheelchair. Although, this one would be WAY TOO MANY polys for a game.

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nice job perfecto - this is looking great. are you planning on having it slightly collapsed in on itself / falling apart - like you often see? just an idea.

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I plan on modeling it as if it were new (in case I want to use it for a scene one day). Then I'll add wear and tear to it to make it look abandoned. I haven't decided on what kind of seat I want to model yet as it will depend on the type of wear I want.

I have several reference pics of abandoned wheelchairs so it will be just a matter of how I want the final render to look.

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