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.
# 1 02-06-2004 , 07:06 PM
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Well i'm gona have a go at this one, even thou i'm off to canada for two weeks tomorrow.

Thought i'd make the Tooth Fairy. But being a bit of a Terry Pratchett fan I thought i'd go for ClinkerBell, the Trollish tooth fairy.

# 2 03-06-2004 , 04:33 PM
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heheh - don't know the fairy but sounds funny, I think I have read one or two of his books, about a wizard with this clothing chest with feet, that follows him!! (think that was a pratchett book)

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# 3 03-06-2004 , 04:39 PM
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Yep that would be Rinsewind and the Luggage. Clickerbell is from Feet of Clay I think, the Carrot and Cmdr Vimes series.


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# 4 06-06-2004 , 12:58 AM
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Hehehe. Where in canada? If its in Edminton go see Kurt. LOL.


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# 5 10-06-2004 , 02:23 AM
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Well all I can say is, WOW canada is beautiful. Currently in Niagara Falls, just had a day trip to the states. Peoples entrys are really coming along, i'm gona have a uphill struggle when I get back home.


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# 6 10-06-2004 , 03:55 AM
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Ive never been to Canada myself. I live down in the States, not too far from canada, only a state away but ive never been, heard its beautiful though
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# 7 20-06-2004 , 11:11 AM
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Well i'm back from my hols, had a superb time. If you've never been to Canada go there for you next holiday. I also highly reccomend the white water rafting at Wilderness Tours, oh and the bungee jumping is awesome.

Anyhow back to matters in hand. After looking at the current entrys, WIPS and new tutorials i've made a few changes to my origional idea. Still the same basic concept but high-poly for a change, and challange, and not the rock-based trolls as in the Pratchett books more your traditional organic variety.

Tall ,gangly and ugly. Nice little tutu and wings (nailed on probably as there not very bright). A nice fetching bucket to keep the teeth in and maybe a little device to help increase the "quota" user added image.

Will try to have some concepts done today.


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# 8 22-06-2004 , 07:55 PM
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Hmm the concepts and ref images are taking a bit longer than hoped. Somehow I feel I may have left things a touch to late.


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# 9 22-06-2004 , 07:57 PM
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# 10 23-06-2004 , 01:03 AM
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Hey lonepig? Did you go see the Ripleys Museum when you were in Niagra Falls?


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# 11 23-06-2004 , 06:27 AM
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We stayed near it, but never actually went in. Something for the next visit user added image


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# 12 24-06-2004 , 09:50 AM
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Righto i've got some ref's made up so I can actually start work on the beasty. No real chance of finishing the model in time but I think I might change it in to a WIP project after the challange end.

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# 13 24-06-2004 , 08:09 PM
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Well modelling has finally started, YAHOOOO!!!! Nurbs to block in with, will convert to poly>sub-D after i've done the arms.

Detailing for hands,feet and head will be from seperate ref-images once body is nearing completion.

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# 14 24-06-2004 , 09:35 PM
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Well its stating the obvious, but heres arms and lower neck.

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# 15 24-06-2004 , 09:54 PM
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Looks like a good start.

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