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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.

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# 1 24-12-2009 , 07:58 PM

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Seeing as though its the latest 'in' movie, how about doing an Avatar related comp??

Create/Mix your face with that of a James Cameron Avatar....best Avatar- a- like wins??? Dunno what the prize could be but I'd gladly judge it and supply the head mesh...

what does admin think?

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# 2 26-12-2009 , 01:00 AM

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I think at least a few people (myself included) could get on board with this idea!

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# 3 26-12-2009 , 10:07 PM

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oh so you'll build a base mesh for us?

that sounds interesting...

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# 4 26-12-2009 , 11:04 PM

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Only Zbrushing or what ?

I think building base mesh + zbrushing is more challenging than you to support a mesh ... dunno just opinion user added image

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# 5 27-12-2009 , 05:31 AM

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can i enter hehe

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# 6 27-12-2009 , 04:48 PM

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# 7 27-12-2009 , 10:48 PM

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Jay, this sounds like a nice idea to me. We could give away some points as a prize if there's an interest.

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# 8 27-12-2009 , 10:58 PM

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Nilla: Cool, well lets see how many people are up for it then we can go from there.

Chirone:
Yeah the base is already done: its Human so you'd have to move the ears up

Coldwave:
Not necessarily, the idea I have is to present the model, that looks like yourself as an Avatar. theres no limit to the software because not everyone will have Zbrush or Mudbox, as long as it looks like you crossed with the Avatar then it can be done however. I may just limit it to maya only. That will test people LOL

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yeah but using the supplied mesh LOL otherwise you have a head start already

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# 9 27-12-2009 , 11:00 PM

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Just a quick thought, I'll move the ears to the appropriate area like the Avatars, just to get it going....once there is enough interest that is.

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# 10 28-12-2009 , 02:38 AM

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Hopefully people join in Im really interested in a new challenge!

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# 11 28-12-2009 , 08:55 AM

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I will have a go..........dave

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# 12 28-12-2009 , 05:36 PM

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Originally posted by Jay
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# 13 28-12-2009 , 07:57 PM

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I might be interested in this... would the supplied mesh work if I wanted to try mudbox only? I haven't used mudbox much (don't have zbrush) but I'm eager to gain some techniques with it.

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# 14 28-12-2009 , 10:46 PM

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Sigh... Jay's been watching Star Trek again...

LOL, don't you just love that new Movie!! It looks awsome on my blu ray player and the 37inch screen!!

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yeah you can always open in maya and export an OBJ

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# 15 28-12-2009 , 11:34 PM

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Hey jay_ make the basic mesh and lets get started ...

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