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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.

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# 31 04-05-2005 , 08:18 PM

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Thanks Jango,

Never made a character yet, but you've really given me inspiration to have a go. Great looking character!

Cheers
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# 32 05-05-2005 , 05:52 PM

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Hey Paul And Vk

Thanks guys.

Paul: Glad I can inspire somebody or another

Later with updates

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# 33 05-05-2005 , 08:29 PM

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Hey Dudes

Just blocking the trousers

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Later
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# 34 06-05-2005 , 12:58 AM

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Dude! Your work always amazes me and this is no exception. You have to be one of the best organic modellers I know and your blinking textures are off the planet.

Nah actually I think you can do better - No wait it is pretty good - but... Hmmm I used to be indecisive but now I'm not too sure.

Nah! Good work bro!

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# 35 06-05-2005 , 07:27 AM

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Hey Surfer

Yo due howz it going, thanks. Did you get the sample textures I sent you?

I dont know any more either, do I? I dunno

_J

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# 36 07-05-2005 , 12:19 AM

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oh don't let me down now.. This is looking so promising..

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# 37 07-05-2005 , 10:02 AM

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Hey Pony

Just kidding dont worry

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# 38 07-05-2005 , 02:01 PM

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hey j, this looks cool.
this is ur best model ive seen user added image

it would be a nicer touch if the ears were pertruding instead of extruding like a humanoid. by that i mean if the ear was going inside the head as oppose to sticking out, sort of like an aliens ear. it looks really odd to have such a familiar humanoid ear on this type of head.

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# 39 07-05-2005 , 02:38 PM

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Hey Vlad

Thanks, Ive had a lot of feedback from dudes at work also who think this is my best yet too.

Yeah the ear...

I did a load of sketches for this as I wasnt sure, I had strange receptors and tentacle things too as if he would pick up sound waves, I did think of the 'Alien hole in the head' too but I think theres always the risk of someone going 'whats that thing on his head?' or 'why's that hole there?' ya know some people dont get it so I just made the decision to do something that everyone can relate to instantly, I have 2 more aliens to do so maybe I'll integrate the hole on the Bartender Alien as hes a bit more outlandish so it may work straight away and people will get it.

Thanks for your thoughts dude I appreciate them.
Talk soon
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# 40 07-05-2005 , 07:06 PM

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Evening All

An Update, the organic side of things is nearly done (hints at whats to come) user added image

Enjoy

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# 41 10-05-2005 , 09:28 PM

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Hey Guys

Finished a boot, now onto the arm then the interesting bits
Enjoy

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# 42 11-05-2005 , 07:19 PM

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Hey Dudes

Have a wire or 2.

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# 43 11-05-2005 , 08:22 PM

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how cool advanced stuff....on the lower arm which is twisted i can see that you know how the muscles n stuff has to be modeled...i notice that u know what to do to make it realistic...

how long did u need for the separate parts?

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# 44 11-05-2005 , 08:39 PM

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Cheers Dragonhawk

Well its difficult to say how long each bit takes as some parts are easier than others. The boots took about an hour to do for example, the head was probably a couple of days max, but because im working on and off in the evenings I'd say the whole thing was about 3-4 days overall...I think user added image