Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping
In this course we're going to look at something a little different, creating technically accurate 3D printed parts.
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I think it is mostly down to personnal pref as to what object you start with, but it should always be roughly the shape of the item your trying to build, a NURBS clynider for a torso, or a poly square for a tank (for example).
The one thing I have learnt, and found the most important is always always use ref images.
No matter how good the idea is in your head, it is 20 times easier to follow a rough pencil sketch. It gives far better results, which in turn inspires you to power through work for longer, and makes the hours thinking a way around a problem far nicer.
Having something, even the most simplistic item, looking like what the sketch I made/used gives me a huge boost (as a newbie finding my way)
Hope all that made sense and helps, good luck!
Azi
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And of course SM has great video tutorials, get some points, pick something that catches your eye and give it a go, as they will always give you some great tips on Maya, and ideas for future projects.
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