How to model a Realistic tree

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 15-08-2006 , 01:01 PM

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How do i model a Realistic tree? is there a tut or somthing any ways you guys know or think? thanks.

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# 2 16-08-2006 , 01:44 AM

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It depends on what you need it for. There are some nice trees in paintFX if you don't have to get too close to it.

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# 3 16-08-2006 , 02:57 AM

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other than that its going to be modeling and then displacement and bump mapping

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# 4 16-08-2006 , 06:37 AM

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i mean like really realalistic like example a boy climing a tree.

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# 5 16-08-2006 , 03:03 PM

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Your going to have to model the tree then texture it with actual photos and displacement, bumps maps etc made from photos if you want it to be really realistic.

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# 6 16-08-2006 , 10:15 PM

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ok kinda thought it would be a pain in the butt

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