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.
# 1 30-09-2006 , 02:53 PM
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Looking For Organic Modeling Suggestions...

Hello everyone,

I'm interested in learning "organinc" modeling techniques.

I assume its done with NURBS, correct me if I'm wrong.
The last organic model I made was from "Maya Fundementals 4.5" book & I felt I learned nothing.....

I'd like to model some animal/creature while carefully being taught the organic techniques.

Which one should I choose?


T-Rex
The Oliphant
Centaur


Any Input Is Appreciated
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# 2 30-09-2006 , 03:26 PM
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i like the dragon personally

# 3 30-09-2006 , 04:24 PM
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no, organic is not always nurbs modeling. i can name artists who use polygons and even Sub-d surfaces for organic modeling.
i am one of those who use all 3 occasionally but i prefer polys...... it all depends on what your most productive surface type is.


and i personally suggest the organic modeling 2 DVD(where you model a zombie)
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# 4 30-09-2006 , 05:21 PM
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i dont know which would be better. T-Rex, The Oliphant, Centaur, i have done the centaur, and i can tell you i really put my modeling like, to the next level. iam sure all those three are good. but if you are like me (a one time a huge lotr fan) i would choose the oliphant. but still your chose really. there all very good.


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# 5 01-10-2006 , 08:09 AM
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Hey,

Thanks for the input guys... user added image

The "Centaur" has both human & animal features so I can experience modeling both types quad/bipedal.

The "Oliphant" body doen't look to challanging. But the armor seems intricate. I wonder if thats nurbs converted to polys or subd's

The "TRex" is just cool. But its been done to death.

The "Dragon", is this on Dvd? Or is it a online tutorial only?

I'll way my options................I wish some the dvd authors would append their opinions in this thread :zzz:

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Fess


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