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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 10-04-2016 , 02:09 AM

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Could not say now.

For my first idea. I have a small humanoid critter teaching little ones about Art and its history throughout the THU world. As the challenge is all about being reborn and diving into the spirit of the Arts I can think of no better way to start then by teaching the younger generation all the knowledge and experiences of THU master artists. Think "puss in boots" outfit and a cartoon style.

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# 2 10-04-2016 , 03:30 PM

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Great start - good luck - Loving the idea, seems to fit the bill spot on

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# 3 11-04-2016 , 02:58 AM

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A bit more blocking out, should have him all blocked out tomorrow if all goes to plan

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# 4 12-04-2016 , 03:14 AM

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All the major parts are blocked out.. The 3 kids might be next on the menu.

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# 5 15-04-2016 , 04:23 AM

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Everything is on just have to sculpt up some hair on the back of his head. Up next is a bit of clean up retopoing for Uv's and then the pose.

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# 6 28-04-2016 , 12:11 AM

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I had time today to UV all his parts and get the pose underway. I still have to add back in a lot of the folds and play with his weight a bit more.

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# 7 03-05-2016 , 05:55 PM

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Small Update

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# 8 04-05-2016 , 06:55 PM

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Looking good.

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# 9 06-05-2016 , 04:50 PM

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Everything is in. I can just sculpt up some more detail then off to textures.

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# 10 12-05-2016 , 05:05 PM

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First round of Photoshop play.

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# 11 14-05-2016 , 01:49 AM

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Almost in the home stretch

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# 12 15-05-2016 , 07:56 PM

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Almost finished.

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# 13 18-05-2016 , 03:38 PM

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Not much more my skill level in Photoshop can do, so I think we are pretty much done. I will post up the final image a little closer to the end. I had a lot of fun with this piece and the illustration came out pretty close to my original sketch.

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