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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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# 1 22-08-2003 , 03:50 AM

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I always seem to be posting un-finished work here, so just for a change here is one I finished earlier. Critique is always welcome user added image

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# 2 22-08-2003 , 03:52 AM

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simply "wow"

that is fantastic! how did you make the feathers so life-like??

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# 3 22-08-2003 , 03:56 AM

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Thanks Zyk0tik, my goal was to create this bird with proceedural textures only. It took a lot of messing with lots of ramps user added image

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# 4 22-08-2003 , 07:38 AM

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Very good stuff indeed.
How about asking Kevin for a Gallery submission?

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# 5 22-08-2003 , 08:59 AM

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Very nice, has a real photographic feel to it.

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# 6 22-08-2003 , 12:58 PM

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The bird looks great! The composition is good. Only thing I feel looks a bit odd is the ground, it is a bit smooth.

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# 7 22-08-2003 , 02:09 PM

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i think it's a tree branch dude... it is a bit smooth, needs bumping user added image

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# 8 22-08-2003 , 02:28 PM

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:thumbsup: very cool indeed! Photo-realistic! user added image

But have to agree about the branch... needs a little tune-up... user added image

But the rest... again, very cool!

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# 9 23-08-2003 , 05:36 AM

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Yes, since the branch is in close-up, a displacement map would work better than bump. But that's just an opinion. I like it very much.

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# 10 02-09-2003 , 04:13 AM

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The transition from the 'solid' feathers to the edge feathers is a bit riugh. You can see the geometry a little too much. Other than that, looks great. user added image

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# 11 23-09-2003 , 09:21 PM

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all i can say is great work!! the feathers, bark looks good. the only thing that i noticed was the chest and the area around it..it looks as if its a stone..like it doesnt like the crow is feathered..it looks as if bumps maps were used..but overall..it looks really good! good job user added image

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