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
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Another Ash Model...
This is my first posting here. I must say everyone here seems to give great feedback; and your efforts in 3d are amazing!
So I thought I'd give it a whirl...
I'm currently putting together a demo reel for a position as a NURBS modeler. Unfortunately I am a bit clueless on how one textures acrossed multiple surfaces in a seamless fashion; so this is why this model of "Ash/Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead fame" is only wearing shaders at the moment. :blush:
Any feedback will be greatly appreciated on either the texturing issue, or just the model overall.
(Not sure about that back seam in the seat of the pants though!)
Thanks!
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for nurbs texturingu can use bodypaint3d or deep paint3d
or maya 3d paint.
another way is to convert your mesh into a poly mesh, UV it
then use the poly mesh as a texture reference, then after u paint your textures use them as a projection in maya over your nurbs model.
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Danke vladmir!
Yeah, I'm sort of poor, so I don't have any of that other fancy stuff. Still working in Maya 4 here. That's a good lowtech solution though.
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I think it looks great even though it's just basic shaders, but yeah, some dirtied and messed up colormaps would probably add to the feel of it
Liter is French for 'Gimme some ****ing cola before I break vous ****ing lips!"
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It may just be the angle. I used an anatomy book for reference.
Although sometimes those don't always have the best diagrams.
I've thought the tummy was a bit hinky as well, but when I left the strong deformation out and went with a more natural "doughy" look, it just didn't look quite 'ash' enough. Ya know?
Heh, maybe if BC ditched those highwater work pants...
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Keep up the good work!
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(but then again, that dosn't say much)you really did an amazing job though. can't wait until you put textur on him....maybe get some bloodstains on his cloth and saw?
Maya 4 ever baby!
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Ive been watching this since you posted it, great work, and in Nurbs!! Holy crap its unheard of in these parts. Could you post some closer images for some more indepth crit?
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masn45, I Saw your 'Ash is back!' movie; I thought it was funny! ...Hey, at least your Ash is animatible!
...About the 6 pack thing, I guess about the easiest way to expain why I modeled the character the way I did, is to present a link to some photos of a cheeseball with a well defined torso. (Anyone remember John Basedow from the Fitness Made Simple infomercials? And if you are from another country and don't remember this guy from television, trust me that is a GOOD THING!)
https://www.fitnessmadesimple.com/gallery.php
I didn't actually use this man as a reference for Ash. He just came to mind as an easy example of showing an abdominal reference for everyone's viewing pleasure!
(Besides, he seems to have some pretty weird proportions, wouldn't you agree? And what's with that helmut hair? Yikes!)
Anyways, thank you to everyone for your comments and feedback!
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