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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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# 196 26-07-2007 , 07:31 AM

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Very nice, much better. With regards to the projecion mapping, are you using the one from the essence book or something else? Im intrigued as it something Ive been wanting to look into, I'd appreciate any light you can shed on the subject.

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# 197 26-07-2007 , 04:18 PM

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Thats amazing. A huge difference!

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# 198 26-07-2007 , 07:09 PM

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Great work Minstrel, looks real nice!

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# 199 28-07-2007 , 07:21 AM

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Thx for the comments guys.

Jay, I actually purchased a video from gnomon called "Texture Painting: Fundamentals" by Paul Campion. The guy is not as thorough as the Alex training videos, but its enough to give you a good grasp on how it works. The amazing thing is how quickly you can create a realistic texture.

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# 200 06-08-2007 , 03:31 AM

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Here is an update. All maps are done. Added some shoulder thingy. I might add some actual hair (fur), not sure.

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# 201 06-08-2007 , 07:28 AM

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Fabulous my friend. Its better than my stuff for sure!! Keep up the great work

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# 202 06-08-2007 , 07:34 AM

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Hey minstrel, going nicely and looking more realistic every time user added image

also kind of looks like a juggernaut with them things at the side of his shoulder :p

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# 203 07-08-2007 , 12:40 PM

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Thx for the comments Jay. Coming from someone as talented as you are its specially motivating.

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# 204 07-08-2007 , 01:46 PM

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Great going minstrel!

You going to give him some hair, via fur/ paint Fx? Be good to see it on the model!

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# 205 07-08-2007 , 09:27 PM

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hi gester, i would use fur because the hair would be very short. This guys is suppossed to be somewhat bald.

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# 206 08-08-2007 , 07:13 AM

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Wow, this is really starting to look sweet!

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# 207 08-08-2007 , 08:53 AM

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That's nuts m8. Close to perfection yet? =)
Keep up the good work.

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# 208 08-08-2007 , 10:02 AM

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VNICE work.

i only have 1 cit that i dont like.. other and u may disagree - Somthing with the eyes dont look right\real..

Just my thought.

other then that looks really good.

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# 209 09-08-2007 , 11:01 PM

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Hi Guys, thx all for the comments. I added fur and a bit of skin surface on the inner side of the eyes. It actually helped eliminate a shadow that was forming up in there that wasn't looking good. I may play a little more with this guys, but I think im ready for the next challenge.

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