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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everyone always wants to learn how to model/texture and then just find some 'make awesome render' preset or plugin *MR SKY COUGH* that will make their model or scene look perfect... you've really gotta finesse it if you want something to look good, because eventually all the plugins will just look same old, same old.
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Personally I think it comes down to what mood you're trying to set/ what you're trying to show off or hide. I suggest you google up images, like studio lighting (or something really specific lol) just as an example and take some notes.
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try altering the colors of the lights. you don't have to have a blatantly orange light, but the subtlety of color helps suggest a mood. you'll notice that some people that use a slight color in one light use the complimentary color in the other light. the most successful combo is the orange/blue for lighting. (the blue suggests areas of shadow - or the places where there's a lack of orange lighting.)
don't forget that when trying out the three-point lighting scheme, your key light is the only one that casts a shadow. it's also the brightest of the 3 lights. the fill light should be about a third to two-thirds of the intensity of the key, and your backlight can be a half to a quarter strength of the key.
if you want a softer (but still defined) shadow in the back, try using an area light instead of a spotlight or a point light.
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Trying to get the lights right
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Heheh.. I think he indulged in a few too many donuts... He can barely fit his uniform on
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