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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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# 16 03-07-2003 , 06:44 PM

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Yep I'm defintley gonna rig him, but not for awhile.
Hopefully i'll be able to get him into some good poses.

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# 17 03-07-2003 , 11:01 PM

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Ahh, too much gecko.
Last update for today I think.

Crits please, I can no longer tell whats wrong with it,
been staring at it too long.

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# 18 04-07-2003 , 01:03 AM

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sweet

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# 19 04-07-2003 , 02:03 AM

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looks like the Geico Gecko's evil older brother. user added image

Nice so far.

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# 20 04-07-2003 , 07:12 AM

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This one was just for fun
I'll re-rig it better later.

thanks

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# 21 04-07-2003 , 11:20 AM

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looking cool user added image

very newt like..(i think they are called newts O_o water dwelling lizard thingys)
only crit i could think of could be that the mouth is a bit square.. but thats no biggie user added image

makes him look kinda cocky witch is cool also

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# 22 04-07-2003 , 01:01 PM

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nice one
would look cool with some visible teeth user added image

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# 23 06-07-2003 , 09:03 AM

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been messing with some textures, lemme know what ya think
its only the color map so far.
fred - Ill try and add some teeth by next update

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# 24 06-07-2003 , 02:07 PM

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its looking great!

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# 25 06-07-2003 , 06:32 PM

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thanks howard!

I gotta do a bump, and diffuse next, and tweak the color.
Also, does anyone have any tips for making skin shader networks?

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# 26 07-07-2003 , 02:55 AM

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heres a quick action shot.
Now comes the fun part, giving him lots of crazy gear/armor.

Also, i can't decide on a color scheme for his skin, any suggestions?

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# 27 07-07-2003 , 03:04 AM

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thats awsome!!!

i wouldnt want tomess with that gecko!!
as for the skin colour , i like the last one you used, looks cool. Maybe you can add some dark green spots on him or something...

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