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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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# 31 03-12-2005 , 09:05 PM

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SHould I even say that the edge loops are perfect ?

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# 32 03-12-2005 , 09:10 PM

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I know, its sickening when some flash bastard does stuff like this, so dont say it just in case

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# 33 04-12-2005 , 12:21 PM

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HA !
Just like I expected dude!!! Perfect wireframe in my opinion.
Keep on Jay.

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# 34 04-12-2005 , 10:07 PM

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FubaR

Thanks man

Heres an update, started on the arm color only at the moment, moving onto veins and crusty bits on the skin and a Tattoo.

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# 35 04-12-2005 , 11:29 PM

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Mmmmm ... crusty bits! Once again, no stretching to be seen. Although he may need to get that broken horn looked at ... it looks infected.:hug:

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# 36 04-12-2005 , 11:39 PM

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You're good Jay...cant wait to see when you put some disp. maps...ohh my God wouldn't be great to have Zbrush at that point...

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# 37 05-12-2005 , 10:42 PM

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Hey Guys

Started the detail on the the color map now

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# 38 06-12-2005 , 11:42 AM

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what size colour maps are you using for the various parts jay?

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# 39 06-12-2005 , 12:38 PM

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Map size

Hey Tick

all 2048

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# 40 06-12-2005 , 01:05 PM

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Inspiring stuff Jay, as always a real credit to this site. I really must get properly into character stuff, I think I'm going to download your Sarg tut to learn how to do those edge loops soooo sweetly :p

Keep up the great work!

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# 41 06-12-2005 , 01:14 PM

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Hey Lisa

Big thanks for that comment, although I just do what I do. I hope you enjoy the tute, and understand my muttering on it. But any probs with it as with anyone else gimme a shout.

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# 42 06-12-2005 , 10:18 PM

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Hey Guys N Gals

Just a courtesy call, finished the texture on the arm and ready for seaming tomorrow, then I'll generate the bump, spec and translucense maps form that, followed by a render!! So should have something then

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