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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Since the geometry of your char looks a little confuse, here goes another approach for cleaning it:
Take your original model...
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_1.jpg
...and make it live (Modify>Make live)
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_2.jpg
Using Polygon>Create Polygon tool, make a first poly over the original. The tool will snap on original's vertices.
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_3.jpg
Using Polygon>Append to polygon tool, make new polys until complete a ring. Don't forget, the default hotkey to reuse a tool in Maya is "Y".
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_4.jpg
Keep doing new polys until you finish your geometry (I didn't finish here, but you know what I mean)
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_5.jpg
And it's over. You have a model looking as your original but with clean geometry.
https://www.amauriilustra.com.br/CGTalk/Example_6.jpg
If possible, try to make a sketch of your model and the basic geometry it must have.
If you couldn't use this in your current model, keep this method for the next challenges. Good luck with your demon!
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