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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But the tail is really that long.. and there are really 2 pivot points in the knee of a horse. LOL
Couple of extra bones for the ears.. easiest way to animate them.
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The rig looks great, rigging is not my strongest area by a longshot, could you give me a quick explanation as to why there are two sets of joints for the jaw? does it make the set up and anim of that area easier?
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. Nice. Cant wait to see the final product.
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anyway.. the UV's are out flat.. but there not even sown together yet so don't wory this is buy fart the finished UV map.
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working on the painted textue.
and fur I'm having a time with getting it to smoth shade and shadow !
eyes keep comeing up to dark.
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750,000 hairs.
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render, I'm not sure if I'm going to like the results. besides it takes forever to render even with just one light. Would hate to try this with GI_Joe.. no wait thats a idea.. yeah yeah.. I'll go do that..
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I once made a deer, nurbs patch modell with fur and the render times weren't pretty. Best thing I can suggest is to keep the hair amount low while test rendering and bump it up as you get closer to the finnished maps.
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Besides it looks like plastic fur. I want to try for better.
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Looking at your work so far, I'm sure you'll make a great job on the texture map anyway
Plus if you are planning to animate, the fur would have been a nightmare to render. If you change your mind, there are loads of good tips on fur at the Alias site.Looking forward to seeing the textures.
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also on FURther thoughts. Horses hair is some pretty fine stuff. There are so many, its very short. Normally. yes, in the winter time they look shaggy. but baby its not winter where I model. So unless its a close up I will def stick to texture..
speaking of texturing.. I am most of the way through on the parameterization mapping. I think that’s what its called.. making sure the UV is laid out with out stretching the texture.
I haven't done this part before so if anyone notices anything, please let me know. I havent got the legs done all the way yet. or the ears. but I have enough to see if I'm doing things right. Mike let me know ??
BTW don't know if this is a bad thing but I got some of the texture pinched in a couple of places. I did that so I would have less seems, as I was thinking the stretching is what I want to avoid most right ?? fellas ?? ladies ??
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