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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I tried texture mapping for lip color this morning, first time I ever used Maya's UV mapping stuff. It was a disaster... even when I got the lip color where I wanted it, she looked like a hooker. Can I just paint color directly on the mesh somehow?
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For character modeling, "Maya 4.5 Fundamentals" has an excellent chapter on polygonal modeling. Seriously, it rocks. And I don't think it really matters what version of Maya you're actually using, it's basic stuff.
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The modeling chapter in 4.5 Fundamentals would definitely work for 6, but other chapters might be outdated. If the same author has an updated book with pretty much the same chapters, I'd go for it. In a pinch, though, you're not really going to miss out on anything as a beginner. Modeling is modeling in Maya, and you have to get over the first few humps before what version you're using really matters.
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