Master Yoda's Transformer

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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# 1 11-06-2006 , 12:05 AM

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Hi all, time for a bit of fun....

The other day I was checking out MasterYoda's transformer comp entry - https://forum.simplymaya.com/showthre...5&pagenumber=1

I asked him if it transforms and he said his system wasn't up to the task user added image

. So I offered to take a crack at it and the wise old jedi said 'YES'!! :attn:

So I've got the model and I start playing with it today.

Wish me luck (I'll need it)

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# 2 11-06-2006 , 12:09 AM

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yep, i let him play with my model, as with my pc its impossible to animate him. so don't worry folks, he's aproved by the old jedi master to use it user added image

and thanks to him i'll see my creation come to life user added image

off you go tiddles and good luck user added image

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# 3 11-06-2006 , 12:19 AM

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Thanks Yoda user added image

Ok 1st up, here are a couple of quick renders showing the car & robot stages with some simple color textures.

Both renders are mentalray (although lights may be a little bright)

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# 4 11-06-2006 , 12:20 AM

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and now the robot....

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# 5 11-06-2006 , 12:24 AM

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I played with the hands a little - to give them that cool Megatron feel. Fully articulated...

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# 6 11-06-2006 , 12:25 AM

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I said "articulated" not "articulate" LOL

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# 7 11-06-2006 , 02:09 AM

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::UPDATE::

1st animation test. This is car driving on test track. I'm trying to get the wheels and the track to work together (let's hope he stops before the track runs out - LOL)

https://www.kickarz.com/car_drive_test_01.wmv
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All comments welcome...

Next I will attempt a walk cycle user added image

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# 8 11-06-2006 , 03:49 AM

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wow tiddles ...very good ..i like it so far ..I will be watching this close ...good luck too ....

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# 9 11-06-2006 , 05:02 AM

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Thanks m8 - it's ez when you have a good model to start with & Yoda did a great job on this one.

Ok, here is my VERY 1st ever walk cycle (playblast quality)

https://www.kickarz.com/walkcycle_01.wmv
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# 10 11-06-2006 , 11:26 AM

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Transformers FOREVER!!!!!! :attn: ..... ehm, no! I mean... :blush: great job on my bf's model!!!!! :bow: WOW!!! I think he'll like it! (and me too *_________* this is just become one of my favourite topics user added image

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# 11 11-06-2006 , 12:53 PM

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Back again, added upper body to walk cycle.

He's Alive!!!

https://www.kickarz.com/walkcycle_02.wmv
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You have to imagine the sound of a big diesel truck as it pumps out think black smoke from the stacks each side of his head.

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# 12 11-06-2006 , 05:42 PM

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hes alive, does he have a loose bolt in the neck? user added image

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# 13 11-06-2006 , 06:54 PM

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point that finger somewhere else!! :rant:

A pint of example is worth a gallon of advice!!

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# 14 11-06-2006 , 08:57 PM

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Ha ha - Really great work so far Tiddles - I like the head wobble in the walk cycle and the animation of the car on the test track is excellent. It's also good to see someone take another person's project and run with it. Well done!

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# 15 11-06-2006 , 11:18 PM

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@ arran - thanks m8, I really am enjoying workin on this. user added image

@ 13th_resident - yeah! he really is a rude bugger, aint he? user added image

@ Yoda - I've checked the model again & again but I still can't find that missing bolt in his neck... Tell you what; You model it and I'll install it :lmao:

So, wanna see a little transforming test? Only 1 arm at this stage as I'm still trying to work out how to fit all his bits inside that tiny Audi...

https://www.kickarz.com/arm_right_test_01.wmv
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