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# 1 02-02-2003 , 01:19 AM

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I want to start modeling a human, but I dont know if I should model it with NURBS or Polys. I know its all a matter of preference really, but what do you guys think I should start out with? Ive modeled little things with NURBS, and polys before, so Im fairly familiar with both. Any suggestions? Thnx

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# 2 02-02-2003 , 01:27 AM

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I would suggest you start with polys.

Try the "dave way" at https://www.thehobbitguy.com/tutorial...ing/index.html

I also recommend getting familiar with the poly mel script at https://www.maya3d.dk/Scripts/MJPolyTools/ which should ease some of your work with polys....

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# 3 02-02-2003 , 02:00 AM

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I advocate polygons as well...

Dave's way works, but not my favorite method. user added image

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# 4 02-02-2003 , 12:05 PM

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Which are your favorite method mike????

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# 5 02-02-2003 , 02:45 PM

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Man must a have a weird style of modeling,, heheh I start of with nurbs primitives or curves go to polys then sub-ds. Than sub-d back to poly...

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# 6 02-02-2003 , 04:47 PM

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I start with a poly primitive, mostly a cube, stretch the initial points to fit the boundary of my object, and start cutting in the shape, similar to rock sculpture, I suppose... user added image

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# 7 02-02-2003 , 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by mtmckinley
I start with a poly primitive, mostly a cube, stretch the initial points to fit the boundary of my object, and start cutting in the shape, similar to rock sculpture, I suppose...

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I do the same. I think I have more control when I do it... I can control the numbers of polygons easier.

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# 8 02-02-2003 , 05:45 PM

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Here's a free tutorial here at Simply Maya using a poly cube to begin. It will give a very good idea of how to start and then you can go from that point.

https://www.simplymaya.com/vip.shtml?tut=29

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