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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 02-04-2003 , 05:21 PM

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OK, i WILL finished this one, and if i dont, someone kill me user added image

I'm going to do a Helhound. Alot of people are doing these, but i do have a really original idea. I'll post the concept soon user added image

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# 2 03-04-2003 , 09:44 PM

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1st update user added image

I trying to get some ribs showing but am having trouble. It a polygon model, what would be the best technique for this?

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# 3 03-04-2003 , 09:45 PM

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probably use split polygon tool pretty heavily.

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# 4 04-04-2003 , 02:38 AM

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I second the split polygon. I like the tumy aria. very lean. nice.

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# 5 04-04-2003 , 04:50 AM

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very nice.
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# 6 04-04-2003 , 03:04 PM

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Spoiler's is great user added image

I may restart it in subd's. I think i'll get better results.

And as my sig says, mines a no-eyed hellhound, but there will be a replacement....

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# 7 04-04-2003 , 05:59 PM

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Here the ribs. There ok but i'll probably end up re-doing them.

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# 8 04-04-2003 , 06:08 PM

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Any tip's on the feet. I'm going for bird feet (vulture style) and at the moment they just look like 3 sasuages.

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# 9 04-04-2003 , 08:24 PM

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Give the feet some claws. Thatll make it look more "vulturish".

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# 10 04-04-2003 , 09:56 PM

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Oh wow, really coming along! yea, some claws would add to the feet, but dont make them too long, because it is a form of a dog. I like how you did that with the ribs, so you may want to continue that boney look throughout the body, up to you user added image

. Keep it up and i will be watching progress!

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# 11 21-04-2003 , 11:48 PM

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It's a good start, what reference are you working from? The reason i say that is that the front leg of a dog isnt at the very front it's set back from the head do you see what I mean? Imagine yourself on all fours think about where your shoulder is in relation to your neck and head. You need to move the front leg back and to the side so that it can take the weight of the hound.

I'm looking forwards to seeing your progress.

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# 12 22-04-2003 , 03:51 AM

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Do you want me to kill you now z1mmnd? lol, come on.. it was going so well!

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# 13 22-04-2003 , 01:02 PM

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here's a dog reference to help show you what I was talking about

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# 14 22-04-2003 , 02:30 PM

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LOL, headin over now pure user added image

, didnt even realise you had that wip going.. i spend 80% of my time in the challenges areas (battle arena, 3d model comp, monthly challenge) and the other 20% all around the board.. must of missed it user added image

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# 15 25-04-2003 , 01:38 AM

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I been blocked off the internet cos i only have 150 hours every month and i used them all.....[cant wait to get broadband user added image

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I'm up to my head in assignments, and theyhave to come first, but i'll try to continue over the weekend.

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