new char for demo

Complex UV Layout in Maya

Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character

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# 1 23-10-2003 , 01:48 AM

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Started on a simple character to animate for my demo. Nothing fancy just the basics. Texturing, blend shapes done so far. rig is on it's way. crits appreciated

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# 2 23-10-2003 , 02:30 AM

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I like it.

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# 3 23-10-2003 , 02:45 AM

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He's jolly, he doesn't seem to havea sort of screaming expression which might be nice if you want him to react to anything extreme. I really like the ones where he's raising half an eyebrow, nice stuff.

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# 4 23-10-2003 , 02:51 AM

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I like it alot - very squid inc like (which is a great thing!)

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# 5 23-10-2003 , 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by howardporter
I like it alot - very squid inc like (which is a great thing!)

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HAHAHA and this from a one eyed toad... be warry.

J/K very good job. I like it also. cant wait to see more.

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# 6 24-10-2003 , 01:01 AM

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I finished the color sceme on my character today and finished all the blendshapes. So all that is left is rigging and skinning the body and attaching the head. I plan on using some of the audio files from the www.10secondclub.net to use in my demo. I haven't animated since I left school 6 months ago so i'll be a bit rusty .
Here are the color tests and a quick render of his scared look. I am still toying around with the idea of adding textures to his clothing and rocket pack, but not sure as of yet. Thanks for the feed back guys.

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# 7 24-10-2003 , 03:08 AM

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# 8 24-10-2003 , 12:42 PM

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I like the scared look... funny stuff.

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# 9 24-10-2003 , 01:13 PM

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Cool little character, I like him user added image

What's he going to be doing? Looks like a jet pack on his back...can he fly? Is he an accident prone super hero? Good job!

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# 10 24-10-2003 , 11:11 PM

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Good surprise!

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# 11 31-10-2003 , 06:18 PM

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I finialy had a day off to finish the blend shapes for the face. I used SDK for the eye brows and jaw, the rest are blend shapes. 35 blend shapes in all.

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# 12 31-10-2003 , 06:55 PM

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It looks VERY similar to the Alien Song guy. Maybe give him ears at least?

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# 13 03-11-2003 , 05:34 PM

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I don't think he looks at all like the alien song guy with the exception of the one eye. I set out to create a simple char to animate. The head shape is different and the body has no similarities to his model.
I had thought of slapping on some ears, but with his helmit on you won't see them. He try's do do the right thing but ends up screwing up most of the time. I haven't came up with a good name for him yet so he is nameless at the moment. He has a rocket pack, but it malfunctions on a regular basis. I'm working out the textures right now and should have some updates for you guys in a few days.

thanks for your time,
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# 14 06-11-2003 , 09:45 AM

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Kassun,
nice job! I love the different facial expressions, the scared one is awesome. I also at first thought was, Oh neat its Blit (the Alien song guy from Victor Navone), but once seeing his body and the back of his head, its easier to see difference. Just to give a suggestion -- maybe change his skin color so it makes another strong difference.

also, you mentioned you used SDK for eye brows and jaw..since I'm still new at Maya..what is that?

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