Maya Modeling Techniques: Interiors
Learn a production workflow for interior set modeling that can be used for Film, Games, and Architectural Visualizations with 5 hours of project-based training. Great for intermediate artists. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.
What you'll learn
Learn a production workflow for interior set modeling that can be used for Film, Games, and Architectural Visualizations with 5 hours of project-based training. Great for intermediate artists. Popular highlights include: Polygon to Subdivision Workflow; Methods for Creating Clean Geometry; Adding Edge Resolution; Insert Edge Loop Tool; Offset Edge Loop Tool; Bevel Tool; Bridge Tool; Extrude Tools; Optimizing Geometry for Lighting; Strategically Adding Details; Re-purposing Geometry; Making Resolution Decisions; Breaking Up Lines for Visual Aesthetics; Isolating Resolution; Hard-surface Modeling Techniques; Modeling with Deformers; Creative Practices with Paint Effects; Complex Scene Management. Software required: Maya 8.5 or higher.
Table of contents
- Overview of Project Techniques 3m
- Overview of Tools That Will Be Used in This Project 4m
- Building the Living Room Architecture 6m
- Cutting out the Doorways and Windows 7m
- Adding Some Steps 7m
- Finishing out the Room with Trim 8m
- Starting to Model the Windows 11m
- Adding Latches and Handles to the Windows 9m
- Building the Door 11m
- Building a Modern Bookshelf 11m
- Starting to Model the Sofa 14m
- Finishing the Sofa by Adding Legs and a Back 12m
- Adding an Area Rug 6m
- Building a Glass Coffee Table 15m
- Starting to Model a Floor Lamp 13m
- Finishing the Lamp 12m
- Using the Sofa to Build a Chair 10m
- Adding a Television to the Wall 7m
- Building a Media Stand 10m
- Building a Freeform Sculpture for the Shelf 8m
- Using Deformers to Build a 'twisted' Vase 3m
- Adding Some Books to the Shelf 6m
- Building a Small Jar and Bowl 8m
- Building a Bookend 5m
- Adding Audio / Video Components to the Media Stand 7m
- Quickly Building Large Groups of Media - CDs and DVDs 9m
- Building Framed Artwork 4m
- Creating a Sculptural Piece of Art for the Wall 9m
- Building a Curtain Rod 6m
- Building and Deforming the Curtains 15m
- Adding Door Frames 8m
- Using Paint Effects to Add a Large Potted Plant 7m
- Building an Electrical Cord and Plug for the Floor Lamp 6m
- Building a Small Cactus Using Paint Effects 13m
- Conclusion 1m
- Bonus Lesson: Creating a Virtual Catalog Using Annotations and Notes 4m
About the author
Justin thrives as a lead modeling author at Pluralsight. Growing up, Justin found a deep interest for the computer graphics industry after watching movies like Jurassic Park, Toy Story, and The Abyss. His ambition would lead him to work at Sony Imageworks in Los Angeles on movies like Monster House and Surf's Up. Justin has also had numerous articles, tutorials, and images published in 3D World and 3D Artist. As an author, Justin enjoys collaborating with fellow authors, especially on project... more