Motorcycle Modeling Techniques in Maya
Learn a time-saving workflow for modeling motorcycles and production-ready techniques for hard-surface modeling with design constraints, how to build complex machines and man-made parts, and methods of adding detail for realism. Software required: Maya 2009 and up.
What you'll learn
Learn a time-saving workflow for modeling motorcycles and production-ready techniques to hard-surface modeling with design constraints, how to build machines and man-made parts, and methods of adding detail for realism. Contains over eight hours of self-paced training for artists using Maya. Popular highlights include: Hard Surface Modeling; Polygon Modeling Techniques; Understanding Fabrication Process; Motorcycle Parts and Components Overview; NURBS to Build Motorcycle Frame; Adding Realism with Modeled Detail; mental ray Shaders to Blend Complex Geometry; Booleans to Create Complex Shapes; Creating Seam Detail; Adding Welds to Metal Pieces; Adding Bevels to Edges; Modeling Different Types of Materials; Adding Imperfections and Details; Applying Different Surface Materials; HDRI Lighting; Car Paint Shader; Using Naming Conventions; Setting up Hierarchies for Posing; Repurposing Geometry; Tire Treads with Bump Map. Software required: Maya 2009 and up.
Table of contents
- Motorcycle Parts and Terms 6m
- Adding an Image Plane 5m
- Starting a Frame with Curves 8m
- Creating Geometry Along the Bike Frame 10m
- Attaching the Frame Together 13m
- Adding Welds to the Frame 9m
- Detailing the Bike Frame 12m
- Finishing the Frame 12m
- Starting the Gas Tank 12m
- Finishing the Gas Tank 4m
- Modeling the Wheel 10m
- Adding the Tire 7m
- Using Booleans to Add Disc Brakes 15m
- Adding Front and Back Tires 9m
- Creating the Front Fender 6m
- Adding the Back Fender 10m
- Building the Fork Tubes 13m
- Building the Triple Tree 8m
- Starting the Exhaust Pipes 13m
- Detailing the Exhaust Pipes 10m
- Building the Cylinders 11m
- Creating the Heads 9m
- Adding Rocker Covers 10m
- Building the Transmission Cover 11m
- Finishing the Transmission Cover 10m
- Modeling the Water Pump 12m
- Adding the Gear Case Cover 11m
- Finishing the Engine 13m
- Building the Belt Drive 11m
- Finishing the Belt Drive 10m
- Modeling the Swing Arm 11m
- Adding Rear Suspension 10m
- Modeling the Seat 13m
- Detailing the Seat 7m
- Adding Front Vent Piece 12m
- Building the Radiator 9m
- Modeling the Headlight and Cowl 9m
- Adding the Brake Calipers and Cables 8m
- Adding the Handlebars 6m
- Detailing the Handlebars 14m
- Building Pegs and Kickstand 11m
- Building Rear Plate and Taillights 12m
- Modeling the Mirrors and Brake Handles 9m
- Naming and Creating a Hierarchy 6m
- Setting up the Lighting 5m
- Adding Materials to the Bike 14m
- Using Mental Ray to Blend the Engine Block 4m
- Adding Textures to the Bike 17m
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