Polygon and Sub-D Modeling Workflows in Maya
Learn the robust polygon and sub-d modeling tools available in Maya while working through a creative and practical project. Learn several modeling techniques and an adaptable workflow to modeling in Maya. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up (Maya 2008 required for project files).
What you'll learn
Learn the robust polygon and sub-D modeling tools available in Maya while working through a creative and practical project. Learn several modeling techniques and an adaptable workflow to modeling in Maya. Contains nearly five hours of project-based training. Popular highlights include: Using the Split Polygon Tool; Using the Bridge Tool; Using Insert Edge Loop; Selecting Edge Loops; Modeling Wrinkles in Skin; Creating Topology for Eye Sockets; Re-routing Edge Flow; Extruding; Extruding Along Curves; Using Profile Curves; Lofting Geometry; Polygons vs. Subdivision Surfaces; Working with Sub-D Hierarchies; Creasing on Sub-D Surfaces; Using Smooth Preview; Refining Isolated Areas of Meshes; Duplicating Surface Curves; Positioning Teeth Along Curves; Combining Multiple Meshes; Merging Vertices to Connect Meshes; Mirroring Geometry Across an Axis; Filling Holes in Geometry; Adding Reference Images to Viewports; Shaping the Geometry; Duplicating Faces to Re-purpose Geometry; Adding Musculature. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up (Maya 2008 required for project files).
Table of contents
- Setting up Image Planes 6m
- Drawing Profile Curves for the Body 12m
- Building the Back Leg 12m
- Shaping the Body and Leg 10m
- Extruding out the Toes 17m
- Building the Arm 9m
- Shaping the Arm 6m
- Adding the Hand 11m
- Modeling Wrinkles in the Skin 9m
- Adding Body Detail 7m
- Refining the Joints 9m
- Adding Basic Musculature 7m
- Adding Detail to the Feet and Hands 14m
- Starting the Head 10m
- Continuing to Build the Head Framework 6m
- Creating the Eye Socket 5m
- Shaping the Eye Socket 9m
- Completing the Head Geometry 7m
- Adding the Nostrils 7m
- Adding the Brow Ridge 11m
- Mirroring Geometry 14m
- Shaping the Head 7m
- Working on the Mouth 6m
- Creating the Gums 10m
- Adding Teeth Along a Curve 11m
- Adding Facial Details 8m
- Modeling the Interior of the Mouth 9m
- Adding Additional Head Ridge 9m
- Building the Tongue 6m
- Adding Detail Using Subdivision Hierarchy 12m
- Adding Final Details to the Dinosaur 10m
- Transferring Geometry from Maya to ZBrush 12m
- Beginning to Sculpt the Head in ZBrush 8m
- Adding Skin Texture in ZBrush 9m
- Creating More Detail on the Skin in ZBrush 10m
- Finishing the Sculpt in ZBrush 9m
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