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Lesson 1. Starting up Maya Muscle
In this lesson we will learn how to load the Maya Muscle plugin. Topics covered in this video: Loading up Maya Muscle plugins; Loading the Maya Muscle shelf; Overview of Maya Muscle shelf and menu.
Software used
Maya 2008 Extension 1, or cMuscle System Plugin
What you will learn
Create realistic muscle and skin motion and become productive with the flexible Maya Muscle tools and workflow, while learning creative techniques for enhancing character performances. Contains over 3 hours of project-based training. Perfect for artists learning Maya Muscle. Popular highlights include: Maya Muscle Overview; Capsules, Bones and Muscles; Muscle Builder User Interface; Modeling Muscle Definition; Custom Muscle Shapes; Muscle Spline Deformer; Muscle Stretch Deformer; Muscle Skin Deformers; Sliding and Shrinkwrap; Painting Muscle Weights; Jiggle, Cycle and Rest Attributes; Relax and Smooth Attributes; Muscle Caching; Surface Attach; Muscle Setup for Symmetrical Characters.
Partner
Tutor
Sunder Iyer

33 Lessons

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