Introduction to Modeling in Maya 8.5
Easily learn several modeling techniques and a customizable workflow to modeling in Maya with over five hours of project-based training. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up.
What you'll learn
Easily learn several modeling techniques and a customizable workflow to modeling in Maya with over five hours of project-based training. Great for new and beginning artists. Popular highlights include: Overview of Modeling Tools in Maya; Introduction to Various Types of Geometry; Surface Conversions; Proxy Modeling; Combining Geometry; Mirroring Geometry; Incorporating Animation to Modeling Workflow; Using a Polygon-to-Subdivision Workflow; Principles of Creating Clean Geometry; Adding Edge Resolution; Working with NURBS Curves, Surfaces, and Trims; Naming and Organizing Assets; Shader Creation and Assignment; Combining and Separating Multiple NURBS Surfaces; Manipulating NURBS Seams with Stitch; Lofting to Create Geometry using Multiple NURBS Curves; Creating Geometry along Paths with NURBS Extrude; Manipulating NURBS Parameterization; Generating Symmetrical Geometry; Extruding to Add Resolution in Specific Areas; Adding and Re-routing Edges with Split Polygon Tool; Interactively Adding Edges around Objects; Building High-res geometry with Low-res Cages; Creasing to Change Hardness of Sub-D Edges; Reshaping High-res Geometry with Lattice Deformers; Creating Interlocking Chain Links with Animated Snapshot. Software required: Maya 8.5 and up.
Table of contents
- Introduction to Polygons 8m
- Introduction to NURBS 8m
- Introduction to Subdivision Surfaces 11m
- Hierarchy and Workflow 11m
- Project Overview 2m
- Setting up Image Planes 3m
- Beginning the Pivot Template by Creating Clean Geometry 7m
- Completing the Pivot Template by Adding Resolution for Subdivision 12m
- Modeling the Main Body by Mirroring Geometry 6m
- Adding Resolution to the Body Using a Bevel 7m
- Using Extrude to Begin Building the Saw Blade 12m
- Finishing out the Saw Blade Layer 12m
- Building a Key Ring Using NURBS Curves and Trims 10m
- Modeling a Screwdriver Using Revolve and Extrude 18m
- Using Curves and Boundary Surfaces to Create a Knife Blade 7m
- Finishing the Small Knife Blade Using Attach Surfaces and Stitch 12m
- Building a Corkscrew with a Primitive and Combining with Pivot 16m
- Using Subdivision Surfaces with Creasing to Build Scissors 14m
- Finishing out the Scissors Using Sub-D Proxy 16m
- Modeling a Magnifying Glass by Extruding Along Curves 11m
- Completing the Magnifying Glass by Using a Birail 14m
- Creating a Can Opener Using the Cut Faces and Wedge Tools 11m
- Finishing the Can Opener by Adding Sub-D Resolution 16m
- Starting the Large Knife Blade by Converting from NURBS to Polygon 15m
- Adding Fingernail Indention and Hilt to Large Blade, and Finishing out the Layer 23m
- Main Assembly - Putting All the Pieces Together 11m
- Building a Keychain Using Animation Techniques 4m
- Completing the Keychain Using an Animated Snapshot 9m
- Adding Simple Shaders 10m
- Conclusion 1m
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