Maya Modeling Techniques: Werewolves
Learn Polygon and Sub-D modeling techniques and a production workflow for organic modeling in Maya with over six hours of project-based training. Software required: Maya 8.5.
What you'll learn
Learn Polygon and Sub-D modeling techniques and a production workflow for organic modeling in Maya with over six hours of project-based training. Great for intermediate artists. Popular highlights include: Box Modeling Techniques; Strategic Use of Edge Loops and Extruding Faces; Drawing Edges with Split Polygon Tool; Pushing and Pulling Points to Modify Shapes; Symmetrical Modeling; Using Interactive Sculpting to Quickly Create Volume; Extruding and Rerouting Muscle Groups; Reusing Geometry; Adding Resolution Strategically; Maintaining Model Contours; Blocking in Geometry; Adding Detail and Refining Geometry; Using Deformers Shape Geometry; Redirecting Edge Flow; Maintaining Volume. Software required: Maya 8.5.
Table of contents
- Overview of Project Techniques 4m
- Overview of Tools That Will Be Used in This Project 5m
- Setting up the Reference Images 3m
- Blocking out the Torso 9m
- Blocking out the Pelvis 7m
- Blocking out the Upper Leg 9m
- Blocking out the Lower Leg 10m
- Blocking out the Foot 8m
- Building out the Toes and Claws 22m
- Blocking out the Shoulder 5m
- Blocking out the Arm 9m
- Blocking out the Head 7m
- Shaping and Smoothing the Head 7m
- Blocking out the Upper Snout 5m
- Blocking out the Lower Snout 5m
- Adding Resolution and Shaping the Head 7m
- Blocking out the Ear 13m
- Blocking out the Eye Area 7m
- Building out the Chest Muscles 9m
- Building out the Muscles of the Shoulder 7m
- Building out the Back Muscles - Trapezius 8m
- Building out the Back Muscles - Latissimus Dorsi 9m
- Building out the Abdominal Muscles 10m
- Building out the Muscles of the Upper Leg 8m
- Building out the Hamstring Muscles 5m
- Building out the Calf Muscles 7m
- Building out the Biceps and Triceps 12m
- Building out the Muscles of the Forearm 7m
- Building the Base of the Hand 10m
- Adding Fingers to the Hand 23m
- Adding Detail to the Snout 7m
- Building the Nose 10m
- Adding Detail to the Eye Area 10m
- Building out the Inner Mouth Structure and Throat 12m
- Building the Gums 12m
- Building and Placing the Teeth 15m
- Finishing the Mouth Structure and Teeth 7m
- Building a Tongue 5m
- Taking a Step Back: Looking at the Changes or Fixes That Can Be Made 19m
- A Look at the Finished Werewolf 2m
- 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