Model a Low Polygon Character in Autodesk Maya 2018

Model a Low Polygon Character in Autodesk Maya 2018, available at $34.99, has an average rating of 4.25, with 24 lectures, based on 71 reviews, and has 271 subscribers.

You will learn about Set up a character schematic in the modeling workspace. Model characters using simple cylinders and extrusions Model hands using cubes and cylinders Explore how this low poly modeling technique works with UV mapping Map individual groups of polygons with different aiStandardSurface shaders Make shaders that have different subsurface scattering effects Use Skydome and studio lighting techniques to enhance surfacing effects This course is ideal for individuals who are Any 3D artist who is interested in character modeling from a low polygon standpoint. or Any 3D artist who wants to learn more about the Arnold aiStandardSurface material It is particularly useful for Any 3D artist who is interested in character modeling from a low polygon standpoint. or Any 3D artist who wants to learn more about the Arnold aiStandardSurface material.

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Summary

Title: Model a Low Polygon Character in Autodesk Maya 2018

Price: $34.99

Average Rating: 4.25

Number of Lectures: 24

Number of Published Lectures: 24

Number of Curriculum Items: 24

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 24

Original Price: $22.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

Set up a character schematic in the modeling workspace.

Model characters using simple cylinders and extrusions

Model hands using cubes and cylinders

Explore how this low poly modeling technique works with UV mapping

Map individual groups of polygons with different aiStandardSurface shaders

Make shaders that have different subsurface scattering effects

Use Skydome and studio lighting techniques to enhance surfacing effects

Who Should Attend

Any 3D artist who is interested in character modeling from a low polygon standpoint.

Any 3D artist who wants to learn more about the Arnold aiStandardSurface material

Target Audiences

Any 3D artist who is interested in character modeling from a low polygon standpoint.

Any 3D artist who wants to learn more about the Arnold aiStandardSurface material

In this course, we are going to explore low polygon modeling techniques as they apply to a “simple” (and I use that term in quotes) character. Working in low polygon’s means we get to pare down the generally complex character modeling process into a sub-2000 polygon character. Many of these techniques can be “scaled up” to use on characters with higher polygon budgets, but in this era of smartphone games, having the ability to model in lower polygon counts is very relevant and useful.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Inspiration and Template Setup

Lecture 2: Shaping the Body

Lecture 3: Adding the Leg

Lecture 4: Modeling the Arm

Lecture 5: Attaching the Arm

Lecture 6: Modeling the Foot

Lecture 7: Hexagonal Optimization

Lecture 8: Creating the Hand pt. 1

Lecture 9: Creating the Hand pt. 2

Lecture 10: Attaching the Fingers

Lecture 11: Attaching the Hand to the Arm

Lecture 12: Finishing the Body

Lecture 13: Modeling the Head

Lecture 14: Creating the Eyes and Neck

Lecture 15: Starting the UV Map

Lecture 16: Finishing the UV Map

Lecture 17: Beginning the Skullcap for the Hair

Lecture 18: Finishing the Skullcap and Extruding the Hair

Lecture 19: Optimizing the Hair

Lecture 20: UV Mapping the Hair

Lecture 21: Creating an aiStandardSurface for the Character

Lecture 22: Surfacing the Hair

Lecture 23: Studio vs. Skydome Lighting Techniques

Lecture 24: Creating Clothing for the Character

Instructors

Eric Kunzendorf
Professor of Animation at Jacksonville University

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