Maya Character Modeling: Female Torso pt. 2

In part 2 of 7, Andrew Klein (www.andrewklein.net) edits the color of the base template for better visibilty, then uses the create polygon tool to make the first contour of the form. By extruding edges and then creating a duplicate instance, the first row of faces along the centerline of the model is created.

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[Stevodotrox]

Andrew, im kind of new to 3d modeling in maya but ive tried a couple of different ways of getting my 3d models through the blocking stage. I was first taught using a method im sure youve heard of, box modeling, i was hoping you could explain the advantages of modeling using this method ,rather than working from a simple cube and working it into an object. Thank you.

[slorpthegillman]

This method, also known as edge extrusion modeling is an alternate way of beginning that I think is better suited towards the individual who thinks in contour and cross-contour lines for additive sculpture rather than subtractive. Having a template in place as well, allows you to trace off of a pre-defined 3d space. I have 2 different "modeling a head" video series here on youtube, 1 in each method. Check them out side by side and see what works for you.

[as67as]

I cant find my create polygon tool...I dont even have a Mesh Shelf where else can i find it?

[slorpthegillman]

wow, im late to reply here, but to find the Mesh Menu (not shelf, they are different things) you must be in the Polygon's Menu set (the drop-down in the upper left corner)

[PeterYatubo]

How do i use different surface colors for the NURB template and for the polygons? i tried like you told, but it changes the color of all objects, thats really disturbing..

[mraaronyuppy]

You sound ALOT Like David Cross XD

the guy who was in Chipmunks as the bad bald guy, and he played in halo 2 as the funny marine, and he was in futurama etc...

anyway, theres me rambling on, great tutorial this is helping me alot with Maya and character creation :D

[gorans007]

fantastic way for modeling torso in maya. first with nurbs then continue with polygons. also this can be done and in zbrush with retopology with polygons. but anyway this is a great way.

[RyanKenny59]

6:00 Avitar Thing. hahaha XD Good Job

[fushigibliss]

@TheMeatery i get the same thing too. i couldn't get past that.

[Porfer1337]

im new to maya and want to make 2 diffrent object , example , cube and a plane , into the same object , so when i mark it it will be toghter but i know how to do that help plz :S

[TheMeatery]

Hey man, i did all the steps in this vid but i cant get past create polygon tool, it wont do anything in side view, in comes up with an error message: // Warning: Select an object that allows topology modification. Please help!!!