3D Modeling tutorial for the human head. Focus on edge flow

This tutorial shows most efficient and quick way to model a head. should work great with any polymodeler. The proper edge flow is easy to achieve this way. For help with setting up the images, please see my video on that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZfEo-zNKrY

To watch my full course on character modeling at lynda.com, please click on this link: http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=68385

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• polygons
• head
• human
• anatomy
• face
• model
• modeling
• edge
• flow
• loops
• maya
• tutorial
• character
• 3d
• cgi
• cg
• edgeflow

[ealdie24]

great tut, but i have one problem with this though.. the mesh in this configuration makes it a bit difficult to animate in an anatomically correct way

[squirc]

@ealdie24 can you describe what you mean? This video demonstrates an average topoology that should be modified for the animation needs of every individual model. There's no one right topology that will work for every use.

[QuatreiZer0]

What do you call this kind of modeling. I mean, some use spline, spheres, box, etc...

[squirc]

@QuatreiZer0 I call it flowzone modeling. establish the zones of your model that need a particular edge flow first. Then filling the details is easy :)

[avesor]

What tool did you use in 3:22

[squirc]

@avesor that's the split polygon tool

[ealdie24]

@squirc

nevermind that, probably can be solved with better application of the paint weights

[BlenderBug]

shit man these tutorials a great! im not even using maya but this is very useful thank you!

[pilgrimtraveler]

Would love to know what you think of my head modeling strategy. I have it on my channel and posted it as a response. btw your method looks awesome but unfortunately doesn't work well in blender which is why I came up with my own method. Your tutorial gave me inspiration though.

[TuahShinguru]

I've always tried to make my faces with a grid-like approach. This was some great insight, and maybe I'll be able to create some not-crap shading after all!

[HadMuffin]

Have you ever though about re-making this video in Maya 2012? and please explain how to get to the tools or the hotkey for them. Great tutorial though subbed. :)

[DistressSignal]

I just want to say that this modeling video has been an absolute blessing for me, ever since you posted it. I've kept coming back to this video to watch the steps every time I model a new character's head, even though I've learned sometimes to avoid making those extra edge loops because my models are more simplified and cartoony. The basic topology is spot on, though, and more helpful than even most priced tutorials out there. Great work!

[elsonnegao]

is the best video