Introduction To Modeling In Maya | 2 CD | 555 MB + 585 MB

Easily learn several modeling techniques and a customizable workflow to modeling in Maya with over 5 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
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