Facial Modelling in Maya Tutorial (Part 1 of 8)

Facial Modelling in Maya Tutorial (Part 1 of 8)

On Jul 15, 2010, In 3D Tutorials, Autodesk Maya, by
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Facial Modelling in Maya Tutorial (Part 1 of 8)

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This is the first of a series of modelling tutorials for stylised characters using autodesk Maya. This was done whilst at the Animation workshop in Viborg, Denmark. Follow for new updates on 3D.Dtuts.com.

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  • Fabreon Jackson

    Hi, My name is Fabreon Jackson. I am a struggling 3d artist. I’m working on my maya skills to industry standards. No, I don’t don’t have industry experience but hopefully someday I will. I WILL NOT GIVE UP! LOL! I would like to watch the other 7 videos of that facial modeling tutorial. I feel it will help me out alot. Where can I watch the other 7 videos?

  • http://www.NetrinoMedia.com Stryker

    Hello Fabreon

    We will post all videos during next week. Follow for updates.

    Thanks

  • Taden

    Hey I’m taden, i am starting on learning polygon modeling in maya 2010, but not quite sure how to make the planes to add a jpeg to them.. for a front and side view much like in your tutorial.

    I had follow the maya helmet tutorial to which i am almost finished with but realy would like to make a buzz lightyear model, but as I said un certain how the make the planes then add the buzz jpegs i have to work from.

    Could you help me out here please?

    Taden

  • SRV

    Taden, check this link, http://www.strarup.net/maya/imageplanesetup/part2.asp, to open propiertes select the camera and then ctrl+a.

  • Amit

    Hi, My name is Amit. Well the tutorial is very nice…….Its help me a lot in my project as i have to work exactly on same..
    Adam I am using maya for creating 3D human model. Could i export that model in java and change its dimension using java……..I will be grateful for your reply….

  • Adam Dewhirst

    Hello Amit, i recieved your email as well

    i do not know if the model can be exported to java, i assume you are using java 3d? it is not something i am proficient with, but i did find this tutorial, it may help:

    http://java.dzone.com/news/3d-model-interaction-java-3d

  • Charlie

    Hi,
    I’m really interested in trying out this tutorial, but the reference images download link isn’t working for me. Any other place I could get those images from?

  • enthusiast

    Great set of tutorials!! but when are the texturing and rendering tuts coming!! :P

  • adam dewhirst

    im working on the next series at the moment

    uving the model.

    not sure if i will include texturing, but sure if there is enough demand i may record a set on that too! feedback is always welcome!

    :)

    thanks

    Adam

    p.s your right charlie, the link to the refernce file doesnt seem to be working, will have a word with 3d.tuts.com! to rectify this!

  • Evan

    Adam,
    Could you please fix the link for the reference image? It seems to be broken and I really want to follow along with this tutorial.
    Thanks!
    -Evan

  • Adam Dewhirst

    the download of the refrence image seems to be broke, if your having troubel, you can download it here too:

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4B4ouSN2d6U/TEB9AUOX4TI/AAAAAAAABGc/CpiPPSrGmMo/s1600/adam_ref.jpg

  • http://on vijay

    I am a struggling 3d artist. I’m working on my maya skills to industry standards. No, I don’t don’t have industry experience but hopefully someday I will. I WILL NOT GIVE UP! LOL! I would like to watch the other 7 videos of that facial modeling tutorial. I feel it will help me out alot. Where can I watch the other 7 videos?

  • Adam Dewhirst

    vijay, there is a link at the top of the page, right under the video! :)

  • hal

    Where is part 4?

  • http://www.NetrinoMedia.com Stryker

    Added. Thx

  • prakash

    thank you Adam ….maya madelling its realy helped me.
    you hav any link for textureing part ant applying metietral.
    please help me out.