Creature head modeling /

Demonstrates high-resolution polygonal modeling techniques to model the head of a detailed, four-eyed creature, using a series of photographs of a maquette. Uses SubDivision surfaces to sculpt a model with real-time feedback on the high-resolution surface, and shows how to create an intelligent edg...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Mills, Sean
Corporate Author:	Gnomon Workshop (Firm)
Format:	Software eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Hollywood, CA : Gnomon Workshop, [2004]
Series:	Polygon modeling techniques with Sean Mills.
Subjects:	Computer drawing > Technique. Cartoon characters. Maya (Computer file) Computer drawing > Special effects. Three-dimensional display systems. Instructional films.

Table of Contents:

Contents of disc 1: lecture 1. Intro: Byron's website
lecture 2. Establishing image planes from digital photos
lecture 3. Scene setup/initial primitives
lecture 4. Sculpting with Subdivision surfaces
lecture 5. Refining basic shapes
lecture 6. Secondary forms/extract/separate
Contents of disc 2: lecture 1. Refining secondary forms
lecture 2. Basic detailing/combining new geometry
lecture 3. Second object placement: teeth
lecture 4. Roof of mouth/filling holes
lecture 5. Interior mouth refinement
lecture 6. Smooth skinning for modeling
lecture 7. Finishing touches/conclusion.