Introduction to Autodesk Maya
Course 3 – Modeling a Basic Character: Subdivision surfaces: smooth mesh preview
By Miguel Miranda , 3D Modeler
About the video: Subdivision surfaces: smooth mesh preview
Overview
“We will learn different ways to soften an object and see how to understand smoothing in Maya to model and finish a 3D object according to our needs.”
In this video lesson Miguel Miranda addresses the topic: Subdivision surfaces: smooth mesh preview, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 3 – Modeling a Basic Character. Learn the basic fundamentals in topology and start modeling a character.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will visually explore various methods to smooth an object. Let's delve into the and see how these techniques can be applied. At this stage. let's examine subdivision surfaces and the previous smoothness. Essentially. when modeling. if we consider this helmet. we notice it has been created in low resolution. This approach allows us to focus on the basic shape before refining it further with smoothing techniques. flaws and such because if we look at it this way. it has a very odd shape. To model in low resolution. we won't render directly. Instead. we apply smoothing. When ...”
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Course summary for: Course 3 – Modeling a Basic Character

Miguel Miranda
By Miguel Miranda
Miguel Miranda has been a 3D artist for the past ten years, specializing in 3D character creation. He has modeled characters for advertising, film, video game cinematics, video games, and cartoons.
Throughout his career, he has worked for various studios and currently works as a modeler at 23lunes Animation Studio and on privately commissioned projects.
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