3D TOTAL TRAINING Maya V1

Beginner to advanced :
Beginners will enjoy the easy to follow complete step by step approach, intermediates will be able to study and learn from the techniques of a professional artist, whilst the more advanced artists will benefit from new tricks and tips.

Content :
All aspects of creating the finished textured head are taught in a way that artists will be able to learn at their own pace. Once these techniques have been learned they can be equally applied to all your future organic modeling and texturing projects.

Format :
To enable the artist maximum usability and understanding we have Used a number of different ways of presenting this training material as follows :-

HTML Interface :
Will work in all browsers and on all platforms. Less memory intensive allowing you to work in your 3d package and run the DVD at the same time

Printable :
Step by Step text and images written specifically for each project

Full Resolution Flash Player Movies
High Res (1152x879) and Low Res (1024x768) .swf files for quick and easy viewing. All movies have a custom control panel and slider bar for easy access to any part of the movie. Low Res Screen users can now resize the movies to suit

Full Resolution screen shots
Can be studied in detail to allow the user to see exactly what is being explained (Resolution 1024x768 Standard)

Extra ongoing support for all customers by the Author
Julian will also be checking on a Training DVD section on www.threedy.com forums which will be accessible to DVD customers only. Here you will be able to post your work in progress, ask questions and get advice from the man himself!

---This Training DVD Covers:---

Section 01 : The Basics
An overview of using the Interface

Section 02 : Modeling
• Creating a Template & Primitive
• Cube into a Head - poly tools
• Extruding a Nose - bevel and inset
• Instancing one Half of the Head
• Cut - removing Triangles
• Creating Nostrils
• Meshsmooth
• Creating Horns
• Creating Eyes
• Refining & Making whole again
• Applying a Material

Section 03 : Mapping & Unwrapping
• Mapping
• Unwrapping
• Exporting a Template
• Improving the UV Layout

Section 04 : Texturing
• Painting the Skin
• Shadows and Highlights
• Blemishes
• Bump Map
• Specular Map
• Refining the Diffuse Map
• Painting the Eyes
• Painting the Horns


Minimum System Requirements (PC)
DVD Rom Drive : 1GHz Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Minimum System Requirements (MAC)
DVD Rom Drive : 400Mb G3 Processor : 128Mb RAM : Monitor Resolution 1024x768

Software Requirements:

Macromedia Flash Player
(latest version) can be downloaded free from: www.macromedia.com

Maya 4.5 and above

Adobe Photoshop v5 and above
(similar 2d paint programs that support layers can also be used to follow the instruction)