Maya: Retopology for Animation

Learn how to use the Maya modeling toolkit for retopology: rebuilding a model for smoother and more natural animation.

Introduction

• Retopology with Maya
• Preparation for this course

1. Preparing for Retopology

• Set up the sculpted model
• Draw guidelines
• Establish the major flow zones
• Deal with special cases
• Finish the guidelines

2. Using the Modeling Toolkit

• Place vertices and polygons
• Extend edges
• Make the ear
• Add and delete polygons and edge loops
• Increase the mesh detail
• Relax the mesh
• Retopology tips and tricks
• Mirror the other half of the model

Conclusion

• Examine the finished model
• Next steps