Maya: Retopology for Animation

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Maya Courses Animation Courses 3d Modeling Courses Retopology Courses

Course Description

Overview

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

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Ryan Kittleson

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