Modeling a Cartoon Character in Maya

Learn how to use Maya to model a simple cartoon character that can be later rigged and animated in the program of your choice.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Basic Design

• Character design
• Creating a turnaround
• Setting up a reference in Maya

2. Modeling the Character's Body

• Blocking out the body
• Extruding the mouth
• Making eye sockets
• Adding detail to the face
• Refining the body

3. Creating Arms and Legs

• Extruding arms
• Blocking out the hand
• Finishing the hand
• Attaching the hand to the arm
• Extruding the leg
• Creating the foot
• Mirroring and finalizing the model

4. Adding Details to the Character

• Creating eyes
• Modeling teeth
• Creating the tongue
• Creating eyebrows
• Accessorizing

5. UV Mapping the Model

• Mapping the torso
• Fine-tuning the torso
• Mapping the arms and hands
• Mapping legs and feet
• Finalizing mapping

6. Textures and Materials

• Adding color to teeth and eyebrows
• Texturing eyes
• Creating a character texture with 3D Paint
• Creating textures in Photoshop
• Painting textures in Photoshop 3D

Conclusion

• Goodbye