What you should know by the end of this class |
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Knowledge of Basic Vertebrate Structures -Plantigrade, Digitigrade and Ungulate |
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Knowledge of polygonal modeling |
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Knowledge of lath modeling |
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Knowledge of simple mapping (bump, diffuse color, multi sub-object, UnWrap) |
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Knowledge of Key Frame Animation |
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How to use the "Curve Editor" to manipulate animations |
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Knowledge of "Biped" rigging |
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Knowledge of basic lighting set up |
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Knowledge of morphing techniques for facial animation |
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How to render still images of models |
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How to render animation sequences |
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Knowledge of support software (PhotoShop and Illustrator) |
Project 1 - Mecha |
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ABOUT CHARACTERS |
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| The Basic Vertebral Structure | |
| Graphic of Structure | |
| Skull-Vertebral-Pelvic-Thoracic-Unit | |
| Complete Skeleton | |
| Sketching Skills | |
| Pixar Article | |
| Variations of Stance | |
| Graphic of 3 Basic Stances | |
| What's Up With This Guy? | |
| Character Traits & Styles | |
| What's Funny | |
| What's So Cute? | |
| Types of Characters | |
| Eyes and Emotions | |
| Eye Types | |
| Different Animal Eyes | |
| Strong Character Silhouettes | |
| Proportions Standard- 8 Heads | |
| Proportions-Heroic - 9 1/2 Heads | |
| Links | |
| Poorly Designed Characters | |
| A Very Cool Painter of Characters | |
| Advice to 3D Modelers | |
| Shane Zalvin | |
| Project Samples | |
| Goofy Biped | |
| Cars | |
CLASS RESOURCES |
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| Class Syllabus | |
| About This Class | |
| Basic 3D Max Skill Booklet | |
| How to Stage Your Characters | |
| How to Save Animations | |
| Final Portfolio Info | |
| Resume Project | |
EXCERCISES |
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| Bumps, Grooves and Fuzz | |
| Sky Domes - 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| Multi-Sub-Object Textures | |
Project 4 - Intermediate Skill Level - Box Modeling "Godzlila" |
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Project 3 Intermediate-Advanced Skill Level - Edge Modeling Cars! |
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Project 2 - Modeling & Animating Simple, Goofy Bipeds |
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Project 5- Advanced Skill Level - Diiffuse and Opacity Maps for Realistic Eyes |
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 Iris Examples Using PhotoShop |
Project 6 - Advanced Skill Level Track Driven Droid |
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Project 7 - Intermediate Skill Level Facial Animation |
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