Reference Image 3D Modeling (Maya)

Reference Image 3D Modeling (Maya)

Reference image 3d modeling technique is to help modelers speed up their modeling process by 'drawing' over their reference images or designs accurately. With just 5 to 10 minutes to insert a reference image before starting to model a 3D object, you speeds up your production by 5 times or more! 3D modeling using reference is important and critical to achieve good 3D geometry. However it is tedious and inefficient to model by comparing between the monitor screen and your printed design. Even if you have a huge monitor, it is still not easy to space out your monitor space just to view your reference image. By modeling your object with reference image behind, you can literally “trace out” your 3D object according to your reference image or design blueprint. Your model will be more accurate to the design (be it yours or client) and you take less time to model an object correct proportion compare to modeling by eyeballing. Here are the 4 simple steps to reference image modeling: Prepare your images with photoshop Displaying your reference image, with correct scale and proportion. Locking your reference image Start your model!   Click here to watch my 3D animation and 3D modelling video tutorials.   Learn how to use reference image modeling from this video tutorial I've created using 3d software, Maya 2013. *Note: This technique is not limited to Maya, all other 3d software are able to do reference image modeling too. Step 1: Prepare your reference images Find the reference image you wish to model. It can be any image or design you have created or downloaded from the...

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Step By Step Checklist To Realistic Animation (Printable Version)

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Need help in animation?

Step By Step Checklist To Realistic Animation (Printable Version)

Use this cheat sheet to help you monitor your animation progress. I've also included check points to help you apply principle of animation which will make your animation looks realistic.