Modeling and Rendering Cute Characters in Maya 2020

Name: Modeling and Rendering Cute Characters in Maya 2020
Rating: 4.2 (17 reviews)

Learn how to create 3D models, how to texture models, and how to master lighting and rendering techniques in Maya

(17 ratings)

9,256 students

Created by Digital Saucer Studios

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

You will earn how to use Maya's tools to create 3D modeling, and how to use lighting and rendering techniques to finish your model and make it look professional.

Requirements

You will need Maya.

Description

Modeling and Rendering Cute Characters in Maya 2020

In this tutorial, I will show you how to create TWO FUN, CUTE, CARTOON CHARACTERS in Maya 2020.

But first I begin by showing you some of the basic tools in Maya, like how to navigate the camera, how to set up your viewport in preparation to do some modeling, and how to use some of Maya's most common modelling tools, like the:

EXTRUDE TOOL
MULTI-CUT TOOL
MIRROR TOOL
BEVEL TOOL

Then we move on to do some modeling.

Firstly, we block out the character shapes, then complete the process by adding details and learning how to use correct geometry so your models look clean and professional.

The next step is to use the UV Editor to create nice, clean UV maps for the characters. Having great UVs are important for when it comes to texturing.

I will show you how to texture in Maya using a variety of ways, mainly using various nodes inside the HYPERSHADE, and using the 3D Paint Tool.

Finally, I will show you how to set up the lighting, and how to create nice, clean, gorgeous renders of your models.

You will find this tutorial very informative, and packed with professional tips and tricks that will allow you to create your own characters in Maya.

Who this course is for:

Students who wish to learn Maya with a focus on creating characters.

3 sections • 72 lectures • 10h 44m total length

Preview03:24
Preview04:22
003. Selection Tools
03:38
004. Heads Up Display
07:47
005. Custom Shelf
03:32
006. Extrude Tool
05:48
007. Multi-Cut Tool
10:21
008. Bevel Tool and Mirror Tool
13:27

01. Blocking Out the Body
06:31
02. Creating the Eyeballs
05:29
03. Projecting Curves for Nostril and Mouth
06:23
04. Creating the Hand
03:38
Preview05:16
06. Quad Draw Tool to Create Topology
18:00
07. Relaxing Topology with Quad Draw
06:23
Preview05:24
09. Finishing the Mouth
11:38
10. Finishing the Eye
05:55
11. Attaching the Hand
04:45
12. Creating the Feet
12:18
13. Finishing the Feet and Mirroring the Body
09:13
14. Creating the Teeth and Fixing the Nostrils
24:08
15. Fixing the Geometry
21:49
16. Fixing the Geometry and Finishing the Mouth
12:45
17. Setting Up the Camera and Background
09:10
18. UV Mapping the Left Eye
03:00
Preview01:47
20. UV Mapping the Teeth
05:53
21. UV Mapping the Hands, Mouth and Nostrils
06:17
22. UV Mapping the Body
06:54
23. Creating the Skydome Light
05:24
24. Creating the Arnold Materials
05:43
25. Adding Ambient Occlusion
09:25
26. Texturing the Eyes
07:09
27. Texturing the Teeth
07:13
28. Texturing the Body
11:14
29. Applying the Body Texture to Arnold Material
07:29
30. Creating Area Lights
15:06
31. Creating the Final Render
10:22

001. Setting Up the Image Plane
03:50
002. Creating the Eyes
02:22
003. Blocking Out the Eyelids
05:23
004. Finishing the Eyelids
05:46
Preview06:53
006. Finishing the Stalks
08:17
007. Blocking Out the Body
04:11
008. Projecting Mouth Curve onto Geometry
04:52
Preview04:17
010. Creating Tentacle 1
18:29
011. Creating Tentacle 2
11:12
012. Creating Tentacle 3
17:51
013. Creating Tentacle 4
11:03
014. Creating Tentacle 5
06:34
Preview06:42
016. Using Quad Draw Part 1
09:09
017. Using Quad Draw Part 2
30:50
018. Attaching the Stalks
05:24
019. Attaching the Tentacles Part 1
13:25
020. Attaching the Tentacles Part 2
04:44
021. Attaching the Tentacles Part 3
03:14
022. Finishing the Mouth and the Body
12:36
023. Creating the Eyelashes
09:34
024. UV Maaping Part 1
14:53
025. UV Mapping Part 2
08:20
026. UV Mapping Part 2
05:51
027. Setting Up the Camera
09:07
Preview02:11
029. Texturing the Background and Eyelashes
07:18
030. Texturing the Eyeballs
09:22
031. Using 3D Paint Tool to Texture the Character
28:44
032. Finishing the Texturing Process
11:00
033. Creating Area Lights and Final Render
16:39

Digital Saucer Studios

Become a Great Digital Artist

4.4 Instructor Rating
200 Reviews
39,697 Students
11 Courses

I am a digital artist with over ten years of experience. I've worked in film, TV and games.

Now I create video tutorials to show you how to become a professional digital artist from scratch.

My tutorials will take you through the whole process, including modeling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting and rendering.

I will show you how to use software, such as Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance and many other applications.

Modeling and Rendering Cute Characters in Maya 2020

What you'll learn

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for:

Course content

Introduction8 lectures • 52min

CHARACTER 131 lectures • 4hr 32min

CHARACTER 233 lectures • 5hr 20min

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