Dishware..cont.

I have started to apply my illustrator files on to my dishware. I have the plates and cup finished, but had some problems with my uvs on my bowl that I am still working out. I will start modeling some silverware to go with it, and may do some bump maps on those as well as my goblet.

New Way to Import Illustrator Files

Ok, so I have some bad news and good news. I've had nothing but problems with the last method of importing Illustrator files into Maya. The method I was using was causing the model to have a lot of points, reverse my normals, and laundry list of things that were making my life hell. The good-- I found a new way to import and it seems to be working quite well. The bad--I'm going to remodel... but it shouldn't take too long. I have literally spent hours and hours trying to fix the disaster that the last method caused.

Here is a link to the new way of importing:
http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/3d_modeling/photoshop_illustrator_paths_to_maya_environments.php

Cheers,
Kory



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NEW WAY

11.16.10

head is done.  just gotta add the strings and I'll be done modeling the guitar and I can start rendering and doing the background stuff! 

Logan Perez

Body is starting to take shape. hope to finish the modeling by the end of this week.

Dishes

I finished laying out my uvs for my dishes, and have begun working on the plate design. Still need a logo. Hopefully I will have the design finished by the end of the week.

stinking clasp

So the clasp has been a pain to get correct but it think the main part of it is finally right. Now I just need to get the release buttons done. Then I need to get the materials done. I would love to have a lesson about creating complex materials.

11.9.10

 

body work done, doing the details like the knobs and strings and stuff.  :)