MODELING POLYGON How-To Videos & Articles

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How to model complex objects from polygons in Maya 8.5

Model complex objects from polygons in Maya 8.5

This 3D design and animation tutorial for beginners using Autodesk ...more

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How to use the split polygon tool in Maya

Use the split polygon tool in Maya

This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to use the split polygon modeling tool in Maya. Learn how to use the split polygon tool to ...more

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How to model a dolphin in Maya

Model a dolphin in Maya

In this 3D modeling software series you will learn how to model organically with polygons in Maya. For this example, you will learn how to ...more

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How to use the polygon sculpt geometry tool in Maya

Use the polygon sculpt geometry tool in Maya

Learn how to use the sculpt geometry tool to make modeling polygon surfaces much easier when doing 3D modeling in Maya.

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How to extrude polygons in Maya

Extrude polygons in Maya

Learn how to extrude polygon faces and start to really make objects. Extruding is the most important and most often used method for ...more

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How to model a basic candle in Maya

Model a basic candle in Maya

This software tutorial teaches you how to model a basic candle out of polygons in Maya. Polygonal modeling is the easiest to learn so follow ...more

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How to manipulate a polygon in Maya

Manipulate a polygon in Maya

This tutorial covers some very basic elements of Maya, but if you haven't used the software and plan to do polygonal modeling, then watch ...more

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How to model a diving knife in Rhinoceros 3D

Model a diving knife in Rhinoceros 3D

In this tutorial, you will learn how to model this cool looking diving knife. The model can be set apart into two pieces, blade and handle ...more

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How to smooth proxy objects in Maya

Smooth proxy objects in Maya

ets face it: modeling in polygons in Maya is a rough way to make organic objects. In comes the smooth player: subdivision proxy objects ...more

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How to manipulate polygon components in Maya

Manipulate polygon components in Maya

Learn about the things that make up polygon objects - Components. We go over how to access them and how to manipulate them. This is truly ...more

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How to mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

Mirror geometry in Maya the new school way

So we got half a Maya model...now what? We mirror it over and merge the vertices, all with one command, to get us a solid object. We use the ...more

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How to use the smooth proxy tool in Maya 7.0

Use the smooth proxy tool in Maya 7.0

Smooth Proxy is a great tool for polygon modeling in Autodesk's Maya 7.0. This video tutorial will get you introduced to how to use the ...more

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How to refine organic models with EditPoly in 3ds Max 8

Refine organic models with EditPoly in 3ds Max 8

This 3ds Max video tutorial will go over several ways to refine and ...more

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How to subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

Subdivide primitives interactively in Maya 8.5

This 3D modeling tutorial demonstrates how to modify the number of ...more

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How to set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

Set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

In this tutorial, you will see how to use the APS tool (specifically ...more

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How to model a shampoo bottle in CINEMA 4D

Model a shampoo bottle in CINEMA 4D

There are many ways to recreate real-life objects in a 3D animation. In this five-part video tutorial you will learn to model a shampoo ...more

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How to model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

Model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

LightWave Modeler offers strong subdivision surface modeling with a ...more

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How to use the polygon bridge tool in Maya

Use the polygon bridge tool in Maya

This Maya 3D software lesson demonstrates the bridge tool and shows some if its uses. The bridge tool is a polygonal modeling tool that ...more

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How to create correct flowing polygonal geometry in Maya

Create correct flowing polygonal geometry in Maya

This tutorial covers how to make sure your polygon models have good ...more

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How to generate normal maps in the Maya surface sampler tool

Generate normal maps in the Maya surface sampler tool

In this Maya lesson we will learn the process of making normal maps ...more

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