Most of the work that will go into modeling the dashboard and the floor is the…same time type of work that we've been doing so far.…Blocking in a shape, tweaking it, mirroring it, using holding edges and so on, nothing new there.…However, there are a few little tips and tricks that I want to touch on that involve the dashboard.…Things like transparent objects, modeling at an angle and some duplication tricks.…Let's get down to it.…One thing about the Dashboard is that it's not really visible in any of…the blueprint views.…For example, the side view, you can't see it, you can't even really see it in the top view.…
Let's look at our photo reference.…You can tell that it's definitely at a slight angle, but without the ability to…know exactly what angle it is, I just had to eyeball it and get it as close as I could.…Let's go back into Maya, and I'm going into my Perspective view and let's select…the Dashboard and Rotation.…So I just had to kind of rotate it until it looked good. You might notice…
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3/12/2013- Setting up Maya for modeling
- Using Blinn materials for modeling
- Importing a scanned or sculpted model
- Extruding polygons
- Modeling with image planes
- Dealing with body panels like the hood and doors
- Creating detailed tire tread
- Making the wheel rims
- Modeling the seats, steering wheel, and shifter
- Making rivets
- Working symmetrically
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome50s
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Using the exercise files2m 28s
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1. Preparing Maya for Modeling
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Setting up Maya for modeling2m 22s
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2. Modeling Based on Scan Data or a Digital Sculpt
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Extruding polygons4m 1s
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3. Modeling Based on Reference Images
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Gathering reference images3m 21s
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Setting up image planes5m 10s
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Modeling with image planes5m 34s
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Blocking out the basic shape4m 26s
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Adding a back image plane3m 53s
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Blocking out the back end5m 12s
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4. Modeling Complex Curvature
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Tweaking the model4m 52s
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Using Smooth Mesh Preview5m 48s
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Making sharp creases5m 57s
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5. Refining the Body Shapes
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Forming the hood air intake4m 49s
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Mirroring a model4m 46s
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Making vent holes6m 22s
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6. Modeling the Wheels
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Making the rims4m 59s
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Blocking out the rims3m 10s
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Detailing the rims4m 28s
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Finishing the rims3m 7s
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Modeling the hub6m 18s
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7. Modeling the Interior
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Modeling the seats5m 3s
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Editing the NURBS curves5m 22s
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Creating the dashboard5m 48s
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Modeling the shifter6m 2s
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Modeling the screw head5m 17s
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8. Modeling the Finishing Touches
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Making the roll bars4m 20s
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Starting the exhaust pipes5m 12s
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Modeling the windshield4m 30s
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Making the windshield frame5m 23s
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Making the gas cap5m 50s
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Making rivets2m 50s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 13s
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