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Differences between NURBS and polygons

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Differences between NURBS and polygons

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- [Instructor] Let's take a look at modeling in Maya. In Maya, there are two main methods for creating objects. NURBS modeling, and polygonal modeling. Now, we'll take a look at poylgonal modeling first. But before we do that, let's understand the basic differences between the two types of modeling. So, I have two objects here on the screen. I have a nurbs sphere and a polygonal sphere. Now, if we shift select, or marquee select both of these the first thing you'll notice is that the nurbs object has a lot less detail than the polygonal object. And that's because if we zoom in here we'll see that the nurbs object is comprised of curves rather than straight lines. So, the amount of detail you need to create the surface is a lot less. So, it's comprised of curved patches as well as curves. Now if we go over to the polygonal object you'll see that there's more detail. And between the detail, you'll see that we have straight lines called edges. Now, each little rectangle here is actually…

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