· Learn pro techniques for modeling, UV mapping, textures, rigging, and animation
· Use polygons, opacity maps, and a lattice to create an exotic tree
· Design a dune buggy with shock absorbers, a spoiler, and an engine with gears
· Create and animate a Western-style revolver that looks great, even in close-ups
· Add level of detail (LOD) with mipmapping, multiple UV channels, collision meshes, and more
· Find valuable advice for life on the job, such as how to take direction and criticism
Description
Weapons, vehicles, tools, buildings, trees, plants, walls, ceilings, and floors-these items may seem secondary to the game environment, but they are integral parts of the game and they all need to be created. Maya Studio Projects: Game Environments and Props is a step-by-step project guide to creating some of the most popular game art.
Topics :
Walls, Ceilings, and Floors
o Understanding Backgrounds
o Project: Creating a Brick Wall
o Information Overload
Foliage
o Understanding Foliage
o Project: Creating Ivy
o Project: Creating a Savannah Tree
o The Illusion of Detail
Weapons
o Understanding Weapons
o Project: Creating and Animating a Western Revolver
o Moving Right Along
Vehicles
o Understanding Vehicles
o Project: Building a Dune Buggy
o Where to Go from Here?
Buildings
o Understanding Buildings
o Project: Building a Skyscraper
o Let's Light It Up
Illuminators
o Understanding Illuminators
o Project: Creating a Wall Sconce
o In the Home Stretch!
Ambient Movement
o Understanding Movers
o Project: Creating an Industrial Fan
o Not Just a Level
Putting It All Together
o Project: Creating a Sci-Fi Prop
o Project Complete!
Pro Tips
o Using Mudbox or ZBrush
o Creating Level of Detail
o Mipmapping
o Using Multiple UV Channels
o Creating Collision Meshes
o Being Professional
o Have Fun!
Category :
Training Materials :
Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG)
Labs :
This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.
Credential :
Upon completion of this course the trainee will be given Autodesk attending Certificate.
