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Poly Modeling Faces Without Sculpting - Character Creation Techniques

Dikko via YouTube

Overview

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Learn poly modeling techniques for creating detailed character faces without relying on sculpting in this comprehensive 59-minute video tutorial. Master the art of old-school modeling methods that produce impressive results, even on less powerful computers. Explore essential concepts like mesh loops, image plane alignment, and strategic blocking of facial features. Progress through step-by-step instructions for modeling each part of the face, including the profile, mouth, cheeks, eyes, nose, forehead, jaw, and ears. Discover optimization techniques for refining mesh around critical areas like the nose and lips. By the end of this tutorial, gain the skills to create high-quality character faces using traditional poly modeling techniques.

Syllabus

Introduction
Preparation
Why mesh loops are important
Lining up image planes
Blocking the profile of the Face
Blocking the Mouth loop
Blocking the Cheek Loop
Blocking the Eye Loops
Filling out the Cheek Mesh
Adding Eyelid Loops
Adding Lip Loops
Blocking the Nose
Nostrils
Forehead
Optimising mesh around nose and lips
Filling the Jaw
Adding Detail to Upper Lip
Refining the Eyes
Filling in the Crown of Head and Neck
Modeling the Ears
Conclusion

Taught by

Dikko

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