In this lecture, we discovered the basics of organic modelling using Quad Draw modelling workflow to created a Head model.
First, we downloaded a head model from wiki.polycount.com to use it as reference. Then in Maya, we imported our head and set it up to make it a ‘sticky’ surface. Once this feature is live, we used the Quad Draw tool to create a mask with the only half of the shape of the head. Then we refined the eyes, mouth, nostrils, ears and rest of the head traits. Once the half of the face was fully set up, we used ‘Duplicate Special’ to create the other side of the face. We also created the eye balls and mirrored one of them so any changes made in one side it is reflected in the other side too (also used topology feature to change some of the face features).
The following sequence of screenshots shows my process to develop my 3D head model:
The most challenging part of the model were the ears as their are pretty irregular, however, I think I achieved a good result at the end. I also refined the face and gave it more angular features so the model had a more characteristic look.