Model Creation (What I have learned)

Model Creation has been an interesting class thus far. And I say "thus far" because the class still has 5 and a half hours to go before it ends and the next one begins. In this class we learned about form and silhouette, holding edges on the models as well as proper edge flow, and details. Lots of details. We also go to take our models into Zbrush so we could do a little sculpting onto our models so they looks more exact. This class really taught us to pay close attention to the details on the models because they are important.

3D Foundations (What I have learned so far)

In my 3D Foundations class (3DF for short) it was my first real experience with using Maya and learning how to start building models from the basics like blocking out and working our way up to some more advanced techniques including laying out UV's and baking the Ambient Occlusions. For the final project in that class we had to take some of our models and lay them out in a scene that was provided for us and then render it.

Oil Gear Block Out

 Oil Gear 1st Refinement

Oil Gear 2nd Refinement

Oil Gear Final Refinement 

(Cleaned up)

Container (not a block out but close)

Container 1st Refinement

Container Final Refinement

This is only a small portion of what I did in my 3DF class but these models best show the advancement of my abilities in that class. They also show the best progression from first model to a more refined model that is borderline finished.

Introductions

Hello there,

My name is Christopher West, but to keep it simple I go by Chris. I am currently an online student with Full Sail University, where I am currently studying to go into the computer animation field. I am not sure yet if I want to go into film, special effects and post production, video games, or what ever else I can use my education for in the long run. I am at the point where I am just wanting to learn as much as I can so that I have many options laid out before me.
Deep down I am a big kid and a bit of a nerd, as I love animation and games so honestly I think this is the right path for me. The journey is still going to be long but I can do this.