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Vechile Modelling For Production | Modelling Techniques with Paul Schoeni

Formats: Mac or PC only

BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) is a new and exciting DVD series developed to showcase the creation of a game cinematic sequence. The series follows a team of artists as they demonstrate their production techniques from concept phase to final rendered animation. This chapter in the series focuses on the vehicle featured in the cinematic, a futuristic helicopter designed by renowned Art Director Mark Goerner. Instructor Paul Schoeni takes the viewer step-by-step through the 3D modeling process in Maya, from simple proxy to final model. The viewer also gets to go behind the scenes and witness actual production meetings that discuss the design and creation of the helicopter.

380 Minutes

TOPICS COVER

Efficient Polygonal Modeling Workflow

Working With the Art Director

Creating a Proxy Model

Creating a Detailed Helicopter Interior

Creating a Detailed Helicopter Exterior

Making Art Directed Revisions

Preparing the Final Model for Production

CHAPTERS

01: Production Meeting with Mark

02: Workflow and Proxy Model

03: 2nd Production Meeting with Mark

04: Bench and Ceiling Girders

05: Ceiling Center Piece

06: Small Parts and Floor Detail

07: Revisions to the Interior

08: Propellors and Gun Turret

09: 3rd Production Meeting with Mark

10: Large Intake and Hull Shape

11: Hull Section Detail

12: Final Adjustments and Conclusion

13: Gentle Giant Tour

14: Outro

Paul Schoeni

Modeler

Dreamworks Animation

Paul earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design from Brigham Young University. His first job in the industry was at Digital Domain where he worked on the movie I, Robot. After a year at Digital Domain, Paul freelanced for Zoic Studios, Sprite Animation, and Brain Zoo Studios, where he worked on various feature films, commercials, and game cinematics. Since 2005, he has been a modeler at Dreamworks Animation working on movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar 2: The Crate Escape,

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