3D model blueprints

carbonkid · 13-06-2010 05:46PM #1

Ive been learning how to model characters using Maya through different tutorials. Im at the stage i want to start working on different computer game characters and have noticed a lack of blueprints online. Not sure this is for trade mark reasons.

Anyway just wanted to throw up a post in case anyone knew of a good website for computer game character blueprints or any good tutorials for designing your own.

Splinters · 14-06-2010 12:03PM

You dont have to use blueprints. If you're looking to just get experience Id recommend trying to model any decent drawings you can get hold of. I modelled a few Tim Burton character sketches from concept art he did. They werent drawn to be modelled and the perspective on them wasnt quite right so they presented a good challenges. Great experience though.

carbonkid · 14-06-2010 08:32PM

So maybe just use a front view of a character and shape the side view on the fly? Ok, ill give that a go.

Tbh i wanted both a front and side view because itll be my first non-tutorial model.

Thanks for advise

Splinters · 14-06-2010 10:24PM

I prefer it then just using set in stone reference materials. It requires you to think a bit more, plus if its a sketch that wasnt done with the intention of being modelled it will probably have more organic and challenging shapes. Doing a few models from that kind of sketch was hugely beneficially to me anyway.

carbonkid · 18-06-2010 10:20PM

The tutorials i've done had those set in stone blueprints. Im working on something at the moment but find it hard without a side view...but will keep at it till i get better. Thanks for your advice.

Also goin to practice doing some blueprints myself of my own designs.

Thanks for your advice.

3D model blueprints

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