From Idea to Reality (Almost)

This is a model that I am working on in Maya, which on its own is not significant, but this time I am modeling from a sketch of my own. I must say there is a certain amount of satisfaction when you see a drawing of your own come to 3D life. As you can see this is a work in progress and the finished model is destined for this blog...keep your eyes open!

Under the Sea

This was an interesting and time consuming project...not difficult, but tedious. Probably the most layers I have dealt with in Photoshop yet. Still, a lot of of fun, although I think it runs a little fast, but I suppose for 8 frames it is not bad. I originally had 9 but the first and last were identical and caused a wee pause, so I removed it.
I did extend the frame time to .2 seconds, but anything more than that it got jerky. That's it for now....don't stare at this too long without the Dramamine handy!!

Heads or Tails

Well after many attempts and watching slow motion coin tosses on You Tube....here is my coin toss animation. It's funny that with all the coin tosses I have witnessed, that I needed to see it in slow motion to really know what it looks like. This is just a beginning into animation with Maya, and I must say I am looking forward to it!.I think the toss looks pretty good....now for that landing!