3d Modelling: I got 3ds max 5 about 4 years ago, tried it, but couldn't really get anywhere...?

Question

I can use extrude on polygons, meshsmooth, manipulate objects by pulling their vertexes, etc. (all the VERY basic stuff), but how do I make something like a human head (DON'T give links to tutorials), I'm not asking for a tutorial, I just want to know what to do to create lips, ears, nose, realistic eyelids, etc.

Thanks in advance ;D
Matt

Answer 1

A really useful way to model is to set up a front and side reference with image planes, then draw a spline following the contour of the side (corner vertices). Convert it to an editable poly then on edges, use shift+move to create polys. Then when you have enough polys, move all the vertices into the right place and weld them together with target weld or weld selected.



That's how I go about modelling stuff anyway.

Answer 2

Here is a tutorial i found, but i believe it may be for a newer version:

http://www.tutorialsbox.com/tutorial5.html



I used 3ds max 3 back in high school and i remember the process being like what the last post described, of combining many different polygons into the shape that you want. Then I would combine them into one polygon and delete most of the internal vertices's.

Answer 3

ive had some experience with 3ds max. As with any 3D modeling software, the only way to "make" a FACe,EAR,Whatever is essentially to compile it from lots and lots of polygons extruded in a way to create a smooth shape....this is not as easy as it seems as theres no "EAR" button.

Answer 4

Isn't trying to make a face bit ambitious!



I have a friend who taught himself 3dStudioMax

but all he wanted to do was build buildings.