Paco3d.art

14/09/2024

Learn how to manipulate pivot points, snap vertices, and refine your Maya workflows in our latest tutorial. We also cover welding and selecting similar components for a smoother 3D modeling process.

In this video tutorial, we cover how to manipulate the pivot point to better control the direction of component movement and snap vertices.-Hold D to tempora...

10/01/2024

I uploaded this freelancing job I have been doing on to Artstation. Doing research and development in this project has been very interesting and rewarding. I hope that I use many of the skills I have learned here on future projects. More detail of the workflow in this Artstation post.

Freelance project to create visualizations for plastic-free bags. At first I did a fair amount of Research and Development in order to create the most realistic possible bags. After learning about n-cloth and experimenting with ZBrush cloth, I concluded that the most effective workflow for maintaini...

24/11/2023

New maya lesson video upcoming!
Intro to Maya: Snap Tools

Here we are exploring different snap tools but also some benefits such as:
-Snapping with the Grid
-Changing Grid Options
-Creating and Snapping to Curves
-Snapping to Edges and Vertices
-Activating Wireframe on Shaded, but also X-Ray Mode
-Isolating in view objects

Stay tuned for more Maya tutorials as you familiarize with Maya! 🖱️🎬

In this lesson, we will look into how to snap holding down for Grid using X, holding down C for Curves and holding down V for points. We will also cover grid...

09/10/2023

I have released a new video on youtube on how to create primitives in Maya.

We explore 3 different methods, Plus I will show you how to tweak parameters using T, efficiently organize your scene with the Outliner, and apply and change materials.

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In this lesson, we'll dive into creating primitives in Maya. Learn the most effective ways to create primitives using 3 different methods, tweak parameters w...

29/09/2023

In this lesson, we'll dive into the essential skills of moving, rotating, and scaling objects in Maya.We'll begin by discussing the most effective hand place...

29/09/2023

https://youtu.be/0Bn-Y_1BRBk
The fourth lesson of 'Intro to Maya' is here: 'Moving, rotating, and scaling objects.' Discover snapping with the J key and get ready for some handy tips on maximizing gizmos in Maya.

Stay tuned for more 3D adventures! 💡🎬

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Next lesson: 'Creating Primitives in Maya.' 🔮🖥️

In this lesson, we'll dive into the essential skills of moving, rotating, and scaling objects in Maya.We'll begin by discussing the most effective hand place...

11/08/2023

Well, I've organized the bakes and sorted out the base layers for texturing!

To add a twist, I've decided to have some fun by testing a military version.
This is where you come in. Do you have any fantastic ideas for an alternative skin? I'm all ears and eager to hear your creative thoughts! Let's kick things up a notch together.

Remember, this is a work in progress, and I'm currently in the iteration phase to gather ideas. Stay tuned for the next exciting update!

11/08/2023

This is one of my favorite steps in prop making: baking!

Check out the bakes I've made for the Switch-inspired portable device: Normal maps, Thickness, Position, Object ID, Curvature, and Ambient Occlusion. The bakes analyze the mesh and convert specific surface and shading information into textures.

Baking is essential for high-quality texturing. By capturing the data, we obtain intricate details that can be used to generate texturing solutions, providing surface details with more accuracy and speed. Next, I'll share the base surface details without the grunge. Stay tuned!

05/08/2023

Today I crafted some thumbnail and portfolio templates for paco3d.art and I played a bit with modelling with Plasticity and made a USB HUB port that is still under construction.

Apparently there is an exciting workflow that converts out the mesh neatly into quads, and another one that enables you to import SVGs into Plasticity. Would love to start gathering some ideas on what to model next!

03/08/2023

The Switch wannabe console is finally modeled! 🕹️ Despite getting sidetracked learning Plasticity over the last few days, I'm thrilled that I've learned some fantastic hard surface techniques, all thanks to Mario's Elementza.

Next up, I'll be taking this project to the next stage by working on UVs and adding some smudges, fingerprints, and dust particles with Substance Painter.

Stay tuned for more updates.