Retopology for Beginners in Maya

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  • Опубліковано 28 січ 2018
  • In this Maya modelling tutorial, learn how to get started with retopology using the very handy quad-draw tool. With it, you can do all forms of retopology, from environments, characters and creatures to props. It's used by artists in all fields, including gaming, high-end VFX and commercials.
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  • @anvekarakash
    @anvekarakash 4 роки тому +420

    tab + middle mouse button = select loop
    Tab + left click drag + extrude
    control + shift = delete
    control + hover = add loop
    Shift + left click = relax/Smooth

  • @johnthunder962
    @johnthunder962 4 роки тому +112

    Saving my degree since 2019.

    • @satjoysat
      @satjoysat 3 роки тому

      You do animation or vfx .

    • @johnthunder962
      @johnthunder962 3 роки тому

      @@satjoysat Game art ( modeling, UV's, texturing, rigging, importing to game softwares)

    • @satjoysat
      @satjoysat 3 роки тому

      @@johnthunder962 I want do that

    • @satjoysat
      @satjoysat 3 роки тому

      @@johnthunder962 can you tell me the price of maya auto disk.

    • @johnthunder962
      @johnthunder962 3 роки тому +10

      @@satjoysat I don't recommend you buy it, you can download a pirated version and learn there. When you get into a company they'll most likely have a maya license.

  • @llewtree3013
    @llewtree3013 4 роки тому +14

    It’s also really useful to turn the symmetry on preferably in the x axis whilst modelling, it can save a lot of time, it’s found in the same tab as quad draw just above it a lil ways up.

  • @kylekenney1907
    @kylekenney1907 5 років тому +3

    I have to say, of all tutorials I have ever seen, this one is the best made. Well done!

  • @seencapone
    @seencapone 5 років тому +35

    This looks like it would be a great way to quickly model tailored clothing for your character, too

    • @puzzlemagnet1957
      @puzzlemagnet1957 8 місяців тому +1

      doesnt do a very good job for folds , if yout clothing is flat with no folds, then yes

  • @sebbef
    @sebbef 6 років тому +6

    It's crazy how useful this is, also it makes the process a lot more fun and less labor!

    • @samy7342
      @samy7342 7 місяців тому +1

      YES I was taught to do this in 3d max in an extremely boring and tedious way but the fact that this tool exists is amazing

  • @zackakai5173
    @zackakai5173 3 роки тому +1

    Trying to model a torso harness/vest thing for a character mesh and this is proving SUPER useful for getting the basic shape of the mesh down. Thanks for the tutorial guys!

  • @SirEpifire
    @SirEpifire 2 роки тому +1

    Coming from always needing separate retopo tools back when I used Softimage to now; this is absolutely incredible! I tried running auto retopology from Maya on some sharp rock sculpts but the system could never adapt enough to meet crisp hard edges of the original highpoly, while retaining mid poly resolutions. Appreciate your guys' explanation on these tools!

  • @anishoe9287
    @anishoe9287 6 років тому +12

    Fantastic video guys! I've used the quad draw tool but I found it wasn't as fast as I thought it would be. I learned so many new tricks through this video. Thanks!

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому +4

      Thanks a lot, Annie! We're really glad you enjoyed it. We just posted another retopo video on doing a head, should you be interested :)

  • @michaelsulesky7221
    @michaelsulesky7221 6 років тому +1

    This is a great video!! Really looking forward to future parts!

  • @Alexandros_Pan
    @Alexandros_Pan 3 роки тому

    one of THE BEST, EASIEST AND MOST EXPLANATORY videos i've seen! GOOD JOB! You just won 3 subscribers, keep it up!

  • @larspacktaus
    @larspacktaus 6 років тому +5

    Very good tutorial. Perfect length and work speed. Nice to listen to also. Thank you!!

  • @joehardy7115
    @joehardy7115 4 роки тому +5

    I wondered why you guys stated in another video why Maya is your goto for re-topologizing, now I know. This looks crazy fast once you get comfortable.

  • @Karpour
    @Karpour 6 років тому +2

    Wow, I just found your channel and already learned so many useful things! Thank you for putting all of this on UA-cam!

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому

      No problem at all! We'll keep making new content every week, so stay tuned :D

  • @nemjef121
    @nemjef121 4 роки тому

    This simple tool is a brutally vital step in my workflow. It saves literally double digit hours of work and it only took me like 5 minutes of a video to learn how to do it. Insane.

  • @MrDeadLord
    @MrDeadLord 4 роки тому +1

    Extremely useful! Didn't know Maya have so useful stuff inside! Thanks you!

  • @HappyHimitsu
    @HappyHimitsu 6 років тому

    Just noticed your tutorials here and wanted to thank you guys for being so clear and concise (also, not a complete bore to listen to!). Keep up the great work, you have another subscriber! :D

  • @awhellyeah543
    @awhellyeah543 3 роки тому

    I am amazed that this did not feel like a 14 minute video . very useful information! I think having a second person in the video that you speak to helps!

  • @GreekFireWarrior
    @GreekFireWarrior 6 років тому

    Great video! Recently using Maya's Retopology. Had no idea about the hotkeys until I saw you show where they are in the video.
    Super handy stuff!

  • @furlerer
    @furlerer 5 років тому

    Wooow, I had used the quad draw very briefly once, but had no idea it was this featured! Great stuff guys, subbed! :)

  • @GeoJJx
    @GeoJJx 6 років тому +4

    Thank you so much for this! I recently learnt about retopology but my experience with the tool hasnt been the most efficient thus far, your advice on working big instead of granular is so true for most of modeling aspects! :D

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому +1

      Thanks! I really that to be true for most things too: work big and only add details once the main shapes are working :) Glad it helped!
      /H

  • @McAliotsam
    @McAliotsam 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU! So awesome! Now Maya is the main topology tool that I will use! Thank u again!!!!

  • @viOletStarX3
    @viOletStarX3 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the video! It’s incredibly helpful and super easy to understand!

  • @ashleechan22
    @ashleechan22 4 роки тому +1

    You guys have THE best vodeos!! So in depth and clear. Thank you!

  • @emmanuelchacon8900
    @emmanuelchacon8900 5 років тому

    You guys are the best! I love you dynamic duo vibe.

  • @XanStephP
    @XanStephP 6 років тому +1

    So helpful and clear! Awesome!

  • @architgupta3d
    @architgupta3d 5 років тому +1

    That's a really nice lucid video, thanks a lot!

  • @smarsh7779
    @smarsh7779 4 роки тому

    Wonderful, easy to follow and very clear.

  • @bunekolover
    @bunekolover 6 років тому +23

    very helpful, u guys earned my sub!

  • @ValrixV81
    @ValrixV81 6 років тому

    Guys this is such a great tutorial, and its free. I am waving goodbye to 3d coat for retopo now!

  • @ericdalpiaz410
    @ericdalpiaz410 5 років тому

    u re my gods guys , ty for all ur vids!!!! they re so amazing , ty ty ty , keep the great work *-*

  • @thanhlai1721
    @thanhlai1721 6 років тому +1

    this video are helping us a lot! thank you !!!

  • @ciavyn
    @ciavyn 5 років тому +1

    This is fantastic--thank you so much for doing retopo. It's the one thing that seems a bit "secretive" in the modeling information online. ;)

  • @jackj147
    @jackj147 6 років тому +1

    This was extremely useful. Thanks for posting!

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому +1

      Thank you! We have another retopo video too, which you might like: Retopoing a Head.
      ua-cam.com/video/9N4rG5qHWgk/v-deo.html

  • @teynix3389
    @teynix3389 5 років тому

    Very cool tutolial!Thank you!

  • @user-rw8co4mw8s
    @user-rw8co4mw8s 2 роки тому

    really good guid. Thank you guys!

  • @CFNexus
    @CFNexus 6 років тому

    I did not know you can add soft selection to the smooth tool. Will try it at work. Thank you.

  • @kitheaxeman
    @kitheaxeman 6 років тому

    That's a perfect channel ! Keep it up guys !

  • @sassuskrassus3166
    @sassuskrassus3166 2 роки тому

    The thing with the B key is soo good to know !!!

  • @yaqili8157
    @yaqili8157 3 роки тому

    Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

  • @lukacoleman3902
    @lukacoleman3902 5 років тому

    Fuk, you guys are a life saver. I have a character model due as an assignment this sunday and the tutor hasn't taught us how to retopologize properly

  • @jevlin
    @jevlin 6 років тому

    Man, it was so useful! Thank you so much for making it.

  • @MrFallac
    @MrFallac 5 років тому

    I love this tool. I am totally addicted to it. So useful for so many things, not just retopo. Like belts and straps. omg this is the ace no1 720noskopezomg belt tool (can set offset under live constraints). and it is fun to use.

  • @artvisionproduction4773
    @artvisionproduction4773 3 роки тому

    Thanks guys, that was super beneficial to me :)

  • @nganpickery1485
    @nganpickery1485 6 років тому

    Really good stuff guys!

  • @gabyx76
    @gabyx76 6 років тому

    Wow, very good quality "tutorial". Subbed !

  • @JoshFryer
    @JoshFryer 6 років тому

    Incredibly useful! Thank you!

  • @tsuna47
    @tsuna47 5 років тому

    Suuuuper useful, thank you so much :D

  • @starboi2099
    @starboi2099 5 років тому +23

    7:22 Most satisfying part

  • @Birendraart97
    @Birendraart97 6 років тому

    Very nice features and tricks I didn't, know before watching this

  • @Farrukh3D
    @Farrukh3D 6 років тому +2

    Very nice work :)

  • @umeshkhanal9945
    @umeshkhanal9945 3 роки тому

    awesome tutorial

  • @whome5810
    @whome5810 4 роки тому

    Excellent video! Thanks! :)

  • @theconstantine1159
    @theconstantine1159 5 років тому

    You guys are great!

  • @timbossart1637
    @timbossart1637 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your work !

  • @nicolasQQ
    @nicolasQQ 6 років тому

    Can't wait for the next video!

  • @MichaelHurdleStudio
    @MichaelHurdleStudio 3 роки тому

    Well done. Thank you.

  • @lelebzrr2230
    @lelebzrr2230 Рік тому

    i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software

  • @arifnbd
    @arifnbd 6 років тому

    Thank you so much!!!! i tried once topogun..but, doing it in Maya is for comfortable...Thank you for the video!!!

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому

      Thanks! Maya has got a lot better over the years. I also started off in Topogun many eons ago, but Maya has got pretty good!

  • @hyperanomaly1513
    @hyperanomaly1513 6 років тому +1

    Much needed tutorial

  • @Hhhhhh-es3hm
    @Hhhhhh-es3hm Рік тому

    It’s a kind of old video but so helpful for me, thanks!

  • @nicolebry1120
    @nicolebry1120 3 роки тому

    Lmao I’m a newb at 3D what on Earth am I doing watching videos so far above my Modeling I classes current expectations of me?
    Short answer is diving in headfirst is exactly how I learn stuff the hard and fast way haha. Getting a grab bag of tips in advance from videos like this one has saved me fatal errors before in other programs and I’m hoping my luck holds out that I keep catching mistakes before they happen.
    Thanks for making these videos, I just discovered y’all today. ☺️

  • @benjaminjaiyen798
    @benjaminjaiyen798 5 років тому

    Thanks for the demonstration! I feel better about retopo in maya now. Been doing it in ZBrush XD and now doing it maya! Thanks

  • @AFE-GmdG
    @AFE-GmdG 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Tools! Wait for an implementation of these in Blender :)

  • @vishalnagpal501
    @vishalnagpal501 6 років тому

    thanks this is really help me to recognize to retopology tool

  • @abhijeetpatel5624
    @abhijeetpatel5624 3 роки тому

    Best tutorial it help me a lot

  • @blairzettl3933
    @blairzettl3933 4 роки тому

    Life saver. Thank you.

  • @uuuuu1111
    @uuuuu1111 5 років тому +2

    Exactly the video I needed, it's as if the youtube algorithm read my mind.

  • @realnerdzonly3270
    @realnerdzonly3270 6 років тому +1

    Ty for this wisdom

  • @jagannathpanda8121
    @jagannathpanda8121 5 років тому

    really useful video.thank u sir.

  • @sayantanbiswas1337
    @sayantanbiswas1337 4 роки тому

    Sub'd for this video. Fantastic!

  • @diegouribe587
    @diegouribe587 Рік тому

    it worked. Thankss sooooo much.

  • @featheredmusic
    @featheredmusic 5 років тому

    Thank you for the great tutorial! I was wondering is there a way to SNAP the new created vertices to the vertices of the live mesh?

  • @manoellecavalcante3301
    @manoellecavalcante3301 Рік тому +8

    My brain is overheating

  • @DANUNAVARRO
    @DANUNAVARRO 3 роки тому

    SUPER COOL!

  • @smolder6366
    @smolder6366 5 років тому

    where has this program been all my life *-*

  • @thejosephchrist
    @thejosephchrist 6 років тому

    I had no idea about the strips you can make. Thats a great way to make fast straps and such.

  • @mariamelmacato1132
    @mariamelmacato1132 Рік тому

    informative video good sir, Gracias

  • @MugandNugFamily
    @MugandNugFamily 4 роки тому

    very usefull. thanks

  • @NickYT90
    @NickYT90 6 років тому +1

    Nice! I'm still learning a lot about 3D. Trying to understand where this fits into a workflow and what it is used for.

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому

      Thanks! I hope that our videos will help you get a good understanding of 3D - and that my comment on the other video to you helps too :)

  • @sierra4603
    @sierra4603 6 років тому

    Very helpful

  • @escultormariopitanguy
    @escultormariopitanguy 6 років тому

    Fantastic!

  • @awakendreams2536
    @awakendreams2536 3 роки тому +1

    I'm pretty new to Retopology but this was really helpful! I did have a question, when it comes to adding something that isn't in the original mesh can you add this during the quad draw stage? I know using the live snap magnet means you shape from the original mesh. However, I was wondering if something came up and you wanted to add an extra piece, where in your process would you make this addition?

  • @luizademoraes8453
    @luizademoraes8453 5 років тому

    Good tutorial! I have a question: What do you think about the Mesh>Conform tool for retopology? Thanks!

  • @XanderZ0ne
    @XanderZ0ne 4 роки тому

    Of all the years I've been using Maya, bruh, never knew you could use the farkin TAB key!!! I'm arr ee tee arr dee ee dee.

  • @tusarosnow9858
    @tusarosnow9858 Місяць тому

    Thank you sooo much

  • @rutujawarange7688
    @rutujawarange7688 6 років тому

    The video is sooo useful.. thanks....

  • @Fenkreg
    @Fenkreg Рік тому

    useful as always; could you please the way how to handle when you have created topology for head and shoulder, how to cennect them; my first experience ws pretty messy at this point..

  • @indianeinstein1978
    @indianeinstein1978 6 років тому +1

    nice tuto thanks

  • @danemuller3185
    @danemuller3185 6 років тому

    Thanks so much guys

  • @josemarcano6591
    @josemarcano6591 5 років тому

    Thanks guys!

  • @minashahid7167
    @minashahid7167 Рік тому

    Thanks so much

  • @kristinakoraia5739
    @kristinakoraia5739 Рік тому

    i love u so much bro, thanks very much

  • @mutalibgozalov7208
    @mutalibgozalov7208 6 років тому +1

    very, very, very usefulll !!!1

  • @crimsonBen
    @crimsonBen 5 років тому +1

    hey guys,
    is it possible to select an edgeloop and move it around?
    just like after you extend a loop you also can move the loop around, but not afterwards anymore :/

  • @pakman4600
    @pakman4600 5 років тому

    I am crying you are best

  • @JMTBFLOW
    @JMTBFLOW 6 років тому

    Good stuff, boys.

  • @RahulKumar-if9wt
    @RahulKumar-if9wt 6 років тому +8

    you said "it's not the ideal process"
    then what is? please elaborate

  • @ipi223
    @ipi223 6 років тому

    Useful thanks! keep on!

    • @FlippedNormals
      @FlippedNormals  6 років тому

      Thanks!

    • @ipi223
      @ipi223 6 років тому

      i have strat to listen all you re video..... interesting has hell! expionnally coming from pro in the industry..like the one on the best 3 software... no black and white..taking time to see the pro and con of every package and for what use
      still have a few to listen and i will!!
      keep on the good work!

  • @mmmuck
    @mmmuck 5 років тому

    I like to determine my target poly count then divide by 4 until I get to the lowest res to work the fastest. So if I'm aiming for 10,000 polys on the head, I'll make it 2500. If it's still too slow to work in divide by 4 again. So your base in retopo would be 625. When you then smooth, it's easier to tweak and add details and your work is 4 to 16 times faster.