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“Paul Schoeni has always
maintained a high level of quality combined with great attention to detail.
His command of the modeling tools and enthusiasm for digital
sculpting is energizing.
This DVD is great for anybody that wants to learn from
an experienced professional. ”
- Jason Turner
Modeling Supervisor DreamWorks Animation
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BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS) is a new and
exciting DVD series developed to showcase the creation of a
game cinematic sequence. The series follows a team of artists
as they demonstrate their production techniques from concept
phase to final rendered animation. This chapter in the series
focuses on the vehicle featured in the cinematic, a futuristic
helicopter designed by renowned Art Director Mark Goerner.
Instructor Paul Schoeni takes the viewer step-by-step through
the 3D modeling process in Maya, from simple proxy to final
model. The viewer also gets to go behind the scenes and witness
actual production meetings that discuss the design and creation
of the helicopter.
380 Minutes
Product Code: BTS03
Efficient Polygonal Modeling Workflow
Working With the Art Director
Creating a Proxy Model
Creating a Detailed Helicopter Interior
Creating a Detailed Helicopter Exterior
Making Art Directed Revisions
Preparing the Final Model for Production
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01: Production Meeting with Mark
02: Workflow and Proxy Model
03: 2nd Production Meeting with Mark
04: Bench and Ceiling Girders
05: Ceiling Center Piece
06: Small Parts and Floor Detail
07: Revisions to the Interior
08: Propellors and Gun Turret
09: 3rd Production Meeting with Mark
10: Large Intake and Hull Shape
11: Hull Section Detail
12: Final Adjustments and Conclusion
13: Gentle Giant Tour
14: Outro
Click here to
view a sample clip from the BTS Trailer.
Click here to
view a sample clip from the Production Meeting.
Click here to
view a sample clip from this DVD. Note that while this
clip is compressed for the web the actual movie
is high quality video. View the
thumbnails to the right to see higher resolution stills.
 Paul Schoeni
Modeler
Dreamworks Animation
Paul earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design from Brigham Young University. His first job in the industry was at Digital Domain where he worked on the movie I, Robot. After a year at Digital Domain, Paul freelanced for Zoic Studios, Sprite Animation, and Brain Zoo Studios, where he worked on various feature films, commercials, and game cinematics. Since 2005, he has been a modeler at Dreamworks Animation working on movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar 2: The Crate Escape,
and Monsters vs. Aliens.
Character
Design for Production with Peter
Han
Vehicle Modeling
for Production with Paul Schoeni
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