Vehicle Modeling for Production

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.

• 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

1. Production Meeting with Mark
2. Workflow and Proxy Model
3. 2nd Production Meeting with Mark
4. Bench and Ceiling Girders
5. Ceiling Center Piece
6. Small Parts and Floor Detail
7. Revisions to the Interior
8. Propellors and Gun Turret
9. 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

• Product Code: BTS03
• ISBN: 1-59762-873-5
• UPC: 805366016913
• Duration: 380 minutes
• Formats: DVD-ROM

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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.