This document discusses modeling a character in 3ds Max 2015. It describes setting up the scene with reference planes and blocking out the basic torso shape. It then discusses using extrude and bridge tools to add arms, legs, and details to the character, as well as building up the neck with extrudes and edge loops. The overall goal is to adjust the geometry to match a provided reference of the character.

1. 3ds Max 2015 Essentials
Chapter 7: Character Poly Modeling
Part I

2. 3ds Max topics covered in this
chapter include the following:
• Setting up the scene
• Creating the Alien
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3. Setting Up the Scene
• Creating reference planes for the Soldier as a starting
point makes it simpler to outline the basic shape
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4. Forming the Torso
• Start by blocking out the shape for the torso in
rough geometry first
• Adjust the geometry to the reference of the
Soldier
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Creating the Alien

5. Creating the Arms
• Use the Shift + Move Extrude method to bring out
the arms
• Continue to adjust the geometry to the reference
of the Alien
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Creating the Alien

6. Create the Legs
• Use Bridge tool to refine the groin area
• Use the Shift + Move Extrude method to bring out the
legs
• Continue to adjust the geometry to the reference of
the Alien
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Creating the Alien

7. Adding more detail
• Using tools learned in exercise add further details.
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Creating the Alien

8. Adding more detail
• Using tools learned in exercise add further details.
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Creating the Alien

9. Building the Neck
• Select the polygons at the neck and delete.
• Use the Shift + Move Extrude method to add 2
extrudes to neck.
• Use SwiftLoop to add edge from neck down to wrist.
• Adjust neck vertices to round it out.
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Creating the Alien

10. Building the Neck
• Select the polygons at the neck and delete.
• Use the Shift + Move Extrude method to add 2
extrudes to neck.
• Use SwiftLoop to add edge from neck down to wrist.
• Adjust neck vertices to round it out.
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Creating the Alien