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1. Model
a simple iguana using polygons. |
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2. Convert
the polygon model to a TSplines surface.
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3. Create
a dorsal fin by selecting the centermost edges down the back and using
the crease button.
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4. Raise
the edges by using the move tool. |
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5. Adjust
the sharpness of the crease in the options box, under TSplines\Crease.
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6. Give
the dorsal fin character by adding another crease and adding T-Points
as shown. To do this, select the highlighted edges and use
the "Insert Point" tool to add another edge in between. Move
the vertices around as you like, to give the fin a bumpy edge. |
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7. Continue
down the fin, inserting edges in the same way. |
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8. Move
the vertices up and down to create the spines. |
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9. Now
give the iguana a fin under his lower jaw by selecting the edges and
creating a crease as shown.
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10. Do
the same on either side of the larangeal fin. Move the vertices of the central
larangeal spine left and right, giving it a natural wave. |
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11. The
iguana should look something like this. Now time for the
eyes...
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12. There
are two ways to do this; inserting T-Points or by creating
creases. We will use creases. Select the ring of
edges as shown, and create a crease. |
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13. Then
select the outer ring and create another crease...
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14. ...which
you will need to move inward. |
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15. Create
a sphere for the eyeball and insert T-Points by selecting parallel
edges and using the "Insert Point" until...
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16. ...You
get the shape you want. |
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17. Now
time for the nostrils. Select the face shown and extrude it,
moving it inward.
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18. Insert
edges around the nostril...
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19. ...and
bring them in until you get the desired shape. Do the same
for the other nostril.
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20. Now
for the final touches. Make some creases in front of the
foreleg by selecting parallel edges and using the "Insert Point" tool,
then moving the vertices outward, until... |
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21. ...it
looks like this. |
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22. Do
the same for the hind leg. |
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23. Be
creative, moving vertices and inserting T-Points and creases until you are pleased with the result. |
| Try yourself: Download iguana model (free) |
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