Modeling in Maya is really fun. After 4 weeks of lessons and workshops, I’m finally getting used to working in the program environment, and thinking 3D. One thing I’ve learned is that it’s god-damn tedious! I’ve done a low-polygon modeling of a 1923 Ford Model T car, and currently working on creating a NURBS humanoid face for my second assignment. For inspirations, I’ve found some very accomplished works out there. Hope I could attain such a level one day…

This Toyota Cecilia is one of the best car models I’ve seen on the web. Superb photorealistic rendering! Oh boy, I love the details on the wheels. When I’m ready, I’m going to take shot at modeling my Ford Escort ZX2.

I couldn’t believe this when I first saw it. This model of Zhang Ziyi looks like the real deal! Notice how Fangwei Lee, a technical artist from ETC @ CMU buy new car parts online plays around with her facial expressions.