Modeling a head with proper topology - Part 1

Modeling a head with proper topology - Part 1

This movie shows some common modeling pitfalls, and how to start building a head with proper topology.

Level: Beginner
/>Recorded in: Maya 2011.5
Files used: http://areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/maya/HTM_MOD_Head_Topology_part1.zip

Table of Contents
00:20 – What is topology?
00:51 – Common topology problems
03:58 – Creating 2D reference planes
04:30 – Creating a polygon with the “Create Polygon Tool”
05:14 – Extruding a polygon face
05:55 – Building the mouth
06:34 – Completing an edge loop using the “Append to Polygon Tool”
07:18 – Creating an edge loop using the “Insert Edge Loop Tool”
08:00 – Merging vertices using the “Merge Vertex Tool”
08:33 – Building the nose

Click the link below to watch full tutorial :
Modeling a head with proper topology - Part 1