2014
Digital Tutors
Antony Ward
02:30:00
English

Throughout this tutorial, we'll be utilizing Maya`s new suite of tools known as XGen.

Originally used by Disney Animation Studios, XGen enables the user to generate curves, spheres or custom geometry across the surface of a model. These instances can then be controlled by a host of intuitive tools, including guides, curves, expressions and also grooming brushes. To help demonstrate the key areas of XGen, we will be adding feathers, hair and fur to a basic Pegasus model.

By the end of this training, you'll have a solid understanding of XGen and be fully equipped with the knowledge to move on and use this powerful tool set in your future projects.

The horse model is provided by www.nonecg.com

1 Introduction and project overview 01:10
2 Introducing XGen 13:05
3 Feathering the left wing 10:55
4 Adding variety to the feathers 10:41
5 Creating the second layer of feathers 10:16
6 Adding the final covering of feathers 10:05
7 Building the right wing 11:07
8 Adjusting the feather shaders 08:56
9 Creating the mane 08:55
10 Adding variety and volume to the mane 10:55
11 Adjusting the mane shaders 07:46
12 Creating the tail 10:17
13 Finalizing the tail 07:57
14 Adding fur to the body 10:07
15 Grooming the fur 06:40
16 Rendering the fur 13:04

http://www.digitaltutors.com/tutorial/1510-Creating-a-Pegasus-Using-XGen-in-Maya

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