Viselado del Martillo en Maya

How to do hammer beveling in Maya?

Beveling is crucial to achieve a professional looking 3D model, allowing the edges to remain smooth and aesthetically pleasing. In our case, we will apply this effect to the hammer within the Maya software. This process ensures that our geometry retains those hard edges that give character to the final design. Here I will walk you step by step through the procedure of applying restraining edges using Maya tools and commands.

How to activate only the handle of the model?

To work with just the handle and focus on beveling its edges, follow these steps:

1. Isolate the handle: Use the shortcut Control + 1 to activate the isolated view mode of the handle.
2. Edit in isolation mode: Activate Ctrl + L which activates the "Axis Edit" mode to work only with this part.

How to select and add the containing edges?

One of the keys to successful beveling is knowing where and how to place the containing edges. Here's how to do it:

• Select the edge circuit: Identify the edges you want to work with.
• Add segments: Use Control + L, B to add segments. Slightly decrease the fraction to adjust the bevel distance.

When applying the bevel, if you press the 3 key, you will see that the top edges remain hard and sharp. This is very useful to avoid edges that look too soft and unstructured.

What happens when deleting unnecessary edges?

When working on 3D models, there is often leftover geometry or edges that do not contribute to the desired effect. This step is crucial to avoid problems later on.

• Delete properly: Deleting edges with Delete can leave hidden vertices, causing future errors. Use Control + Delete for a complete and clean deletion.

How to apply containing edges to the rest of the model?

To complete the bevel method on the other parts of the model:

1. Bulk replication: select all desired edges and use Control + L, B to apply additional segments.
2. Fast and safe: This technique ensures that all parts of the model respond uniformly to smoothing.

How do you effectively smooth the model?

Smoothing and subdivision allow you to explore softer versions of the model, demonstrating how the software processes it internally:

• Subdivide action: by pressing Key 3, Maya visually subdivides the model. This implies that the software creates a higher density model internally.
• Visual comparison: Duplicate the model and apply Smooth to see how it transforms the design into high density, ensuring an accurate preview of what full smoothing would look like.

Now that you understand these steps, you are equipped with the right knowledge to apply beveling and smoothing to your 3D projects within Maya. Experiment with different settings and find the style that best highlights your models. Persevere, each fine-tuning improves your skills and brings you closer to complete mastery of 3D design.